solar system of stress.
let me introduce you to a new solar system, consisting of at least three major planets and two moons.
the first, planet crazy, has a strong, seemingly unbreakable gravitational pull. if you get near it, it’ll suck you in and darn if you can manage to find your way out without some serious force. a swift kick or a nice slap tends to work.
the second, planet i’m-a-miserable-failure, is surrounded by rings of rocks called disappointment, procrastination, and inadequacy. it’s a dark planet but, oddly, fairly thoroughly populated.
the third, planet denial, has so far been uncharted. nobody can manage to find it.
the two moons, whining and anger, tend to orbit at opposites ends of planet crazy. on rare occasions, when the light of anger hits it just right, planet denial will surface and make itself known.
i am currently ensconced in my sublet home on planet crazy, trying to decide my best options for rocketing out of here.
the scenery grows wearisome. the people are nuts. and i don’t belong here.
April 2, 2008 at 6:52 am
Post-winter blues? Hopefully a deep breath and some relaxation will help you straighten everything out. Then again, drastic changes are underrated! Thanks for stopping by my blog
April 2, 2008 at 9:28 am
I spend a fair amount of time on Planet Crazy, and also have been known to stop by for drinks on Planet What The Hell Am I Doing With My Life?
April 2, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I love the metaphor, but hate the fact that it has to describe you now.
April 4, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I find Planet Denial lovely in the springtime, so quiet in pastel colors, and imamiserablefailure is a good getaway for winter sports. I visit there often.