I’m just waiting for the year to end

This hasn’t been a good year for me. My parents are getting old, my brother is getting divorced, my wife lost her job, I’ve had to fight tooth and nail for recognition at work, nights out have gone sideways, attending events have been disappointing, side hustles have been too much stress and not worth the money they bring in, I can go on. There’s been only small fragments of joy this year: a few days of vacation, seeing something new, learning at a workshop or two. Pretty much everything has been uphill and unsatisfying when I’ve reached the summit. I just want this year to end and I want to clear this feeling of disappointment and start 2019, leaving this behind me once and for all. I’m exhausted from putting in so much effort for so little gain, all year.

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It's the Year of the Dog

Nov 11, 2018 at 10:39am

enuff said.

Not to diminish your problems

Nov 11, 2018 at 11:24am

But I wish I had your problems.
In June I was hooking my trailer up to my truck,and some idiot (on his phone) slammed into the trailer at 50 kmh with his van.
Luckily I had just dropped the hitch onto the ball. And it didn't pop off from the impact. In either case,my legs would have been cut off, and I'd have been crushed and killed. And run over by the trailer. Or been cut in half while hooking up the lights and chains.
I got slammed by the trailer,bounced off the truck bumper,hit the ground,and then the trailer arms slammed into my back.
Police told me 1 in 1000 chance I survived and made it out relatively intact.
As it is,a ton of soft tissue damage every where, nerve damage,torn ligaments, bruised spine,strained muscles all over, no sleep for months,etc etc etc. I still can't walk right nor do much stuff and have pain most of the time.
Been in full time rehab for months,probably go back to work in March....and there's many people out there who would gladly trade places with me.

It’s called life

Nov 11, 2018 at 11:35am

And we’re all going through it.

Gratitude

Nov 11, 2018 at 2:58pm

I appreciate life can be frustrating, when you have a moment, think about the good things you have in your life. It may greatly change your focus. To put in in perspective, this last year, I lost my husband, babies, pet, have not been able to find a job and have been subject to numerous crimes and abuse from those around me. When I read your post, I thought how lucky you are. Family, extended family, a job, challenging yourself with new jobs. You should be proud. It is ok to fail at something, teaches you what will work. You sound like a great person! Hard work at your own business, once you figure that out, you will be very successful. Cheers.

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Pender Guy

Nov 11, 2018 at 3:23pm

Welcome to Middle Aged Life.

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Welcome

Nov 11, 2018 at 5:16pm

to our brave new world of diminishing returns

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Welcome Jupiter home to Sagittarius!

Nov 11, 2018 at 5:18pm

All the horoscopes are raving about this. Everyone of all signs are to see an improvement. However, if you are a Sagittarius supposedly your ass has been targeted & strapped by Saturn since December 2014...Saturn left Sag last year only to go right into the earned income house so it's been a drag that's for sure. The homecoming was Thursday. I'm still waiting to feel the difference. :/

Thats

Nov 11, 2018 at 8:29pm

That is nothing compared to what others go through everyday.

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Patience my friend

Nov 11, 2018 at 9:58pm

Only two months left until this year is finally over. Hang tight.

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Health

Nov 12, 2018 at 10:26am

If you still have that, then you can get through the rest. I’d be thrilled to have your problems, even though to you they’ve felt overwhelming. I hope your life gets a little easier for your sake, and I hope that mine and anyone else who’s dealing with similar issues as well as serious health issues also gets better.

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