Truth or Dare?!

About twelve months ago, June and I were sitting around the home probably watching an episode of one her all-time favs "Friends" when we decided to switch off the life-sucking-screen and play a game.  She said, "How about Truth or Dare?"...I obliged.

Like any real man, I stepped up. I chose a dare. She said, "I dare you to leave your job Johnny!"  At first, I thought she was just joking.  I mean, inwardly I had been groaning for permission to leave this job since August 2nd, 2007.  Coincidentally, that was my first day at AGF, which stands for Always Greed First! Unfortunately, at this point, I am not willing to reveal their true identity even though they do have a new name now.  June did give me one stipulation though before I could leave my wall-less cubicle, I had to wait until the fall to make the big leap into my future career.  

The moment had finally come, the fall of October leaves came around and I was finally free to leave my job!  I had the guts to do it, really I did.  I just didn't feel like I had permission from my Papa.  I know what you are thinking, "How old are you?" and "Why do you need His permission?"  Well, I just do.  We are that close!  So, the fall of 2010 had come and I didn't leave.  Instead, I pulled up my boot straps, grabbed my plow, and spent the next five months turning on my office computer and waiting until the clock on the screen turned 5pm.  I could tell you what I did between 8:30 and 5pm everyday, but it would take an entire sentence to tell you. So, instead of boring you with the details, I will move on. 

Truthfully, between the holidays and wonder of the season, I had forgotten my grand plan of leaving the job and embraced the familiarity of the eight to five, until January 1st rolled around.  It was then that the reality of another year at the same place, doing the same thing entered my mind.  The thought alone crushed my spirit to go on.  I know the grass isn't greener, and I am sure there are worse jobs the marketplace has to offer, but I was not willing to sacrifice the next 124,800 minutes of my soul to this corporation just for a steady paycheck. 

I spent a month pleading with my Papa about the job. Then, he gave me permission with the simple words, "Go!"  One month later, I put my two weeks notice in, and as of 3pm March 11th I started my new career - unemployment. 

I took the leap peeps.  You didn't think I had the guts to do it, but I did! The cold reality of being jobless hasn't hit me yet, mostly because it is the weekend, and mostly because June and I just wolfed down Chipotle.  Life is good.  You will have to stay tuned until Monday.  When I brave the cold elements of reality looking for any part-time/full-time job this world has to offer. 

The truth.  June and I never did play Truth or Dare. The truth. I did make a choice that will have consequences.  The truth.  About 50% of the people I spoke with said take the step LEAP, and the other 50% thought I was nuts.  So I encourage you to stay tuned to our blog as June and I start the a new chapter in our beautiful life together. 

....Until Monday!