Break Glass In Case of Re-Election
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jakebe
Hey there, all...
I was discussing the myriads of possibilities for the direction of our country if Bush gets re-elected, and...well, not to be alarmist or anything, but I could easily see America becoming a lot worse when it comes to tolerance, the economy, and international standing through 2008. How bad? Well, let's just say I'd rather not stick around to find out.
So, while hoping for the best (here, by the way, are a series of interviews with 8 of the 9 Democratic candidates for the 2004 election) I think it's just wise to prepare for the worst and come up with a viable plan for emigrating to Canada or a similarly friendly country just in case.
The problem here is that I don't have any particularly marketable skills to bring to another country. While, you know, the bohemian ideal is great for cultural value it has little to no use in a strictly monetary sense. I mean, I *could* just try and 'market myself' as a professional storyteller or some such but I doubt most countries have a particular need for such.
A 2-year community college program or a correspondence course in say, medical transcription or something like that might be the best bet. I could definitely learn to become a veterinary assistant, I think (before I wanted to be a writer, I wanted to be a vet...curse you, James Herriot!), and it's a good compromise between what I like doing and what's economically viable. Any other suggestions for possible career paths?
Anywho, something I should think about looking into. I mean, I really do like being in this country and what it stands for, but I'd rather not watch helplessly as it degrades into a mockery of its ideals while hypocritically spouting itself as the embodiment of freedom. Or at least, I'd rather watch it from far away.
One more day until my birthday. :) Last year's LJ post wasn't as angsty as I remember it being, but I might post it up anyway just to mark where I was at the same time last year. I think I've made quite a bit of progress over the past 12 months; I'm happy with where I am in life. :)
I've been fighting depression for the past two or three days. You know that feeling you get when you're with a bunch of people who all mesh really well, and you're just...there with nothing really significant to add? I have that feeling all the time, especially in a few situations. I really think a few very close friends would do better spending time with people who fit better with them than, well, focusing on me. :) Over the past year, that's been the general trend with people I used to know. It's been rough in a lot of spots, but for the most part I understand and I'm comfortable with that. Well, except for the past few days.
I was discussing the myriads of possibilities for the direction of our country if Bush gets re-elected, and...well, not to be alarmist or anything, but I could easily see America becoming a lot worse when it comes to tolerance, the economy, and international standing through 2008. How bad? Well, let's just say I'd rather not stick around to find out.
So, while hoping for the best (here, by the way, are a series of interviews with 8 of the 9 Democratic candidates for the 2004 election) I think it's just wise to prepare for the worst and come up with a viable plan for emigrating to Canada or a similarly friendly country just in case.
The problem here is that I don't have any particularly marketable skills to bring to another country. While, you know, the bohemian ideal is great for cultural value it has little to no use in a strictly monetary sense. I mean, I *could* just try and 'market myself' as a professional storyteller or some such but I doubt most countries have a particular need for such.
A 2-year community college program or a correspondence course in say, medical transcription or something like that might be the best bet. I could definitely learn to become a veterinary assistant, I think (before I wanted to be a writer, I wanted to be a vet...curse you, James Herriot!), and it's a good compromise between what I like doing and what's economically viable. Any other suggestions for possible career paths?
Anywho, something I should think about looking into. I mean, I really do like being in this country and what it stands for, but I'd rather not watch helplessly as it degrades into a mockery of its ideals while hypocritically spouting itself as the embodiment of freedom. Or at least, I'd rather watch it from far away.
One more day until my birthday. :) Last year's LJ post wasn't as angsty as I remember it being, but I might post it up anyway just to mark where I was at the same time last year. I think I've made quite a bit of progress over the past 12 months; I'm happy with where I am in life. :)
I've been fighting depression for the past two or three days. You know that feeling you get when you're with a bunch of people who all mesh really well, and you're just...there with nothing really significant to add? I have that feeling all the time, especially in a few situations. I really think a few very close friends would do better spending time with people who fit better with them than, well, focusing on me. :) Over the past year, that's been the general trend with people I used to know. It's been rough in a lot of spots, but for the most part I understand and I'm comfortable with that. Well, except for the past few days.
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Hey there, all...
I was discussing the myriads of possibilities for the direction of our country if Bush gets re-elected, and...well, not to be alarmist or anything, but I could easily see America becoming a lot worse when it comes to tolerance, the economy, and international standing through 2008. How bad? Well, let's just say I'd rather not stick around to find out.
So, while hoping for the best (<a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/democrats2004/index.html">here</a>, by the way, are a series of interviews with 8 of the 9 Democratic candidates for the 2004 election) I think it's just wise to prepare for the worst and come up with a viable plan for emigrating to Canada or a similarly friendly country just in case.
The problem here is that I don't have any particularly marketable skills to bring to another country. While, you know, the bohemian ideal is great for cultural value it has little to no use in a strictly monetary sense. I mean, I *could* just try and 'market myself' as a professional storyteller or some such but I doubt most countries have a particular need for such.
A 2-year community college program or a correspondence course in say, medical transcription or something like that might be the best bet. I could definitely learn to become a veterinary assistant, I think (before I wanted to be a writer, I wanted to be a vet...curse you, James Herriot!), and it's a good compromise between what I like doing and what's economically viable. Any other suggestions for possible career paths?
Anywho, something I should think about looking into. I mean, I really do like being in this country and what it stands for, but I'd rather not watch helplessly as it degrades into a mockery of its ideals while hypocritically spouting itself as the embodiment of freedom. Or at least, I'd rather watch it from far away.
One more day until my birthday. :) Last year's LJ post wasn't as angsty as I remember it being, but I might post it up anyway just to mark where I was at the same time last year. I think I've made quite a bit of progress over the past 12 months; I'm happy with where I am in life. :)
I've been fighting depression for the past two or three days. You know that feeling you get when you're with a bunch of people who all mesh really well, and you're just...there with nothing really significant to add? I have that feeling all the time, especially in a few situations. I really think a few very close friends would do better spending time with people who fit better with them than, well, focusing on me. :) Over the past year, that's been the general trend with people I used to know. It's been rough in a lot of spots, but for the most part I understand and I'm comfortable with that. Well, except for the past few days. <:)
<i>Father Elijah</i> has corrupted me. <:) I'm thinking about attending a Catholic mass or two, and maybe going to confession, just to see what it's like. I hope I'm not being offensive about being interested in the way Catholicism works. <:) I've always been keen on monks, and a lot of the ways Father Elijah deals with his doubts are very Zen. At one point, he even uses the concept of <i>not-knowing</i> to explain unshakable faith. Rock on. :)
Part of this has been brought on by a book I'm reading on mysticism and spiritual retreat, called <i>Silence, Simplicity and Solitude</i>. The first part of the book compares the mystical, contemplative aspects of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism and offers the universal undercurrent that runs through all the mystical experiences of these differing religions. It's really fascinating. Also, I'm playing an Irish Catholic rabbit pooka in a WOD game who's at least fairly devout, and I want to be accurate. The idea is interesting, and I don't want to make it too trivial (though admittedly it might be by nature).
Back to work for me; I only work a half-day today and I'd feel guilty for slacking *too* much. <:)
I was discussing the myriads of possibilities for the direction of our country if Bush gets re-elected, and...well, not to be alarmist or anything, but I could easily see America becoming a lot worse when it comes to tolerance, the economy, and international standing through 2008. How bad? Well, let's just say I'd rather not stick around to find out.
So, while hoping for the best (<a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/democrats2004/index.html">here</a>, by the way, are a series of interviews with 8 of the 9 Democratic candidates for the 2004 election) I think it's just wise to prepare for the worst and come up with a viable plan for emigrating to Canada or a similarly friendly country just in case.
The problem here is that I don't have any particularly marketable skills to bring to another country. While, you know, the bohemian ideal is great for cultural value it has little to no use in a strictly monetary sense. I mean, I *could* just try and 'market myself' as a professional storyteller or some such but I doubt most countries have a particular need for such.
A 2-year community college program or a correspondence course in say, medical transcription or something like that might be the best bet. I could definitely learn to become a veterinary assistant, I think (before I wanted to be a writer, I wanted to be a vet...curse you, James Herriot!), and it's a good compromise between what I like doing and what's economically viable. Any other suggestions for possible career paths?
Anywho, something I should think about looking into. I mean, I really do like being in this country and what it stands for, but I'd rather not watch helplessly as it degrades into a mockery of its ideals while hypocritically spouting itself as the embodiment of freedom. Or at least, I'd rather watch it from far away.
One more day until my birthday. :) Last year's LJ post wasn't as angsty as I remember it being, but I might post it up anyway just to mark where I was at the same time last year. I think I've made quite a bit of progress over the past 12 months; I'm happy with where I am in life. :)
I've been fighting depression for the past two or three days. You know that feeling you get when you're with a bunch of people who all mesh really well, and you're just...there with nothing really significant to add? I have that feeling all the time, especially in a few situations. I really think a few very close friends would do better spending time with people who fit better with them than, well, focusing on me. :) Over the past year, that's been the general trend with people I used to know. It's been rough in a lot of spots, but for the most part I understand and I'm comfortable with that. Well, except for the past few days. <:)
<i>Father Elijah</i> has corrupted me. <:) I'm thinking about attending a Catholic mass or two, and maybe going to confession, just to see what it's like. I hope I'm not being offensive about being interested in the way Catholicism works. <:) I've always been keen on monks, and a lot of the ways Father Elijah deals with his doubts are very Zen. At one point, he even uses the concept of <i>not-knowing</i> to explain unshakable faith. Rock on. :)
Part of this has been brought on by a book I'm reading on mysticism and spiritual retreat, called <i>Silence, Simplicity and Solitude</i>. The first part of the book compares the mystical, contemplative aspects of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism and offers the universal undercurrent that runs through all the mystical experiences of these differing religions. It's really fascinating. Also, I'm playing an Irish Catholic rabbit pooka in a WOD game who's at least fairly devout, and I want to be accurate. The idea is interesting, and I don't want to make it too trivial (though admittedly it might be by nature).
Back to work for me; I only work a half-day today and I'd feel guilty for slacking *too* much. <:)
