Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: I Love Fritos... and "Career Wonderings"

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

I Love Fritos... and "Career Wonderings"

Don't you? :)

I just got back from the rec center, where I became "official" in my Silver Sneakers certification. I had to take an online exam, and I passed... 90%... which kind of actually makes me mad, because I know a few of those questions I missed were tricky little things. You know, the kind of questions they put in there just so nobody will get 100%... The test was kind of strange... it had questions so easy I had to giggle and questions that I think a doctor might have had to answer.

I've been thinking lately... someone said something a little while ago that gave me the impression that they thought I should just stick to one "career/part-time hobby job", and that I kind of flit about from one thing to another. I had never thought of it that way... I've kind of just floated from one thing to another as circumstances and desire led me. I've been a violin teacher for a long time, and had times of my life where that was completely my focus outside of raising kids and caring for a home. I've added fitness classes in there, because the opportunity came up, and I love to work out. When I moved, the violin thing just wasn't really happening, and I was okay with just letting it be, because I was tired of it. I had more opportunities to be a fitness instructor, and jumped on that... and then when I got my camera, and people just started asking... and I love doing it, and it was something new and fresh .... and it turned into another endeavor. I've looked at all of my "jobs" in the past as taking advantage of my talents and letting it lead where it will, and have felt that I'm truly blessed to have multiple abilities that allow me to make money, but now I'm wondering if I'm doing this all wrong, and if I'm supposed to just stick to one thing and make that one thing amazing. Hmmm... just some wonderings I've had lately.

Oh yeah... and fritos have nothing to do with any of this. I just love them.

9 comments:

The Oylers said...: Sheesh...I think its great that you do all those different things. I have completely the opposite problem, I don't have even one thing that i can think of that I am good at and could do to make money. I think you are truly blessed. You decide you want to do anything and with some work you are suddenly amazing. I can't wait to see whats next....I know you should learn how to do hair...we could really use someone who can do that in our family. You really are amazing.; 2:40 PM
Mike, Sha, Kenna, Kate, & Garrett said...: Good question. Sometimes I ask myself that question(not in the money making way) but in my crafting and hobbies. But I enjoy all of it so dabble in it all.;); 2:44 PM
Tari said...: Mindy I think your amazing at all that you do! I liked the way you thought of things before someone tainted your thinking. However I do understand the other side of it. Oftan times I tell Randy I'm multitasking, then when he looks around at my mess he tells me "no honey, your no tasking!" Sometimes he may be right but others in the mists of all my chaos I do seem to get things done.; 3:57 PM
Rachel Holloway said...: going from one thing to another? Seriously? No way. Talents and circumstances change. They do. That's life. I just say you are taking the talent given you from Heavenly Father and multiplying them like crazy. And that's exactly what he asked you to do.

You've got it all right. And you've got it all going for you! :); 4:20 PM
girlsmama said...: I say nurture your talents! And as long as you're making more than you're spending good for you!

And yes, fritos are good. We scooped up our taco soup with them last night. Yummy!; 5:52 PM
Charlotte said...: Hey, if the differen't jobs are all working for you, I say go for it.; 7:27 PM
tracy said...: I am the queen of dabbling in a million things, so of course, I say go for it. Right now I have way to much on my plate, but it is how it has to be to put food on the table, so that is what we are doing. God will lead you to where He wants you to be. Trust that and ignore the rest. Love you!; 9:41 PM
Marci said...: i love the chili/cheese ones!

i'm like you...i've done soo many different things but i get bored or tired of one thing. i think that's what life is about. finding the things that challenge you or that you enjoy and doing them for awhile...you don't have to make everything you do your life's ambition you know? so i think if it interests you, do it! i drive a school bus for crying out loud...that was NOT my life's ambition and it's NOT what i want to do for the rest of my life but for now it's working.;D

i love ya girl and you have to stop listening to what other people say sometimes. they're just jealous because you are so multi-talented!!!:D:D:D:D; 11:38 PM
Those Darn Calls said...: You are perfect just the way you are, don't change a thing! :); 9:37 AM

To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche