Examining Things

It's your thing
Do what you wanna do

-It's Your Thing, Isley Brothers

I got my first paid writing gig. Thank you, Spice, you rock.

http://www.examiner.com/x-16529-Philadelphia-Restaurant-Events-Examiner

I'm really, really happy about this. The sun is shining in Philly right now. I spoke earlier with my boss about the reasons why I didn't get the position I had interviewed for. She had contacted me about it, I really had no intention of following up. In the process I found out that my lack of education played a role. The truth, too, is that the person it went to deserves it. I like him, we're friends and he's a professional. I'm actually happy he's the one who beat me out. I was told, however, that out of 40 applicants, I was in the top three. That's not bad at all.

Still... the fact remains that it's not what I wanted for myself anyway. I'm working to try and make my mark in the written word. It turns out I have alot to say. This new writing gig is just one aspect, as is this blog, my book, my poetry and my journal. I love writing. I live for it at this point and I want nothing to hold me back anymore. It's time for me to stay focused, which I've been doing.

I think it's funny. I'll be heading out to restaurants and bars from now on with a new agenda. To critique. I'm looking forward to it. I'm hoping for plenty of good experiences as well as the crappy ones. I hope to help someone here and there, either by steering them away or bringing in new business.

This is my life, folks. It's time for me to do something with it.