Hey NRDYGRL, do I know you? Because I do know an awful lot of geeks and nerds... I managed to get this shot while at a stop light, JUST as the car was about to turn right (I was in the left lane). While it's not exactly relevant to the rest of this entry, I wanted to start off with something fun and happy, and then digress for a short while.
Last week, I was laid off from my job. While the timing was a bit sudden, the occurrence was not entirely unexpected – there have been multiple layoffs there over the past two years. I’m not taking it personally, since everyone with my job description was let go. At first, though, it was a bit upsetting. Within that company, I’d been a full-time employee of one sort or another for over 13 years. I had earned a decent amount of paid vacation time, had excellent vision insurance, and most importantly, had made many friends. It was hard to leave all of that behind! While it is possible I could have remained with the company in a reduced capacity (and by reduced, I mean shorter hours and MUCH less pay), I chose to make a clean break. While I will not see them as often, I will still keep in touch with my former coworkers via various social applications and by visiting them … wait for it… IN REAL LIFE. Shocking, I know!
Since that fateful day last week, I have been pondering many things. What color IS my parachute? What is this thing called “a household budget?” And in the immortal words of the teacher in that one Twisted Sister video: “What do you want to DO with your life?” I wanna rock! (ROCK!!!). Oops, sorry about that, I can’t help it - we played Rock Band this week, so it’s on my mind. I also keep hearing Anthony Michael Hall, from the scene in the Breakfast Club where his character was trying to write his paper and he kept repeating “Who are you? Who ARE you?” (note to self – watch The Breakfast Club soon)
While I haven’t yet completely answered any of these questions for myself, there’s a tangential rumination* that goes along with them – what makes me happy?
I could go on and on about this subject – it’s a pretty easy question for me to answer, since I am essentially a happy person. Even my current employment situation hasn’t really dented my good nature. Cats, games, Firefly/Serenity, fairies, dragonflies, hanging out with friends, Broadway musicals, movies, music, good books (and some that are BAD), and my husband: this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to my blissful existence. Since you are here, you may also have figured out that license plates often make me happy! Here’s some people who have decided to express that particular emotion, in one way or another.
Since that fateful day last week, I have been pondering many things. What color IS my parachute? What is this thing called “a household budget?” And in the immortal words of the teacher in that one Twisted Sister video: “What do you want to DO with your life?” I wanna rock! (ROCK!!!). Oops, sorry about that, I can’t help it - we played Rock Band this week, so it’s on my mind. I also keep hearing Anthony Michael Hall, from the scene in the Breakfast Club where his character was trying to write his paper and he kept repeating “Who are you? Who ARE you?” (note to self – watch The Breakfast Club soon)
While I haven’t yet completely answered any of these questions for myself, there’s a tangential rumination* that goes along with them – what makes me happy?
I could go on and on about this subject – it’s a pretty easy question for me to answer, since I am essentially a happy person. Even my current employment situation hasn’t really dented my good nature. Cats, games, Firefly/Serenity, fairies, dragonflies, hanging out with friends, Broadway musicals, movies, music, good books (and some that are BAD), and my husband: this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to my blissful existence. Since you are here, you may also have figured out that license plates often make me happy! Here’s some people who have decided to express that particular emotion, in one way or another.
While this could be referring to the state of mind of someone’s “da”, I choose to translate that last part as “day”. One of my happiest days this year was my birthday, which I celebrated at the Renaissance Festival, with my closest friends. I wonder which day in their lives caused the owners of this plate to select this sentiment? Maybe they are like me, and are happy all the time.
I have no photos for WE R HPY and LIVHAPI, but they both made me smile when I saw them.
Speaking of smiling, I’ve also seen SMYL4ME. Good one!
This one pretty much sums it up. No matter what job I decide to take (or NOT take), I intend to continue to find happiness in my life, every day.
*Tangential Rumination is the name of my Depeche Mode cover band.
