Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Following Bliss Upstream

Two recent bits of bold living that I'm proud to claim:

1. Took the whole Labor Day weekend off and caught up on reading and sleep (in order of importance.)

2. Am now at work on my application for a Guggenheim fellowship, which is a very prestigious and sought-after plum. I just ran across a not-so-encouraging item saying that as of 2006 only two people in the history of NC State University have received one of these. Oh, dear.

I didn't need to know this figure; I was already going to produce the best application I could. So I am now putting that potentially daunting info aside. I'm watching that miserable factoid slide out of sight.

Now back to boldly writing my Career Narrative.

Consistently keeping on is a crucial component in following any calling in life. It's more difficult, I think, than daring.



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5 comments:

Greta said...

I'm imagining that factoid as akin to waving a red flag at a bull!

Peggy Payne said...

Red flags can definitely be inspiring, especially to those of us who are a trifle bull-headed.

Thanks for the encouragement, Greta.

Debra said...

Visualize yourself reading the acceptance letter, Peggy. Isn't that what the Olympic champs do before performing an award-winning feat?

Why is it that I can picture you doing anything that you set your mind to? Ignore the daunting statistics and make history happen!

Hugs,
Debbie

Peggy Payne said...

Bliss your heart, Debbie.

Debra said...

"Bliss your heart". I love that, Peggy!