So, here I am, sitting and thinking how ironic my situation has become.

Nearly two years ago I was sitting in front of my computer in St. Louis writing here about how miserable I was as a police officer and was leaving that job and go to school for the IT field in Texas.

Now, I'm here in Texas, nearly broke, unemployed, hoping that I'll be accepted back into the ranks of the very organization I spurned. As it turns out, the grass wasn't greener on the other side. *sigh*

I say this not out of self pity, but as just a statement of how things have changed. Now there will be changes made to myself. I've come to the realization that I'm gonna have to accept my lot in life and not resent it. Once I get myself back on track, I'll spent no more time agonzing about about how my life should be.

I had it pretty good while I was an officer, but didn't realize it at the time. I had good money, good living conditions, good benefits and was close to my friends and family. Hindsight is truly 20/20.

So next time I start complaining and griping about my job (IF I get it back), will someone please kick me or something.

You got it, I'll be glad to oblige. I'm sorry to see that things didn't work out the way you expected them to, but am also glad to see that you have a career still ahead of you instead of just a job.