everything is still echoing towards seattle. september in seattle. live there for a couple of months. get a whatever job, menial if it has to be, that puts me in contact with the public while i write. got to get it all out. feeling the inner storm.
i need the rain. i'm going to need the rain for this.
brian is going to freak when i leave again. he hates living alone. but this is something i have to do. i need to establish seattle as my secondary location, the place where i go when i disappear. my writing cave. my privacy.
brian asked me to write out a plan the way i would write a blog entry that details what kinds of things i would be good at, what kind of corporate structure i would fit, etc.
i told him, i want to get paid doing exactly what i'm doing now...talking to strangers, writing. i don't want to fit in the corporate world again if i can help it. but i recognize i need/want a job because i need a place and people who see me consistently, so i can anchor my life while i push my mind deep. and my book takes place in the pacific northwest, for god's sake. i need to get to know it.
so per brian's demand, here is my job projection:
a job that allows me to be helpful and talk to strangers, related to hospitality, travel, restaurant, fitness, art/entertainment, learning/empowerment or customer service/relations. a job that challenges me creatively, and puts me in direct contact with people open to a positive experience. a job that opens my mind and gives me inspiration, as well as gives me "details" that help me flesh out my book. i would like the job to either have fixed hours limited to the daytime (no weekends), or a flexible schedule where i don't feel time-oppressed. i would like to work for an established, thriving organization, or a small company with strong ideas, leadership and direction.
i am not above temping, since my character starts at a temp agency. but i will only do this if my financial situation supports it. if not, i will get two part-time jobs if i get to a point where i feel it is pertinent for me to have this life experience.
i am willing to range from working as a barista at a coffee shop, to doing inside sales, business development, marketing, corporate communications/pr. i would probably be happiest in an office job that uses me to create written content and communications.
but again, i want to have direct contact with customers and clients.
my plan:
1. in mind, set sights on september in seattle.
2. scouting trip, early sept. find furnished apt with short term month-to-month lease.
3. research job market, send out resumes, test the waters. if i know where i'm going to be living, i'll be able to provide proof of intent of relocating to seattle as a resident.
4. rejoice
5. freak out
6. accept my calling
7. get ready to live life and write.
