Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Good point..
Got a hold of my sponsor today, and we talked about my possible move. It turns out there's a NYSC 5 minutes away, and I will continue with my gym membership after all. That's a nice, if minor, point. What we really discussed was the emotional aspect of my move to Croton. If irony is a Gen-X hallmark, and I am a typical Gen-Xer, then the move makes perfect sense. When I first returned to Westchester, I spent all my free time in Yorktown, hanging out with all my friends and spending all my $$ on gas and Starbucks. Still, I lived in Mamaroneck. Combine this with working in Rockland or Dobbs Ferry, and it's easy to understand why I killed so many cars. Anyway, I loved hanging out up there, but I didn't feel I could afford to live up there. It turns out I probably could have while working at Rainforest Cafe, though certainly not at Mercy.
Many of the friends I once had in the area I no longer have. We would go camping, PAA's, whatever. These were heady times, and as I've often said, you won't know you're at the zenith until it's over and you're looking up at the top from the other side. The same can be said for my social life, where once it was vibrant; it has suddenly become quite small. Maybe I need to get out more? Nah, that would take time away from World of Warcraft. Wait a minute....
So now I may be moving to a place that was the epicenter of my social life at a time when almost all the friends I had in that area are going or gone. It's painful, but maybe by being forced to face these things will I get better. This sounds like a topic for Pennye. Or, I simply get new friends and begin anew. Mickey said as much when I spoke to him this morning, and he's right as usual. This is a do-over, and it's been something I've been anticipating for some time. From one waterfront town to another, it is time to explore new areas and meet new people. It isn't as easy as it used to be; another sign I'm getting old. Bah...
Many of the friends I once had in the area I no longer have. We would go camping, PAA's, whatever. These were heady times, and as I've often said, you won't know you're at the zenith until it's over and you're looking up at the top from the other side. The same can be said for my social life, where once it was vibrant; it has suddenly become quite small. Maybe I need to get out more? Nah, that would take time away from World of Warcraft. Wait a minute....
So now I may be moving to a place that was the epicenter of my social life at a time when almost all the friends I had in that area are going or gone. It's painful, but maybe by being forced to face these things will I get better. This sounds like a topic for Pennye. Or, I simply get new friends and begin anew. Mickey said as much when I spoke to him this morning, and he's right as usual. This is a do-over, and it's been something I've been anticipating for some time. From one waterfront town to another, it is time to explore new areas and meet new people. It isn't as easy as it used to be; another sign I'm getting old. Bah...
