Yikers, what have I done?!!!

I can't believe it has almost been a month since I've last brought in a paycheck. The plan my life coach and I came up with is that I'm taking all of August and September off to regain my mental health before taking on a fun, part-time job beginning in October while simultaneously trying to determine my next career. On a daily basis, not having work to define my days has been a bit tedious, but on a larger scale the time is flying by. Having just returned from a blissful week on the northern Oregon coast with my family has helped pass the time, as well. Lots of sun, sand, and seafood. Not to rub salt in the wounds of those of you workaholics, but in a few weeks I'm headed off again, this time to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I know, I know, I live a tough life ** sigh**.

Honestly, I do have a lot to think about and thank goodness I have a life coach to help me sort it all out. There is no way I'd be able to do what I'm doing without someone objective to help me sort through it and keep me focused. When overwhelmed, I tend to completely shut down and end up doing nothing because of the paralysis. There is no possibility that "L" will let that happen. Adding her to "Team AJ" was the smartest thing I've done of late other than quitting a job with absolutely no room for future growth. Since I have to work for a living (or at least to keep food in my dog's bowl), I want my next career to be one in which I can be proud. Though I certainly appreciate money, making oodles of it isn't the main focus of my seach. I want to do something which helps to better the world in which we live or at least the lives of people who need help. Vague? Yes. But I'm confident that with "L's" help I can narrow it down in the next several months. I want to be the architect of my future.