We have had a lot to celebrate in our household this past month. Our son graduated last month from Chico State , and our daughter graduated last weekend from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo . After a 4:30 AM wake-up call we attended the traditional "Dads & Grads" (Mom’s welcome too!) in the local bars at 6:00 AM ~ BEFORE the actual ceremony! I’ve got to tell you I have "closed" many a bar, but this was a first to "open" them. I thought we’d be the only parents crazy enough to go along, but was I wrong! There were lines out the doors and standing room only ~ 50% were parents ~ guess we were all pretty excited….
During the ceremony most of the speakers addressed how this is a very different time for these graduates to be looking for work. How they will need to get creative and be resourceful. How they will need to remain optimistic and positive, and to not take a "no" personally. There are numerous markets that are still growing, it’s just the competition is greater. Not too far in the past it was a "slam dunk" to get hired if you had a business degree in marketing . Mikaila has that, plus another in continue reading »
It feels like I’ll be getting a pay raise anyway. Those of you who have kids in college know how expensive it can be. If you’ve been following my posts you’ve read that our youngest son graduated from Chico State a couple of weeks ago. Well, tomorrow our “baby” daughter graduates from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo! YES, two out of school ~ so in my book, I’ve just received a raise!
I’m heading out now for all of the festivities, and will let you know next week how it’s all gone…. (which includes the packing her up and moving ~ that part won’t be fun)
This weekend was an exception…. the business interruption I experienced was perfect! Two of our four kids were home, as well as our two grandkids. Mikaila and her boyfriend came up from San Luis Obispo, and Jesse, Avery & Gannon came out from Texas. We spent time catching up, watching the birds (Barn Swallows) who are nesting on our front porch, decorating plates, hairstyling mohawks, and eating someores around a campfire. Not enough words to describe the welcomed break….. but here’s a few photos!
Leave a comment about what types of business interruptions are "welcomed" for you.
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
We have had a lot to celebrate in our household this past month. Our son graduated last month from Chico State , and our daughter graduated last weekend from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo . After a 4:30 AM wake-up call we attended the traditional "Dads & Grads" (Mom’s welcome too!) in the local bars at 6:00 AM ~ BEFORE the actual ceremony! I’ve got to tell you I have "closed" many a bar, but this was a first to "open" them. I thought we’d be the only parents crazy enough to go along, but was I wrong! There were lines out the doors and standing room only ~ 50% were parents ~ guess we were all pretty excited….
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