Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Carousel of Life

None of the 7 Dwarfs have the name that I feel today.

I would have been okay with feeling Grumpy - or even Dopey - but I ended up feeling Sad. 

It's crazy to me how my emotional state can change - seemingly in a heartbeat.  I understand that ups & downs are part of the carousel that is life...but sometimes it bites!

I know that part of it is that I'm tired from the training at my new job.  When my energy level is down - it's easier to get sad.  It's been a while since I've had to "think and retain" in office-mode.  I'm not complaining - but I'm also grateful for R&R at the end of the day.

It would be reasonable to say that I've been 'under-employed' since I left Minnesota on 11/11/2009. 

Since January I've been doing some part-time Companion Care with a wonderful couple here in California - they are the Best!  I love them dearly and will miss not being able to spend as much time with them now that I have a "big-girl" job.  

There are those that I love and miss so much - who live in far away places.  Having the commitment of a job - brings with it the realization that the freedom to travel at my whim has changed.

Under-employment had its benefits and it was great to have some respite time from the real world - but it was also unrealistic.  It surely is a double-edged sword. 

I don't like this tweaked feeling. 

I want to feel calm, content & confident...

and comfortable in my own skin

...like this guy.

2 comments:

  1. I know what your feeling. When I started this job - I could not wait until I knew what the heck I was doing. Now 4+ years later, (and the time flew)it's great. One day at a time!

    Love ya,
    Becki

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  2. Thanks Becki! It's nice to get some validation that I'm not totally a whiny little weakling! The age factor has also made me realize that I don't quite have the stamina as the early days. Thanks again. Hope all goes well for you.
    Love ya back!
    Holly

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