Success [suh-k-ses]

1. The attainment of wealth, honor or position
2. The accomplishment of one's goals
3. The favorable outcome of something attempted

Let's talk about this for a minute, shall we?
I've been sitting on my parents couch, wondering what is happening to me. I'm 25 years old. I have a BA in Art Education. I'm a credentialed high school art teacher. I'm an artist and photographer. I feel pretty darn good about what I've accomplished so far in my life.
I'm mostly lazy, but when I do work...I'm dedicated.
However, I don't have a job. I don't have ANY money. And  I moved back home with my parents. None of this is because I'm lazy or didn't care. Things just happen.
I'm in Limbo.
Limbo just happened.
I've been here a lot. The last five years of my life have been a transition. Actually, I don't think I've ever left the "transition" stage of my life. When will it be over? When I have a job that lasts longer than a year? When I can afford to fill my gas tank ALL the way up? When I have my own house?
I don't think Limbo has an end. Just stages. And every stage gets a little easier.
I've already passed the "Who am I and where am I going" stage. I'm pretty lucky I've already figured that part out (mostly) because it would suck BIG TIME for me to have to deal with the different stages all at one time. I think that would suck for anyone.
The big question I have here is, can I be successful if I'm still in Limbo?
I don't have wealth or position. I've tried to get a job this whole year....and obviously it hasn't worked out.

It's a little comforting however, to know that I am a pretty good navigator of transitions. I've had a ton of practice. Where some people may become stressed or anxious to find themselves in Limbo...I'm comfortable. I know how to handle it.
Maybe that is success.
Being able to work with transitions instead of giving in or giving up.
Yes, it would be nice to have an income, a full tank, and my own house. But who says that is what makes someone a success? So I say yes. I can be a successful human being while living in Limbo.

Good talk you guys.
I'll check back in later.
In the meantime...I'll continue eating cereal and work on getting a job.

And because I like to look at things when I read. 

Here.

Look at this!

It's Fall!