Just Some Words for Cheering Up

The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's greener where you water it. Don't lust after something that isn't yours and invest in what is. -Unknown

Been feeling a little discouraged today after some job searching. I like to look at staff profiles of different companies, and I ran across a couple today that practically employed only graduates from Ivy schools. It made me feel a little depressed that I didn't graduate from Yale where I cured cancer while writing a senior thesis on the environmental impacts of nuclear energy on the health of babies, dolphins, and socioeconomic tourism (I accept credit in the form of cash for your new thesis topic).

On a side note, I want to go to there.

Change the Funk

I've been in a bit of a funk today so here are my suggestions that helped me cheer up a bit.

1. Walk around Target aimlessly. Purchases not necessary.
2. Read the current issue of Glamour with Amanda Seyfried on the cover. I'm so looking forward to spring clothing and bright colors.
   
3. Listen to music. Tonight I paid a visit to Judy Garland and Adele. And it was perfect.
   
   
   
   
4. Look at pretty things. Stumpz notified us of a Kate Spade sale and I picked out a few things for myself to look. Le sigh.
5. Make a list of all the trips I want to take categorized by country, of course.
   
   
6. Read childhood favorite Anne of Green Gables. It was either Anne or Lucille Ball who began my love for gingers. Maybe it was both.

I'm feeling loads better now so, hopefully, I'll be able to get a good night's sleep with some lovely dreams.

Social Anxiety?

Let's be real...it's been a long time since I've interacted with people other than law school students.  Add to that the time that I've spent at home unemployed and I'm upgraded to full on social awkwardness (in addition to being overly excited about getting dressed in something other than leggings and oversized cardigans). 

Cup of Jo has this blog post today about how to talk to strangers...but I feel like her tips are even more awkward.  Conversation tips in your pocket? I'd rather do the Elaine Benes dance, that's a good ice breaker. 

Anyway, now that I'm thinking about it, I don't think I've ever actually ever attended a party alone.  An old boss invited me to an event being held on 11/11/11.  My plan is to make it rain with business cards.  My real concerns are 1. not be awkward around new people when I don't have a friend safety net  and 2. how to suavely give someone my card

any tips?