Ups and downs

It has been a little while since I blogged. I'm gonna try to start doing this more again though. Tonight was good. I saw Toubab Krewe at the Bluebird, which was obviously great. I haven't danced like that in a little bit haha. I'm now watching the season finale of Californication, also great. Basically, the title of this post says it all though. Life has its ups and downs. Lately it feels like its been all down. I got out of a great relationship recently. Well, a few months ago. Obviously it hurts, but you can't be mad at someone for how they feel. And she's great so I would never say a bad thing about her. You just gotta keep on livin....The job hunt has been a major struggle as well. I finished grad school close to a year ago and certainly didn't expect to still be looking for a "real" job at this point. I'm trying to keep busy with some part-time stuff. Still coaching soccer, obviously. Also calling IU alums trying to raise money. Not the best job ever, but at least it is helping out something I do actually care about...the Hoosiers!

So yea, lately I wouldn't say things are going greatly for me. But, when I really think about things I know I shouldn't be complaining. There are so many terrible things happening in the world. Obviously Japan was just hit so hard. I was so saddened by that. As someone who has spent so much time helping those affected by disasters down on the Gulf Coast and in Iowa, I try to put things into perspective. People have to deal with things that are so much worse than anything I have ever come close to having to face in my life. I know that doesn't mean I don't have a right to feel down sometimes, but it really does make you think a little bit more about things.

Anyways, I'm hopeful things are gonna turn around for me soon. I have a couple interviews this week, so we'll see how that goes. Regardless if anything comes up right away or not, I'm going to try to stay positive. I know things will get better. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by an amazing family and friends. That is definitely something that can't be understated. Family and friends can get you through anything, and I'm believing that more and more.

As I said earlier, life has its ups and downs. I guess that's what makes it kinda interesting...