Who knew I would be busier unemployed than employed in some respects? The networking is really out of control, and I am super exhausted. The moments of elation and freedom are interspersed with moments of great weight and exhaustion.
It could be a hangover effect, or maybe it is something more insidious. I am in a pattern of burning myself into the ground. I simply don’t know how to relax. This will be a big lesson for me.
Some things I did this week:
Life stuff:
- Re-signed my lease
- Exit interview with HR
- Planned trip to Colorado and SF in the next 2 weeks
- Astrological consultation
- Writing in my journal, not as much as I would like
Job search and networking:
- 2 rounds of interviews with a startup
- Lunch with a CEO in publishing
- Tried to schedule my second round with a PE firm
- Onboarding for BTG consulting group
- Started my own LLC to start consulting on the side
Exercise/wellness:
- 2 yoga classes
- 2 runs
- 2 boxing classes
- 4 p0le dancing classes
- 1 dance class
- 1 massage
- Mani/pedi
- Some but not enough meditation
Social:
- Dinner party at my place
- 2 dates, one on high line and other at Arlene’s Grocery karaoke night
- Dinner with an old friend from Boston
- Lunch at Google with friend and my sister’s bf
- Brunch with 2 girlfriends
- Visit to friend in Jersey City to help him re-organize his room
- Had friend over for drinks and catchup
- Startup incubator happy hour
- Celebratory job-quitting dinner at Scarpetta
- Breakfast with my old boss for advice
- Japanese game show participation
- Karaoke for my friend’s boyfriend’s birthday
- Drinks at Northern Territory rooftop
- Friends getting into fistfight and the police getting involved
- Many FaceTime sessions
And the week isn’t even over yet…
I would like to lose weight and get into good shape. This means lots of exercise, being careful of what I eat, and probably laying low on the drinking.
Discomfort Woman 