My life's not an adventure, but it keeps me awake. Sometimes.

I returned to the states in June 2004, and began what I expected to be a boring life. My expectations were not met. Sure some of it is mind-numbing, but I've been having mini-adventures that keep me pseudo-sane.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

8/15 I'm just thinkin...

A few months ago I was screaming at the top of my lungs, "I LOVE MY JOB!" Why this vague dissatisfaction now? I do feel overworked, but have never complained about that in the past. Much of the time I think one person can't do this job, yet I keep doing it. Sometimes not well, but I do it. I love the company, admire our mission, care about my coworkers, enjoy writing and editing, what's the matter with me?

Here I am, just turned 59, and wondering what I want to be when I grow up.

I suck.

Okay, I take that back. Perhaps this is just me having the post-birthday blues. Don't know. Except it's been this way for a few months.

Tonight will be enjoyable I think. I'll be writing at Alterra Coffee from 6-8 and have Open Improv from 8-10. My allergies are acting up, but other than that I feel good, and look forward to laughing until milk squirts out my nose.

Okay, I hate milk, but it's a metaphor.

posted by Jer @ 12:58 PM  

4 Comments:

  • At 4:38 PM, Blogger Bron said…

    Improv makes everything better.... shhh....

     

  • At 4:41 PM, Blogger Jer said…

    It sure does. We had so much fun Saturday. Performing sketch was a riot, but I couldn't believe how much fun I had performing improv with people I'd never met before. (Miss you tons, Bron. Come back to the states if the UK doesn't appreciate you enough.)

     

  • At 9:04 PM, Blogger Jeff said…

    "I do feel overworked, but have never complained about that in the past. Much of the time I think one person can't do this job, yet I keep doing it."

    This makes me think that what you are feeling has a lot to do with being tired. You do love your job and the people you work with, I can tell that by the way you talk about them. Maybe you need a short vacation to recharge your batteries. :)

     

  • At 8:42 AM, Blogger Jer said…

    Thanks, Jeff, you're a sweetie. September is full of vacation! I'll be in LA for a week--visiting my daughter, s-i-l, and grandkids, working at the LA Breast Cancer Walk, AND performing stand-up in Hollywood. Come to think of it, there's a lot of work involved in that vacation. :) The following weekend I'll be out of town for a family wedding. That will require some recuperation time too.

    I do make sure I get enough sleep. I'm an 8-hour a night person, and never get less than 6 on a school night. :)

    But the Today Show said it's my allergies to ragweed making me so fuzzy-headed, so I'm going to go with that.

     

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