It's been about two and a half weeks since I've been laid off work and I'm telling you, it feels great. Unlike days of old where I would spend my unemployment sitting around in my underwear and playing video games all day -- I've transcended such childish pursuits.
Instead, I am now totally focused on improving my quality of living. How, you may ask?
By spending money!
One of the things I've purchased which illustrates this point, is a new tv stand. I often find myself aimlessly wandering about stores with a keen eye on deals when I came across one for a tv stand priced at just $149.99. Ridiculous! Usually these things go for $399/$499 and you can imagine how large of a lump my pants produced when I flipped up the tag on a stand that I thought would look pretty good in my living room. I then had to drive all the way across the city to pick it up because they were sold out at the location I was at. Hrmph. 'Tis worth it.
My living room is transformed. Where the tv once was, was above the fireplace resting on a mantle, so you would have to sit far back and look up. Not anymore. I have it placed at eye-level and only about six feet away from me. Not only do I get a close-up appreciation of how badass my tv is, but I was able to set up a proper surround sound system -- something that wasn't quite possible with my old setup.
Then, there have been other things. Filing away my paperwork and sorting stuff into their right places. Dentist appointments. Car repair. All that good shit. In the two and a half weeks I've been off work, I may have gotten more done around the house than I have since the start of the year. How sad is that?
So, my habits have changed and I'm now this sort of neat freak. And oddly enough, it feels great! It's interesting how putting more care and attention into everyday living yields such an appreciable change in mood. I'm feeling more uplifted, more empowered and I can finally achieve my life long dream of building a nude statue of Erica Rose Campbell using nothing more than popsicle sticks and pieces of gum.
Dating is still on-going.. Not a whole lot to write about just yet, but there are some interesting contenders in the pipeline. One of whom I will be seeing tomorrow evening.
Mm. Guess that just about covers it. Sorry for this being boring to read.
I don't care, and it feels great.
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