Nearly 2 months ago, I was sleeping on the floor of someone's living room in an apartment. Now I sleep on a bed (albeit an air matress) in my own room in a house.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was working in retail at an office supply store. Now, I'm still working there, but I've got an even better job working as a page at CBS Television.
Nearly 2 months ago, I was a loner, who was depressed that I had no one special to share my life. Now, I still don't have anyone, but I'm a bit happier with myself and I don't need anyone to complete me.
I think you're beginning to see the point.
It seems like, slowly, my hard work is finally showing some results. Which is nice. I'm not fully happy with everything, but then again, most people aren't with their own situation. But I am mildly content, which is gonna have to do for now.
Within a month or so, I hope to have left Staples and focus all my energy on TV. Staples is a good job, and most of the people that I work with are great, but it's not the job for me at all. If I really wanted to, I could become an awesome salesperson. But I don't like it too much. I mainly do the job for human interaction (and the pay). I give it my all when I'm there, but it is clear that my heart is in another place, and they know that. Besides, they don't wanna lose me (even the manager told me. It's flattering, but still ain't gonna work).
I called my TOMB friends after a long hiatus for our weekly phone call. It seems like there have been a lot of changes (new touchscreen, new people, new regulations on raises). Talking to them solidified in my mind that I made the right career choice by moving. I love TOMB. It is currently the longest and most fun job I've ever held. But again, I couldn't see myself making a career out of it. The most I could give away were stretchy snakes. I want to give away money and trips and cars and other stuff like that. (I hear Shut The Box still gets some use, tho. I hope it's still there when I come visit).
Women: I've taken a break from all of them by removing myself from the market. So far, most of the women I've met do the same thing: complain that there are no good guys interested in them, but then reject the attractive good guys when they come along, only to resume complaining. When they grow up, then I'll come back. Till then, I'll use this time to make myself a better man for me, and then when the lucky woman comes along, I'll be happy enough with myself that I can give her all of me.
Did you know that with a little planning, you can get to almost anywhere in LA via public transit? I do.
The best thing to have happened to me in the last week was starting the Page job at CBS. It's going to be such a great job, and a fantastic opportunity to get my foot in there. The first show I get to work on will be The Price Is Right. How apt.
I shaved for the first time ever last Wednesday. Turns out, it's not very difficult, and I personally like the clean shaven look on me. My friends say that there is no difference, but I tell them to frak off. It's now been 8 days, and I have yet to have another go at it. In due time.
I turn 24 in less than 2 months. Soon, it'll be time for anothr makeover. I do one every year, and this time I want to do something drastic. I really want to become and feel like a different person. It's not that I'm not happy with myself, it's just that I've recently discovered that I get bored VERY easily. If I'm not working on something or doing somethig worth my time, then I get restless. (Thank god I don't do drugs, or else I would be a bigger mess than I already am.) So a new look will be good for me.
My stop is coming up, so I am off. Follow me on Twitter if you're not already doing so @CityOfStad.
Peace.
