I have found, especially during unemployment, that the key to ward off depression or boredom is to stay busy doing the things you love. Seek out something or someone new. Cross those things of your to-do list, and start today. As my mom always reminds me, “Think of these down times as a chance to prepare and get things in order when life takes you on a whirlwind of the busy.”
So between writing cover letters, applying for jobs and reading articles on how to find a job, I came across a friend’s post on Facebook that seemed appealing. After reading a bit more, I decided to break up my day with an opportunity to find my inner femininity, something I've probably struggled with my whole life as I've hidden behind my favorite Ann Taylor turtleneck.
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Bring "sexy" clothes for the photo shoot and something to share for dinner is that last note I received from the gal leading this course. I thought long and hard about what I'd bring for dinner. Should I pick up burritos, make something homemade or do I run by Costco? After all, I didn't want to be the girl who showed up with a bag of ruffles. The "sexy" clothes concept was actually the easy part; I didn't own any. Aside from a hot pink bra I'd never worn to some red lipstick, I figured the sexy would surface by the end of the workshop.
One other gal showed up, who was no more than twenty-five, Latin, thin and oozed sexuality. The afternoon started with some conversation about why we were there (all two of us), some slow yoga-like movements and breath work to help us settle in. While the leader read some poetry out loud, we were instructed to hold and feel our belly's. "Breath in your nose, out your mouth. Now touch your shoulders, then your arms and find your way back to your breasts. " It was right about then when opened my eyes to look around to see if I was on candid camera. My inner self had to repeat this mantra, "Stay present. You're trying something new and remember, it's only an afternoon."