Thread: Leisure and liberty!

Life has been bliss since stopping work on Monday. Its only been a few days but already my demeaner has changed. Whereas before I was walking around with a scowl and a bit of a chip on my shoulder, feeling the weight of all I needed to do and the tough schedule I had to endure. I now feel the day is whatever I want it to be. I have a monster essay to write at the moment so its not as though Im free of obligations, but now I look upon it as a challenge that needs to be met. Before I was looking at it as an after thought, another burden on a burdened life. Thats not how work at this level should be, it needs commitment and discipline and thats what its going to get from now on.

My life hasnt undergone some kind of miracle in the space of 3 days but there are definitely positive things afoot. Before I was going to bed extremely late and eating late because of my work schedule and having to force myself up in the mornings. Now Im able to do things how I want. Gradually Ive been going to bed earlier at night and actually getting up in the morning because its what I want to do. Im still using medicine to help me sleep, but last night slept successfully on half of what I was using before. I was asleep by 11:30pm and woke sleepily this morning at 7:30am. That probably sounds very trivial and not significant. But in my life thats amazing. I had breakfast and had a gander on here. Next I will do some exercise, have a bath and then get back on with my essay. Yesterday I ate 3 satisfying cooked meals. Again, it doesnt sound much but its progress. Doing these normal things is what I need.

Im unemployed and loving it!

I did 10km on the bike and have been at the essay like a demon. Im a reformed man, I'll tell you! The next plan is to stop drinking Coke. I love it but at the same time I know its really horrible stuff. This thread may well turn into a long note to self, so I apologise for that!

Good for you man. Do what makes you happy even if it is just the small things. by the way it is the small things that really make us happy and satisfied with ourselves and life altogether. so again best of wishes and hopefully it all works out.

P.S. being unemployed rocks!!

Originally Posted by mike_tha_man

Good for you man. Do what makes you happy even if it is just the small things. by the way it is the small things that really make us happy and satisfied with ourselves and life altogether. so again best of wishes and hopefully it all works out.

P.S. being unemployed rocks!!

I agree, its the simple things that count. Im really quite content at the moment. No black clouds, and a bit of time to weigh up my future. A nice cup of tea and 400 words in the bank so far today. So Im not grumbling, just waffling really. Hopefully, when this monolith of an essay is done I can think about taking my holiday. Ive been thinking that I would like to go on a bit of an adventure. Not sure where exactly though.

Anyway, thanks for the kind words. Its a strange life out here as you know! Hope all is well with you.