LJ Idol - Week 0 - Who Am I?

[monkeysugarmama]

When I was fresh out of college my first boss insisted that I needed to "grow up,"  "start living in the real world," and "take life more seriously." Looking back, I know I deserved the criticism - I stayed up all night partying, showed up late to work daily and took naps on the floor of the spare office during my lunch breaks. I deserved the

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[monkeysugarmama]

Hi Goldmourn. You know, I try not to play the game of what might have happened if...because I know you can never go back, but isn't it sad as we get older that taking one opportunity means you've turned your back on all the others?

I hope I've made the best choices, and life is good, but I still wonder sometimes.

[monkeysugarmama]

Did you see the movie Sliding Doors? Came out in the 90's. It's a perfect example of the mutable quality of possibilities!

[eqfe]

Nicely done. All and all it sounds like a wonderful life.

[monkeysugarmama]

Hello sir!
Are you playing this season?

And it IS a good life - you've even seen the pictures, lol!

[eqfe]

Not me, I can't even spell.

Yes, I've seen the pictures, and this entry so well captures the feeling in those photos.

[shay_writes]

OMG! It is so good to see you! It feels like old times!

*big huge hugs*

[monkeysugarmama]

*waves*
*grabs Shay for a huge hug*
Hey! I know, it's a reunion!! It is wonderful to see you too!

[shay_writes]

I squee a little with each familiar face and username. It has been so long.

[sweeny_todd]

Finding something that makes you happy like that is really special :-)

[monkeysugarmama]

It is a blessing. I know so many people find their jobs pure drudgery, but between my work and family, most days I look around and feel pretty damn lucky.

[solstice_singer]

I'm really glad to see you in the competition. I've enjoyed your writing in the past.

[monkeysugarmama]

Thank you so much! Life is always busy but I'm going to do my best to carve out the time to make this work!