I have no profound insights. Our Thanksgiving was OK. We have no family in the area, so it was just the three of us. We went to Clyde’s for lunch and saw the movie Madagascar 2.
Today we are having dinner with our friends. We will likely play Canasta late into the night.
About me: I am in a funk. My wife has given me permission to go out and pursue something I am passionate about. Problem is: I am not passionate about anything. I am studying for my project manager’s certification (PMP). But really it is like doing the dishes. It does not feed my soul.
We are heading into my least favorite time of year. I cannot stand Christmas. Sometimes I can force myself to find meaning, but I do not see that happening this year. I end up expending energy to make other people happy, but it seldom pays off.
I shut down my blog for a couple of days, mostly because I cannot honestly face my own mediocrity. Writing forces me to look in the mirror. And honestly, I could do without looking at my own reflection for a bit.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling…at the same time, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only person who’s going through a funk! Life is hard and being an adult is so much more difficult than I ever imagined it would be. The good thing is that I HAVE felt this down before and know it gets better.
I don’t see you as mediocre in ANY way, Ben…I doubt that the other people in your life see you as mediocre, either. I went on medication about three weeks ago which seems to be helping me a bit…have you tried that?
Thanks for responding Phil. Believe me…I am well medicated. I am feeling a lot better. Holidays are hard for me. Hopefully spring will come quickly.
Hey, guys.
Funk raising its hand from Seattle.
If that’s any comfort.
I am 54 in January and my thoughts are turning to going home.
To Chattanooga, not heaven.
Let me make that clear.
Funkily yours,
dp