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Quite a day today. It got me thinking.
What is middle age crisis? Isn't it when you're at that point in your life when you're not sure what to do with yourself anymore? My father says he's going through it, but how could he. He has a stable job, a family, hobbies to keep him occupied. I guess it's understandable to think that he would want more- adventure, new experiences, but I mean, that isn't the type of thing that will make you happy for a long time. A good family life, that's what happily ever after is all about, right? Then why mid-age crisis, I don't get it. It's such a selfish notion, to think that you want to do something new, to try something new, at the cost of those around you. Sure I want father to try new things and expand his horizons, but does getting a new job or quitting his current job strike me as being the answer, well, no. Anyway, I guess it's just such an odd notion, that a grown up has such feelings after believing that they're living in contentment for so long. That's probably the way it is with people, never satisfied.
I suppose I'm quite easily satisfied. A word of praise from a teacher, peer, fellow artist on deviantart can easily make my day. I guess that's just the way it is for young folk. Father told me that he was once like that as well. But once your future becomes more limited, once you know what you will do for the rest of your life, I guess those little things just aren't as satisfying as they once were. I would never be an engineer, but as the boss to many people in his company I thought that it would be enough, to influence so many people, but apparently he's looking for more. Where that search will lead him is soley up to him, I suppose.
But he better not change jobs until I graduate.
The end~!!!
Howl's Moving Castle Art Book is 34 dollars at Borders.
I can only stare and wish.
What is middle age crisis? Isn't it when you're at that point in your life when you're not sure what to do with yourself anymore? My father says he's going through it, but how could he. He has a stable job, a family, hobbies to keep him occupied. I guess it's understandable to think that he would want more- adventure, new experiences, but I mean, that isn't the type of thing that will make you happy for a long time. A good family life, that's what happily ever after is all about, right? Then why mid-age crisis, I don't get it. It's such a selfish notion, to think that you want to do something new, to try something new, at the cost of those around you. Sure I want father to try new things and expand his horizons, but does getting a new job or quitting his current job strike me as being the answer, well, no. Anyway, I guess it's just such an odd notion, that a grown up has such feelings after believing that they're living in contentment for so long. That's probably the way it is with people, never satisfied.
I suppose I'm quite easily satisfied. A word of praise from a teacher, peer, fellow artist on deviantart can easily make my day. I guess that's just the way it is for young folk. Father told me that he was once like that as well. But once your future becomes more limited, once you know what you will do for the rest of your life, I guess those little things just aren't as satisfying as they once were. I would never be an engineer, but as the boss to many people in his company I thought that it would be enough, to influence so many people, but apparently he's looking for more. Where that search will lead him is soley up to him, I suppose.
But he better not change jobs until I graduate.
The end~!!!
Howl's Moving Castle Art Book is 34 dollars at Borders.
I can only stare and wish.