Opportunity knocks

As you may or may not know from the very cryptic post on Friday, I am no longer employed by Riptown.com Media. As my perception differs vastly from those who let me go, ‘without cause’ (their words) I’m not sure I want to get into the reasons why. The deed is done, regardless of all the convoluted perceptions of everyone involved including my own. I am essentially, and quite literally, jobless.

I have a pretty rough few days emotionally. But, they’re only emotions and will pass. I’ve seen the whole gamut in just a few short days. It feels like grief. Not on the same level as when my grandmother died, but deep all the same. I worked there for 4 years, pretty much to the day I left, and had much of myself invested in my work there no matter what someone else may have thought. The people there are like family to me, quirks and all, and I’ll honestly miss every one of them. Yes, even ‘the senators’ who had me seen to.

A lot of friends have rallied around me already. Many are offering support in a variety of ways. Everyone is giving me great advice and as a result I have some concrete direction. This gem from Bill is especially great: (just stay focused, and fer godssakes away from the Haney Bingoplex). Don’t worry Bill I’m not a degenerate gambler. Hey, wait a minute… Ah shit. Anyway, it’s nice to know that people actually care.

What’s next for me? I’m not sure, but I think something big is on it’s way. I’ve seen time and time again that everytime a door closes another one opens. It’s up to me to put one foot in front of the other to walk through it.

Immediately on the brightside: We’re selling our place so we need to spend some time doing the little things to prep. I know have the time to dedicate to some home improvements and a friend with a home repar company has offered some help. I got a severance package that takes care of a good portion of the bills for three months, so on top of having time to dedicate to following my bliss and continuing on toward deeper involvement in the film and tv biz.

Wish me luck. I have work to do…