I admit that I didn’t read the entire post yet. I have to make peace with my past first, and the way my adventure unraveled too. I have my regrets. When a person is my age the past is full of forks in the road, at least mine is. Maybe if I wrote it out as if it made sense and as if it was planned then I too could have a story I liked and felt proud of! As for you going on a semester abroad, I am amazed and impressed! You have a special story that does make sense to me! Good for the planner and good for the plan! Wonderful
I'm sorry to hear my tale may have left you feeling a need to make peace with your past or triggered regrets. I think you DO have "a story" to be proud of and I've heard many intriguing and inspiring bits of it over the years! And yes, I do think you should write some of it down as well. You a good story teller!
I remember well that trip -- especially the night drive through New Mexico -- it felt like being on another planet. Then coming down over the pass -- into California, I believe -- and coming onto the lights of the city. But which city? It was a surreal moment.
Indeed. It was like a moonscape and it felt like it went on forEVER! We'll have to go back and see if it's anything like we remember--only let's not go in January!
It’s ok Riley! I do have regrets but just not all days. Some days I live in the moment and that is my goal, spiritually. Each day is a new day and a gift. The past for me had too many roads not taken and if I look at it…I kinda get mad at myself before I say “Oh hell you were so young and you had that situation and those weird people and moving from State to State, a situation most would have trouble navigating, especially me! And you are right that I have good stories and a friend like you who’s willing to listen to them! And I love your story and the adventures you’ve had. I love to hear it all. Life is a crazy ride and you are a great traveling soul. Continue onward my friend!
And back at you on that one Riley! I hope our mutual adventure continues! And thank you for sharing your story and giving me space to process my feelings. It is a healthy thing. 🧜🏼
I have no recollection of you stopping by to visit me when I was working at Farley Snyder, Cooper, and Barber. I was probably concentrating on my upcoming wedding in March.
I admit that I didn’t read the entire post yet. I have to make peace with my past first, and the way my adventure unraveled too. I have my regrets. When a person is my age the past is full of forks in the road, at least mine is. Maybe if I wrote it out as if it made sense and as if it was planned then I too could have a story I liked and felt proud of! As for you going on a semester abroad, I am amazed and impressed! You have a special story that does make sense to me! Good for the planner and good for the plan! Wonderful
I'm sorry to hear my tale may have left you feeling a need to make peace with your past or triggered regrets. I think you DO have "a story" to be proud of and I've heard many intriguing and inspiring bits of it over the years! And yes, I do think you should write some of it down as well. You a good story teller!
I remember well that trip -- especially the night drive through New Mexico -- it felt like being on another planet. Then coming down over the pass -- into California, I believe -- and coming onto the lights of the city. But which city? It was a surreal moment.
Indeed. It was like a moonscape and it felt like it went on forEVER! We'll have to go back and see if it's anything like we remember--only let's not go in January!
It’s ok Riley! I do have regrets but just not all days. Some days I live in the moment and that is my goal, spiritually. Each day is a new day and a gift. The past for me had too many roads not taken and if I look at it…I kinda get mad at myself before I say “Oh hell you were so young and you had that situation and those weird people and moving from State to State, a situation most would have trouble navigating, especially me! And you are right that I have good stories and a friend like you who’s willing to listen to them! And I love your story and the adventures you’ve had. I love to hear it all. Life is a crazy ride and you are a great traveling soul. Continue onward my friend!
Life certainly is a crazy ride, so buckle-up, eh? It's been a better ride for me since the day I met you.
And back at you on that one Riley! I hope our mutual adventure continues! And thank you for sharing your story and giving me space to process my feelings. It is a healthy thing. 🧜🏼
I have no recollection of you stopping by to visit me when I was working at Farley Snyder, Cooper, and Barber. I was probably concentrating on my upcoming wedding in March.
I always thought it was Barley, Snyder, Cooper, and Barber!