I don’t so much regret the road not taken as my all-fired hurry along the road I took.
—Robert Brault
Do you ever feel that way? Not me — I’ve always been a bit of a dropout. My leisure, moodling time, was too precious to sacrifice to worldly success. When I had to work I picked jobs that I enjoyed doing, and I know Nick is a kindred spirit here. Rummuser may be too, and tammy’s latest post, a sea change, is on the same subject.
I’m guessing most people reading this blog would probably agree with us. What do you think?
June 9, 2015
I just floated along with whatever life offered and continue to do the same even now. It just turned out that whatever life had to offer was enjoyable too bar some personal turning points which again are what life is supposed to offer as experiences.
I had more of sense of direction than you did, but after college it wasn’t pushing hard to accomplish something. It was more noticing the currents and using them to my advantage. Awareness is worth a lot to someone as lazy as I am.
in my life…
as a child i made good to excellent grades. and yet in the ‘remarks’ section…
there were always the words “could apply herself more.”
later their remarks were more of an incriminating label “under achiever” !!!
well. i was into reading thoreau and all the english classics and eastern philosophy. my peers were into competitive sports and flirting with boys.
i have never felt like an under achiever. i simply have always listened to my own drummer. and that drummer continues to serve me well! at least…
by the happiness ratio… i feel it has. 🙂
As you know, we’re very similar that way! I don’t mind being called an underachiever. Rather, I take it as a compliment. 🙂
Hurrying through anything is guaranteed to make it less enjoyable. Everything in life should be savoured and properly appreciated. Including washing the dishes.
I agree!
a lot of pondering here right now – pivotal appt with hand specialist tomorrow….
Please let us know how the appointment goes. I think of you a lot.
I must say that every job I’ve had, I felt driven to learn it all.
Even my part-time jobs, which then snowballed into full-time jobs.
When I worked at the bank I learned every job in the department and that gave me great job security. Until the day I just decided I had to quit.
I was so miserable that I couldn’t breathe.
Even in retail, I wasn’t satisfied in being just an associate, I worked until I was area sales manager.
Even my current job, where I started as a receptionist and volunteered to help in every area and somehow ended up the Boarding Manager.
And today, finally a day off. I have a list of projects so long that makes it impossible to accomplish them all…. but if I don’t try, I feel like a failure.
I know I really need to just relax but I’m not sure as to how.
It sounds as if your past interest in learning everything has served you well in having job security. But now, if you picked one thing from your list and immersed yourself in doing it, would that help? If you want to change, then blogging about it — short posts, of course — might be a way of reminding yourself what you’re aiming for while getting a lot of support from your friends.
interesting how things are remembered – however it doesn’t really matter on the small points – we do know that the status of the wonky bone that jumped off it’s regularly perch – has made no attempt to go further off-edge
new bright purple – lighter fiberglass cast – and my knuckles are now exposed – less bulk on the palm – although ther seems to be a mini hill – topside of wrist…
under the lamp light it has a sparkly look… will investiagate more tomorrow after my shower….
i’m allowed to – well no, should exercise making a fist as much as possible – but all weight-lifting not allowed! even if i feel like it
should know if i’m good to go in a couple of weeks time….
I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for you!