On the Virtue of Alcohol

I have many friends who drink, who like sipping back on grandpa's old cough medicine if you will, and they will. It's a little something to make them feel good. Whatever. Serving as the universal designated driver over the past few years, I've done a good bit of observing. I've seen some crazy things that make for crazy stories and things I hate but there are little things I really do like.

For instance, there's the guy who thinks he can dance but can't really. Then there's how everybody loves each other. Of course, sometimes that love can be a little too strong and babies are made or cold sores given... People need to control it. Be temperate. However, the way some get more excited or others get more mellow, how either way they're much more sociable, the way people act in ways they rarely do but would more often if only they were more comfortable being themselves. Who can't like that?

Is that weird? Enjoying the beauty in it all when many might condescend the behavior? It is bad for you. I know. It has too many calories... but seriously. It's not that bad...

On Becoming a Spanish Runner

Lately I've felt more present and here in the moment than I have in quite some time. It's weird. Many people talk about trying to live this way more often, not being as distracted on the past or the future, but I haven't really tried at all. It's just sort of happened.

Jokingly earlier today, Kirk said "Hey, new man" as if he's noticed a change...

Is it really that noticeable though?

One of my New Years resolutions was to learn Spanish... Los hombres y un perro!



So, I have a lot more to learn... Whatever.

Another resolution was to run 500 miles this year and while I had a dismal 33 going though the 5th of this month, I've since doubled it. I feel many of my relationships are closer and I'm getting school work done earlier. Things I tend to put off, in every area of my life, I do now. It's odd because my life defines procrastination but now, over the course of a month, I've become more determined than I've been since I don't know when.

Back to Kirk Carey... Vice President of SBLC and my personal dish washer... he also told me that I'm more myself now than I've ever been and you know what? I like that. I like it a lot actually.

Beginnings...

I've always had a love for quality time, especially with myself. However, I've recently recognized a significant difference in the amount of time I spend alone. At one time, I was quite independent and gave a lot of my time to writing and reflecting on life. I don't seem to do either nearly as much these days.

Maybe I just don't remember reflecting because I stopped writing...

Regardless, I can't say I like either too much so I've decided to return to blogging, an old flame of mine. It appears to me that as personal growth increases, it cycles through stages, alternating its focus on collective or individual aspects. Perhaps my shift of focus is a sign of growth! If so, it's a welcome one. If not, well... whatever. Blogging should entertain me nonetheless.