Friday, January 29, 2016

An Open Letter To George, My Personal Dark Cloud of Doom


Dear George,

            We’ve been together for a long time now, for as long as I can remember, so I know that this maybe be hard for you to wrap your head around but, it’s over – we’re through. You thought we had a good thing going here, I’m sure, but it’s just not working out for me. Don’t get me wrong, you’ve done a lot for me. Every time I managed to build myself up and things were going well you were right there, waiting for an opportunity to enthusiastically remind me just how easily things can go wrong. Good jobs have taken an insane and tyrannical turn, cuts and bruises turned into nearly fatal infections.

            Please don’t think I’m complaining or ungrateful. You’ve taught me some valuable lessons over the years. Every crisis, every long stretch of soul murdering bad luck has made me appreciate everything I have that much more. Every time I thought things couldn’t possibly get any worse and you proved me wrong has made me realize I’m so much stronger than I ever imagined. You’ve given me so much – panic attacks, bouts of crippling depression, financial ruin, encounters with terrible illness, funerals, tears, heartbreak – but enough is enough.

            You’re damn good at your job, George. So good in fact, that I find it hard to believe anyone could do better. All that aside, I think we both know that our road together is at an end. I’ve learned as much from you as I can and we’re just in a vicious cycle now. The game has played out and no matter how many times you knock me down I’m just going to get right back up again. I’d say it’s been great, but there’s no point in lying at this stage. It’s been hell, and I simply don’t have time for this shit anymore, so good luck and good riddance.

Love,

   Me

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