A bunch of useless crap
As I sit here using my computer to pass the time I can't help but feel like there must surely be something I could be doing that would be both productive and income earning. While I am recouperating from my injuries and unable to walk without crutches employment options are extremely limited if not nonexistant.

I have computer skills which I could put to use for someone, but am unable to drive right now. Even just riding in a vehicle is both painful and impractical for me. Ideally, a telecommute situation would be fantastic. But those positions are rare. I am trying to brush up on programming skills, but without an actual project or prospect it's quite dull.

I suppose right now I am simply bored, broke, and feeling somewhat less than useful. I am accustomed to staying busy and am basically just bored to tears. This is really to be expected for someone in my situation. I guess I'm just giving voice to my current mood through my blog. Hardly anything interesting for a reader but good to get out.

Currently my day consists of bed, recliner, sitting in the porch swing on the lanai, computer time, tv, and naps. Occassionally I take a ride around on the electric scooter just to get a little sun. Very exciting, don't you think? To be honest, I can't complain. I could have easily been killed in the wreck, and of course there are a great many people far worse off than I am. But still, when one is used to being busy all of the time and then is suddenly extremely idle, one can can't help but feel a bit lost and bored.

I am thankful that I wasn't killed or injured even worse than I was. I am also thankful that I have a place to stay during my recovery time. It would just be nice to have something productive to do with this time.

Comments
on Feb 09, 2005
I just read about your car wreck--ouch. Glad you're ok. I also just read your Riverton, WY blog and laughed my tired ass off.

I was unemployed last summer for quite awhile. I temp jobbed and hated it, but I hated the nothingness more than the crappy jobs. Hopefully for your sake this is just a glitch in the matrix and you'll be up in no time.

Best of health to you.

-A.
on Feb 09, 2005
man, you can make a book about your post injury life. Many people loves to read what others have gone through during some perilous or threatening moments of their lives. It gives them a color to their own dull and routine lives. Making blog about it, sorry if I go to far, is a good start. Some people will recognize you, and when the book hits the street, they'll be a good referrers.
on Feb 09, 2005
I've often thought of writing a book, but I doubt one about this recouperation period of my life would be anything but amazingly dull.

Helix, I have given some thought to starting up some sort of business and am even researching a few options right now. Servicing computers and networks would be rigjt up my alley but unfortunately I'm not physically able to move around well enough for the demands of such a venture. I'm looking in to other possible options, sbut so far nothing really "jumps out at me".
on Feb 09, 2005
Great article!!

When people find out that I'm disabled and no longer able to work, they often react with, "it must be nice!" (usually with derision dripping from their tongues). I just give them an equally derisive smile and say... "Try it" ;~D
on Feb 09, 2005
MasonM, your blog sums up this world to me. It's a shit hole my friend, but a profound one at that. Keep your spirits up mate, there's more to it than this, rest assured.
on Feb 09, 2005
MasonM,

I am thankful that I wasn't killed or injured even worse than I was. I am also thankful that I have a place to stay during my recovery time


Great attitude. Now if you could only find something to really occupy your time. Good luck with it.

Cheers,

Maso