May 06, 2006
Perspective
Surprising as it sounds - I woke up very clear headed this morning. That fact is all the more surprising when you think about the amount of alcohol I consumed yesterday. Yep - that's right. Tammi went on a drunk.
But in the light of day, I'm focused and functioning. We (my cousin and I) have pretty much everything already worked out.
She flies in on the 25th of May. We'll pack that weekend (easily done with the 2 of us) and get the truck that following Tuesday. We'll probably tow my car (which makes me a bit nervous) and leave that evening. In Florida, the stuff goes into storage, I take a few days to catch some sun and let everyone know I'm home.
Then find a job, and get a place.
Sounds so simple, doesn't it. But I'll be honest. There are as many reasons that sadden me about going as there are that make me happy.
I've missed my friends and family down there. Very much.
I've been bitchin' about getting my feet in the sand - that will no longer be an issue.
I have contacts in Florida. Big time. Shouldn't be too difficult finding a good job.
BUT - I'll sooooo miss the folks up here. More than I can say. Shit, just typin' this I start to tear up.
I love my Little Blue Cracker House.
I will miss my privacy. Very Much.
So - today it's six of one half dozen of the other. But - there are no options right now. I faced that fact long about the 3rd beer yesterday (and it was only reinforced as the day went on). You do what you have to do. And - if you don't want to be miserable your whole life (which I WON'T) you make it work.
Actually - I'm pretty good at that. But there will be a lot of sunset walks on the beach.
Posted by Tammi at May 6, 2006 02:44 PM | TrackBackYou do what you have to do, honey. You are correct.
Most of the time being a responsible adult, sucks, huh?
You have the brains, strength, and attitude to succeed. Don't ever forget that.
Posted by: Christina at May 6, 2006 03:00 PMYou had a beer bash and didn't invite me?
Posted by: Sgt Hook at May 6, 2006 03:51 PMEverything will work out as it should. :) Hang in there...
Posted by: Richmond at May 6, 2006 05:24 PMFollow your heart.
Posted by: Jim - PRS at May 6, 2006 07:03 PMLove you!!!! We're thinking about you (me and the little man!)
Posted by: Oddybobo at May 6, 2006 10:13 PMI'm missing you already; but, I think you'll end up in a better place for you when its all said and done.
Posted by: TNT at May 6, 2006 11:24 PMMan, I'm going to miss the hell out of you...
But the employment situation here sucks. The fact that someone with your background is sitting unemployed is a freakin' crime.
Just don't rub it in too much next December when it's 50 dgrees warmer where you're at than here :)
Posted by: Graumagus at May 7, 2006 11:35 AMi can't say Florida's sad you have to move back.
and on towing the car: make sure you only drive into driveways where you can drive in forward and drive out forward (circular drives or huge parking lots).
Posted by: sarahk at May 8, 2006 07:10 AM