"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it." ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Time
I have noticed that there simply are not enough hours in a day. I am amazed how some people make it look like there are 100 hours per day, while others, like me; make it look like there are 10. We all have the same amount of time every day, yet some people get an enormous amount of things done. Perhaps it comes down to organization and a list of daily goals.
"There is no fate that plans men's lives. Whatever comes to us, good or bad, is usually the result of our own action or lack of action." ---- Herbert N. Casson
Weight Loss
Weight loss is a lifetime endeavor. This is especially true for someone that once topped 430+ pounds on the scale. I continue to lose a few, gain a few, and lose a few. The more important thing right now for me is to be happy, confident and active. I am very excited that I have lost nearly 200 pounds and my life is vastly different and more exciting than it was three years ago. Still, I have a goal to lose a good chunk of this remaining weight before my High School Reunion in August. Yes, it is the famous hurry up and get skinny before you see all your pals from your teenage years. Now, if only I could afford hair transplants, lasik and a little botox. =)
"He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it a second and a third time till at length it becomes habitual." ---Thomas Jefferson
Friends
I have some of the best friends a person could have. However, one very dear friend has decided that I am really not all that great. Shocking, I know… right? =) Truthfully, it is the same friend mentioned in an earlier post. We kind of restarted the friendship only to hit some rough waters and then he blew my ship to kingdom come with a firestorm I shall never forget. Odd, how someone you thought was your best friend could find the anger to unleash the foulest, harsh, hurtful and resonating words you have ever experienced. Yes, I did something that I should not have trying to help my friend. It is a valuable lesson learned. Not everyone in our lives is ready for or desires our assistance. Sometimes, people need to take their own journey alone. In addition, I have learned that no matter how bad things become in our lives that honesty and integrity rule. I am no exception and must always remember this.
"You know that look women get when they want sex? Me neither." ---Drew Carey
"Sex is only a three letter word so how can it be dirty?" ---Erma Bombeck
Sex
Wow! Who knew? =)
"There are people who have money and people who are rich." ---Coco Chanel
Money
I need a money tree or printing press like the Government seems to have. There always seems to be far more month than money. My list of wants is huge. My list of needs is few. Perhaps a class in curbing desires is in order.
"When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life." ---Greg Anderson
Dreams
The person that pursues their dreams and has an active plan is the person I admire most. Dreams come in all forms and are different for each of us. Pursuing ones dreams ignites a passion that is difficult to extinguish and spreads to other areas of life. Next week, I will be working with a Director/Writer in a one on one course to learn and absorb all I can about writing screenplays. This has been a secret desire I have had since college. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to the next six weeks as we work together. =)
"When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." ---Erma Bombeck
Kids
I love them. I love mine most, but love them all. My kids brighten my day and make me smile. When they are in their beds at my home all feels right in the world. When they are not here, I have some anxiety and sadness. Divorce is difficult for a person that feels so deeply for their children. My amazing son is being harassed at his school and I approached his mother about coming to my home for school. We have an amazing situation for my son. He would excel here and have a network of friends that would create a lifetime of childhood fondness. His mother said no with no explanation offered. Does not surprise me, she is not the woman I once knew. I will always look at her with fondness and I try to focus on all the wonderful memories of our marriage, but moments when our child is clearly struggling and she cannot find the selflessness to give him the freedom he desires wears on us all. She has allowed him to participate in sports here and for that I am extremely grateful. When we are alone together, she seems like the woman I knew and loved for so many years. As soon as someone comes around, her demeanor changes and she becomes rude, impatient and accusatory. I will leave that to the more educated out there to figure that one out.
"I married beneath me, all women do." ---Nancy Astor
Anniversary
I celebrated my one-year anniversary to my beautiful wife last week. It has been a year of growth. It was a year not void of challenges. We dated for four short months and married quickly. She had two children, I had two children and we all came together quickly. My wife is an amazing woman. She is one of those that seem to have 100 hours per day. She has organized me. I love her deeply and I am so grateful for her. She has so much love to offer. My children adore her, as do I. We experienced economic challenges, as have many. My wife is not one to ask for assistance and works harder than anyone I know. She simply amazes me and I am a very fortunate man. =)
"Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ---Henry James
Summer
The brown, lifeless grass and trees make way for brilliant shades of green. Brilliant blossoms of color show their glory and proudly wave to the world. The warm air gently caresses our skin and seems to make the human body look and feel more attractive. The mood seems to take on a sense of celebration and party. Weekends become great adventures as we all try to pack a week of activities into two days. No matter if, the adventure takes away from home or takes place in our own backyard, summer is magical. Summer makes humanity more attractive and vibrant.
"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is a beauty, admire it. Life is a dream,realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game,play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, singit. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure,dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is life, fight for it!" ---Mother Teresa
