I’m so sorry you lost two close people this summer.
Great question, very perceptive. I say “how are you” to people all the time and really don’t care how they are like 90% of the time.
I’m making decent progress toward being a responsible adult. I finally started driving around 6 months ago (age 22)- I was scared of driving for ages. I’m doing well professionally. I love my job and like and respect everyone I work with. Our VP had some great feedback for me and my manager about the store, and we have some of the strongest sales in the company. I have lots of enthusiasm and the desire to work hard and succeed- I just really hope this comes across. And I love paid vacations! I’m taking one in a week.
My personal life is in a shambles. I just ended a long relationship that I was really invested in- still not sure if it was the right decision. Everything was perfect, but my attraction and romantic feelings for him gradually faded. I think we’d make great friends if he was ever willing. Meanwhile, I realized that I spent most of my free time with the boyfriend and let my own friendships fall by the wayside. I’m starting to get back in touch with everyone. My best friend is leaving in two weeks to go to grad school 500 miles away, so we’re going to the beach together next weekend.
My birthday is coming up in a month, and every year my dad always has dinner with me but without the rest of the family. It’s just a painful reminder of the relationship we don’t have the rest of the year. My stepmother has made it pretty clear that she doesn’t want me around, so I see my family on my birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I’m not sure how my dad feels about it, or how to handle it. I think it’s just a tough couple weeks and that things will be looking up soon… I’m definitely not this mopey normally. Yikes!