My New Job

I was looking through my blog today and I realized, I never told you I got a JOB!!! Haha It's temporary but I have to say hands down it's the best job I've had yet. It's simple but I love the people. My official title is an "Art Greeter" I work at an art installation in the city. I'm not to sure I want to share details about my whereabouts on the internet but, when the job is over I will definitely share and post a couple of pictures up. Oh and it's better pay than my last job, so who can complain :) 


-Tati 

Big Summer Update & Happy 4th :P

Hello!!!

This summer of being unemployed, I have managed to stretch some savings and make some money here and there enough to sustain me to this point. As of now I'm at the very, very end of my funds. I am so happy that I took the chance and left my old job to really search and figure out what I wanted to do, it's a decision that I still don't regret. Although it's been difficult at times, I know I do have the potential to just go out and find a job with a little effort. I also have the potential to hustle my way through anything. I have a great family support behind me and I am thankful for that(no matter how much I want to go out into the world and be independent, NOW) I managed to ace an interview and get a job offer( The people were great but I declined it for a number of practical reasons.)

In between all of this I have managed to enjoy my first summer since graduating highschool. As my mom said I have been on since graduation, whether it be jumping straight into college from h.s., jumping right into work after college. This is the first summer I have fully just "lived up." 

Things I've done this Summer:

I've been to the beach twice

I went out to Astoria pool to learn to swim

I finally made it out to a Hillsong connect group

 Went to South street seaport with my best friend and we ate all day haha.

I saw a pre-screening of a hilarious movie Pitch Perfect. 

I sat on the lawn at Bryant Park for hours waiting for The Wizard of Oz to start. 

It was like falling in love all over again.

I saw the Avengers twice

Made new friends

Had a picture day with an old friend  

Had a jam/worship session on my roof with 2 great people 

I did so much more...

I'm sharing this because I'm happy and rejuvenated and want you guys to do the same thing.

 Go out and do something FUN! 

I have been working a lot on some art work I have 2 canvas paintings in the works right now and a few sketch cards which are available for admiration or purchase if you'd like to own one for yourself ;) I also have been getting ideas for a bunch of new illustration projects that will be available for sale in my etsy shop when ready :) Seriously though guys have a great day and go outside for a bit, a park or a beach, have a bbq...do something that you enjoy, get refreshed :)

 Tinkerbell

 Luna Lovegood

 

 Sad Sally 

 Butter Beer (Harry Potter)

I am thinking of doing a blog giveaway very soon so stay tuned ;)

-Tati

Picture Day With Tommy

When you're unemployed or self employed, it really does do some good to get outside and enjoy the summer weather. Thursday I headed out to the city with my good friend Tommy. We talked, we laughed and had a very awkward "photo-shoot" featuring ME! Yaaaay! Haha here are some pics from the day. Hope you're having a good day and enjoying the sunny NYC weather.

<3 Tati

I QUIT

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012 I quit! I put in my two week notice at my part-time retail job. I had enough...just one short day after...I've been on a roller coaster ride of emotions, of fear, than reassurance, than back to fear again. The purpose of this blog to document my journey, failures and success being unemployed in New York....DON'T QUIT YOUR JOB WITHOUT A SAFETY NET...haha which is exactly what I've done.

This Sunday and Monday I've pretty much set out to find a way to make a source of income and figure out my next steps from here. I have been resume bombing, emailing, applying to temp agencies and whoring my freelance skills out on craigslist(why is it called "Craigs" list....Who's Craig anyway?)
Somewhere during this process...at around 2 in the morning today I started to get that "OMG what did I do feeling" this is where Moooron sets in. So I did like any natural born human being would do and I set out to a Google search. My words were something like "I quit my job with nothing lined up" In this I found my motivators...

Life Without Pants:http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/

which led me too

The Middle Finger Project:http://www.themiddlefingerproject.org
finally here




These sites have motivated me to try. If I try what's the worst that could happen? I fail and have to end up in retail again. At least I got it out of my system...If I really want it, I will try till I win. Though I don't recommend just quitting, I don't and won’t regret my choice. I was barely making anything before so what's it to me now? Luckily I have a supportive family motivating me. I do feel a little bit like a quitter but time was moving way too fast working there. I spent all this time just being comfortable at this place wasting my precious time for pennies...it's time to sink or swim. At least if I make pennies now hopefully it'll be in doing what I love.

Thanks for reading. I hope you continue to come back whoever you are...Maybe you're in the same boat. In that case it's awesome that we could do this together :)

Peace

-Tati


P.S.-This is what I do


Graphic Design/Illustration/Arts and Crafts :D
http://www.coroflot.com/thochrein





The Singing the songwriting and the covers

http://www.youtube.com/user/MyPuppyBaby1234?feature=mhee

http://www.youtube.com/user/TatianaHochrein



Books That Motivate: