Well at least I have a game plan for the future, which doesn’t seem impossible. It will hopefully take me out of IT, and into another career (yet again). In fact it seems quite achievable with the appropriate time and discipline on my part. Now I know I’ve been fond of a bit of discipline in the past, but this isn’t necessarily the pleasurable kind. This will be more the do it for your own good sort of discipline. However, I think I’m now desperate enough to be willing to take it! I need an out.
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A New Hope…
2014 -
12.06
Well the last few weeks have been hard! Depression has been eating away at me again. At least this time I’ve managed to use my recovery process for it to spur me on to do some things I’ve been wanting to do! I’ve put in quite a bit of effort at trying to generate an income from my photography, updating Shards of Arcadia, creating an Etsy shop ShardsOfArcadia, setting some wheels in motion for other aspects of the business that may allow me to work part-time or even provide income enough to see me retire. I’ve even registered the domains ShardsOfArcadia.com & .net. I’m not yet ready to load up there, but it’s mine if I’m going to use it later.
Anyway it’s provided motivation where there’s been none, and hopefully some future hope!
Desire for the Idyllic…
2014 -
11.25
Today I started and Etsy Shop called Shards of Arcadia for selling some of my Photography. I’m certainly not quitting my day job, but I hope that this will blossom into something valuable for me down the track. At least it’s inspiring and provides a little bit of hope that an escape is possible.
Change, Change, Change…
2014 -
11.18
I wasn’t really planning it, as I said the other day, a bit of retail therapy, which was definitely NOT necessary, but will prove useful. I’m just finishing off configuring up the iPhone 6 that arrived today, and am just about to get to the new iPad Air 2 that also arrived. The iPhone looks great in it’s new Otterbox Defender that also arrived conveniently at the same time.
If I was to cite my most immediate benefit, I suppose it is being able to synchronise the whole iTunes library now, instead of having to pick a selection to synchronise due to capacity limitations. Not much to some, but it’s been a real pain for me over several versions of the iPhone preceding. From the iPad it’s handy to have more capacity with regard to photos, and the extra processing power is handy too.
Fruit Retail Therapy…
2014 -
11.13
Oh and I forgot, I may have had some other retail therapy yesterday with a little slip of an iPad Air 2 & an iPhone 6! Which of course has necessitated the purchase of an Otterbox Defender which unfortunately wasn’t as cheap as the last two I bought for the iPhone 5.
Sparks in the Dark…
2014 -
11.13
Despite the funk that’s been hanging over me the last three days, I’ve done some positive things to try and move forward; both out of this dark space, and with my medium to long term goal of trying my hand at the Photography Profession.
I’ve pulled out “The Happiness Trap” by Russ Harris again, as well as another useful tome called “Your Life on Purpose”. These were helpful early on, but I don’t think two years ago I was quite in the space to make the most use of them. Now perhaps I’m better equipped to do so.
I’ve bought a couple of extra gizmos, such as the Oregon 600t Garmin GPS and a Hahnel Giga T Pro II 2.4Ghz. I’ve also ordered some business cards, just a small number for the time being, that I can use to give people when asked. I’ve been planning both an additional website and a new domain for a while, and once a few minor expenses are out of the way, I’ll get those up and running too.
I’ve traded cars with Dad so I’ve not got a Sports Cherokee Jeep, which although not exactly a heavy duty 4 wheel drive, will with a change of tires be helpful in getting me to some of the locations I want to get to for my wildlife shooting.
Packages, Packages, Everywhere Packages…
2014 -
11.06
Well ALL the Bookdepository orders have shipped, the Garmin Oregon 600t Handheld GPS arrived today and also the Impala Blue Cat Deterrents. So Chemoux is going to be pushing for the outside world now. Unfortunately I’ve not yet broached the subject of her arrival with Bob & Jan. No dodging it any longer I guess. Seems like a job for Friday!
The Price of a Day Off…
2014 -
11.04
Sometimes it can be costly staying at home for the day! This morning it was Bookdepository, and this afternoon it was a Garmin Oregon 600t Handheld GPS that I’d had my eye on for some time. Both purchases were significant, and both for the Photography.
Additionally over the weekend there was the purchase of 2 more Cat Deterrents to ease the idea of Chemoux with my neighbours who like to provide a bird friendly environment in their home. I bought two when the advised that Tigga was concerning them with her presence in the areas they provide to encourage birds to the property. They seem to have been quite successful every time I’ve asked about their effectiveness. I can only assume that a couple more won’t go astray with another cat about the place.
Now it’s simply a matter of what arrives when…
Soon to be Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum…
2014 -
11.02
Less than 48 hours since Chemoux joined the Darriwell Clan, but things are looking reasonably positive. She seems to be very keen on Tiggakat, and in return is being warmed towards. There is an uneasy but promising play routine starting to grow between them and I’m very positive for the medium to long term. Chemoux does seem to be picking the same sort of places to sit, sleep etc. Rather than causing a lot of angst, it seems to be working the other way. Additionally I think the wet weather is a positive factor for the weekend as Tiggakat has to deal with Chemoux being here for good.
Who’s Been Eating My Star Stones…
2014 -
11.01
The first night over, and the new addition Chemoux spent the night on the bed. The incumbent i.e. Tigga decided to spend the night downstairs. However this morning we seem to be making slight progress. The newcomer is quite comfortable and happy. The incumbent is taking some time to warm up to her housemate. I agree it’s not perfect or love at first sight for Tigga, but I feel positive that she will be more receptive over time than Granny Baggsy was towards Tigga. Introductions are no doubt helped by Rainy Weather today which means there is motivation to stay inside for Tigga. She tried the indignant “I’m staying outside until that ‘thing’ has gone”, but cool wet weather has motivated her to settle for being indignant inside.