I touched on this briefly on my main blog (see sidebar for addy), but I wanted to expand on that idea a bit more.

According to the old bromide “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, I see way too many people working so hard at their job(s) that they forget to actually live life.

This is a main reason I went back to school. I was working in a series of jobs where all I was working for was a paycheck and the one or two days off each week. I certainly didn’t enjoy the job(s) as much as I think I should have.

Now I can’t get anything full time, but with going to school full time, part time employment would be fine with me… if only I could find even part time employment. Is the economy so bad that even that is unattainable… or is it me? Am I the problem here?

What’s it all about? Living life, enjoying life. Yes, life would be easier if we didn’t have to work so damn hard for so little, but it’s challenges like this that make us stronger.

And, every so often, we have to remember to actually LIVE.

Live in the moment, as Chaz is fond of saying. Take chances. Run against the wind. Maybe the chores can wait for a few hours, a day or two. Maybe a two hour lunch break will recharge your batteries. Maybe you can delegate some of your responsibilities to others so you don’t burnout.

I’ve always lived life on my terms, because I’ve tried to live them on someone else’s and that didn’t work out so well. I’m ready to take chances, but not be foolish. I’ve had enough of looking foolish.

This is the only life I’m going to have. I intend to live it to the fullest, even if that pisses people off.

What are you going to do?

What’s it all about? I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts, if you’re so inclined, of course.

That’s all from the Big Blue Couch.