SXSW is over. HURRAH! Wait, is that how I’m supposed to feel?
This year I just couldn’t get into it. I ended up not being able to take off work, and like an idiot (read: responsible, helpful, born leader) I volunteered to help plan my company’s SXSW party. In summary, I had virtually no time or energy to enjoy traipsing around town, sweating through my clothes, watching 18 year old hipsters learn how to smoke cigarettes and see bands that I initially was stoked over only to find out that their live show sucks balls.
fave band of the day: J Roddy Walston & the Business
So yeah. I’m glad SXSW is over. Did I mention I work in the music industry?
I’m thinking that I may be getting old, that AGAIN my priorities are starting to change. The constant shifting is sometimes uncomfortable. Since I met my husband (then boyfriend) at the age of 20, I feel like my life/goals/ideas/life trajectory have been in constant flux. We move around, I end school and then start school, I intern and get new jobs, we buy a house and make new friends/lose old ones… it goes on. I guess this is what real life is like? Is it weird that it’s taken me this long to figure that out?
me, and my quasi-boss Courtney
School is still a pest, our pit Iris keeps splitting her tail on her crate wires in excitement when the lunch-time dog sitter comes over (and then spraying blood all over the walls), I still feel cash-strapped at times and I still guilt-trip myself when I don’t feel like I’ve been doing enough crafting/Etsy-selling/volunteering. So none of that has changed… but somehow I’m feeling good about stuff. I’m feeling positive.
And those shifting priorities I mentioned? I’m not sure what they’re shifting TOWARDS, but I can feel the movement. The wind that shears off it hits me straight in the face.
Jamie
Mar 20, 2012 -
There was a sticker on the fridge at my old job that said, “The only thing constant is change.” I think it was there just to pacify us when they jerked us around, but I still found value in the message 🙂
I’m glad you’re feeling positive about where you’re going, and I’m happy about all the good things going on in your life. You deserve it 🙂
Amie
Mar 21, 2012 -
Oh no! Poor Iris (and you guys for having to deal with bloody tail happenings).
You’re in a tough spot right now, but things will settle down and you’ll feel amazing when they do! So great that you’re still feeling positive and good. I miss you guys. <3 <3 <3