Breaking Clean

Trying to think of one big kick ass post to end my political blog with. Got the pic made, already. Think I'll give it a week and throw up the grand "poof" and I'm gone. Burnt out on the political arena. I've had a lot of good feedback- but it made me realize I really, really have no interest in a career in political journalism or punditry. I've met a hell of a lot of cool people- and above all - I've learned so much through being a part of it. But the end of May will be one whole huge clean break with a lot of things-

Leaving the financial group- the Marriage - a baby on the way- Mom dying- So much shit happening, both ending and beginning... I have to focus on carving my way through this financial turmoil and figuring out where I am going in the coming years. I guess we go where Lauren's career takes us. You know me, I love the chaos, I'll be happy wherever I end up. The boys are grown now. That's a sobering thought. It seems like a blink, now. So much stuff. A life that has definitely been lived- and it ain't over yet.

I got to pull that peace out of the chaos that is me and find a center in this void. If I don't, I will ruin the lives of those closest to me, who rely on me still.

Ah, life- almost no one gets out of it alive.

I don't expect to get out of it alive, but it would be nice, to leave it a better place than I have in the past...

Retirement

Well, I'll be outta the investment biz soon. I've enjoyed working for my boss, who's a great guy, but I don't like helping all these rich assholes move money around to avoid paying their taxes. I've learned quite a bit tho. My boss didn't want to retire, but its just too much stress. He's a good guy, he's got my back if things don't work out. I'm exploring the options- have a month to get a new job before my current pay stops. I am hoping to get into something more independent- I have even put some thought into opening some franchisebusinesses here, just something to manage on the side- a fast-food restaurant and a little quick-lube biz. Easy money.

We will see. Right now, I'm closing out the last of the positions for the clientele, doing inventory and throwing out everything that isn't sell-able when the doors close here. And building my resume, which is what I am supposed to be doing right now, but I decided to side track here. I am going to kill off my political blog. Think I've said whatever I felt I needed to say. Vented a lot of anger and met a LOT of really great people (mostly Americans from all across the country). It's too damn bad that so many people here in West Texas are just so damn moronic. Hard to find any decent people to converse with. Well back to the Rez...