Ups & Downs

I had a bit of a low day yesterday. I couldn't think of anything else I could do to advance my job search and lost all motivation to do anything.

I get quite frustrated when this happens. I feel I "must" be doing something otherwise I experience a feeling of idleness. As my wife is so energetic and always on the go it can make me feel quite guilty!

However, by the afternoon it had picked up. I spoke to my partner at Nottingham University about our [Asperger] Transitons project and identified some ways that we could take that forward. As always, once I have purpose, I tend to get my motivation back.

Today I have had another quite good day. I went to see a contact about some part-time work in lecturing which is what I was doing for my last company before I left. The person I met is a really nice person: always positive and was quite supportive and encouraging about me, my ability and possible opportunities. My Asperger means I respond well to this type of approach and I came away quite heartened.

I also met a representative from a film company which is where my heart is and where I really want to get back into. There is nothing definite at the moment but, again, I forged a good link and feel quite hopeful about things going forward.

So, all-in-all a good day.

Oh, and I checked this missive before I posted it, so didn't rush things. That ispart of my personal Asperger development!