Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Let me tell you about my half marathon training...
Well, I am trying. That is about all I can say. I really actually do not like running, so this is a challenge. I get bored at the gym after about 30 minutes. However, on the positive side, I have found 2 others who also want to participate in this crazy thing I am doing!
I have begun working with a trainer. Well, today was the first day. It DID NOT go well. She told me to do my cardio BEFORE meeting with her. So I did. Twenty minutes on the elliptical. I was feeling good. I meet up with her, and my ass felt like it was continually being kicked. I was feeling decent until about 30 minutes into our 50 minute session when nausea struck. What is someone suppose to do when this happens???
Well for me, I tried to work through. I wanted to prove myself! Well, bad, bad idea. I had to stop in the middle of my session and excuse myself to the restroom. I vomited. How pathetic am I? Really, Kim? Apparently I am even WAY more out of shape than originally anticipated. These next 6 months are going to be the worst 6 months of my life. (But maybe I will be able to buy some adorable new clothing with all of the weight that is going to fall right off me due to my extensive training.)
I have begun working with a trainer. Well, today was the first day. It DID NOT go well. She told me to do my cardio BEFORE meeting with her. So I did. Twenty minutes on the elliptical. I was feeling good. I meet up with her, and my ass felt like it was continually being kicked. I was feeling decent until about 30 minutes into our 50 minute session when nausea struck. What is someone suppose to do when this happens???
Well for me, I tried to work through. I wanted to prove myself! Well, bad, bad idea. I had to stop in the middle of my session and excuse myself to the restroom. I vomited. How pathetic am I? Really, Kim? Apparently I am even WAY more out of shape than originally anticipated. These next 6 months are going to be the worst 6 months of my life. (But maybe I will be able to buy some adorable new clothing with all of the weight that is going to fall right off me due to my extensive training.)
LinkedIn? Or just another way for people to keep tabs on me....
LinkedIn.com is a great tool in order to market yourself to potential employers. You can make connections with past/current employers. These individuals can write reviews of your work, and your capabilities. You can browse job listings. It is wonderful when used appropriately.
I have found myself in limbo when it comes to making "connections." This isn't Facebook, nor is it Twitter. It is strictly for professional use. I want potential employers to be able to take me seriously. With that being said, should one go about accepting every LinkedIn connection, or should your be choosey? What if someone who wants to connect with you doesn't have to best track record? Will I be put in a group with them? I want to connect with people who are going to help me, or is maybe mutually beneficial. Yes, this is selfish, but isn't that what the 'real world' is about? Isn't every (wo)man for themselves?
Today, I helped an old Professor out with her dissertation. She kept asking me questions about what I thought about the work place, what I wanted from it, and how I would define being successful. I hope that as soon as I am immersed within the work place I uphold my hard working capabilities. I also hope that I get promoted by staying ethically correct. I certainly hope I am not one of those assholes who takes credit for things they have not done. I also hope I make strong LinkedIn connections, and that I am not left in 'limbo,' because of how someone feels about me.
Am I out of line to even be doing this? Is it even worth it?
I have found myself in limbo when it comes to making "connections." This isn't Facebook, nor is it Twitter. It is strictly for professional use. I want potential employers to be able to take me seriously. With that being said, should one go about accepting every LinkedIn connection, or should your be choosey? What if someone who wants to connect with you doesn't have to best track record? Will I be put in a group with them? I want to connect with people who are going to help me, or is maybe mutually beneficial. Yes, this is selfish, but isn't that what the 'real world' is about? Isn't every (wo)man for themselves?
Today, I helped an old Professor out with her dissertation. She kept asking me questions about what I thought about the work place, what I wanted from it, and how I would define being successful. I hope that as soon as I am immersed within the work place I uphold my hard working capabilities. I also hope that I get promoted by staying ethically correct. I certainly hope I am not one of those assholes who takes credit for things they have not done. I also hope I make strong LinkedIn connections, and that I am not left in 'limbo,' because of how someone feels about me.
Am I out of line to even be doing this? Is it even worth it?
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Whoopsies!
I promise I will blog tonight/tomorrow morning. I have just been so excited the be back in Colorado that I have completely spaced this! I will update soon!
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