August Miscellaneum

by andrea • August 10th, 2012

First, thank you so much for the incredibly thoughtful, comforting comments on Wednesday’s post. I’m definitely feeling lighter and clearer, while still being open to whatever wants to come in.

It really is interesting how sometimes our lowest-feeling moments are the biggest catalysts for growth. And sometimes just letting things be messy (with patience and compassion), saying them out loud and getting support from others provides an incredible release. Thank you!

Now without further ado, our summer link round up :)

I know many of us are still in the dog-days of summer, but consider this a friendly reminder to whip-up my mom’s famous soup recipe as it turns to Fall! I have been making a batch of soup EVERY WEEK for exactly one year now (eating it for most lunches and dinners each week), and I am still not sick of it. If you try it, definitely report-back in the comments!

Last August I also launched a 21-day Health Challenge which I’m revisiting again with my roommate and bestie Julie for added accountability. Here’s the template if you want to track your own food and fitness challenge (click on the second tab to see the full template).  

Recent Interviews:

Articles I Love:

LAC Mentions, Articles + Advice from Around the Web:

Resources for Job-Seekers

Melissa Anzman’s Stop Hating Your Job: How to Be Happy at Work Without Quitting
“Stop being so unhappy at work… there is an easy solution available. Turn your misery into meaning. Find actionable steps to start enjoying your job without having to find a new one!”

Job Jenny’s The Ridiculously Awesome Resume Kit
“Craft kick ass resumes that will land you interviews. Not just so-so interviews — GOOD interviews. Showcase the things you’re best known for, most proud of, and will best position you for success.”

Which MBA? Free Online Fair
Someone from The Economist reached out to me about a big event they are hosting — great for those of you considering an MBA! From their promotional materials: “On September 5-6, 2012, over 40 business schools from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia will be waiting to meet prospective candidates through an online, interactive virtual MBA fair. Visitors can chat with admissions officers one-on-one or in group chat rooms, join live webinars, and download school information.” Reserve your free spot at the fair here.

That’s it for now — have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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20 comments

Categories: Grab Bag/Hodge Podge/Crock Pot Posts

  • http://twitter.com/CalebWojcik Caleb Wojcik

    Thanks for the shout-outs to the podcast and round-up post Jenny. 

    Have a great weekend!

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Thanks Caleb! You’re doing great work and it’s my honor to be a part of it :)

  • http://www.opheliaswebb.com/ Elisa Doucette

    Wait…so this 21 day thing means no ice cream cones? That’s a tough game you’re runnin’ Ms. Blake.  ;)

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Hah!! I have made an exception for ice cream this time around ;)

      Hope you had a great girls weekend — we must SPIRL ASAP when you’re back!

    • http://twitter.com/jobjenny Jenny Foss

      This made me laugh out loud! The laugh really is on me when you consider that my body has an almost zero-tolerance policy for ice cream. Much to my chagrin, I could make it a million days without it!

  • melissalywc

    Thanks for including me in your round-up and in the job seeker section! Even more exciting as you have helped me every step of the way (thank you!). 
    And I guess now that the 21 day template has been pushed back into the forefront of my mind, it is time for me to get on it! Game on. :)  

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Happy to share your amazingness with the world — THANK YOU for including me in that wonderful post! And huge congrats again on launching your product — I am so ridiculously impressed with you :) Now onto the 21-day challenge? You go girl! Game on indeed — I’m here for you if you find yourself with a pint of ice cream in hand, needing some moral support :)

      • melissalywc

        A mini-group of MSH alumni have joined forces with me for our 21 day Health challenge. It started today and we are all off fantastically! Thanks again for the kind words and inspiration. :)  

        • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

          That’s so awesome — I love it!! Definitely let me know how you all fare by the end :D You got this!

  • http://twitter.com/PaulAngone Paul Angone

    Thanks Jenny for the All Groan Up shout!  You’re awesome status is confirmed daily.

    Such a great list of links. I need to grab a spoon and take a big bite of these.

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Right back ‘atcha with the Awesome Status, my friend! Happy to share your work — and can’t wait to see where it takes you from here :D

  • http://www.diroski.com/ Gemma D Lou

    Hey Jenny

    Thanks for the post round up. Not gonna lie to you. Didn’t read most of them. But I liked the sound of ”
    How To Get Noticed, Get Hired, And Get Just About Anything Else You Want Too” 

    Loved It!!!! Definitely helpful for where I am right now. “Give, give, get” she said. And she reminds me of Keith Ferrazzi’s book, Never Eat Alone. Every day she would arrange lunch with somebody, and then follow up. Incredible. So thanks’a many!

    Gemma

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Hi Gemma! So happy to hear that Erica’s article resonated with you — she’s an amazing coach and writer! And teaches Bollywood dance, which I just love :) Have a great week ahead!

  • http://www.thetruegeneralist.com/ Zach Turner

    Hey Jenny!  Thanks for the True Generalist link love!  So many resources too.  I’m actually thinking of switching career paths.

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Thanks Zach — congrats again on the launch! So happy for you :)

  • ElizabethSeda

    Ahh Jenny. Should have waited 10 days! The round up post you contributed to is going to be epic. I could have qualified. :)

    Great round-up though. I especially like @twitter-19255205:disqus PC post.

    • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

      Blast! Have no fear — there will be another one in the near future, I’m sure :) Can’t wait to see your round-up!

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  • http://www.ssylee.com/blog Stanley Lee

    I watched your interviews with David Siteman Garland and Caleb Wojcik. I have some comments I’d like to share with you (I believe I have sent an email a few days ago already). Would it work better to connect after Labor Day weekend?

  • Sam Story

    Hey Jenny,

    Just been refered to your blog so I’m a newcomer round here. Last weeks post about what to do when your feeling batshit crazy phase really struck a cord. I’ve not found a way to stop them from happening, but I now see them as a trigger and have found the following helps to minimise “down time”.
    My passion and the values behind it give me energy and drive when I’m on an up, but when I’m down I need to harness my anger and the values behind that (in terms of anger or frustration, we are talking big picture here, not the details).
    So just like you can do the “Pave your Life Roadmap” for Passions (your post from Jan 11th 2011), you can also do it for anger, and once you have identified the values behind it you can harness a new source of energy.
    The big one for me is responsibility; people who don’t take responsibility irritate me. But when the media, a politican or a marketing campaign encourages people to give up their ownership of their life, it really makes me mad. Even when I’m down just thinking about it can get the adrenaline going. I’ve learnt to use this, and I try to commit to taking a small action about it, often this helps to shift the black cloud a little bit, and I can move back towards working on the bigger projects (which usually involve a mixture of values behind my passions and the values behind my anger).

    Hope this is of some use,
    Sam

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