The City Of Letters

Letters written for purpose of knowledge and understanding the world around us.

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Setting New Goals

Dear Reader,

The last couple of weeks have really allowed me to self reflect and get in tune with myself. I have acknowledge the things that I need to change in my life: current job standing, I want to move out and move into a cute little place to call my own, purchase a new car, and be independent. 

It's been a little frustrating the past couple of days because living at home comes with living with your parents rules. Some of these rules are absolutely rediculous like no alcohol in the house, no friends over, and always updating my location. It has become a hard transition from living away from home the past four years. My parents and I are beginning to butt heads again, but I am thankful I was able to return home till I get back on my feet. I just need to make the move cause I am not able to live my life to the fullest being bound in these walls. 

I'm going to start applying to new jobs this week. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my job for being as easy going and relaxed as it is, BUT it is not improving my skill set or moving me up in the field. It's all fun and dandy, yet I get no fulfillment. I need to find something I can really get deep into and find going to work a thrill. 

I can't write anymore. Im super tired. I'll write tomorrow.

xoxo

COL 

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Millennium Quill and Parchment

Dear Reader, 

Following college graduation, you feel as though you have all your ducks in a row: you're educated, passionate, full of life, and have dreams amongst the stars. It may not be the case for all, but slowly it seeps in that your four year degree is not the golden ticket to the dream job with a lush paycheck. You get a mediocre job, hang out with a few friends that live around you, and feel as though you've made it to adulthood (at least alive!). Although you have every right to be proud of that piece of paper that validates the last four years of toil and commitment, there seems to be a void in your life.

I have begun this blog for multiple reasons. Since graduation from Stanislaus State (Go Warriors!), I feel as though my intelligence is frozen at a stand still. I began working an okay job and doing what is expected, yet there is no vigor within me. I've lost my touch with passionate debates, thrilling reads, and informed individuals. The connections that had once set a blaze within my soul to be aware of the world around me has vanished to ashes. 

Through these ashes I have lost touch with things that make me unique. By writing to you daily (hopefully), I hope to reconnect and vibe with my inner self. Develop and discover again. Recently, when asked what my virtues, vices, hobbies, and passions were I drew a blank…I regurgitated "common" answers that I've been told by others; I love to read, explore, hike, play sports, dance, eat, etc. But why be commonplace when I know I am full of so many other things? I hope to reach deep within and grasp who I am. Self-awareness. 

By understanding my own nature, I hope to lend advice to those who read my writings. Be advised, this blog will be about my journey though my own Happiness Project (I was inspired to do this from the book "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin).  I'm hoping to cover 12 sections of my life within the next year. 

I welcome commentary on my writings and hope you dive in this adventure with me. I appreciate you and what you have to say. 

With regards,

COL