Thoughts from 2006 and hopes for 2007....
Ah, another year gone.
As think of that, I reflect on what I did and what happened in the past year. I got divorced, moved away from my beloved San Diego, and came back to Northern California to an old job. It was a good decision financially and also for my stress level, which was off the hook at my job in SD. I had a great office downtown, a view of the Coronado Bridge and Coronado Island, Petco Park (Padres play there) and the Pacific Ocean. I made good money and lived in arguably the greatest city in the country. But you know, it is not worth your health, and the stress was literally making me sick. I was not sleeping, not eating right, and was in the office way to much (average 55-60 hours a week). Some people can do that and be happy and fine. I couldn't. Coming back to Stockton was the right move in many ways. I still had friends here, and knew that I was welcome back to my old job. Life seems a little slower here and that suits me just fine.
Getting diviorced was difficult. Even though it was very amicable with my ex and the process only took a few weeks, it is one thing to prepare yourself for something and totally another to have to live through it. Thoughts of not being good enough, what could I have done differently and why did I not do them, and my confidence really took a hit. Almost a year later, I am feeling better about myself and am content to take things day by day. I have found someone to buddy around with once in awhile, but neither of us are taking it very seriously. Coincidentally, two friends of mine also got divorced in '06, so we are a nice support group for each other.
I prefer to look at 2006 not for where I have been but how far I have come. As for 2007, I do not make "resolutions" per se. I figure you will do something b/c you have to or you want to. Goals I have are to continue to lose weight and keep cutting into my debt. Also, to pray, beg , and sacrifice any number of small animals I have to in order for the San Diego Chargers to win the Super Bowl.
It seems like it has been a long time since I can look upon a new year with excitement and anticipation. I like the feeling.
The best to all of you.....
Your Commissioner
As think of that, I reflect on what I did and what happened in the past year. I got divorced, moved away from my beloved San Diego, and came back to Northern California to an old job. It was a good decision financially and also for my stress level, which was off the hook at my job in SD. I had a great office downtown, a view of the Coronado Bridge and Coronado Island, Petco Park (Padres play there) and the Pacific Ocean. I made good money and lived in arguably the greatest city in the country. But you know, it is not worth your health, and the stress was literally making me sick. I was not sleeping, not eating right, and was in the office way to much (average 55-60 hours a week). Some people can do that and be happy and fine. I couldn't. Coming back to Stockton was the right move in many ways. I still had friends here, and knew that I was welcome back to my old job. Life seems a little slower here and that suits me just fine.
Getting diviorced was difficult. Even though it was very amicable with my ex and the process only took a few weeks, it is one thing to prepare yourself for something and totally another to have to live through it. Thoughts of not being good enough, what could I have done differently and why did I not do them, and my confidence really took a hit. Almost a year later, I am feeling better about myself and am content to take things day by day. I have found someone to buddy around with once in awhile, but neither of us are taking it very seriously. Coincidentally, two friends of mine also got divorced in '06, so we are a nice support group for each other.
I prefer to look at 2006 not for where I have been but how far I have come. As for 2007, I do not make "resolutions" per se. I figure you will do something b/c you have to or you want to. Goals I have are to continue to lose weight and keep cutting into my debt. Also, to pray, beg , and sacrifice any number of small animals I have to in order for the San Diego Chargers to win the Super Bowl.
It seems like it has been a long time since I can look upon a new year with excitement and anticipation. I like the feeling.
The best to all of you.....
Your Commissioner
posted by The Commissioner at 12:25 PM
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