I’m an Avid Skier

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)