It was the best of times, It was the worst of times....
That opening line in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities can definitely describe the current state of affairs in my life at the moment.
But I could be just overreacting as usual though.
Let's see, the relationship that I have been in for the past 2 years has hit some sort of snag and I can't entirely see who may be at fault. Sometimes I think it could be me, and at other times it's positively him! I mean I know a relationship is work, but damn, should it be this much work. And how can 2 people come to an understanding that one doesn't control the other or anyone else? Now we've had arguments, I mean who doesn't from time to time, but I think they've been happening a little more often then in the past, and at the drop of a dime. Hell there should be a whole stack of change on the floor by now.
I think in some instances I am just becoming too emotionally spent. Like I have always been a pretty fun person and loved to laugh, even when there were times that I knew I wasn't necessarily in the mood to be bothered, I made an effort. Now I don't know if its the everyday stress of being with someone and having to endure many other emotions that another person brings to the table, but I don't know if I'm balancing it all very well. On top of that I used to be a loner about a lot of the things that I do, and this is my very first REAL relationship.
Ah.... to be young with no worries again.
.........But then on the other hand, I'm a lot wiser than I was then, so maybe not.
On some other random thoughts:
I am doing pretty good in the Italian class that I told you all about. I mean the instructor refuses to speak even an ounce of English, but the best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. So I have been practicing as much as I can, and hopefully as the weeks go by I will get better at it.
Remember when I told you all about, The Green Book? Well I have been practicing a lot of the more realistic tips that it had to offer and decided that I would post some of them that can easily be followed.
For instance, I have stopped buying Cd's all together. I have always had an extensive music collection, but the big problem was storage. So I took all the Cd's that I had and put them in those big wallet books, and recycled all the plastic cases. So as I read that it would be more environmentally friendly to just download albums, rather than buying them, in the end it made sense. All of my Cd's were just going to go on my Ipod anyway, so why not just purchase them or individual songs from itunes in the first place. In the end it's cheaper, because most them are only 9.99 to begin with, which is just a penny more than Target, the cheapest place I can think of. Plus I didn't have to waste money on gas to get me out there. If it's a Cd that I can't find on there, I would rather go to the Ma and Pa stores anyway to have a look.
Another bit of advice is the whole paper/plastic bag thing. When I go out to get something to eat for lunch, usually I have gotten into the habit of just saying I do not need a bag. I mean do I really need it to carry one sandwich to my desk, just to throw it away?
Just thought I would share a couple of easy steps to follow.
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I hate huge chain stores. I usually go for the smaller places. In Bmore we have two I like. CD Depot (there's one closer to you in College Park) and Sound Garden (there's also one in Syracuse, but don't drive that far).
Good for you for recycling. More people need to do that.
No bag, huh? That's hot - cuz I ALWAYS get a bag...and plastic one at that.
wow..2 years is a big accomplishment man...you should be proud. Every relationship has that turning point where the bad times seem to be overhauling the good....work on them but don't feel guilty if you have to end it... congratz..hopefully the one I'm in now will make it that far.
tanx for the comment man..i really appreciate the feedback....i guess you went Greek as well..lol?
@ Mr. Jones - Thanks, and if I'm goin all the way to Syracuse, you're driving!
@ darius - yup, no bag!
@ specialk - i got my fingers crossed for ya!
Aww relationships, relationships , relationships. A perfect example of the art of compromising. Its really hard for me to be in a place where I am not controlling or being controlled. As much as we hate to admit it, in a relationship someone has to be controlled, someone has to in some way compromise something in an effort to make the relationship work.
ps. congrats on the two years in the relationship!
As long as I can remember I've been in long term relationships - the longest was 10 years. Now, I have this almost one year relationship going on and it's work because it brings so many new situations. Stick with it...take breaks to be with friends and yourself...it's worth it.
I hear you on the relationship topic. I think everyone who has experienced long term love has been there a time or two. Thanks for reminding me to stay single a little while longer. Not trying to profit from your uncertainty, just finding the blessing in all things..:)
I feel you on the relationship front. It's gonna be a year for me in a couple weeks. It's so much work maintaining the relationship but once you get past the petty stuff, the reward for sticking it out is so worth it.
Another benefit of downloading songs from I-tunes...it's been a minute since I've bought CDs myself...is that I can pick and choose which songs I want to buy. That way you're not stuck with CDs where you only like one or two songs.
@ humility - thanks, but I'm not trying to be controlled, lol
@ cocoa - damn 10 years huh? I can't even imagine not killing someone after that long, but maybe
@ dayne - your welcome, lol
@ e - i know the feeling, cuz I don't like downloading a whole album I know I'm not going to listen to.
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