Tire-d and Worn Out by alophoto

Tire-d and Worn Out

Yep, this is how I feel. A little dilapidated and tired. So tired.

Thank goodness it's the weekend.

This working business is rough. It's really crimping my style. Not much time for photos, or much of anything these days. I can't figure out when to work out. And did I mention that I am tired?

I like it, like what I do and it will be good to get a paycheck again, but the adjustment is hard and I am run down and somewhat overwhelmed.

Pulling back from 365 and I will post and comment when I can. I have to change my priorities now that I have way less time.

It's funny, I had way too much time on my hands before and now way too little. Wish there was a happy medium.

Happy weekend to you!
Absolutely love buildings like this. I hope you're able to adjust quickly.
January 30th, 2015  
Awesome shot
January 30th, 2015  
A splendid capture
January 30th, 2015  
A wonderful capture -- so sorry to hear that we will not see you so often -- good luck with your work !
January 30th, 2015  
Hang in there, kiddo. Have a nice weekend and relax! Great find here and looks like it certainly has seen better days....:-)
January 30th, 2015  
I'm sure you will soon settle into a bit of a routine Amanda. Enjoy your weekend and make sure you still find time to snap a few photos - more important than commenting :)
January 30th, 2015  
Ps Interesting old building!
January 30th, 2015  
great shot! hopefully everything will even out soon for you
January 30th, 2015  
Neat shot and textures
January 30th, 2015  
Its a hard adjustment for sure. Being tied to a work schedule changes everything, even when we have a job we love. I really like this shot.
January 30th, 2015  
Happy weekend to you too, and lovely shot. I really don't know how people work full time, have a family AND do 365! I feel tired and worn out often, and that is just from running the family around. Look after yourself and enjoy the weekend :)
January 30th, 2015  
Great image to match your situation.
January 30th, 2015  
Missing your photos and the smile they always bring to my face. Hope you have a nice relaxing weekend.
January 30th, 2015  
@kiwichick And I am not even full time. I don't know how people do that period! Thanks, lady!!
January 30th, 2015  
I am sad that you won't be posting so often as I enjoy your humour and your shots so much - - but thats just being selfish! You must do what you feel happy with and not feel pushed or anxious! Will look forward to the occasional one!
January 30th, 2015  
Sorry you feel like this place looks. Hopefully you're find a balance soon!
January 30th, 2015  
I know what you mean about too much time and not enough. I'm like you now in the not enough category suddenly and understand what it's like to be tired. I've cut way back on here as well, so take care of yourself, get some rest and find time to have fun too.
January 30th, 2015  
Great abandoned shot (you can always find the best captures to fit a mood!) This one just screams tired - hope you can get some balance going. Sending good thoughts your way and hope to "see" you soon!
January 31st, 2015  
that's how i feel right about now. tired and dilapidated. work sucks and the people sucks, too! sometimes it's not good when you do your work better than anyone else, you get dumped with so much and others get away with the so-called 'murder'. rest up, kiddo. it's the weekend. get carla and cuddle her up, you'll be right as rain soon
January 31st, 2015  
Happy Friday. I know exactly how you feel.
January 31st, 2015  
Sam
Take good care of yourself :)
January 31st, 2015  
This building looks tired, and from the sounds of it, represents how you feel right now. I hope the weekend's extra sweet to you.
January 31st, 2015  
you'll find your balance soon enough, Amanda... but it is non-stop and exhausting... most days i get up around 5:15 to work out... then it's about getting myself and kids ready for the work day... bat shit crazy busy at work... home - either to prep dinner or taxi kids around to hockey practice and the like... most days i'm ready to drop by 10... photography is my happy place and my "me" space and i have convinced myself that it is in everyone's best interest that i carve out that time... since switching from a job i found very boring to the one i am in now (this happened last April) which is crazy busy and often involves me bringing work home to do at night and on the weekend, there have been many gaps in my project, and i do not comment anywhere near as much... but i still make time for the camera...
January 31st, 2015  
Take care of yourself my friend.
January 31st, 2015  
Take care Amanda and post when you feel inspired. Love your funky shots!! 😃
January 31st, 2015  
A few of us on 365 had a rough week last week :( Hope you get yourself into a more comfortable place with a work life balance. I love being busy all the time, but hate being totally overwhelmed, which was my last week.

I love this building, it has obviously lived a busy life!
January 31st, 2015  
so many wonderful shapes and textures - you will sort it all out but it takes time to adjust - in the mean time take care of yourself and pop in when you can
January 31st, 2015  
Love this! So many great textures and feelings going on here! What is your new job? Yes, working outside the home can be quite overwhelming!
February 1st, 2015  
@april16 Event planning for a company that does job fairs around the US and Canada. The lady that hired me is on her way out and is training me, but not so there and is leaving next week. I went from being home full time for almost 10 years to working part time 4 days a week. Can't figure out fitting in the workout and that is killing me. And I miss my Clara time (she's 5 and in Kindergarten half days). Our mornings are cut short by a couple hours. Hope I adjust soon.
February 1st, 2015  
Pam
That is one tired building! I hope you get a lot of relaxation over the weekend. I always think happy medium must live in some fantasy land ha ha.Take care of yourself. I always look forward to your posts. They always brighten my day.
February 1st, 2015  
@amandal It sounds like a very interesting job! Good luck! Here's to a short and smooth adjustment period!
February 1st, 2015  
Hats off to you, Amanda. I know it's hard to adapt to the change. Sounds like a very interesting job and I wish you all the best. This is a very nice capture.
February 1st, 2015  
Great capture!
February 1st, 2015  
Awww..I know how you feel. Been there done that! But you'll adjust ! Will miss your energy and inspiration and hope you'll check in from time to time. I know I could not spend nearly this much time if I were working or had a family to raise. Many do, and I admire them.
February 1st, 2015  
Work and a paycheck are very important, but taking time for yourself is also!! I am sure you will adjust to what is best for you!! I'll miss your photos on a regular basis, but will have something to look forward to when yo do post!!
I love old anything...especially buildings!! This is great and love all the textures and colors!! Fantastic details!! FAV!
February 1st, 2015  
Hope you find your happy medium Amanda, it must be so hard to fit 365 in when you have so much else going on. How wonderful that you are you enjoying your job.
Great old building you found.
February 1st, 2015  
There's a pattern I've noticed in life that can be described as a series of plateaus. It sounds like you're in the messy middles on your way to you next one. You'll reach it soon enough, and a fresh new building will be waiting there. Take care. Love the title—it made me look again.
February 1st, 2015  
Ahh I hope you find a balance, it's so hard to do. Love this shot, fits your narrative well
February 1st, 2015  
Lovely capture.
February 1st, 2015  
Great shot. Hope you get some work/life balance soon, sounds tough.
February 1st, 2015  
Love the decay in this! Congrats on the job and too bad about the lack of time for the site -- I'll miss seeing your photos regularly!
February 2nd, 2015  
If you feel as dilapidated as this building you must be looking very photogenic right now Amanda. Hope it all comes together soon.
February 2nd, 2015  
Yes, this working business IS rough. Nice capture of decay.
February 2nd, 2015  
I'm sure you will settle into a routine if it's meant to be. Post when you can and I hope you feel refreshed and back in control soon.
February 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful old building... I know what you mean Amanda :D
February 2nd, 2015  
oh yeah - finding balance is the big on isn't it - very much hope you won't disappear, that would be a big loss indeed - and you will get used to it and discover a whole new seam of ideas and inspiration from this new lifestyle
February 3rd, 2015  
@gozoinklings Gosh golly, so tough to figure out life with throwing work into the mix. Getting there. This week is better, but I have no time or desire much to shoot. Maybe it will come in spurts. I limped through a whole month with mainly fillers. I'll probably post a time or two a week? And I am still a Mad Hatter:). It's rather freeing letting go.
February 4th, 2015  
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