Stress

[cjsmith]

I just realized that Rick's impending move is a stressful thing. (Am I always this blind?) He's going on the road permanently; he'll be living out of a trailer, or an RV if he can find one that suits him, for the foreseeable future. He's already quit his job. He is now a full time hang glider.

Affecting me directly are things ranging from small to large. He currently has the chore of feeding the kitties; I would take that over. I'll miss Isis, his wonderful wonderful furrball. Utilities are in his name; either Rob or I would take that over. He's probably selling out of the house. That will be big. It's a paperwork nightmare, a logistical headache what with moving/selling most of his possessions, and a financial serious pinch.

Indirect effects may be hitting me harder at the moment though. I worry for him. I hope he will be happy. He's always been a loner, but this is going several sigma out on that particular bell curve. He's doing something he very clearly loves. That's a good thing.

Oh gack, it's 7pm, gotta go. Square dancers await.

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[joedecker.livejournal.com]

Wow--that's got to be hard emotionally, not even counting
all the logistical and finanical stresses. Yow. I had no
idea. *hugs*

I'm also sort of impressed by the trip. I find my own,
much smaller solo trips to nowhere to be very mind clearing
and centering, I hope that R gets what he wants from going
on the road. Sounds like he'll have fun....

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Wow--that's got to be hard emotionally, not even counting all the logistical and finanical stresses. Yow. I had no idea. *hugs*

Thanks!

I am learning interesting tidbits about myself through this LJ medium. Latest insight - a theory I'm now "trying on for size" - is that I don't tend to mention, or consciously worry about, my BIG stressors. This is especially true if they're things I really cannot control. They just remain in the background of my life. Instead, I get all annoyed at some dweeb who cuts me off in traffic. This means that my friends are left with less-than-useful information about what's really bugging me. It also means that I myself may not "fix" the correct "problem" unless I take a bit more time to figure it out.

I'm also sort of impressed by the trip. I find my own, much smaller solo trips to nowhere to be very mind clearing and centering, I hope that R gets what he wants from going on the road. Sounds like he'll have fun....

I'm impressed too. And worried about him, yes, but also impressed. Proud of him for his ability to move toward a goal and do what he really wants in life.

What he wants from going on the road is to fly. No more no less. He can't really explain it unless someone already understands at least a little. He says (of hang gliding) simply, "It's my life." And he's willing to give up everything else in pursuit of that. Fortunately, we're pretty sure he doesn't have to give up Isis. I think he would if he had to. But the house, the van, the Silicon Valley income, everyone he knows up until now - poof.

[joedecker.livejournal.com]

I am learning interesting tidbits about myself through this LJ medium. Latest insight - a theory I'm now
"trying on for size" - is that I don't tend to mention, or consciously worry about, my BIG stressors...

Ouch. I understand ... *hugs*