future – Ren Martinez

Adulting

The future has been a place I’ve always been running towards but never was able to see it clearly. Beau and I were talking finances the other day, and it become quite clear that, even though I signed up for my work’s 401k and other benefits, I knew nothing about them. I didn’t even knowContinue reading “Adulting”

Is it Joy Division Gloomy or Nick Cave Gloomy?

Things are coming to a head. I am facing down decisions in just a few weeks and I am not nearly prepared enough to know what to do. Avoidance is no longer an option, but it was nice while it lasted. And, my future is looking particularly gloomy (like Morrissey gloomy). I am not gainfullyContinue reading “Is it Joy Division Gloomy or Nick Cave Gloomy?”

Being an Adult and Other Things I Avoid

So, it’s been a crazy few weeks. I finished my third draft. I quit my miserable, soul-sucking job and started a new one at a pasty shop (that’s not a typo, it’s actually pasty. Look it up). And I graduated from my Master’s program with a 3.9 GPA. Boo yah, bitches. As such, my life has beenContinue reading “Being an Adult and Other Things I Avoid”

When There’s No Exit (I’ll Write One into Life)

I’ve been in a little bit of a funk as of recent. Nine times out of time, I’m thrilled with where I am in my life. I am on the precipice of the future I’ve been building since I was sixteen. I’m single and never compromising what I want when I want it. I haveContinue reading “When There’s No Exit (I’ll Write One into Life)”