Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: I Need a Job

Thursday, December 18, 2008

I Need a Job

Okay friends and not-so-friends... I need your help thinking of a job. I don't want a job, but I need a job. I am in the process of trying to get more violin students, but with the poopy economy I'm thinking not a lot of people will be interested. I also only want to work while my kids are at school, which limits how many students are willing to do that. I do have a sort-of option at the Rec center, but it makes me laugh to think of it... they need lifeguards. My boss thinks I could pass, but he's never seen my swimming skills. Heehehehhhehhe... skills. Hoohooohoooo. Ahem. Anyway. Maybe I could squeak by and be a lifeguard. I've also thought of waitressing, teaching music group classes to homeschooled kids, working at the (gag) school, working as an un-degreed and unqualified music therapist at the old folks home (If I could get them to pay me for it). I really don't want to work for hardly any pay and work hours that somebody makes me. I've been my own boss for far too long. Does anyone else have any ideas? Something with music that could pay a lot? Something that just plain old pays a lot?

10 comments:

The Oylers said...: Have you thought about starting a rock band? Rock stars make a lot of money. And it doesn't really look like they do a whole lot. That's the best idea I can come up with.

-Jake; 12:17 PM
The Oylers said...: Good luck, if I knew what that job was I would have already started doing it myself. But just so you know...a little money is better than no money...even when the job stinks bad. Hope things get better and you find that awesome job you are looking for, heaven knows I haven't yet.; 1:14 PM
The Oylers said...: BTW isn't my husband dang funny?; 1:15 PM
Mindy said...: Jake, I don't know why I didn't think of that! I love the idea! I'm going to go buy me some leather pants today!

Hannah, yes.; 3:14 PM
Felicia said...: I'm not sure if this one is available...but Char used to work for/with Shanda doing contract work for Mary Kay consultants. She designed simple websites, fliers, and mailed newsletters (monthly), etc. It's something you could do at home and work your own hours, though it may take a bit of work to get clients. If you're interested in finding out more about what she does (or did?), you could link to shanda's blog through mine (she's having surgery tomorrow, though, so she may not get back to you right away). Char might be able to tell you more about it also.; 4:32 PM
Brenda said...: I will pay you a dollar to shovel my driveway every time it snows. And you can sing while you do it, to use your musical skills.; 5:17 PM
Rachel Holloway said...: Photography...

And it seems you already have good beginnings there...

right??; 8:30 PM
Leisha and Tanner said...: I think you should just go find a corner and start playing the violin. Maybe people will throw in there loose change....atleast take a chance....ha; 9:05 PM
Felicia H. said...: jet blue is hiring and you work from home and get to fly for free; 2:48 PM
Anonymous said...: bus drivers rock (lol) and i'm sure that your school district needs them as much as ours...and believe it or not it's kind of fun!; 2:27 PM

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