Summer update

I just survived the busiest summer of my life. Lots of changes have happened since my last post, so let's get to it.

Come mid-June, I had become burnt out at my last job (a bit of a foreshadow here) I would work 2-10 5 nights a week, and all the nights on my weekend. I had become completely burnt out and it was sucking the life out of me. I'm one of those, where I try and balance everything in my life, but when work takes over, I freak out. I like having at least one night of my weekend open for some "me" time, to either go meet up with a friend or go see some racing. I even tried to change my availability to be able to work on Saturday before going to the track at night. Denied.

My schedule was so full that I had to meet up with friends on Tuesday nights when I free. It was great but felt rushed for time because not many people stay up as late as I do.

One night 3 weeks ago I got off work at 10 and changed clothes and headed to my home track to see the features, to see SOMETHING and I didn't spend a dollar and enjoyed every minute of it.
Feeling overwhelmed and borderline miserable, come July I began applying at some photography jobs just to keep my options open. I had a couple places send e-mail inquiries and I responded that I was interested in their position, and explained in my e-mail that I had photography experience. I then sent another follow-up email to see if the positions were still open, no reply at all.

3 weeks ago I got a text message out of the blue from Lifetouch Church Directory Photography for a phone interview the following morning. I was hired over the phone and began working 2 weeks ago. This was all God. I had been miserable at my old job, I was only in it for the full time and weekly pay, but I didn't enjoy it. It was just a JOB. I actually got back in touch with my youth minister from Lee's Summit and when I told him where I worked he said I had too much talent to be working there, I said I know that but I'm tired of waiting for doors to open. He said, you need to go knock those doors down. So I did. I'm still learning, it's a fun job, I love it, but there is math involved, which I suck at, and if my energy is drained or I'm dragging in the afternoon, you can tell but for the most part I'm really enjoying it.

I'm slowly getting my life back. Have been to 3 different race tracks in the past month, and was also able to see my favorite band in concert on Tuesday.

I was burnt out. I hate being busy (this current job keeps me plenty busy, there's days it's 12-hours from the time I leave home till the time I get back) but realize that is part of adulthood, and I still have some time to get stuff done around the house. I would love to still find someone to go out with, but need to find some free time to do so. As I say, I don't have time or anyone in mind. But life is good. It's a delicate balance. No more retail. Thankful for that.