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Am I taking crazy pills here?!
Life has been a little rough lately, or at least the last couple weeks, it seems...not bad, just bumpy. All the house buying/negoticating is stressful if only because I would like to get this house, and I KNOW MJ would love to get this house, but the people selling it are living in frippin' Utah now, so it slows the process down way too much. We'd like it to be on the contigency of us selling our house, they'd like it to be on a "first-right" contigency, which isn't a bad deal, but it still leaves the door open for us to lose the house or have to pay more for it. The nice thing is we seem to be in the same place on the cost right now.
I got a speeding ticket today. $161 dollars, 19 miles over the posted 40. i knew I was dead. I came over a hill, on my way and late for work, and there he was...pointing the gun right at me. I just started pulling over before he could even flip his lights on.
Work has slowed down, it's even boring right now. I shouldn't complain, but maybe I am.
I think, just overall, I feel complacent or lost. I need to have or make something happen. A big change or life direction switch. Last year was so tumultous, as those of you who have been reading MOKB for a while now know and this year has just seemed basic or boring. I mean, I DEFINITELY don't want things to be like last year, I just want something to happen. I feel like I have no idea what I want to do with my life. What am I going to be when I grow up? I don't really want to be some lifelong manager in the appliance and electronics biz...I mean, that's direction things seem to be headed. I'm an artist, I paint, I throw clay, I design, but this monotony is starting to squeeze me.
Like everything has made me irritable lately, everything bugs me. I have even not been such a big fan of MOKB lately...does it show? Probably...
I think I wanna move west or north or south or overseas. I really think I want to move overseas for a year or two or join the PeaceCorp. I feel like I'm going a little crazy at times the past couple weeks.
Maybe it's just gas...
Tegan & Sara - You Wouldn't Like Me (follow)
posted by Dodge @ 12:57 PM
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Well, the ticket sucks! you got out of your last one and that is good, but not this time. Life is weird right now, for sure! The house thing is a big issue. very stressful and it has been going on for over month now. that really blows. so, good news? i only have two. The weekend is here and the weather is right for hiking and camping. I cannot but you should get out of the house and go again. Also, ACL is coming soon. that's a trip that will make you wanna move west!
peace.
oh, i've already been west so don't tell me how cool it is. that's a joke, get it? sure you do.
we might go to the art show tonight in the square, call us if you wanna go.
You can move to Arizona! Spring training, mild winters ... But really, we all love MOKB. I mean, it's a daily read for me, and I've noticed no drop-off. ... And, yes, ACL is coming. That will be a hella good time.
yeah man, ACL might inspire you to move down here. You're going to love austin, maybe a little vacation is what you need. But i agree w/ kevin, MOKB is still the best.
MOKB is on my essential daily reads too. So hello from England and keep up the good work!
Hey. I think we can all empathize, but none of us can actually understand how you're feeling. Well, except about the ticket, of course. But, having read your blog for a while now, I can say that you've got some great things going for you in your life. A wife that shares a lot of the same interests, friends both real and digital, a love for music that should help you focus that creativity rather than supress it. You are an artist and you shouldn't let that fade away. This is just a suggestion, but I know you're a graphics and web guy. Why don't you tackle some pro-bono projects that allow you to be creative and to give something back to either your community or one of your true passions. There are tons of great indie bands that can't afford professional web design. If you don't want to do it for a band, how about a not-for-profit organization? I'm getting kinda wordy here. But you know what I mean. There are so many areas of your life where you have to wait and see, and you can't change that. But you can take charge and make use of that creativity for good. Be the superhero who's image I love to giggle at within your layout.
And, while the quality of your posts hasn't gone down a whit, I have noticed that you're psoting less and later in the day. But the people who matter will keep coming back. - Mallie
Dodge,
I feel the same way a lot of times... that feeling of not "going anywhere" and/or not living up to one's potential. I think maybe you're too tough on yourself (most of us are)... At least that's what my therapist tells me!
Your blog is fookin' brilliant man! I agree with the people above, I think you need a vacation... We'll see ya' @ ACL!
hey dodge -
I just got through reading your post and I can hear what you're saying. sometimes you just want to pick up and hit the road. but it's also at those times that you can step back and really appreciate everything you have going for you (and I am not counting one of the more kick-ass blogs out there). and I agree with you, it's sometimes like what's going on with my life but that's cool. that's life. and it's how you deal with those situations that define you. and kudos to all of your really cool readers above for letting you know that as well.
and on a less serious note, I don't want to start hearing any excuses from you if you have a poor fantasy draft next tuesday!
once around.
Time to have kids... Heard that one before?
Definitely a life-changer!
good luck with the house...we're house shopping right now too and it's hell...we've made offers on some wonderful, beautiful houses and haven't been the offer they picked...and we've also looked at some real piles of shit. so anyway, since i visit MOKB every day, i hope the real estate gods smile upon you and you get the house of your dreams. thanks for all the good stuff!
house shopping is a bitch-magpie and i refuse to move because we're too scared to do it. MOKB is a daily read for me, but that isn't why you should keep it up-maybe you shouldn't- that's your choice. you seem to make good choices so its all you. i hope you can find peace in the joy MOKB brings others-this is good stuff.
whenever i hit these funks i just think ACL, ACL, ACL, ACL.
best luck and warm regards...
Feel better with an early "Best of 2005" list:
2005 MP3's
Whenever I start to feel like life is in a "blah" state, thats when I take a trip. Not with my significant other, but by myself.
I get in my car and head out as far as I want to go til I feel the "blah" leave me. Then I turn around and come back to my life, family, and friends.
Probably doesnt work for other, but it works for me. Ive taken 3 "blah" trip that are noteworthy, Monument Valley Arizona, Marfa, Texas (Marfa Lights) and Carlsbad/Ft Sumner, New Mexico (Carlsbad Caverns/Billy the Kid's grave)
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