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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

12/18/2012

 
So, very, very long time, no see! I'm really sorry about that; I've had kind of a horrible time.

First I lost my day job, and had to work there several months knowing that it was closing down. Then I lost another job as well (one I had kind of hoped would give me if not enough money to live on, then at least a lot of experience). Then there's the fact that people aren't paying me for the work I've already done for them. One thing is losing your jobs, but begging to be paid for honest work you've put a lot of hard work into? That feels kind of horrible.

So I've been kind of miserable, and when I get depressed, I tend to withdraw. Now and then, I'd get an idea for a blog post or an idea for a story, and then I'd go "Naw, nobody would be interested in that." I get like that sometimes (winter depressions!), and it really, really makes me appreciate that I don't have full-on depressions. God, it's horrible, and to make it worse, you get self-centered and whiny. So not charming. Believe me, radio silence was the best choice for everybody!

Things are better now, though. I worked hard to put my poor day job to rest, and it was a good feeling to get closure. And then I took a big decision: I want to spend three months abroad.

I love languages, and for some strange reason, I especially love German. I love Germany, as well. And Germans, of course! It's just a thing for me.

So why not spend some time going to Germany and France and improve my language skills? I'm looking for work, of course, but why not do that AND at the same time see something new. Pretty easy decision, when you put it like that:)!

The rest of it wasn't that easy, of course. There's a lot of paperwork, and I still haven't got a place to stay other than the first month - but that's part of the fun.

See, it has taken me very, very long time to realize that I don't like an easy life. If you want an easy life, you'd never write books, because (apart from being wonderful), writing is a pain in the ass (sorry to ruin any illusions of yours!). But I like challenges - as a matter of fact, I need them. I might not always think I want them, but I do.

That's why the title of today's blog post is going to be my motto for the next three months. Please remind me of it when it rains, and I'm lost in the metro, and I still can't remember the gender of even the simplest words. I might need it:)!
Karin
12/18/2012 21:54:05

where are planing to go in germany ?

CB Conwy
12/21/2012 13:46:02

I'll be going to Munich in the south of Germany at first - I've been to Bavaria before and really liked it, but I've never stayed in Munich. I might go on to Berlin or somewhere else after that; I haven't really decided yet!

Kristi P
12/19/2012 08:46:42

Losing a job is never easy (I've been there.), and I hope this is a blessing in disguise for you. It definitely was for me, even if it felt like the end of some of my dreams at the time. Now I have a life I didn't expect, and I can't imagine anything better. *fangirl hug*

I'm jealous of your trip already! I've wanted to visit Germany for a very long time, and I'm looking forward to pics...hint, hint. Haben Sie eine gute Reise.

Just for fun...

1. Super shy guy finally gets up the nerve to leave a note on the desk of his crush. Crush recognizes the hand writing, but thinks the note isn't for him...afterall, the guy never even replies when he says hello.

2. Two chemists sit next to each other at what turns out to be a laughable meeting about naming a new drug...ridiculous pharmaceutical names...Yea!

3. Two friends (who like to compete in Highland Games...kilts!) realize they could be more.

4. The day manager and the night manager at a ? (grocery store, printing shop, gas station, pub) get to know each other 10 minutes at a time. Maybe they run into each other outside of work later...

5. A taxi driver picks up a regular fare (maybe a silver fox) who invites him in...of course, my mind added leather!

6. The events program director at a castle (Yep, I was looking at castles-of-britain.com) meets the new grounds keeper when they disagree about where visitors can stomp around in the garden.

7. A bus driver visits the hospital to see the man someone shoved in front of his bus...that was a bit dark...sorry.

8. Two fishermen (or any other job in this tough economy) try to work together to save their businesses despite a past (often contentious) rivalry.

9. The tatoo artist moves his shop to a bigger location which happens to be next to the quiet barber. Suddenly the elderly clients are telling the barber about their tatoos...the barber is intrigued.



CB Conwy
12/21/2012 13:43:03

God, Kristi, there are so many goodies just waiting to get written there - thank you so much! I might not have time to see anything at all in Germany:).
And thank you for the nice words. I do try to see it as a blessing in disguise - this is also an opportunity to get a better job, not just another job. I might need you to remind me of that now and then, though...


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    CB Conwy

    I read and I write - everything from corporate to kink. My naughty fictional friends are always there to make my life interesting. And pester me, of course. Pesky creatures.

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