More Cwofy Tauk (Coffee Talk)

I was talking to my sister tonight about my last blog post - the one I posted only a few hours ago - she read it and of course we proceeded to have a long bbm (blackberry messenger) convo about self esteem and how I need to learn to like myself more and quit comparing myself to others. Maybe I need to read a book about it or something. Self help section, here I come! She's always there to steer me in the right direction. She is also very different from me in that most of the time she could care less about what people think of her. I admire that quality!
She also found this short blog about "Facebook Depression." I know the term has been thrown around on the news recently, but this blog (from way back in 2009) pretty much sums it up in a short and sweet way. I'm not saying I'm depressed or anything, but I do get how emotional people like me can let it affect them too much. This blog is a hilarious read and it made me feel less crazy and gave me a good laugh too. The comments on the blog are even better. Lord knows I am not the only one! So...I don't think I'll be cancelling my Facebook account anytime soon, and I don't think Facebook is evil, but maybe I need to take a little facebook vacation from time to time.
http://lesser-evil.blogspot.com/2009/01/facebook-depression.html

Here is another good article about comparing ourselves to others, Cathy found this too. Good tips. Thanks!
http://www.mind-your-reality.com/comparing_yourself_to_others.html

One last thing before I sign off. As my sister and I were chatting tonight I received an email totally out of the blue from a friend who is on the alumni board with me. It was the nicest thing anyone has said or written to me in a while. I don't think she reads (or knows about) my blog, so it was very odd that she sent it to me right after I posted that blog tonight. It's like she knew exactly how I was feeling.
I had to post her email here because it was so nice and sincere I just had to share. She made my night. On the off chance she does read my blog, I hope she is ok with me sharing this.

"Mindy,
It might not mean much coming from me, but I just wanted to tell you how awesome I think you are.
I sometimes feel bad complaining about work, knowing how lucky I am just to have a job.
Last spring/summer, I made a short-lived and half-assed attempt to update my portfolio and look for new job. I was neither disappointed nor surprised when nothing came to fruition because my effort was just that: half-assed.
Over the holidays, however, I really started an all-out (for me), dedicated job search. I even sacrificed running to devote more time to find new work. While I know a new job won't come easily or quickly, I have already become extremely frustrated with the lack of results.
The fact that you've been in this position for an extended period of time puts it in perspective for me. But what I really admire is (1) your constant positive attitude and (2) how you've maintained your skills and relevance in this industry. I don't know that I could do the same in your position.
For what it's worth, I continue to pray that you will find work in due time. I know that when you do, the company that hires you will be the lucky one.
Hang in there"