I’m an Avid Skier
By Jill Magi
Stress is very important to me.
With stress, I do the best possible job.
From a personal perspective, I manage stress
by visiting the gym every evening.
It’s a great stress reducer.
I find that when I’m under the pressure
of a deadline, I can do some of my most
creative work. I’m not a person
who has a difficult time with stress.
When I’m under pressure, I focus,
and get the job done. I find it exhilarating
to be in a dynamic environment
where the pressure is on.
I find a fast pace to be invigorating,
and thrive when the pressure is on.
I am an excellent employee
and I didn’t want my unhappiness
to have any impact on the job
I was doing for my employer.
I’m looking for a bigger challenge
and to grow my career
and I couldn’t job hunt part time
while working. It didn’t seem ethical
to use my former employer’s time.
I’m looking for a company where I can grow
in a team-oriented environment.
One of my greatest passions
is helping others. When I was younger,
I’ve enjoyed helping mom
with household repairs. As I grew older,
that habit grew and I desired
to help others as well.
I’m passionate about painting.
I take an evening art class
once a week and try to find time
each weekend to paint. Painting
is a good way for me to relax
and even though I don’t have much talent,
I do enjoy it. When I’m involved with a project
at work I want to do my best to achieve success.
I feel the same way about what I do
in my personal life. I’m an avid skier
and I like to spend weekends
and vacations on the ski slopes.
Copyright Credit:
Jill Magi, "I'm an Avid Skier." Copyright © 2019 by Jill Magi. Used by permission of the author for PoetryNow.
Source: PoetryNow (2019)