Be careful what you wish for

[vostoklake]

In the past twenty years, from time to time I have found myself wishing for:

• the opportunity to perform on a regular basis to a sympathetic audience and not have to pay for the privilege;
• a modest income doing something which uses my skills and talents but still allows me space for creativity;
• to live by myself.

Yeah, I achieved all those goals. Why aren't I deliriously happy yet? Perhaps I should aim bigger next time.