This post won’t contain much financials, but it’s more a “sign of life,” like identifying water molecules in the atmosphere of a foreign planet.
The past few months since leaving my job has been rather uneventful. What’s even worse, life being such a bore seems to be pulling me down a dark, deep abyss. Unmotivated to do much else than get through the day.
I’m not use to this, and I’m not sure what to do.
Usually, I feel like changing my life…pursuing new adventures…seeking out new things to do. It ain’t happening this time. Am I deperessed? Am I just going through a phase? Beats the heck out of me.
I do know that since leaving my last job, I feel like every penny is that much more valuable. Do I feel like I regret leaving my job to pursue new things? Yes. What’s done is done though. Life goes on.
What has leaving my old job taught me? Maybe you put up with certain things you may not enjoy to make a living. Maybe the “job I love” is really just a myth and doesn’t exist–work is work. Bah.
At the moment, I’m helping out where I can with the family business.
Stayed tuned…I hope to find the motivation to blog someday in the future…hopefully the near future. Most likely with a different perspective on finances.
At least the PF Universe is thriving…many of my old pf friends are still blogging away. Blog on…blog on.
I need to take my own advice.
HouseHopeful
April 13, 2007 at 10:35 am
Glad to here you’re still out there! I’ve read your blog for awhile & I know we missed hearing from you!
LAMoneyGuy
April 20, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Wow, he lives! Good to see you buddy. Hate to hear you down like this, but it’s a momentary bump on the road. We all go through rough periods. We all make decisions that we regret. I too have left a good paying position in hopes of “job satisfaction.” It’s not a myth, but we’ll just say that the grass is always greener.
Keep blogging. You are missed. For me, it always has been therapy. Making a few bucks on top is nice, but it’s incredibly therapeutic to write. And receive feedback.
Hoping we don’t have to wait another three months for signs of life from Freedumb.
p.s. I’ll be in Hawaii next week. Just for a weekend to attend a funeral.
freedumb
April 21, 2007 at 12:41 am
Househopefuls,
Thank you. It’s not like I don’t have this blog in mind…it’s just turning out a bit difficult to get going.
LMG,
You’re right about blogging being like therapy. It’s kind of an odd state of mind for me at the moment…I feel like everything I have to say is just a waste of time. Can’t explain it…I get an idea and think, ah why should anyone care.
Grass is definitely the same color as the other side…for me at least. I should explain a bit more later…
Appreciate both your comments a lot!
FFB
D
April 26, 2007 at 1:43 am
So incredibly happy to hear from you. You have been missed!!!
I have been where you are. Not knowing which way to go. Cursing myself for decisions made. Wondering what I sacraficed.
There is only one way out of that bad place – take a step forward. Maybe a step you see insignificant, like dressing for work each morning – but do it. Then, take another one.
This is not a quick fix, but a good and solid one.
If depression is playing a part…get 8 hours of sleep, no more – no less. Get up, get showered and dressed, leave the house…even if you have no where to go. Take a walk, leave the car at home. Go where there are crowds and people. Most importantly, SMILE. All the time, for no reason, for all reasons. Find any chance you can, to laugh out loud.
I know it sounds crazy, but it works. Change your mind, by convincing it the change has already occurred.
Lastly, remember..YOU ARE NOT ALONE. If you want to talk, email me. Say whatever you need to say. I won’t judge. Just don’t hold it in.
I’m praying for you!