Another Day Another Dollar
I have had so many ideas lately that I’ve been filling up a steno pad but cannot keep my focus on one particular topic. I’ve been working on some comedy and also a thriller story line, but they are totally different ideas that won’t be combined. As far as music, I’m still working on The Cesspools when the mood strikes me and have also been creating some hip hop tracks and post punk new wave type stuff. Basically I’m all over the place and it’s getting frustrating. I’m also about to start helping a friend put down some tracks for his project Last One Chosen in the near future.
At work, I’ve taken a new approach and trying not to be such an underachiever. I’ve taken on new responsibilities and have been trying to be more helpful and more of a team player…for no other reason than to simply get through my day faster. I have learned that no matter how much or how little I do, someone always works against me on the contrary of whatever I’ve done. Life seems to short to work a shitty job and not feel like you’re actually moving forward in life. It’s not just about the money, but the quality of life itself. As cynical as I am, I’m on a mission to reduce the negativity be more aggressive finding a job that I enjoy.
Back from my hiatus!
I finally have a moment to sit down and write. Since my last little blurb I have actually gotten married, been on a honeymoon, and moved to a new place. Although I thought it would be an efficient transition, it was a metric sh*tload of things to do in a short amount of time. The wedding and the honeymoon were to happen at the same time regardless, but deciding to work a move into the 10 day period was a bit much. OK, to be honest…it wasn’t really the move, but the packing and lack of preparation that put the squeeze on the old hands of time. Nevertheless, we got moved and are settling in comfortably into our new townhouse.
The wedding went off without a hitch! No one stood up and yelled that we weren’t fit to marry or anything. Both of our families were well represented and everything from the two-tone ’62 Rolls Royce with gangster white walls to the 80′s band that played our reception rounded out the magical evening. We hadn’t planned on the event being as grand as it ended up being, but it was a night I’ll never forget. My wife was truly beautiful in her dress and even dropped it on the dance floor (like it was hot).
I know this is kind of vague, but I felt like writing for a minute and will fill in the rest over the weekend…
Upcoming blogs will include: The Honeymoon, The Move, People Watching, and The Crazy Ass Lady.
Stay gold!
JBF
Post flood update.
Nearly two weeks ago I left home to meet my fiance for lunch and to look at properties. On the way down to meet her I drove through an excessive amount of pouring rain. Everything had cleared up when I reached the restaurant, but I noticed a wall cloud in the distance. While eating at Chuy’s the waitress alerted us that the tornado sirens were going off outside and that we might want to stay longer while it blew over. As we got ready to walk out the sideways rain ripped through the parking lot, so we opted for the bar for a drink. An hour later I was told that the interstate I had just traveled down was flooded and that they were sending out boats (on the interstate) to rescue drivers.
Once I realized that I wasn’t likely to get home, I bought some cheap boxers from a bargain bin and headed to the future-in-laws (where I’d spend the next few days). I got back home on Monday afternoon to find that my office had suffered greatly. Hoping to get moved to another office by Monday. In the meantime I’ve made myself available and have been packing up for the move and have also secured a place to live for our first married year. I didn’t realize how old and dated my apartment is until we started looking for a new place. Published prices are definitely negotiable…we got a great deal. I’m trying to be proactive since I usually procrastinate and am late to everything.
I’m very excited about the new place. I’ll finally get to have a grill again, the bike won’t be stored in the living room, we’ll have a computer room /man room, and a guest bedroom. The wedding is approaching and that has been a little stressful…I put my nerd skills to work and built a database for the guest list so we could easily keep up with RSVP and thank you notes.
On the flood side, I did not personally have any flooding or damage, I live on top of a hill and was out of town for all of the rain. I do have many friends who were affected personally and some professionally. National news has only scratched the surface on the financial blow delivered by this disaster, but on the up side…it has also created alot of jobs for people who have been out of work. Keep on keepin’ on Nashville. This city has been great to me and to alot of other people too. It will bounce back!
Something old something new
I’m getting restless, I’m ready for something new and challenging. This weekend I’m going to sit down and brainstorm some ideas about my next move. I would like to start another business, but need to narrow down the focus of what I want to accomplish this time around. I don’t feel I’m being challenged in the right areas of my professional life right now and need a new atmosphere.
My current environment is less than pleasant and at times seems cancerous. New ideas are constantly being shot down, old ideas are accepted as “well, that’s what we’ve always done” and the comfort level of treating others with little to no respect has grown immensely. I walked past a co-worker today and said hello and didn’t get a single response or acknowledgment, so I followed up with..”have a piece of candy, there’s plenty of chocolate left,” but still nothing. Who is so f*cking important that they can’t be the least bit cordial?
I’m happy it’s the weekend so that I can regroup and try and refocus my own thoughts and reset them to positive ones. I’ve had more success in my life financially, emotionally and professionally and know what it’s like to love waking up in the morning to face a new challenge on a daily basis that yields a pleasant sense of accomplishment. I’m ready for that again.
Not that anyone cares, but I had dinner at a place that has been near my home for years, but never really noticed or thought about. It is a great little Mediterranean diner. The gyro I had was fanflippintastic! Bad weather in the forecast for tomorrow…but it will still be a great weekend!
