An Update About Life
Alright, so it's been a very long time. I'm basically doing this update for one, maybe two people that I don't talk to much but still think about quite a bit. So, here goes the first update of 08:
Well, for the past year I've been living in South-eastern Indiana only 2 minutes from KY and OH. I can see the Ohio River from my perch on the hill. Working as a regulator of the casinos hasn't been what I'd expected. I've been working for the commission for a year and two days officially and living with short hair for a year and five days unofficially. It's certainly been and interesting and eye opening year. Despite how fast it's flown by, I've learned what I personally am capable of and that which I need to work on.
I don't make resolutions for a new year. I think they are "fun" things to do on the side, but cannot be taken seriously. There's never a better time to improve than the present; even if that's in August.
Back to the job stuff: Everyone seems to want to leave this job. There are only a few that are happy with the job and what they are doing. I don't mind it, but I don't want to do it as a career. At least, not yet. I find it's more suited for older people who have already retired from one job or the lazy middle-aged person. At this point in my life, I want to be doing something fun, exciting, and physically demanding. I'm not the business/business casual guy that I've been portraying. I also want to be able to help people. I need some job satisfaction. It seems most of my co-workers and I have just been getting dumped on - and it's not even a satisfying job when accolades are received. But, the big kicker: I don't want to go backwards in pay. So, at this point, I can't really complain. I thank them for the opportunity I've had.
My roommate might be moving out soon. He got an unexpected job offer driving that will start over 50k/year. His interview is coming up. Our lease runs out at the end of February, so it's not bad timing. I'm thinking that if he moves out, I will probably get a dog. I will have to cut down the expenses (probably no cable for starters) but I will have company. Great, I'm starting to feel like Will Smith in I AM LEGEND... not that it'd be a bad thing to be Will Smith.
I bought a new (used) car. It's an 04 Saab 9-3. I really really don't want to get rid of my 97 Saab 900, but I've been talked into it after I've spent way too much money on it. I really like my old car. I've been slowly transitioning from the old to the new.
And, for those of you who wonder... I haven't met anyone privileged enough to date me. I love how conceded that sounds. It makes me feel better.
Anywho, here's a lovely picture of my siblings and me. Family means so much more to me than it ever has before. Sorry, I hate resizing stuffs.
So, there you have it. The first entry of 08. I know my situation isn't uncommon. Most people who will read this have gone through something similar and know what I'm talking about. But, it always gets better. It has to.
Well, for the past year I've been living in South-eastern Indiana only 2 minutes from KY and OH. I can see the Ohio River from my perch on the hill. Working as a regulator of the casinos hasn't been what I'd expected. I've been working for the commission for a year and two days officially and living with short hair for a year and five days unofficially. It's certainly been and interesting and eye opening year. Despite how fast it's flown by, I've learned what I personally am capable of and that which I need to work on.
I don't make resolutions for a new year. I think they are "fun" things to do on the side, but cannot be taken seriously. There's never a better time to improve than the present; even if that's in August.
Back to the job stuff: Everyone seems to want to leave this job. There are only a few that are happy with the job and what they are doing. I don't mind it, but I don't want to do it as a career. At least, not yet. I find it's more suited for older people who have already retired from one job or the lazy middle-aged person. At this point in my life, I want to be doing something fun, exciting, and physically demanding. I'm not the business/business casual guy that I've been portraying. I also want to be able to help people. I need some job satisfaction. It seems most of my co-workers and I have just been getting dumped on - and it's not even a satisfying job when accolades are received. But, the big kicker: I don't want to go backwards in pay. So, at this point, I can't really complain. I thank them for the opportunity I've had.
My roommate might be moving out soon. He got an unexpected job offer driving that will start over 50k/year. His interview is coming up. Our lease runs out at the end of February, so it's not bad timing. I'm thinking that if he moves out, I will probably get a dog. I will have to cut down the expenses (probably no cable for starters) but I will have company. Great, I'm starting to feel like Will Smith in I AM LEGEND... not that it'd be a bad thing to be Will Smith.
I bought a new (used) car. It's an 04 Saab 9-3. I really really don't want to get rid of my 97 Saab 900, but I've been talked into it after I've spent way too much money on it. I really like my old car. I've been slowly transitioning from the old to the new.
And, for those of you who wonder... I haven't met anyone privileged enough to date me. I love how conceded that sounds. It makes me feel better.
Anywho, here's a lovely picture of my siblings and me. Family means so much more to me than it ever has before. Sorry, I hate resizing stuffs.
So, there you have it. The first entry of 08. I know my situation isn't uncommon. Most people who will read this have gone through something similar and know what I'm talking about. But, it always gets better. It has to.