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| I Am Skooter | |
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So here's us, on the raggedy edge.
Been down a thousand highways and they're all the same / Another empty place where I can hide my shame — Steve Earle, Shadowland |
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A year ago today, I was recovering from the aftermath of a federal election. The election saw exerting myself far too much for the most humiliating job of my life, in the employee of a first time candidate who was neither worthy of my effort, my respect, or a single vote.
Unemployment was my reality. I had faint hope of employment from an election, but I did have a small glimmer of hope. I would have loved to live in Ottawa.
The same election saw the somewhat stunning defeat of an honourable man who understands this city, and his community, far far better than their current representative.
A year ago, I lived in the noisiest apartment in history, not knowing that soon I would go without power, and Internet service.
One year later, I am stil in the throes of the stupidest divorce in history. I’m living in a basement apartment that may not be perfect, but is surrounded by friends and love and an little two year old girl who makes my day almost every day; a house that has been home to me in Vancouver more than any other single house (despite not being mine, or even owned by family) is up for sale.
One year later I have a job which doesn’t pay me anywhere near what I used to, but it pays - somewhat reliably - and I like the guys I work with.
Life is better than it’s ever been, despite the people I still miss.
Posted by skooter at 11:02 PM This entry is filed under Vancouver.