Getting Back On Track

Yes, it's been a while since I visited Imbroglio- sometimes I miss it and sometimes not. Yes, I was on a bit of a vacation in August. But now I am back- and thank goodness the kids are back in school. Now I sometimes get a little break.

A week in my life seems like a year. So much happens all the time it is hard for me to keep up. But life goes on. I can either try to keep up, or get left behind. I just wish all the crap would slough off and fall to the side.

I have to decided to take the remaining half (I hope) of my life in a totally new direction by going back to my roots. Sounds like an oxymoron, you say? Nonsense. It makes perfect sense to me.

I liked the first 1/3 of my life. I planned it and executed the plan. Things worked out the way I wanted them to- most of the time.

After careful consideration and self evaluation, I came to the conclusion that it has only been the last 15-20 years that have sucked so bad. Coincidentally, those are the very same years that I met and married the infamous Brad-Ex. What are the chances?

Also after much soul searching and contemplating, I decided that I am too old to start everything over again. So I start by doing the things that I most enjoy in life. That part of me that really gets it about why I am here has been missing for so long in my life that I thought it was dead for a long while. But, with a little coaxing, my vivre and zest for life came bounding out of hiding.

You wouldn't believe where I found the first spark: E-Bay. Yep, that's right. First, I started perusing the big lot of useless junk with a sour note, and thought to myself "Who had the brainchild to bring garage sales and auctions and combine them with junkyards and stick that mess in cyberspace?"

Well, I'm guessing from the sales total on my E-Bay account, that lucky bastard is pretty damn rich by now.

E Bay has opened up a whole new sparkle of life for me. It brings back fond memories of things from days long past. My sons like to get new things from EBay, also. The great thing is that you don't have to step outside or spend a nickel on gas- everything comes to you, at your door.

My first dabble on EBay was a bit risky, but also daring. I took a big chance and bid on some antiques. Little babbles at first- for a couple of bucks. then I took the leap and bid on some furniture items that I have always wanted. I cried when I actually won a Quartersawn Secretary for cheap. Only problem now is that I have to drive across 2 states to get it.

The element of chance with the bidding can be addictive-but it is also fun. I had no idea that I would get so competitive over the most stupid things. Some of the things I didn't even want, but I felt compelled to see if I could for just another 50 cents or a dollar. Then I try to figure out what the other buyer is going to do, and out-maneuver him.

And, my word, the EBay community has been great so far. The people are really nice, personable , and you can tell how their lives are by the things they are selling. Then you receive a little piece of their life at the door one day. It is all very intriguing to me.

Don't get me wrong- EBay isn't my whole life, but just a happy part for now.

Sheila