Lots on my plate; much to think about. Catch up week is just as much work as a normal week. Yeesh. I’m almost through what I wanted done for the week, though. Can’t complain about that.
Gnite.
-JD
I’m extremely fortunate in that my folks have always (and I mean always) been there for me in each and every way I could have ever asked for. They’ve been benevolent with their time, their energy, their wisdom, and of course their pocketbooks.
I’ve reached an age where I don’t want to have to rely on that last one whatsoever. No matter how I slice it, though, the last years would have been nigh on impossible had they not been there to help. I thank them until I’m blue in the face and ensure that they know that every penny I’ve received has meant the difference to me. Truly, they have made all the difference in helping me achieve the successes I have worked so very hard to accomplish.
However, for the first time in a long time (perhaps ever), I’m completely supporting myself thanks to landing a teaching job. Finally, there’s no monthly “allowance” for me. I am living without assistance and it feels pretty damn awesome (though I am working harder than ever). I feel like it’s about time I didn’t have to rely on them. They deserve to not have to help support me. I don’t enjoy feeling like a burden (though I’m sure if I was being one, they would make it known). It’s a pride thing, I guess. I feel it’s time I stood on my own two feet.
And then, completely out of nowhere, they continue their benevolence in helping me make the first steps towards one of the largest decisions I’ll ever make in my life – homeownership.
Where does this line end? How can I possibly thank them for such a gesture? Have they always planned for this? So many questions.
I’m humbled. I’m flattered. I don’t know what to say other than “thanks” but that feels just not enough to show my deepest gratitude.
Perhaps this is all a massive case of “paying it forward” so that down the line when I’ve got those that need me in the ways I’ve needed them (perhaps even them!), I’ll be able to help just as much as they’ve helped me, if not more.
We’ll just have to wait and see. Nevertheless, it’s an extremely exciting time. 
-JD
Hi, Internet.
I hear too many funny things, think too many strange thoughts, and overall need to jot down my day-to-day happenings.
Far too often I wish I could recall the finer details of a story from long ago. My memory is pretty damn good but it’s far from perfect.
I don’t really know where this is going to lead. All I do know is it will breed the same level of ridiculousness that I embrace and live.
Buckle your seatbelts. I hope you enjoy the journey.
-JD
This will be v3.0 at this point. I’ve ideas and they’re best laid out in plaintext.
-JD