In 2008, I left my job in Boston and moved to San Francisco to write my novel. Due to finances, I moved back to Boston and returned to my job in 2009. I grew to hate it. I became obsessed with all the things I hated about living in that city and working at that job.
My wife and I moved back to Oakland in 2012. I kept the same job and went on sabbatical several months at a time, living in a loft apartment, working on my novel. I didn't get paid a dime for my time in California, but I finished my novel,
When I heard this song - around the time of my re-writes in late 2014 - I was listening to a piece of art that captured the essence of my existence.
It's not everyday that I'm able to identify so closely with an artist or a piece of art.
This song told my story.
John Dwyer is a gentleman and a scholar. Thee Oh Sees are a wonderful band of musicians.
@PatMC It's so good to find comments like this from time to time, ones that give a little personal back story. Congratulations on your novel!
I've had my fair share of terrible jobs as well and I can't help but smile every time I hear this song, it's just all too realistic and weirdly funny at the same time. It never fails to cheer me up and take the edge off at least a little bit.
Just remember to go to the beach instead once in a while!
@PatMC It's so good to find comments like this from time to time, ones that give a little personal back story. Congratulations on your novel!
I've had my fair share of terrible jobs as well and I can't help but smile every time I hear this song, it's just all too realistic and weirdly funny at the same time. It never fails to cheer me up and take the edge off at least a little bit.
Just remember to go to the beach instead once in a while!
In 2008, I left my job in Boston and moved to San Francisco to write my novel. Due to finances, I moved back to Boston and returned to my job in 2009. I grew to hate it. I became obsessed with all the things I hated about living in that city and working at that job. My wife and I moved back to Oakland in 2012. I kept the same job and went on sabbatical several months at a time, living in a loft apartment, working on my novel. I didn't get paid a dime for my time in California, but I finished my novel, When I heard this song - around the time of my re-writes in late 2014 - I was listening to a piece of art that captured the essence of my existence. It's not everyday that I'm able to identify so closely with an artist or a piece of art. This song told my story. John Dwyer is a gentleman and a scholar. Thee Oh Sees are a wonderful band of musicians.
@PatMC It's so good to find comments like this from time to time, ones that give a little personal back story. Congratulations on your novel! I've had my fair share of terrible jobs as well and I can't help but smile every time I hear this song, it's just all too realistic and weirdly funny at the same time. It never fails to cheer me up and take the edge off at least a little bit. Just remember to go to the beach instead once in a while!
@PatMC It's so good to find comments like this from time to time, ones that give a little personal back story. Congratulations on your novel! I've had my fair share of terrible jobs as well and I can't help but smile every time I hear this song, it's just all too realistic and weirdly funny at the same time. It never fails to cheer me up and take the edge off at least a little bit. Just remember to go to the beach instead once in a while!