Unemployed?

As we all know, words often have multiple meanings and are called homographs when they do. I currently occupy a state of being unemployed that may not be so obvious at first but reveals itself quickly with a little interrogation. To many it is a state that is desired and sought after. Maintaining it means strict discipline and avoiding the clingy needs of others while you put your best foot forward and keep moving - normally walking requires the use of both feet so I'll just assume that they share the rights to being dubbed the "best foot." To many others it is a pitfall of despair that has the ability to result in extreme degrees of self-mutilation of varying physical and mental forms. Of course, "extreme" was made taboo in the early 2000's so we'll just agree that it's a state where you can come down on yourself pretty hard. And still to others, to a select few, it is a state where comfort with yourself and those close to you is achieved after careful consideration for your levels of happiness. Think.. what makes you happy.. I know.. it can be tough.

And so I am again unemployed and find myself drifting through it's many states, leaning towards some and gladly discarding others.

Now where the hell did that strip of bacon go..