The Beginning

My Blog:  The Beginning


I am beginning this blog because I am not completely satisfied with my life.  Don't get me wrong, I have a lot going for me.  I am surrounded by a phenomenal collection of people who I love, who love me, and who I am proud to call my family and friends.  But something has always been missing from my life.  And here's the problem:  I have no idea what it is.
  Maybe it's money.  I'm not ruling that out.  I've lived the majority of my life in monetary poverty.  Not by choice, believe me but I made some poor choices.  In my early twenties, I blew every dollar I made on booze and whatever thrill happened to present itself.  Then I started to get my life together and that's when I met the love of my life.  About a year later, I married her.  That was twelve years ago and we're still very much in love.  That was NOT one of the poor choices I mentioned.
Shortly after getting married, I got a job with the State.  It seemed like a good idea at the time.  Now I wonder.  The pay was low but the benefits were great.  Health insurance, vacation, sick days, retirement plan.  It seemed like the responsible thing to do.  Things went well for a while.  I ended up getting a better paying job, also with the State.  Then, a few years later, I got a job in management.  That's when things started to sour.  I got a peek behind the curtain and didn't like what I saw.  Eventually I would resign in disgust at the system I had devoted ten years of my life to.
So now I'm working retail and, while I have no complaints, it doesn't pay very much.  I'm really only qualified for two things that pay better: sales and management.  If I had to choose between the two, I would choose sales.  I really don't see myself going into management again.  The last time left a bad taste in my mouth.
Well, now you know a little bit about me.  Welcome to my voyage of self-discovery.  This isn't going to be a niche blog.  I'm going to be all over the road on this thing.  Recipes, movies, books.  I'm going to talk about anything and everything.  Hell, I'm even up for suggestions.  Got questions?  I got answers!  Let me know.  I'll be happy to blow your mind!