A few things have happened since my last post - I've reached out to friends and contacts for advice; I've made lists (many lists. I'm thinking of going pro. A professional list maker); I've found a job posting that I think I might like; I put together a resume and cover letter (with much help) and applied for it!
And here is a list of the many things I have learned in the process:
Writing is a habit. Sure, it's like riding a bike - you don't forget how to strike keys, or how to string words together, or how to use a pen. But you might forget how to spell recieve, or what an Oxford Comma is, or the shortcut from your house to the corner store.
Resumes are difficult. They are more like riding a unicycle - you understand the concept and how it should look, but the physics of getting yourself up there on one wheel are kind of baffling. Unless you ride one on a regular basis.
Some people call resumes CVs. This is like riding a fancy Latin unicycle.
Cover letters are also difficult, but more like riding something with six wheels and two handlebars - you know where you want to go, but it seems like there are just too many parts to figure out in order to get there.
Friends are important. They can show you their bike, and tell you why they like it. They can help you decide if you want a road bike or a mountain bike or a tricycle. They can warn you that the streamers on your handlebars look ridiculous. They can ride ahead of you and make sure you don't get lost. They can double you. They can run behind you and hold on to the back of the seat until you get up enough speed to be on your wobbly way. They can tell you when you've exhausted your bike riding metaphor.
