It’s been a very long time since I last published anything on this blog – September 7th, 2024, to be precise. Life has become incredibly busy and, sadly, this blog has taken a backseat, along with my other blogs.

About three years ago, I started a new job that’s both physically and mentally demanding. Over time, the company has reduced staff and shifted more and more work onto my plate. Most days, I’m left so exhausted I can barely do anything except slump in front of the TV and wait for bedtime.

I’ve also been trying to spend more quality time with my daughter – usually three or four hours in the evening, until we both fall asleep on the sofa.

Somewhere in between, I still try to find the time and energy to indulge in my hobby of running. But that hasn’t gone well over the past couple of years, thanks to work and some weight gain.

So why am I back now?

Because I want to make a change. I want more from life than working my bollocks off for minimum wage, only to pass out in front of the telly by 8 p.m. I also don’t want to lose my blogs – they’ve always been something I enjoy, and I’d like to get back to writing about the things I care about.

My job, as my stable source of income, has to come first. And realistically, at my age, I’m not likely to find a new role in a different industry. So it looks like I’m sticking with the estate operative life until I retire – or win the lottery (note to self: I should probably start buying tickets if I want a shot at that).

So now, I’m trying to come up with a way to juggle:

• Work
• Daddy/daughter time
• Running
• Working out
• Writing

I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to make it work yet.

And no – I didn’t forget about having a social life. Truth is, I don’t have any friends. As someone who suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder, I won’t miss going out to bars or pubs where people might actually try to talk to me.

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