what color is your parachute?

I was just introduced to the book What Color Is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Bolles. At first I questioned how well it could relate to the situation I'm in being that it was first written 40 years ago. To my surprise, Dick, as he goes by, rewrites the book every year! What a noble feat. 

So last night, I went to my local Barnes and Noble (one of my favorite places to get inspired) and picked up a copy. I read the first two chapters before I even left the store. Finally! The book I've been looking for!

If you're like me, a 23 year old college graduate with a desire to grow and an ambition to find meaningful work, this book is for you.

If you're unfulfilled at your current job and want to see what else is out there, this book is for you.

If you've just been fired or let go and are feeling discouraged, this book is for you.

To check out some more information about Richard Bolles and absorb some of his great information, take a look at his website http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/.

our favorite quotations

I think this an an appropriate quote for my 100th post.

When I was younger I used to keep an notebook full of quotes. Whether it was a song lyric, a poem, a line in a book, I needed to write it down and keep it with me. From time to time I would flip through the pages when I needed some inspiration, but mostly to find the rights words to my feelings. I never truly felt able to express myself with my own words and found comfort in seeing how others could so effortlessly. 

With my discovery of the blogging world I was finally able to start my online notebook and share it with whoever was listening. I'm sure there are people out there that feel exactly the same as I do and I hope they find comfort in my findings.

If there is one thing I can suggest to them it would be to still carry a little notebook. They may get lost at times, but you will stumble upon them later in life. And when you do, take a second. Flip through the pages, feel the crinkle of old, maybe coffee stained, paper and let yourself travel back in time. I promise it will leave you with a smile on your face. You may even see a quote in a different light. 

So yes, John Green, my favorite quotations say a lot about me...probably more then I know. 

a love like that

what do you need?

hang me up to dry

new years resolutions

While catching up on my design*sponge I fell in love with the new year's resolution post. Low and behold I found one that is similar to a resolution of mine! Bring it 2013.

(resolution of design*sponge reader melissamlee)

check out some others here!

nothing negative

challenge yourself for the new year

i want to live

ah breakfast

How true is this?

courtesy of free people, who else?

ugh stress

i was a dancer all along

<3 you lykke li

erin watson why are you so cool?

muse - madness

The Virgin Group

Beginning to discover how awesome Richard Branson and The Virgin Group are. 

The company that I think I'm most attracted to, so far, is Virgin Limited Edition, Richard's "collection of stunning retreats". My favorite is probably Necker Island, Mr. Branson's home and private retreat in the British Virgin Islands. After spending 10-days sailing the waters of the BVI during the low season, I can see why anyone would want to make this magnificent place their home. (click here to check out my adventure) I wonder if he ever makes his way to Trellis Bays Full Moon Party?

Check out Virgin Limited Edition here, Necker Island's website here and Richard's blog here. 

Next stop, purchase and read, "Losing My Virginity"!

Scott

this will forever and always remind me of you Scott McMurray

don't drink the poison

"Holding on to anger is like drinking poison

and expecting the other person to die"

-Buddha