There once was a couple who did love their lifeIn no time at all, they were man and wifeThey sat on their porch outside their first floorBut by 4 o’clock, the sun was no moreThey both loved the sun, the warmth felt so niceWhen he mentioned they move, they didn’t think twiceAn upgrade’s in order, […]
What do I miss about going to work?
The picture above is the sweet poster my wife made me on my last day of work. What I Miss About Going to Work…hmm. If my last job had been working at CVS, the answer would be not a damn thing. However, my last full-time job and current per diem position actually does provide a […]
The IPA of Friendship (Day 2)
It’s inevitable after college that the people you spent most of your time with likely scatter across the country and you will realistically only get together a handful of times in the years that follow. High school friends are an extra layer of scatter away having already gone to different schools for college. Maintaining long […]
September Time Well Spent
September has been wonderful. I’ve worked 3 shifts so far and it is now September 20th. I have 3 more to go this month. It cannot be understated how much I enjoy not having to go to work. One day a week is fine. One day every other week, even better. Megan and I have […]
Free Week At Home Finally
This is the first week I will actually be spending entirely in Charlotte without having to work. We had an awesome week traveling to Indiana two weeks ago then I worked three days last week. We went to visit family in Indy and got to partake in the 2025 back to school cycle, but now […]
Full-time Employment and Having Children Provide Purpose
SJ#072225Having a full-time job is similar to having children. Aside from a child being an actual full-time job, they both provide an immediate sense of purpose or sense of accomplishing something without having to think about it. It gives a baseline value to your existence. Now that I have neither, it is something I will […]
Work Dread
Work Dread is the feeling of dread that ruins your mood a day or more before you actually have to go to work. Work Dread is struggling to enjoy your days off because you can’t keep your mind off of the impending doom of returning to work. In severe cases of Work Dread, you regularly […]
Sj 1-10-19
What is the goal? The goal is obvious. Financial Independence by January 2026. Perhaps the goal is misplaced. It can be a goal, but not THE goal. Still struggling to find things to enjoy in life that don’t involve an alcohol percentage. Why is it so hard to find a hobby? I think I would […]