Evan J. Pretzer
Freelance writer. Sometimes have been a staff reporter.
What’s next?
So, it has been a while since I last wrote something here. When I did before, I was in a good mood, optimistic about the future, helping others, and close to completing some of my goals. I have managed to keep some of those points still present in my life, but others have gone away (can you guess why?) and now I find, I feel gray.
I don’t mean a mix of good and bad when referencing the bland shade. Sure, there are times when I am sad, and sometimes I am so pleased I feel as if I could become like the famous wolf in an old cartoon (as seen here), but overall, right now I am more akin to the Joker during the scene in The Dark Knight where the explosion at the hospital is delayed. The late Heath Ledger raises his hands in puzzlement when nothing happens. I have finished most of my collecting goals, have a good job outside of the writing business which I have largely lost faith in, won some awards for my writing, am close to completing the journey of resettling in another country, have a supportive circle of friends, a nice home and belong to communities I would like to think I am respected by.
But, is it enough?
Familiarity sometimes can breed complacency, and I find I worry about this. What else should I try or do to fill the voids in my time? Do I return to writing? Do I try to learn a foreign language? Should I focus on getting ridiculously fit or turn this blog into a paid platform where people can send me a tip now and then if they are so inclined?
If anyone has any suggestions, please message or leave a comment. I hope something comes along to, ignite me.
Evan J. Pretzer 