November 19, 2008 - 18:16
Got the house to myself for a little bit. Its' nice and quiet. It'll stay that way until the birds start screeching, causing the dog to howl. But right now, it's quiet ... let's not borrow trouble.
So ... I've been looking at how to expand my social life. It's not something I've ever been very gifted with. Even when I was going to school, I had a limited group of friends. Been feeling old lately too ... the "kids" at work all look up to me as older and wiser and they ask me a lot of advice. Do I laugh or cry? *shakes head* Either way, when I give them crap, they moan and complain, but do it anyway ... and then act like nothing happened five minutes later. *rolls eyes* I feel like I've adopted a bunch of teenagers.
I've made the decision to be transferred to a closer location. It makes my gut clench, but I'm doing this for me. At least, I think I am. I'm doing it for my wallet at any rate. I was so bored while coming home at rush hour that I almost dozed off. LOL! Oops! Luckily, I was almost home and traffic was slow ... which is what made it boring. Stupid rush hour. Rush, my a$$ ... there's no rushing involved in going 60 in a 70 zone where most people do 80 or more!
Anyway, where was I? Ah, yes. Expanding my social life. So, I've been thinking of getting out a bit more. Doing things. Will have to try to remember what it's like to do things without money.
Wait ... I never did anything when I didn't have money.
Okay, so I'm going into this blind. Fine. I know what I don't want to do, and that's hit the bar scene. I don't have the money, I don't have the clothes and I won't make the time. It's not me. If I can't hear you, or be heard, without talking very loudly and inserting some pantomiming, then I will not go. A coffee house or a cozy restaurant ... that's fine. Still can't afford much, but I'll be happier. Need to get out and find out what part of the Earth my friends are on now, and what they are up to. I was also considering getting back into D&D ... it gets me out of the house, and helps to get the creative juices flowing. I want to start my writing up again. I had some good stuff. And now I have friends who will help me publish it!
I also have to remember to go and get my comics on my own ... and not worry about waiting for Jade or if I can afford to pick his comics up. I'm sure The Shepherd will be happy for the money either way. Now there's a busy boy ... maybe I should get more involved in some of their community stuff. Maybe.
It's hard to decide ... I don't feel like I belong anywhere anymore. And I have no idea what my schedule is at any point in advance enough to say ... we can have a meeting place here, on this day every week, or bi-monthly. Who ever shows up, wins. Can't do it. I have two jobs, one I'd really like to busier with, and the other, well, we'll see how it goes. It's easier to replace from here.
Digressing again. It's a talent, I guess. Not that it's good for much. Hmm .. thinking of joining something. Not much to join around here that doesn't give you more stuff to find space for, or doesn't require joining the church! :) I suppose I could take up swimming; check out if there's a pass for the pool nearby. Would be good for me and friends could join me on occasion. Yeah, I kind of miss the group swims. Okay, so adding swimming to the list. I've been losing some weight and it's actually showing when I look in the mirror! I like this! Swimming will help to keep it off. And I might meet some friends. You never know.
A friend, can't recall if I've named her yet, suggested that I get a new start by changing my hair style. I think she means me to cut it off. But I'm loving my hair ... and I'm happy with the length - even when I have to keep pulling it out of the way during certain times. (Driving, sleeping, etc) I'll do more with it, but I don't think I'll go gong-ho on the length just yet. Too winter-y right now!!
There's so much going on right now ... and yet, so very little actually worth writing about! Typical me, eh?
Well, I'm going to start with the bedroom re-arranging. I'm also going to make my bed properly. If I'm still cold after all this, I'll give in and see if Jade will lend me his duvet. Bothersome things, duvets, but they are, at the very least, warm!
After that, I'm going to take a crack at finishing an over-due story line.
Sweet Dreams!
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