A little elaboration...

Life thoughts. They can really overrun your mind. In the past week I have been thinking alot about feeling stuck. Primarily related to my work situation. I do not love my job. I don't feel challenged by the tasks and I don't enjoy the environment nearly as much as my last job. I've looked at a lot of ways to make a change in this area. None of the ideas I have had would be instant changes. I've looked into getting my masters in comparative literature. But I am not sure what that would do for my career situation. Though I would love the process, the classes, studying archetypes again, the academic environment. I think I have kind of hit a spot in life where I want to learn and would enjoy the process more than I did when I was going for my BA. I've looked into more corporate jobs, but my education/experience would only lead me to an entry level position, which wouldn't fulfill the challenges that I am looking for. Jobs I look at that seem interesting/challenging to me are advertised with what would be at least a $10k annual paycut. Not something we can afford. This job market is really disheartening when you want to make a change. This just reminds me that I need to be thankful for the job that I do have. I love our house and I love being homeowners but many of the options that I have looked at would be more feasible if there wasn't a mortgage to pay. I'm also a little stressed about an addition we are working on for the house, which is installing solar. It is pricey and though we can afford it, its always daunting when spending such a chunk of change at once. So those are the thoughts running through my brain lately that have kept me from getting to the gym, as mentioned on my other blog.

Well moving on! Thanksgiving is almost here! We are very excited to host for our second time. Lots to get done in the next few days, most of it I probably don't have to do, but we will feel better when they are done.

Oooh Also I've been looking into homemade Christmas presents! We'll see what I end up doing, but thats a fun thing crowding my brain.