How do you know when you’re in a good mood? How do you know when you’re mentally in a good place? I recently discovered the answers to these questions and would like to share them. Then, I am going to finish writing this blog. That’s all I have to share today. Welcome to Monday. Let’s ponder a bit.

So, I am about a month into this part-time job of mine. I am finally starting to find my feet. A bit. Kinda. Maybe. No, I am. I am enjoying my time there. Things are settling down a bit as we head into summer. Not to say, things were hectic for me. Let’s say I joined the team during a hectic time. Now that things are less busy, I feel more in tune with the company's operations. It’s a nice feeling and a feeling that has brought on other feelings.

I am in a good mood a lot these days. Call it maturity. Call it “put togetherness”. But I know I am in a better place than at the start of the year. Something has to be said for having some income. I don’t want to go on about money. But it does help to get a bit of dough at the end of the week. That’s not why I am in a good mood these days, nor am I mentally in a good place. It’s just having that balance between work and play. I told everyone I have spoken to since starting this job: as long as I have time to pursue my other interests, I am a happy Fin.

Another thing has to be said for risk-taking. I am saying “f*ck it” a lot more these days in a positive way than I did at the start of the year. It’s all about balance, kids.

That’s enough bragging for one Monday. See you back on Friday (I promise) for some fiction. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your time.