Jaded.
You know what I miss?
I miss being excited about someone. I miss coming home and having to call my best friends to tell them about how good a time I had. I miss coming home and having to call her to tell her about how good a time I had.
It just seems to me that I had a lot more dates like that when I was young than I do now, despite the fact that I have more dates now than I did when I was young.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
Feeling restless again.



Comments
So. Not satisfied with job. Not satisfied with love life. Feeling restless, feeling bored, etc. It could be that you need to fix these things, or it could be (based on my experience) that you need to dig deeper. Get spiritual. Sit with the discomfort, as they say. Don't rush to fix the things that bother you, but sit in silence and listen to what comes up. What will *really* feed you? This could be interesting...
Posted by: Beth | November 13, 2003 05:16 AM
Roadtrip!!! Phoenix just got down to the 80's.
Hope you're well....
Posted by: SJ | November 13, 2003 09:23 AM
i don't think i've ever hurried home to tell my friends about a boy i liked. i'm far too superstitious to do something like that.
Posted by: heather | November 13, 2003 11:26 AM
I miss that too. I miss lots of things that used to feel exciting but don't do anything for me anymore, psychologically and emotionally speaking. Growing up, tho, everything is new and new stuff is always exciting. The older we get, the more often we can say, "been there done that." I struggle with this as well, Jimmy, and I'm sure lots of others do too. You need a re-awakening, a rejuvenation of some sort. I've yet to figure out exactly how to do that, but when I do, I'll be sure and share the wealth. In the meantime, go do something that you would normally never do... get uncomfortable, test your boundaries and limits. It might just work.
Posted by: Angela | November 13, 2003 12:30 PM
I love that feeling - when you're so excited about the possiblities and the pure wonder of a new person that you have to tell your friends.
Posted by: cassie | November 13, 2003 01:15 PM
You beautiful, sensitive man.
:-) (Sorry Jim, I couldn't resist!)
I'll say "Barf" and move on to my real point... Oft' times, disatisfaction to such a degree with one's life is a sign of big changes coming.
Perhaps a very special someone or situation is on the way! Either way, I hope you also follow Beth's advice above. She sounds like a wise woman.
Also, again, try this book: "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting" by Lynn Grabhorn. I didn't write it, so I'm not plugging. The book changed my life, though.
Posted by: Dee | November 13, 2003 02:15 PM
I miss that too... I am so... sedate? in my old age.
I have to live vicariously through my single friends. We hang out in the jacuzzi 'til all hours talking about their latest dates and who's sleeping with whom, etc. Come on over! The water's fine!
Posted by: mia | November 13, 2003 04:33 PM
...and notice I said SEDATE and not boring... lord knows I am a barrell of god damn freaking ebola infected monkeys!
Posted by: mia | November 13, 2003 04:34 PM
I sort of get it. I guess I'm like that about ideas--as cheesy and weird as that sounds. I used to get so excited reading something new. Also, friends. I never go crazy over my friends. But it isn't that I don't love things the same--it is just that I wait and see and excitement sometimes seems kind of deluded to me and I want to wait it out. Not go for the superficial stuff but wait for the more meaningful lasting stuff.
Posted by: Miel | November 13, 2003 08:38 PM
You miss the tingly feeling you get when your infatuated w/ someone new... Me too...Most, I miss thoes kisses that you feel down to your toes and deep in your stomach... er... but not in a gross way. I miss looking forward to being/talking with someone. Thank you for stopping by my Journal :) I always like to meet new friends..
Posted by: Morgana | November 14, 2003 03:56 PM