This was really fun to read! So many interesting jobs and you were so industrious at such a young age! Judge Judy smacking you on the back of your head is hilarious. What really gave me pause is the small napping rooms at the country club. I had no idea they existed! The decadence!
Wonderful piece. I envy you all those experiences. My favorite sentence, "I’ve stopped beating myself up about my wandering, and started to celebrate my wondering." Your life is a garden filled with gorgeous flowers.
Wow Nan, I thought I had a lot of jobs in my life but you definitely have me beat. I'm glad you're now doing what you love because those experiences are what give you these great stories. So much to draw from!
It's mind-boggling to even consider the realities of all of this shifting and moving and changing, Nan! I love though that it has all brought you to where you are now.... and I hope maybe that includes slowing down and enjoying keeping something the same for a bit -- or at least taking a deep breath. I LOVE the sea glass story. Very cool - and very clever of your parents to outsource the collecting!
Many years of intensity and it definitely wasn't all fun. I moved a lot too, which shouldn't be surprising given my job history. I think I was always looking for the next better thing instead of doing the next right thing. I've been living in the home I own for almost 12 years, and have owned my business for the same almost 12. So I guess I have slowed down. I'm definitely savoring life more these days, and experiencing a more than modicum of peace where before there was an awful lot of inner turmoil. I have to tell you that I look forward to your comments/feedback on my writing the way some people look forward to the next essay or drawing. Your comments are so thoughtful and encouraging and I love your perspective. Thank you, Amy.
Wow, what a fantastic life you've led, and I would love to read about every job - 80 chapters? Thought I had the most jobs but you got me beat.
It's been an interesting life, that's for sure! Okay, how many on your resumé? 80 chapters is a lot of chapters! xo
I haven't counted -- yet.
This was really fun to read! So many interesting jobs and you were so industrious at such a young age! Judge Judy smacking you on the back of your head is hilarious. What really gave me pause is the small napping rooms at the country club. I had no idea they existed! The decadence!
Glad you found your perfect jobs!
It’s been quite interesting, I’ll say that!
Wonderful piece. I envy you all those experiences. My favorite sentence, "I’ve stopped beating myself up about my wandering, and started to celebrate my wondering." Your life is a garden filled with gorgeous flowers.
Thanks Marguerite! I love that sentence too! Thanks for reading! xoxo
Wow Nan, I thought I had a lot of jobs in my life but you definitely have me beat. I'm glad you're now doing what you love because those experiences are what give you these great stories. So much to draw from!
Yes. There were a lot of jobs! Thank you so much for reading. I love telling the stories from my life.
Smacked multiple times. She made me feel special. Would love to swap work stories one day. xoxo
Smacked on the head by Judge Judy. Love taps. Love this piece, Nan. My resume is an inventory of willingness, weirdness, and persistence. xoxox
I love this Nan! I love what it says about you .. your curiosity and creativity. Great piece.
Thanks Teresa!
It's mind-boggling to even consider the realities of all of this shifting and moving and changing, Nan! I love though that it has all brought you to where you are now.... and I hope maybe that includes slowing down and enjoying keeping something the same for a bit -- or at least taking a deep breath. I LOVE the sea glass story. Very cool - and very clever of your parents to outsource the collecting!
Many years of intensity and it definitely wasn't all fun. I moved a lot too, which shouldn't be surprising given my job history. I think I was always looking for the next better thing instead of doing the next right thing. I've been living in the home I own for almost 12 years, and have owned my business for the same almost 12. So I guess I have slowed down. I'm definitely savoring life more these days, and experiencing a more than modicum of peace where before there was an awful lot of inner turmoil. I have to tell you that I look forward to your comments/feedback on my writing the way some people look forward to the next essay or drawing. Your comments are so thoughtful and encouraging and I love your perspective. Thank you, Amy.
What's next Nan? Curiosity, learning and satisfaction makes for a rich life. I love this essay.
Kudos to you.
Love, Mama
Thanks, Mama! I think I’m doing what’s next, don’t you? So happy to be writing. xoxo
WOW! Who knew? There must be so many stories behind all those jobs... I await the book. And, yes, so very sweet, Nan!! 👏🏻♥️
Thanks Ellen! Yes, there are definitely more stories. I wasn't a circus showgirl like you. You got me beat there! xoxo
Just saw this, Nan. Thanks for the nod!! xoxoxox