Observations

Sunday is nearly over and today I spent doing meaningless things like laundry and having dinner with my parents. I suppose in the scheme of things, these are the things that shape and form my life. The things that lead me from one place to the next. I have to say right now, even though I am undertaking a major life change type project, I am the happiest I have been in a long time. There is a real excitement to the whole experience that I wish I could keep with me forever. It's hard to really explain, but it is really great.

So I also spent the day making observations about life and the people around me. These are the things that I have been thinking about:

1. Quirks and Friendship - I think one of the greatest things about having and being friends with people is the humor of their little quirks. I think you truly know your friends when you not only recognize but also embrace their little quirks. You realize that those are the things that make them a person, that they are so much a part of a person. You know these things about your friends, their favorite TV shows, their favorite bands, their favorite places to eat, and similar such items. These are things you can cling to as easy as you can a photograph. These things are meaningful and assignable to all the people you know. It's funny to think about some of my own quirks, like my desire to only shop in stores where I can see all the walls from the front door, and how these are also the things that shape who I am to other people. Just interesting things to think about.

2. Family - I realized today that my brother and mother are what I term, "the practicals." What this means is that they see things in the very practical sense. So it is very hard for both of them to understand why I would leave a steady job to seek out something that may be impossible to get. My father seems to understand and support my decision, if not being a little jealous himself, but he still has to be the dad, but he is doing so in a supportive way. Instead of worrying about when and if I can get another job, he will help me find a way to get insurance or what not. When I told my brother today that I had quit my job and the reason was because I didn't like it, he seemed unable to process the information. I have always felt like I'm on the outside of my family, sort of looking in. I guess that may be the way a lot of people feel about their families though. It's just how life is.

3. Jobs - I know that I said I was quitting my job and going on some kind of crazy hiatus, or temporary retirement, as I have been calling it. I may apply for this job though tomorrow. The gift shop/drug store not far from here is looking for a part time sales associate. The hours were listed as 5-8 weekdays and some weekends. I think this is a job I might actually enjoy, at least for awhile, and it would be nice to keep a small amount of money coming in. Savings can only last so long and it would be nice to have a little spending money to see a movie now and again and not worry about using up all my money. I used to volunteer in the gift shop at a nearby hospital, and I loved doing that. This place would not be much different than that. Who knows, time will only tell what I do next.

4. School - I had thought about taking some classes at the community college here, I even have the enrollment form filled out and ready to mail, but I am having second thoughts. I'm just not sure I want to do anything really structured for awhile, which is why I am also second guessing the above job. I really just want to go a bit being able to do whatever I want, whenever I want. Ways to make money will find their way to me, I just know I'll be alright.

That's about all I have to type out for the evening, I know there is a lot more stirring about in my mind, but I will save it for later blogs or maybe revise the other parts of the site. I hope everyone has a lovely evening.

Current Music - Guster - Homecoming King