In August of 2009, I got a job where I did things that seemed important at the time. In November of 2009, I got promoted. In October of 2010, I got a raise, and in November of 2010 I got fired.

My job gave me a few things I really enjoyed, like community involvement and the feeling of importance.

I was wrong, and am starting to resent myself and my community, and Nebraska for being Nebraska. That’s not fair.

I still live in Nebraska, I’m just getting really good at forgetting why.