2011 was a big year for me. I graduated from college (sans walk), moved 1,000 miles away from the where I grew up, and finally started on my journey towards building a functioning business. I’ve certainly learned a lot, but mostly I’ve just realized stuff I already knew.
And here we go…
1) As predicted, I really am MUCH happier in New Mexico. Despite not knowing many people and occasionally struggling with money, I’m loving it here.
2) As nice as being single is, relationships are nice, too. I’ve not actually been in a relationship in something like two years; I went through a bit of an anti-committment (or anti-evilbitchwomen) phase. After moving to Albuquerque, however, I did start dating again. Online, as usual. I’ve met some older women, some women who make way more money than I do, a woman who didn’t look anything like her profile picture, and a younger woman who I’m now in a relationship with. Despite the majority only lasting a few dates, it’s always interesting to meet and spend time with different women. As this point in my life, I’m absolutely positive that I’m not the kind of guy who needs a woman. But, I can’t continue to argue that relationships aren’t worth it. Consider the white flag waved.
3) People suck. This is one of those things that’s simply been reinforced; I’m not just now learning that people suck. I’m not quite that naive. However, I will admit that it always amazes me how terrible people can be. From October through most of December I dealt with one of the most disrespectful people I’ve ever had the displeasure of knowing. Power hungry, manipulative, rude. I despise people like this, but if they’re forthright about it it’s somewhat tolerable. This bitch wasn’t, and that makes me hate her even more.
4) Swimming is actually pretty enjoyable.
