Archive for October, 2006

on the path…thoughts on a gig

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

I’ve been thinking, as I hold at arms length the main task I have for today,

One aspect of navigating my own path I have been resisting to visit here and talk about is my own search for a new gig. It’s definitely part of the path though. Maybe, just now, I’m getting the vibe I can meet it with the kindness and compassion it deserves. And write about it more observantly instead of from the perspective of,
“life happening TO me”

That intricate balance is slippery to be sure but I’m becoming more willing to let you in on it a bit.

The search for another gig is interesting. Writing a resume, bragging about oneself is something that I resist. Sending cover letters seem to be an excercise of the most unauthentic sort. I guess its to discover the difference between people who are suited for the atmosphere of the gig and separate them from everyone else.

More separateness.

When I worked at Mars Music I came across many resumes that may have actually been suited for the gig. However, due to one phrase or the wrong ‘buzzword’, it would keep them out of the running. And that was to sell drum equipment at a music store!

I forget how to put myself in the hiring persons shoes. It’s strange. Lots of edges here. lots of resistance.

Upon reflection this is probably better suited for a journal entry than a post. But some have encouraged me to post something daily. The innerworkings of my mind put me in a very vulnerable position, because then you know my attachments, the thought process. Alas my own humanness, mired in it. A bewildering series of neuuron connection, peptide release, and how I choose to filter thought. Wow, theres some fear in there for sure. I guess this is all part of that larger picture I spoke of earlier. That search for common thread. The difference is instead of shining the light on an experience here in echo park. I shine the light on myself, see what’s in there, what to learn from it.

So on tap for today:

I plan to send out resumes for 3 hours. Then go for a walk. Then grab a taco. (probably walk to retrieve a taco)
Then go meet George Noory, the host of Coast to Coast, at the Barnes & Noble in Pasadena. Some of you know about my fascination with this program. It’s a free radio show that lasts 6 hours nightly starting at 10 pm. I bought a special radio at target for the ‘red tag’ price of $9.97 just for this.

Have a good one everyone

Thanks for checking in.

Stephen A. Thomas

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

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Sunday, October 8th, 2006

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Friday, October 6th, 2006

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Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006