A few thoughts.

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I have been considering a few things. One of my problems is having enough tasks to maintain function. Affordable tasks. Sure, building a house, rewiring the house, redoing the plumbing, updating the kitchen, and a dozen other tasks could keep me busy, and more. The problem is that all of them merely cost money, providing nothing back for the cost. Essentially, they are unsustainable. So, as I consider some tasks around the home and grounds, I must consider what jobs I could do which could end up making some money once I finish with my place. I am looking at tree trimming for this. A chainsaw, a ladder, the climbing gear I have and perhaps some more, a little experimenting, and I might have a money making situation. It can be a heavy set of tasks. It can be dangerous. But it can pay well also. And, if those interested are not in a great hurry, I could do it for less, at least initially.

No, that is not a guaranteed thing. I am not solidly looking that as probable and only slightly possible. However, I am considering what I could do which would begin providing income. Why? Because money talks. If I want to get out of my chair, walk, and work, I need an incentive. Though I could always use more money, the truth is, I do not. However, there are things I would really like. A new computer, a number of additional tools including a top drawer wielder, air tool set with compressor and tank, and more "camping" gear, not to mention a horse or three and all that takes, goats, milking equipment, and even cheese making equipment, chickens, and rabbits, with all those things take... including a hand once in a while so I can use some of that camping gear and ride those horses. Hmm, with a wielder, and some training, and more gear, I could begin building go-carts to trailers and such. There it is, lots of up-front layouts, training, and no guarantee of income.

I am trying to sort out jobs or products which I could find my way to doing or producing, that have at least local value, which require little in equipment and knowledge to start up, and which I could do in my own time within reason, or at least relatively part time. Right now I really do not have a clue. Sure, there is manual labor. That leads nowhere. As well, the economic fruits of that are quite small. Further, those types of jobs require early rises and full days. It is not even that I do not want that, it is more that I simply cannot do that. Though, and in truth, digging ditches, post holes, or shoveling manure... that really is not of interest. And I can afford to choose, to a degree. For my home and land, sure if it is needed, I could, have, and probably will do, lots of work.

There are some things out there that can bring lots of money. Carving, engraving, even jewelry making. Most of those are time consuming, require high startup costs in equipment, knowledge, or both. And none of those are in great demand in this economy. It would be good to think of something involving technology. Almost anything can involve electronics, computers, or such, with enough of an outlay. I simply am not sure where to start.

My skillset? Well, that is mostly computer based. Research, for example. No, the internet is only a good place to collect actual resources, then explore those. I can study and learn, though if it is theory... okay I am burned out regarding learning for no other reason than to say I learned something, something I will never ever use. I am, oddly, good with my hands. I can put things together, take them apart, figure devices and processes out and often improve them given a little time. If I like it, I can become obsessive doing it.

Right now, I am just considering things. I am considering trying to start school in the spring, again. And I will, hopefully this week, look into first aid and first responder training and volunteering. I am continuing to work on the grounds and puzzling a few things in the home. But I really have to pile on to dig out of this hole for sure. I need, if I am to ever truly make it through school, to be full force life involved before I get to it. But it would be nice to earn a few dollars while doing so, and perhaps right on through and after school and a potential future job. A hobby that pays for itself, job on the side, an additional worth to others.

Money is not the fruit, nor are the items it buys. Money is a benchmark of the value of what one does or provides. Those other things are just means of enjoying appreciation, of spreading that valuation around, and of using some of one's capital. Any other view of money could rightly be considered sinful. Of course, as anyone with a billion, or even a million, might tell you... the line blurs at some point. No worry about that at this point, eh? Ha!

Later.