Help! I've fallen into introspection and I can't get out!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

Never EVER introspect on a lonely Sunday evening. It solves nothing, and little is ever gained.

Life, the universe, everything- who needs such reflections?

I'm gonna go buy some tuna for kitty. She needs a treat, and I need to get out of the house for a while.

Here endeth the lesson.

[Droopy]

1. I rarely get introspective these days

But I haven't really had a lot of time to think about anything but paying the bills. I've often heard that doing something you love for a living is far better than brining home a big pay check. But I don't think that whoever came up with that clique ever really had to worry about money in the first place. I constantly wonder if I'm doing the right thing about taking a more demanding yet much better paying job. I'm comfortable with my current work situation, but dammit, I'm barely getting by. But then there's the fact that I'm going to be gone for 14 days at a time with only 2 days off between 14 day work sessions. I'm going to miss a lot of living by taking this job. But then I will be able to retire early if I take the job. I think that might outweigh missing some life now. Surely it is better to work hard when you are young instead of having to keep working when you're old..............

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

2. In five weeks I'll be 51 years old

and for the first time in my life I feel like I'm in the right place at the right time. It's an amazing concept. For the longest time I thought my 'glory days' were behind me, but suddenly I find I'm smack in the middle of 'em. A slap in the face and a kick in the teeth all at the same time. Very refreshing!

It still doesn't stop the occasional down mood, tho'.

And it's NEVER been about the money with me. I'm not rich, and I'll never BE rich. As long as I feel alive and vital, all is well.

[Droopy]

3. Good deal

Everything just seems like such a struggle for me right now.

I meant what I said in my other post, but at the same time I was kind of being a goof ball with the subject line. I've been totally absorbed in myself for about the past week. Introspection is my middle name.

[lectrobyte]

4. Some days are like that. It will pass.

[reyd reid reed]

5. Quick....save yourself...

and jump out...too much introspection can be hazardous to your health.

(did kitty enjoy her tuna?)

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

6. Kitty preferred the Subway Club sandwich I bought for myself

It was better because I was eating it...

[reyd reid reed]

7. Heh

Smart kitty. It's Always better when it's on someone else's plate.

:)

[u4ic]

8. I'm going through a mid life crisis

I've been pretty introspective for the past 6 months or so.

How come I'm early for my birth, and my mid life crisis, yet late for everything else...? :shrug:

Should ponder on that last one...

[reyd reid reed]

9. Gotta watch that introspection

It can be lethal, y'know...leads to all kinds of nastiness.

[u4ic]

11. I've seen too many people

try and dodge the introspection...and end up living miserable lives, lashing out at everything and everyone for their own misery.

Not that I do it anyway, but I sure as heck don't want to end up like that.

I've got things to sort out (I think we discussed the 'glass wall' a couple of days ago) and I plan to do it. I'm tired of being in limbo. :hi:

[reyd reid reed]

14. Me too

I hope you find what you're looking for. I know the feeling; I'm in the same place.

Limbo sucks.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

10. With a man, "midlife crisis" usually means fast cars or bikes

What does it mean for a woman? (I'm a bachelor, so I never figured that one out...)

[u4ic]

12. I can't speak for anyone else

but for me, it's re-evaluating where I want to go from here. A big switcheroo in life direction.

A fast car would be cool, too. :-)

[Jazz2006]

13. I can't speak for anyone else either but.... every time my

best friend and I get together and imbibe copious amounts of alcohol, we manage to solve all of the world's problems in a span of 8 or 10 hours.

It's quite amazing, really.

(Admittedly, it would be better if we could remember it all in the morning, but that's beside the point :) )

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

15. I have come to realize that I still have a lot to live for .

One day I am going to get married . I don't know who the guy I am going to marry is - maybe I have already met him and I don't know . And one day I am going to have kids of my own ... wow ... sounds simple to some people but I have a lot to live for .

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

16. Six years ago I bottomed out

for various reasons beyond my control. I had nothing left and nowhere to go.

Today I own my own business, set my own hours, have a book with over 250 clients listed in it, and work almost entirely from referrals.

Not a bad turnaround for a simpleton who never had a day of college.

You get out of it what you put into it.