Come and Gone

It is fascinating that people constantly flicker in and out of my life. It is difficult to keep track of them. I'll have old friends I'll get back into contact with whom soon disappear. Are all relationships based on proximity? I'm just as guilty, as I remember losing track of my best friend when I moved to CT. We are back in touch, of course, but with others I am not as fortunate. What bothers me most are the ones who claim loyalty and still vanish off my radar. Despite efforts, even the ones I care about most are lost.

Blind Rage and Comedy

Today I was filled with anger, to the point that I needed to punch something. I had never had to deal with rage like this. With emotions welling up, I made a comment about how having a girlfriend would be convenient right now, thinking about someone to come home to and relax me. However, my co-worker jokingly responded with: "So you can hit her?". The comment was so out of place, I started laughing and crying at the same time, totally relieving me of my anger. It is apparent to me now that laughter eclipses even the worst of emotions.

The Book (Part 2)

I was having trouble concentrating due to the smattering of heavy rain on the roof. A cup of tea I had prepared myself was just getting to a pleasant temperature. On the table was also the large leather-bound tome I obtained from The Seer. Two large metal clasps, which I was almost afraid to unlatch, were holding the book together. The pages were yellow and skewed in every direction. To be honest, I wasn’t even sure what to expect when I opened the book. I donned my readers and reached for it. A crash of lightning lit up the room.

HRRYNW8

Why does everyone insist on shaving off seconds of waiting during their day. I'm specifically talking about driving. I don't understand the creeping forward, the passing of someone right before an intersection, and especially why someone would stop at a red light, and then wait 3 seconds and just drive right through it. They were going straight, by the way, 2 seconds before it turned green. Is that really necessary? I just don't see any benefit to rushing all the time. Sit back and enjoy the seconds you get to have to yourself. They are more valuable than you think.

The Book (Part 1)

He gave me a stern look. Each wrinkle on his weathered face deepened as if to say, “leave me be.” I hesitated to ask but the question had been burning inside for so long. “I already know what you are here for,” he said, “and I see you aren't going to leave until you have your answer.” He turned to the bookshelf standing tall behind him. He returned and placed upon the desk a massive tome, appearing to be a thousand years old. With eyes closed, he said, “In here you will find what you seek.”

Timeless

I wish there was more time. I won't be on this planet for long. I won't live long enough to see the peak of our civilization. At the very least, I wish I had more hours devoted to getting more done in the time life allotted me. I could always just work 10 hour days, then I could have a three day weekend, but I know better. I've worked my share of weekends to know more time up front does not mean less time in the future. No matter how much I work I just end up working more.

Twenty Ten

So a new year is upon us, nay a new decade, and while there are some calendar haters out there, let me tell you this: enjoy living your life in misery without anything to look forward to. Now then, outward and onward. Yes, I desperately want to be more proactive. I'm 24 and I really haven't accomplished a whole lot. This year I'm going to start to fix all that. Learn the guitar, write more in my blogs, and start my podcast are just a few of the things you and I can look forward to. Enjoy this new decade!