Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

So today is my 29th birthday. I've been miserable the last few weeks. Not really anyone's fault in particular, but man, I just can't seem to get out of this funk.

Now don't get me wrong, I have plenty to be thankful for. Good friends, both online (like Eric and Justin), real life (Candi, Aly, Ken, and my cohorts at the Bookstore), and a combination of the two (Erica and Sam). I was also offered a fantastic full time job from my current part-time employer (who shall remain nameless to protect said offer). It does require a commute, but IMHO, it is worth the drive and getting up at a "decent hour" will do me some good. (Note: This is not the same promotion that I was referring to in this post. I got that promotion and raise, and a great comment from a co-worker at the end of training… "Jim, I wouldn't have made it through this without you". So this means I have been given 2 promotions in the 8 months I've worked there.)

But I haven't said yes to the job yet. I've been used to being my own boss for 5 years now. I'm sure I probably will say yes, because it will be good for everyone around me. I'm tired of worrying about making sure things are covered and taken care of.

So I have my small handful of friends, what could be considered a good start on a career but I'm still not happy. I honestly have no idea what to do.

What about family, you might ask? Well, last I heard, my sisters and their kids got gifts from my parents, my grandmother got a fantastic bouquet of flowers for mothers day, and what did I get? Nothing. No phone call, no card, nothing. As a matter of fact, my parents decided it was ok to open a DirecTV account in my name and not pay the bill. The only way I can get the mar off my credit report is to turn my parents in for Theft of Services and identity theft.

So a few of my friends are going to take me out, and hopefully I can forget my woes and enjoy myself, just for one night.

Happy friggin birthday.