June 3, 2022: A New Beginning

Fridays are usually fun because it's the end of the week and the general vibe is positive. Add in a picturesque sunny June day, and life seems rosier. Life is literally and metaphorically rosier these days. 

I'll take it.  

Despite the fact that I'm sore from playing in the garden a couple of days ago, I took the Riverwalk this morning to Chicory Cafe located in downtown Mishawaka. I met up with a dear friend and ran into other people I know and love out in the cafe seating area. 

Even though I have a ton of writing projects to work on, I needed to take the time to meet up and spend time with others. Otherwise, I could be holed up here at home and forget to come out and play. (A note to self: grown-ups need to play, too. That doesn't end in adolescence.) It's also a great place to re-energize. Plus, Chicory makes amazing, iced lattes. 

After the fun visit, my friend dropped me off at chez Sigety. I readied for another occasion. 

I did something that I thought wouldn't happen again. I interviewed and am now back in public libraries. (Yes, you told me so. You can now collect on your bets.)  

I can't seem to stay away; it's a calling. This time around, it's at my home library, located in historic downtown Mishawaka, IN. It's a 20-hour, adult reference position. I'd be working primarily downtown, with an occasional shift (when needed) at the other two locations. The beauty is, I can walk to work, and this morning, I did. I've never been able to do that before and now I can. It will be nice, for the first time ever, to serve in my own community. 

I needed a gig that would provide stability while building my freelance writing/editing/researching business. I needed structure, so I can build writing hours around library hours, since writing in a vacuum posed a challenge. I hope to keep teaching classes at the university level.  

It's been a good day and we're grateful for the prospects. I highly advise starting a new gig on a Friday to catch those positive vibes!