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The Craziest Thing

When getting to know people, one of the first things people often ask is, “What is the craziest thing you have ever done?” Examples of answers could include some of the following: I jumped out of a plane; I skied down Mount Everest; or I went to the southern most point possible to civilians. These are all things I want to do, that I have yet to do. Although I have been to many countries, although I have circumnavigated the United States on my own, although I have thrown a crazy 25^th birthday party, I could never provide an answer that just WOWed people. Of course, we live our lives for ourselves; needless to say, it is pointless to come up with any comparisons. However, to live our lives fully, should we not try new things to immerse ourselves in true personal growth?

I can now say that I have done some crazy things in my life. These past two weeks have been the best days of my life up to this point; I can only dream/hope/wish to add to them, as I get older. While I will not get into any details, I am glad that I went against my original thought. I carried out what I wanted to do, and am a better person as a result of it. No matter what happens from here on out, I know that I not only have made a difference in my own life, but a difference in someone else’s life as well. In the recent years, I have come to execute what others have been saying to me for a long time now – I allow myself to pursue the Gift of Giving. Several years ago, my pops often told me just how much we get back by giving to others. I never understood it. Worst, I did not want to hear it, as I just thought the statement was completely ludicrous. I was naïve and young. For those that have not read The Present, do take the time to do so, I strongly recommend. I have given the Gift of Time, I have given the Gift of Money… Now, I have given the Gift of something even more special. After years of agony and defeat, I thought I lost a piece of my soul, a piece that I never thought/believed I could ever recuperate/recycle/reuse (How about those 3Rs, Jack?). But over the past two weeks, I have opened my eyes, trusted, and gave the Gift of Heart.

I do not know where this will all lead. I do know I have had the time of my life, an experience that I shall cherish and never forget. I now have a new plan, I have a new direction in life, and I know where I want to get. The goals and the benchmarks should all take care of themselves as I pursue this happiness in life.

“Yesterday was a memory. Tomorrow/future is a mystery. Today is…”

The Present.

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Botched It

I have always prided myself on making logical decisions. Every once in a while, I will splurge where others may overlook. However, I consider myself to be risk-averse, relative to those around me. I really messed up this time. My spontaneity has taken a large chunk out of my wallet, and looking back, I am extremely disappointed in myself. A lesson learned, but this was a rather costly one. On the bright side, the emotional aspect of my life has been held in balance, and I am once again calm and on firm footing.