My dear friend and former college roommate Caitlin raised an interesting point recently over at her blog, WAKING LIFE. She was talking about how refreshed and happy she’s been feeling lately and how she partially attributes that to the fact that she’s stopped trying to find fulfillment from her job. Though she works hard, she [...]
Posts under ‘on growing up’
Perks.
This past weekend we took one of the biggest steps yet along the road of homeownership: we bought patio furniture. (And a grill!) For many reasons, we had been majorly dragging our feet when it came to getting deck furniture, the main one being that it is so. flippin’. expensive. Seriously, have you checked out [...]
On the limb.
As I wind down here at my current job, it’s been interesting to see people’s reactions when I tell them I’m leaving and why. I’ve gotten lots of blank stares and polite nods, which was to be expected. And granted, I haven’t done the best job articulating this whole transition in under this many words. [...]
Friends from bizarre-o land.
Here we go, ya’ll. Time for our first guest post here on The Spotted Duck. I’m pleased to introduce my dear friend Bridget Horne from Yellaphant. Please give her a warm welcome! Everyone, Bridget, Bridget, everyone. Now I could go on about how Bridget and I came to be such pals but she does a [...]
Addendum.
What I didn’t get to mention in my revelations yesterday was how very hard it was for me to leave my job, so let me tell you, it was a veryveryhardthing. My stomach was in knots all week, it was on my mind constantly, haunting me like a bad dream. I’ve never quit any job [...]
The great leap.
I guess it started way back when. Way back when getting engaged caused me to take stock of my life. When it grabbed hold of my free time and began cutting off all the fat and then some, like an overzealous butcher. Suddenly, there was no time for anything except that which was productive. And [...]
It’s official.
We’re homeowners. That’s it! Get out yer champagne (we certainly did) because we’re officially homeowners. We closed on Monday. Monday the 19th. Exactly one month to the day after our wedding (and also, coincidentally, my parents’ 25th wedding anniversary – Hi Mom! Hi Dad! Love you!). And honestly, while I feel great, while I’m proud [...]
