Communication Arts

I wish the world knew how to communicate effectively.

Take listening. Why do people suck at it so terribly?

It isn't so hard. Make eye contact. The entire time. Do not look around. Do not glance at clocks. Do not allow yourself to get distracted by outside stuff. Allow yourself to really hear what this person is saying. Nod your head when you hear something that resonates. Verbally affirm what they are saying by responding "hmmm, yes. i hear ya..." or something of that nature. THEN ask questions that further demonstrate your interest in what the person is saying. Ask questions. Validate the person's expression, their story. This is the art of conversation. This is the art of listening. It is a dwindling art. Arg.

Just needed to vent that...there. Done. Now, what else?

My weekend in Portland/Seattle was wonderful and exhausting. An American Thanksgiving with my In-Laws. Enough said. Jo and I celebrated our first anniversary up the Space Needle in Seattle and I kinda fell for the city. It was a memorable night. With this new job starting I fear that Jo and I will have less and less time to just be together and in love. What happens if life becomes work work work while stuffing all the little chores and daily life things into the cracks? Not much time for just making love or watching the O.C. or designing together. This makes me sad....BUUUUUUUUUT...I will give this feeling enough room to feel itself into letting go. No need to manifest it before it has even happened.

Ya, I am secretly terrified about tomorrow. Or at least I am having very scared moments followed by very brave moments followed by moments that just feel overwhelmingly numb. Makes me wanna eat.

I will let you know how it goes. Had another interview today for a teaching job, teaching Communication Arts ... thus, my inspired blog. It was a tempting situation and I will keep it in my back pocket. Options are always good.

Options are always good.