Throwing in the towel...

Hey, guys... thanks a lot for the kind words. This place really is full of great people. Nobody is an internet jerk out to further ruin someone's day.

I've had almost a 2 week break from my car because of the terrible weather we've had in Florida. It just got done storming like a mother maybe a half hour ago. I was in the middle of sealing the paint earlier, but got so fed up, I had to leave it alone. I'm thinking I'll continue tomorrow morning, probably bright and early.

Again, thanks for all the kind words. I don't mean to sound like I'm whining, but lately, things have just really been getting to me. I haven't been able to relax at work, home, anywhere, even when fishing, but I'll try my best. Thanks again for all the support. :D
 
TH3M B0N3Z said:
Hey, guys... thanks a lot for the kind words. This place really is full of great people. Nobody is an internet jerk out to further ruin someone's day.

I've had almost a 2 week break from my car because of the terrible weather we've had in Florida. It just got done storming like a mother maybe a half hour ago. I was in the middle of sealing the paint earlier, but got so fed up, I had to leave it alone. I'm thinking I'll continue tomorrow morning, probably bright and early.

Again, thanks for all the kind words. I don't mean to sound like I'm whining, but lately, things have just really been getting to me. I haven't been able to relax at work, home, anywhere, even when fishing, but I'll try my best. Thanks again for all the support. :D
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Good to hear you're doing a bit better. Sometimes when you're completely frustrated and burnt out, the hardest thing to do is to take advice from others and to give yourself a break, so good job on being willing to take a step back and reassess, that's the first step and often the biggest hurdle to jump on the road back to normality. I wish you the very best, and we're all here to help one another, so don't be afraid to ask, nor be afraid to vent about whatever is bugging you.

-On another note, to everyone else that has posted, I would like you all to know that this thread truly made my day. It makes me happy to know that there are still good people still out there that are so willing to help out total strangers that are going through a rough time. This makes me glad I joined this forum/AG family, and my hat goes off to all of you that shared your personal experiences and offered advice.

Shine on, everyone :xyxthumbs:
 
Hands down the best people here on AGO. One of my favorite places to be and I'm a member of many other forums.
 
UrrToast said:
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Guess he has not come back to read all the support and everyone else's issues.
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TH3M B0N3Z said:
Hey, guys... thanks a lot for the kind words. This place really is full of great people. Nobody is an internet jerk out to further ruin someone's day.

I've had almost a 2 week break from my car because of the terrible weather we've had in Florida. It just got done storming like a mother maybe a half hour ago. I was in the middle of sealing the paint earlier, but got so fed up, I had to leave it alone. I'm thinking I'll continue tomorrow morning, probably bright and early.

Again, thanks for all the kind words. I don't mean to sound like I'm whining, but lately, things have just really been getting to me. I haven't been able to relax at work, home, anywhere, even when fishing, but I'll try my best. Thanks again for all the support. :D
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Cool deal! :props:

I'm sure we've all been were you are right now. Sometimes the daily grind of life can really get to you. I mean, if you are like me, sometimes I just question myself wondering is this all there is to life? Working my butt off everyday (for ppl who really don't even appreciate it) then come home to a woman b******* at me for leaving a bread bag open, or my towels in the dryer? It can be very discouraging sometimes

I'm writing you a lenghty PM I'll be sending later tonite. Right now you are making me miss Ice Road Truckers

P.S. If you don't have one already, go get yourself a dog from the pound. Something about dogs from a pound. There unconditional love is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better then any car wax

;)
 
During these days of the internet troll and where everyone seems to disagree with everyone else, it renews my faith in humanity to come here and see all of the folks helping and encouraging each other.

Sometimes we need to be reminded to not sweat the small stuff. Health, family and friends are the things that matter. Though we love our cars and bestow tons of love on them, they are just things at the end of the day.

Now pardon me, my car needs to be tucked in for the night.
 
I feel ya on your frustration. I have always loved detailing. I love keeping that shine that gets people turning heads. I just got done detailing 5 cars and 3 SUVs over the weekend and it does take a toll on you. Detailing the vehicles is one thing, customers are another. It almost seems like no matter what you do they always find something to complain about. I would almost love to tell them to go get their cars detailed at a big name facility and pay their prices and call me if you notice anything different.
 
I'm right with you on that buddy. I was the same way just 2 months ago. Hated my job, my life and everything in it. I had to step away from some things I loved to make MY LIFE better. Take a week off of everything. Sort your life out. Check to see if it is possible to take a vacation from work. I took a week off of everything to reevaluate everything in my life. I had to stop thinking about things out of my control and worry about the things I could control. I'm still working on myself and try to improve myself everyday. That's something I can control.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
I was in a coma, and on life support for 4 months.

They told my family to call everyone I wasn't going to make it through the first night/ then I was going to be a vegetable or paralyzed.

I had to relearn everything, walking,talking, eating, even wipe my own ASS! (excuse the language, just trying to make a point)

I walk with a limp and have a speech problem, I have trouble with a lot of things.

•The things I have trouble with I am going to improve.
•The things I can do I am going to master them.
•In the end I am just going to master everything.

In the rehabilitation center I made a lot of friends, just like i have here on AG
Some of the friends at Casa Colina Center for Rehabilitation Pomona,CA. can never walk again. (EVER!)

Some are vegetables and will be needing to be taken care of like a new born.

Call this number, maybe they can help.
1 (800) 784-2433

Good luck and may God bless you.
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It's crazy to see on this forum but I used to work at Casa. I now work for Pomona Valley just down the street.
 
TH3M B0N3Z said:
I haven't been able to relax at work, home, anywhere, even when fishing, but I'll try my best. Thanks again for all the support. :D
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I suggest a weekend alone. Go somewhere visually appealing. Some people are not secure or confident enough to do it, but I find a mini vacation alone to be relaxing. I prefer a solo camping trip. It's been awhile since I have done it, but I wouldn't mind it.
 
Sounds like you need a get-away.

Long story short, I worked 2 weeks (I reported off 1 of those days, the first time in 20 years) the year I retired. The tension was so thick, I came home in a worse mood every day. I was trying to stick it out for 6 months, but the wife said if I didn't get out of there, I wouldn't live another 6 months (don't know if she figured I'd have a heart attack or if she was going to kill me, LOL). I took all my vacation and never went back. The last day I worked was the only day that I smiled the entire day for years.

The point is, You have to remain in control of your life. Once you realize you are, things start to get better.
 
Phimp27 said:
It's crazy to see on this forum but I used to work at Casa. I now work for Pomona Valley just down the street.
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I loved Casa, made a bunch of friends.

^Posting what I posted above was embarrassing but I rather get embarrassed than someone doing something to themselves.

Glad you seem to be doing better Them Bones

I once went alone to Santa Monica Beach then rented a bike and rode it to Venice Beach, (0.75 miles) made friends out there. Had a blast and something I will always remember.
 
Man... I attempted to pick up where I left off, got in the car, on my way... turn right back around. I think I have a sickness, because I seriously don't care about my car at this moment. I think maybe I let my car consume me for so long... I used to think about it day and night... whether or not the water was beading... whether or not the car was dirty... it was always on my mind. And now... I couldn't care less. I'm gonna go get... enlightened...
 
swanicyouth said:
Are you detailing for a living?

I've had detailing failures / life screw-ups as well, we all have:

1. OptiCoat washed away. I didn't prep right? Spent 5 days polishing and prepping for that.

2. Dropped a bucket and put a dent in my fender.

3. Burned through paint on my SUVs bumper going after a scratch and payed $$$ for re-paint

4. Put a key like scratch in B Pillar of same SUV while polishing out the roof. Still don't know how it happened. But it was t their before

5. Lowered garage door on rear bumper of my BMW - that was 6 months after my girlfriends did the same exact thing - same exact car.

6 And, the worse, big screw up at work recently. I typed directions on a prescription "3 times a day" instead of "3 times a week". I didn't catch the mistake until after person was taking the medication for a week. .

I had to call the person and their physician and explain the whole thing. Nobody was very happy.

7. And... I've had worse issues / screw ups in my past is rather not go into here. Things that took years to fix

Things get screwed up for everyone. Sometimes its a mistake, sometimes its carelessness, sometime you don't know why or how it happened. Take a break, it will get better. For whatever reason, a lot of bad things happen at once.
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:props:
 
TH3M B0N3Z said:
Man... I attempted to pick up where I left off, got in the car, on my way... turn right back around. I think I have a sickness, because I seriously don't care about my car at this moment. I think maybe I let my car consume me for so long... I used to think about it day and night... whether or not the water was beading... whether or not the car was dirty... it was always on my mind. And now... I couldn't care less. I'm gonna go get... enlightened...
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Not that it matters at this point but what are you driving?

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
 
Looks like you've hit a bit of a road bump.
I think the main thing to do is clear your mind and find the cause of this stress. I am going to take a guess and say that most likely it is a multiple of things.... of which individually means of little consequences but collectively, can be a big stress. If so, take a day off and just chill and relax with a beer or two and make a plan on how to tackle them and in which order. The following day, proceed with your plan. As they become resolved one by one, you will find yourself feeling a lot better. As you are doing this, keep you head up and try not to lose confidence.

Hope this helps.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
There are Pimps in Pomona, I wonder if your A Detailing Pimp? Jk Phimp Lol
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LOL yep that used to be me. Now I'm settled down jk. Don't be embarrassed about that. I've been in the medical field for 14 years. I've seen a lot. Some things you wouldn't imagine. A disability is not embarrassing. Embarrassing is when the drunk or high kids come into the ER screaming buck naked that an alien is chasing them. Stupid kids.
Casa is a really good place. My mother has been a patient there before also.
 
Bones. Put it away for at least a couple days. Leave it alone completely. It won't rust in those couple days. Find something else to occupy your mind for now. Just a couple weeks ago I was in same position. I had to put some things behind me. What I did was get on my motorcycle and just rode for the day. Didn't have a plan just rode. Ended up about 200 miles from my house. Watched the sunset on the beach and just thought about everything in my life. Sometimes we just need to get away from it all if even for 5-10 minutes.
 
TH3M B0N3Z said:
And now... I couldn't care less.
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Even after all of the kindnesses shown by AGO forum members,
some things will take time for you to work them out...
Especially if they are, or will become: Life-change-events.

But, I must say: Some roller-coaster ride you're now on!! :wow:...

TH3M B0N3Z said:
I'm gonna go get... en-"lighten"-ed...
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I understand what your getting at...
But don't pigeon-hole yourself.
Your current view of en-"lighten"-ment should (hopefully) evolve.

IMHO:
Having rosy-red eyes does not always equate to:
Stopping to smell the roses.



Being-Blunt-Bob
 
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