Leaving it behind
LJ.... how I've missed you. Did I really start writing in you 5 years ago!?!
So here I am... a 25 year old career man. I read some of my old entries and marvel at my idealism. It's funny because I can't put myself in the mindset of that guy anymore. I read what I wrote and it's almost like a stranger wrote it. I can vaguely remember that guy... but couldn't tell you what he'd want for dinner tonight.
I recently moved to Chicago and feel like a new chapter is about to begin. I had been working in Madison for 2 1/2 years and it honestly felt like I was killing time until the next step. I hate killing time. We're only guaranteed one shot at this life thing, so I'm going to milk it for every juicy delicious drop of living I can!
Part of this new chapter will likely be some reflection, which will be thoroughly explored on here most likely. This mental exercise is somewhat surprising... but at the same time... totally understandable.
The issue with Madison is that I was a college student there. Even though the day to day was different and I was getting paychecks... it felt like I was still in college 2 1/2 years later. I dated college girls, went to college bars, lived on campus pretty much.... only I was getting older and feeling trapped. I had explored Madison to the end of my abilities and was just nesting until I had enough cash to change things up. Little did I know the universe had other plans.
So here I am... a 25 year old career man. I read some of my old entries and marvel at my idealism. It's funny because I can't put myself in the mindset of that guy anymore. I read what I wrote and it's almost like a stranger wrote it. I can vaguely remember that guy... but couldn't tell you what he'd want for dinner tonight.
I recently moved to Chicago and feel like a new chapter is about to begin. I had been working in Madison for 2 1/2 years and it honestly felt like I was killing time until the next step. I hate killing time. We're only guaranteed one shot at this life thing, so I'm going to milk it for every juicy delicious drop of living I can!
Part of this new chapter will likely be some reflection, which will be thoroughly explored on here most likely. This mental exercise is somewhat surprising... but at the same time... totally understandable.
The issue with Madison is that I was a college student there. Even though the day to day was different and I was getting paychecks... it felt like I was still in college 2 1/2 years later. I dated college girls, went to college bars, lived on campus pretty much.... only I was getting older and feeling trapped. I had explored Madison to the end of my abilities and was just nesting until I had enough cash to change things up. Little did I know the universe had other plans.