What Drives Me and Going Premium
Monday Morning...
I sat at my desk sorting out the pile of tasks the day had planned for me. I had made it to work on time, the mood was positive, and I had brought a lunch I was looking forward to. Not a bad start to the week.
A moment came where a break to check on my phone had felt earned. My tongue ran over my teeth, a reminder of the dental work I needed, as I noticed a Google notification. The notification informed of new news regarding a favorite band. I don't recall asking for notifications! Creepy? But, cool? I snapped a screen shot and forwarded it to my mom citing how much Google knows about me and began to read. New U.S. tour dates announced! My mom and I quickly figured out where to go, and if we could afford it, and before I knew it tickets were purchased and a date was set!
The Afternoon
Lunch break came and my mind started to reflect over what had just happened as the microwave whirred. I get to see my band again! And the location happened to be the city I've dreamed of moving to, so any excuse to visit was welcome. But then, having to take the time off from work, the dental work I needed done, the cost of insurance out of my pay each month, the fact that based on the other employees who have been with the company 15 years plus, I'll never get out of living paycheck-to-paycheck here.
I can be happy with little. My life is relaxed and comfy. But today helped me realize that unless I make some changes, it will never be more than this. That concert experience is going to be fantastic. But that might be my one big purchase this year. My car is getting older and needing more and more maintenance, my oral health is in need of some investment, and at the end of this year my lease will be up, facilitating the need to prep for moving expenses. My comfy bills are covered, but there's very little above that allowing for more than one big needed expense at a time.
Evenings in Overtime
Yesterday evening, before a pleasant morning and concert news and all that, I was reading a book. This is a book about living in the now, about taking control of what you believe you are capable of, about creating the life you want for yourself. I've been wanting to go on more adventures. I've wanted to see more concerts and events. I've wanted to move to a new city. Today perfectly teased these things.
I went Premium just before I sat down to write this blog because I found what drives me. Gears inside me shook off dust as motivation started to creak into motion. Today I realized you can be happy and still want more for yourself than what it seems like you're stuck settling for. In fact, maybe being happy and in love with yourself is what helps you realize you want to give yourself all the goodness you can get your hands on.
Anyway, Rock 'n F'n Roll. Let's get this show on the road and start making some music.
~Ophelia.
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Sounds like you are reading or read the same book I have been reading and watched the film on. Keep positive!
Probably something with a similar topic! I read many books with the same message. Just took me awhile to run with it. :)
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Only way to fly and well done!!!