So a few of you may have noticed that my blogging has become more infrequent lately. It is not that I don't enjoy logging on and reading, I just have had a hard time wanting to write anything down. I wish I could make myself write funny and witty things all the time. I wish there were more impressive and things that I could write about, but I am afraid that this is not the case as of late. I really enjoyed reading the comments on my last blog, Stephanie's comment from Grandma M was inspiring, and I liked Allis comment about just making it happen. Carol wrote a whole blog with some great photos and stories to accompany them. Ron left us hanging waiting to know what the inside story of his quote is.
I really appreciate it when people take the time to comment on the things that I write, it makes me feel as if occasionally the things that I write have meaning for someone out there.
Lately it has been difficult to write because mentally I just feel worn out from the stress of trying to survive a recession in one of the hardest hit industries out there. I spoke with a friend of Darren's on the phone the other day that is also in a construction related business, he made the comment that "the lights might be dim, but at least they are on".
One client that owes me a fairly large sum of money made the comment that he is happy that he is only losing $30,000 dollars per month. I had to ask how this could be a good thing, and he said that he had a million dollar inventory that he is whittling away from. My thought was, "then take a loan against it and pay me my money".
Today I spoke with a client on the phone, she wants me to come and remodel a small home that they had bought for their daughter to live in. Her husband had a large company and came down with a disease that has changed his ability to reason like he used to. They are going to put their custom dream home on the market and move into the smaller one.
It is hard to stay positive when faced with daily stories like this, but I keep telling myself that if the biggest and most powerful companies are struggling through this, then maybe I shouldn't feel bad that I don't have everything figured out. I know that I am supposed to count my blessings, and I do, but don't get me wrong, I would like to occasionally be able to count my money and find that there is some left over for me.
Enough about the negative. My next post will be about butterflies and kitty cats. I promise that I will find something positive to write about.
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When I read my old journals looking for comments to put on my blog, I found that almost every other page said I was sad, tired, or worrying about something. None of that has changed, but having a blog makes me focus on writing something that won't scare people into calling the suicide prevention center for me (my boss keeps the number by his phone just in case he finds me in the fetal position under my desk.) Right now we're all worrying about paying bills, putting food on the table, and hoping things get better. I'm grateful I have a job, but I'd feel a whole lot better if I knew that someday I'd be able to retire and spend the day reading stories about butterflies and kitty cats. I love reading whatever you write, good or bad, so try to fit blogging in when you have a fleeting moment of energy to put your fingers to the keys. Is this where I write, "It could be worse?" Boo! Hiss!
ReplyDeleteRon -just know that your blog is one of the more interesting ones to read positive or negative. I do get a little worried when you talk about people owing you a lot of money. That would be frustrating.
ReplyDeleteMan bloggers are far and few between - butterflies and kitty cats can wait. Writing can be a form of therapy, then there's the Sunday nite music and the pictures you take during the day... Very sad about the economy, it's unfortunate you feel it more in your profession.
ReplyDeleteWrite when you can, and when you feel like it! You are a great writer and we enjoy reading your blog. I think blogging can be theraputic as well. Hang in there Ron...we are all in this together! You know we are barely scraping by as well, but it will pick up again soon. Besides...you have an awesome wife and kids!!!
ReplyDeleteI liked this blog, but I missed my birthday blog that you were going to do. Darn it! Hang in there. You are a fighter and you can get through this. I love you brother.
ReplyDeleteBrother...I love you and everything you write about! You make me smile and laugh when I need it the most! Keep writing, it is cheap therapy.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for that text you sent Mindy.... I think I am having the same problem as her, what should I do?!!!! hahahehee