Getting gloomy

    Well family, it's getting dark. Not just the weather (the sky is cloudy and looking angry enough to drop buckets of water on us at any minute), but life for a little bit.
    My guy is gearing to leave next week. One of my buddies out here is moving back East to pursue some exciting prospects. The wedding is pushed back and things at work are getting tougher.
    But I decided that I'm not doing any more whiny, woe-is-me posts because they annoy me when I read them again. And they're not instructive or uplifting.
    What I have realized in the midst of all these changes that I'm not crazy about is that I have to roll with it. There are opportunities in these changes and if I'm moping, I'll miss them.
    Besides, I should be happy for my guy. Just like me, he has his own ambitions and anything that allows him to reach those goals is good, even if it means we have to be apart for a little while.

    There are some changes I am contemplating to get through the next few months. I don't like any of these ideas, but they're smart ideas and if I stop being lazy, they probably won't be nearly as bad as I'm thinking:

    Get a roommate. I don't want a roommate. Period. But there are two bedrooms and bathrooms in my apartment. Adding a roomate would save me about $400 a month on rent and utilities. Four hundred more dollars in my pocket would be a tremendous help. And it might be fun!

    Get a second job. The reason I haven't done this for so long, though I must have posted about it 10 times, is simply that I don't want a second job. I don't want to do any more work than I do right now. I don't particularly like working for other folks. I never have. So, why would I do it for more than one job. Because I'm broke Bee-otch! Seriously, I'm already looking for some things I can do at home or editing or copy work on my computer on my time. If I can earn just $500 to $1,000 a month, I'd be peachy.

    Anyway, I'll let yall know if I actually suck it up and make these things happen or if I chicken out and expect money to just appear on my table like it was printed by little elves living in the walls.

    DH

Comments

[Single Ma]

Aww sis, that sucks watching your guy leave after all the plans you had. I'm sure you two have a solid plan to come full circle again.

And It's ok to have a pity party. We're human with emotions so don't discount that. But I must say, I'm glad to see you gearing up to brush your shoulders off.

Good luck with the roommate and 2nd job. Ugh! I'm such a lazy introvert (lol), I wonder if I could do either if I had to. Probably not. I'd just wait for the lil elves to get busy on the printing press. :-)

[exe]

I can empathize with how you must feel. It is possible, that when you look back on your current situation from the vantage point of ten or fifteen years in the future, it will likely seem like the good old days. I would imagine that, with your skills, you could rather easily make $500 to $1000. by setting up a money making blog/newsletter, either for yourself or for others that includes advertising. :0)

[Leanne]

I'm sorry that you are going through all of this. Just remember, that which does not kill us, makes us stronger. I'm thinking good thoughts and saying prayers that this is a very short, temporary time for you and that things get back to warm and sunny in all parts of your life soon! Chin up!

[debtinseattle]

Hang in there! I can understand what you are going through! My husband and I went through this for about 5 months just before we got married, it was no fun. But, you do get through it! Money wise, are you able to put in any overtime at work? If worst comes to worst, you do have the two options you mentioned. I know it's probably not that much fun having a roommate or having to get the 2nd job but I know you can do whatever you set your mind to.

[Clink]

The one good thing about the second job is that you'll be so darn busy, you won't be able to retail shop and you might miss your baby *a bit* less.