Let it Be...

Today is the memorial of John Lennon's death. The man had an early end, but he also got most things right...like knowing when to let go, when to fight, and when to love. I've been working on a little bit of this myself...

Last week the 'other' intern got a job. She's made mistakes, came in every other day, and no one could trust her with anything...but somehow she got a job?!!! You can imagine my depression, which was hanging on my sleeve last Friday (her 'last' day).

At the end of the day my boss stopped me on my way out the door. In front of two other colleagues she attacked my facial expression....I mean depression. After making remarks about the other intern's opportunity, and how I shouldn't be upset, she said the first thing worth hearing. She told me I was going to have an opportunity to help the head designer (one of the two others in the room). I will now be helping with flat drawings for the Fall 2010 line, but there is one catch...

It means I have to work nights and weekends.

When I agreed to this opportunity I mentioned my present money-less situation and we came to an agreement. I can now refer to myself as an Assistant Textile and Fabric Designer (although I am not getting paid as such)...and I am in the market for a part time job (as well as a full-time one). I will be working two jobs, nights, and weekends, so bloggers...there may be a little lapse in my blogging for a while. My apologies.

So, how does this relate to John Lennon you may ask?

I've got one down...when to fight.

I waited until I was a necessity at my job and then fought for more opportunity.

As for the 'letting go,' that one is my New Years Resolution. I am sick of trying hard to get what I want and getting nothing back. I'm going to try holding back a little and seeing what comes to me, instead.

And, love, still working on that one since the Airport Guy never called.

In the mean time I recommend everyone in the NYC area seeing the John Lennon exhibit at the Rock and Roll Annex (which is closing).

The following is a Beatle's playlist, which feels most appropriate at present:

Free as a Bird

Norwegian Wood (one of many favorites)

I'm So Tired

Honey Pie

Money (that's what I want)

Don't Pass Me By

Why Don't We Do It In The Road?

Let It Be