2010...change?

According to Obama, 2009 was supposed to be the year of change. For most Americans, the change that came was for the worse. Me personally? I thought my life was changing for the worse, but after some careful thought, 2009 was more of a year of discovery and education. 2009 measured my toughness and gave me a blunt reality check on life. My generation was spoiled by the huge growth of the economy post college. Jobs were easy to find and salaries were higher than ever. Now, during the "Great Depression Part II," some of us are feeling what rock bottom is. From being at the highest peak to the lowest point in the valley. Some people were able to find the positive, as in "fun-employment." Others, myself included, did not see this as fun, but more of opportunity to follow dreams.

But as my dreams developed, reality began to set in. The lifestyle I had been accustomed to as an engineer was slowly catching up to me. No longer was I able to be as reckless with my money as I was before. And by reckless, I do not mean throwing it away. I am talking about random purchases at the store, eating out at my favorite restaurants every weekend, seeing something new at the grocery store and wanting to try it out, or something as simple as paying for a friend's meal. It made me an absolute wreck. At one point, I think my blood pressure was probably severly elevated from stress, although I never bothered to get it checked. Where did this all lead me? Back to square one! Fuck!

I am currently searching for an engineering job, which is something I used to swear I would never do again. But after seeing the state of the economy that was supposed to be fixed this year, I decided to take a different route to following my dreams. Instead of jumping head first, I am going to jump feet first, cannonball style. I am viewing these engineering jobs as a means to help me jumpstart the businesses I would eventually like to start. After all, you do need capital to start any business, and that is all I am lacking. I do not want to take out a massive loan, and I am not un-educated, so I might as well take advantage of it. Engineering pays well, and with the pretty structured work schedule, it will not be too bad trying to pursue my goals with my free time. I know what I want, and this strategy seems to be the best way for me to pursue it.

Anyway, back on topic. if 2009 was supposed to be the year of change, and instead became the year of discovery for me. I am officially declaring 2010 the year of action. 2010 is the year where you take your ideas and make them happen. Make some moves in the right direction. I know that is what I am aiming for. Screw change. Anyone can change. Taking action and moving, while everyone else is sitting, is making real progress. That is the change that should be happening. A change that helps you fulfill your destiny.