In $ we trust

Today I had an interesting conversation with the ex. Among the many topics that we caught up on, one was on finances. But what came down to it was that she made more than me. I am happy for her, yet a little trouble by it. Am I self centered for having that thought? I wonder. I've always tried to measure what the worth of having a balance work and life versus just going after the almighty $. After that conversation I wonder if maybe it is time for me to revive that drive of building my kingdom. I decided to reduce my devotion to work ever since 2001 thinking that life was more than that. But with these days it seems that people all around me are chasing after either the money or the prestige of making that money. Over the years I've seen friends do very well for themselves. I am glad they did. In fact I've seen some of my advise had effected them positively and that made me proud of what they've accomplished. I think I just choose a different thing to work on during that time. Yet along the way I think I forgot that money is important too. Maybe it is the competitive nature in me. But I think for the first time in a long time, the drive to actually make money is coming back. I have to see how this will turn out. This is the first day. I have to double check this in Feb. 2008 as that is my deadline for my current job.