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Routine

I was planning on one blog on my recent “life change” but I received several emails asking me to continue for a few more days. I will. Unfortunately, too many people in and around Janesville are in my same situation. Things will get better. In the meantime, I need to keep a routine.

When I was given the news to pack my bags, my initial internal comment was, “At least they did it in July instead of January.” Yes, I've been hard at work at finding work but I've also stopped to smell the roses. I would have never been able to visit the Edgerton and Fort Atkinson pools with my kids on a sunny Wednesday or Thursday afternoon if I didn't have the extended time. Mid-morning trips to Peace Park have been enjoyable too.

I'm a few weeks into this adventure. While I've always dreamed of living a summer like a teacher, I'm starting to grow a tad tired of my new structure...or lack of it. Oh, don't get me wrong, I still love taking the kids to the park or for a bike ride during a weekday morning but my internal clock radio is saying it's time to get back to a work routine.

I do have my standard routine. I'm still up around the same time and bedtime is roughly the same too. Instead of getting ready and heading out the door to work I remove my laptop from the case and work...on finding work. I am using social media, meta tagging certain keywords in my resume and other professional blog and have taken several webinar workshops through the outplacement company my former employer offered as assistance.

I've also put more time and effort into my volunteer work. I have taken my duty as a BHCCU Director very seriously since taking the position in May 2009. Now I'm reaching out to gather additional information on how to become a more effective Director. Free webinars through Credit Union Leagues and other organizations are helping me become a well-rounded Director.

I'm finding a new routine. A routine that I am perfectly fine with stopping in a few weeks. Meanwhile, the search continues.

What's your routine?

Steve Knox was born, raised and landed back in Janesville. He encourages you to participate as he writes on Janesville and beyond as this Generation X guy supports his Janesville mission, global vision. Steve is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff. His opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.