Change

Originally posted March 20, 2007 on MySpace

 

Okay boys and girls, here's another life lesson brought to you by me!
Change is not an easy thing for some to deal with. We all know and accept the fact that change is a constant (okay, maybe not all of us per se). As human beings, we deal and adapt on a yearly, monthly, daily, and hourly basis. It is due to this simple fact of life greatness can be achieved and success can be reached. Although I am not currently changing the world, although we do with every new person we meet and interaction we partake in, I do feel that I am evolving. No, I have not found the cure for cancer (I'm so close though!) All I did was get a knew place of occupation.

We've all done it at least once. If not, get a job you lazy bum! I exited the United States Army and went back to the place of my previous employment prior to active duty service. The dry cleaners. The boss there is awesome, the pay sucks, and the environment is shit. I've had my opportunities to leave, yet never pursued them for fear of change. Come to think of it, this is most likely the same scenario for staying single. Change can be difficult.

I have finally broken through the chains of bondage fear of change has locked upon me (a little dramatic, huh? Hey, it's how I feel, so fuck off). I didn't get a job as a nuclear scientist or anything outrageous. No, I am now working at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa on Greenway and Scottsdale Rd. I'll be a 'Service Express Attendant'...a bellman. Not the most exciting occupation to say the least, but the pros out way the cons, with room for moving up a major factor.

Perhaps the most important thing for me is the change of scenery. I now have a much more professional environment to work in. I have a new routine. God knows in time this routine will be a hassle and I will grow to dislike the drive up Scottsdale Rd. everyday. Or maybe it will be the opposite. I realize this now: Change is good. Watch out ladies.

Road Work

Originally posted September 27, 2007 on MySpace.

 

Life goals. We all had them as children, although they we much more optimistic and broad. I want to be a firefighter. An astronaut. A teacher. Whatever the goal of life was, it was within reach. As we grew older, the reality of life began to sink its teeth into the dreams we held. I find now that I am on the path not that I chose as a first grader, but the path that made sense. Sometimes the path of least resistance, sometimes the path that went awry, although meant with good intentions. Here we are. So what now?

To quote the greatest song of all time, "...there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road your on." Not every path we are on is a negative one. In the same token, not every road leads to success, both professionally and as an individual. It is recognizing the roads that are in need of repair that allow us to better who and what we are. So where am I going with all of this? I recently wrote down life goals on a piece of paper. Yes, some we absurd. Life is not worth living, however, if you don't strive for the absurd. Others are attainable. It is just the matter of putting forth the effort, beginning the construction work on the road, to reach what is within grasp. Perhaps I just needed to write this to motivate my ass...or maybe to motivate you.