Change is in the air...

...and it's looking stormy. Life is going crazy lately as I'm having a midlife crisis at 40. I've started a new weight-loss regime, using Visalus Body by V, and I'm sending out resumes to pie in the sky job opportunities. The weight-loss has been a life long struggle and this is one more chapter in my efforts to not die before I'm 50. The job search is a half hearted attempt to prove to myself that I don't have to stay in a bad work environment out of fear of change.

Some changes I love, especially those that I initiate myself out of creative inspiration, other times change can bring our my anxiety disorder. Is there an easy way to accept or embrace change no matter what it is? Is it healthy to never question change? Are there things that should never change? (The Bible is of course exempt from change because the message never changes although delivery methods do)

I recently read an article about icons that use images that are archaic and unrecognizable by the newest generation. How much longer will it be before the connection between the 'save' icon and the the floppy disc are totally obsolete? Why does the phone icon look like the old rotary phone receiver when most cell phone users never used a rotary phone? How many Instagram users have used an actual Polaroid camera? What does a clipboard have to do with pasting data? Why does the microphone icon use an old fashion radio style mic? As you can see there are times for change but at the same time there is something to be said for nostalgia and vintage renewal.

So change for change sake may not always be the best choice but being afraid of change can also cause you to miss out on something exciting.

 

Picture for Picture Sake

Recent change at TDL, mural painted by Jeanne Merriman

It's been a long time...

...but that's what happens when life becomes routine. There is nothing to write about so I'll just share this instead.

 

My niece's fashion sense has infiltrated the college spring break crowd!

A social addict...

...who doesn't like social events. Now there's a dilemma for you. How can I be a social addict if I don't like being around people? It's this wonderful thing called technology! I may not use my iPhone to call people but I use it several times a day to check up on facebook statuses, see what's happening on Instagram, and browse through the latest pins to Pinterest.
The sad part is that it's not just about keeping in touch with other people and staying connected. I get some weird validation when my posts, pictures and pins are liked, commented on and repinned. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to know that I said, saw or saved something that people responded to. Does this make me egotistical? The strange thing is if someone were to complement me or respond in person to something I said or did I'm more likely to brush it off or be embarrassed by the attention but if it's in the virtual world I get thrilled.
So if you really want to make my day leave a comment on my blog or share my pin.

Gloom, despair and agony on me...

...because I'm a librarian. I didn't realize it when I started this profession but there are a lot of negative thinkers in this profession. Granted things are totally rosy for libraries as funding cuts are always happening and services have to be cut to fit available budgets but it's not the end of libraries!

The newest gloom and doom is the fiasco with ebooks in libraries. Only 2 of what is considered the "Big Six" of book publishers allows libraries to purchase their ebooks for lending and one of them has a circulation limit on their books that would require libraries to reorder. As a result the library blogs and publications are once again facing the negative and wanting to fight back. Well I'm all for getting everything we can for our patrons but at the same time I realize that we CAN'T get EVERYTHING for our patrons so we provide what we can and work to keep growing and serving.

I realize that I'm not always the most positive person around but I've really noticed that other people's  attitudes really impact my own. Yes I know I'm responsible for my own actions and attitude and no can make me have a bad attitude but face it, if your around it long enough it seeps in and starts seeping out.
Well enough ranting for today. I shall attempt to be cheerful and find the positive side of librarianship!