Welcome to 2010!

I can't believe it's 2010!

It's already passing by like a flash. So far it's been pretty busy for me, but all good stuff.

Tomorrow I'll be distributing a press release on behalf of Tequila Mockingbird, for the CD release party that will be on Feb. 12 at the Toad Tavern. This CD is their third, Luck and Trouble. It's a really great rock/roots album with bits of other stuff, like alt.country. Working with them has been really fun, and I'm always happy to be working with a local band.

The stable job hunt has been improving. Before the holidays ensued, I had three interviews. I got a call back for one of them, going in today for a second interview. The gig is for a business that produces online video and other content for clients, as well as SEO and other online marketing. They started out with primarily real estate clients but are branching out. They've also been so busy generating content for others that they find themselves without what they need for branding, so I'd be the one to help make all that happen.

It's a contract job to start, with an hourly wage that's decent enough. Anything will pay more than my last job did, pretty much!

I should hear from them very soon so I'm anxious to know. It might be very good in certain respects and the dudes seem pretty cool enough. I'd probably get along with them well, and that's a very important aspect for me at this point.

Then I received an email to set up an interview with a consulting firm that provides software, marketing, web and tech solutions for legal professionals. They're down in LoDo, are casual, dog-friendly offices, and the salary range is very good. They're looking for a writer--a content creator and social media person. SO perfect, really. I have an interview set for Tuesday afternoon with this firm.

This is a conundrum for me in 2010--what will happen on this front? I would really prefer the latter job, but can I afford to even think about turning down #1 in this economy? Would I have a chance at #2 at all? Or would #1 be an even better opportunity, given the positioning of both of these businesses and their growth. I really don't know. It kills me. But if this is the worst problem I have in 2010, then I can't wait for the rest of the year!

My husband is in the living room, I have to say, with other musicians, working on a new roots project/act. I'm really excited about it and can't say much about it--but you should join my husband's mailing list, Facebook page or follow him on Twitter for news on that tip. It will be kick-ass, I swear.

One of my resolutions this year is to do more volunteer work, so I'm going to be undergoing training for hospice. Soup, my dog, will be joining me as a therapy dog, and will have a vet visit Friday morning and training of her own to complete. By February or so, we will be making weekly visits to someone who is transitioning beyond life as we know it. I'm very excited to be able to do this, especially with Soup as she is such a loving, wonderful dog for something like this. But I would be lying if I didn't admit some fear.

Hospice helped take care of my father before his passing with cancer, more than a decade ago, so it means a lot for me to do this in his memory. I loved him dearly and it's still hard to think about his loss at times. I do worry that it might trigger emotional outbursts. I feel I should be spending a great deal of time practicing holding back tears, mixed with moments of making myself cry in hopes of getting the urge out. It may sound a little silly, and it probably is, but it's on my mind a lot. I am so prone to tears at times, never good for a woman who is ambitious on the career tip. But perhaps connecting to this volunteer work will make me tougher, yet more compassionate. It will definitely put things in perspective.

So...the resolutions are starting to unfold and I'm making progress. Really I only had two--volunteering and getting a job (or really, just stable income) to pay off all this debt I still have. I just have to keep one foot out in front of the other.

Welcome to 2010, everyone! May it be wondrous.