I quit.

I’ve often described myself as a cynical optimist. Meaning I always expect everything to work out, but it never does.

I’m SO tired of being an optimist. Up until, and sometimes even past, the last second, I expect things to turn around and turn out the way I wanted. It hurts a lot for that not to happen. Over and over again and again.

I don’t want to have anything to do with other humans anymore. Other than, obviously, what is necessary to continue living. So work relationships, only within work and not socially, are necessary. Family is, too, if you’re aware of my living situation. And I eat out a lot, so basic decency to those who work in the service professions is a necessity, too. Other than that, bye bye.

I can’t handle being mediocre. It’s too complicated to explain, but I just had an epiphany tonight that I really am no different from the masses. Duh. I realize that probably sounds SO arrogant to anyone reading this. It’s true, though. I actually, deep down, believed that I was somehow special. The Lake Wobegon effect. I can’t deal with the fact that I’m not spectacular in looks or smarts or personality. I’m not really any different from the “psycho” chicks that I’ve made fun of all my life. Even if only in my head.

I suppose that even writing this blog post is kind of an example of my cynical optimism. I expect it to make everything alright, but I really really know that it won’t.

I wish I could explain this better.

I need to give up. So, I am.

Good bye.

2 Responses to “I quit.”

  1. G Says:

    It is very strange to comment on a post like this. I have no clue who you are. Other than some vague generalities (librarian, Chicago) I, nor anyone else reading this, knows anything about you.

    Yet I find this sad.

    Whatever happened, it will pass. I realize that words are cheap when you feel down. All the “hang in there baby” kitten posters in the world don’t mean crap.

    You are clearly bright. You are obviously attractive. Bad shit happens to people. Sometimes it is just bad luck. Sometimes we bring it on ourselves with bad choices. To different degrees, it happens to everyone. How you deal with it is what matters.

    I realize an anonymous pep talk probably wont make a difference, but please don’t give into despair.

  2. AnotherSexBlogger Says:

    Actually, it did. Thanks.

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