It's like that

Today is just one of those days, a magical day. Certainly it's one of those days that you wish you could relive over and over again; a serendipity in time that you wish you could freeze and stare at, long after it's passed. These types of days don't happen often but when they do they strike a chord deep inside of you as if to let you know - hey wake up, you won't want to miss this.

So as our day grows longer and we begin to dwell in the afterglow, Karen and I look forward to more magical days ahead of us. Oh, and I will definitely be buying a lottery ticket today. You just never know.

Science Lesson

Static electricity can be fun when you have the right kind of company and Teagan fits the bill.

My trusty steed

Life according to your media

These are up for your own interpretation.

First Cassette album:
     ABBA - Greatest Hits Volume 2
     ELO - Discovery*

First Record album:
     Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche '85

First 12" Single:
     Howard Jones - The 12" Album

First CD:
     Yazoo - Upstairs at Eric's
     Yazoo - You and me both*

First DVD:
     Batman

First Blu Ray:
     The Dark Knight

 

( * bought at the same time)

oops.

Let this be a reminder to you all. Never mess with coolant system in your car until the engine is cold. Even then, I would wait some more.

And for those of you Audi A4/S4 owners, the coolant elbow under the air intake piping is known to fail. Needless to say when it does, I suggest not having body parts in the neighboring area.

Being thankful is a state of mind

This year has been interesting. Most of my resolutions managed to survive to a respectable July/August time frame. I have tried to spend more time leading a life of awareness. I've found that it becomes easy to fall into routines and repeat bad habits. Maybe these are all symptoms of getting older and finding that your comfort zone becomes more of a rut, and sometimes you find comfort in that. All I know is that when I make myself uncomfortable I manage to move closer to the things that I want to bring into my life. It's motivating but certainly takes a bit of getting used to.

I think that this year above all other years I have come to understand the true value of friendships and family alike. Both of which seem to share similarities. It is a curious thing when you realize that both of these take on a new and nobler meaning the more you open yourself up to their influence. The mere fact that someone else on this planet is willing to take the time to get to know you and find the intrinsic value that you have at your core is a powerful thing. Something that transcends the mere time spent together but something that increases in value as the relationship deepens and takes root, far below the surface details of our lives.

This year I have found the desire to invest in friends and family in a more meaningful way and I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the results. I just hope that what they're getting from me is as valuable as the things I'm getting in return.

I've been thankful for the things in my life for a while now but I've definitely been humbled by friendship this year. It's funny because it seems that every time I come to a deeper realization I always wish I had figured it out sooner. Maybe that's why we're held accountable to pass on life lessons to the generation behind us.

If you get a chance this Thanksgiving, take a moment and really take stock of the things you can thankful for, I'll bet you'll be surprised or even reassured once you start listing things out.

Do you know the way to Shell Beach?