Domestic Geek

If you missed it when I said it before, I love reading Gaping Void. Of particular interest to me was his How to be Creative posts. Dig around there a little—read it all...it's good stuff.

To say I'm frustrated would be an understatement. WTF? When did this area get so devoid of the need for graphic designers? When did employers decide it was OK to pay $10–12/hr. for the ones they do need? Even the listings on Craigslist for people offering services is getting longer. That tells me there are more and more unemployed designers trying to pimp their services freelance. I wish I could move away from here—go someplace where the cost of living is lower and graphic designer jobs are plentiful. If we didn't have this stupid mobile home tying us down and Marcus hadn't just gotten a new job, I'd seriously consider leaving.

OK, so here's my horoscope from this morning:



The universe is trying to give me signs.

What do I want to do with my life? This morning, I'm not so sure. Why can't I be happy with a 9-5 Monday-Friday gig? What is it about me that knows I can achieve more, I just can't figure out how? Why can't I zero in on one thing and get really awesomely good at it instead of having many interests, but am only ok at all of them? Why can't I believe in a god or higher power?