It is quite disturbing that however we realize that humans have the ability to be abstract and creative in their response to reality, we are still quite surprised by it. Having a serious conversation with someone is like navigating a narrow river with a clumsy boat. You can see where the conversation is going. Both particpants have an objective. In an argument the river is filled with mines. You are expected to row blindly down this path and the winner isn't the one who is right but rather the one who is better armed. This fuels racism, sexism and a bunch of other discriminatory ism's. Why then are people so surprised when I row to the bank and start walking? Because I don't play by the rules? Nope. It's because they are still stuck in the boat. Also banana bombs.
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I have seen a lot of amazing things. Experienced many tastes, sights and smells. Thrills and emotions. Perhaps too many that I have watered down those things that are important. When something new happens remember to appreciate it because something new happens less often everytime it happens. I constantly find myself sitting and waiting for the next new thing to happen. I new face to greet. A new game to play. A new world to see. I do not appreciate that which I already have but isn't that a fault in all of us? I over the average married age. I don't have a lot to show for my accomplishments. Someday people may read this and "Ag shame" me. Hello future person. :-)
Perhaps that is the secret. Getting married seems like a threat to me. A limitation to which not a lot can be done. But to many other this could be the start of some great adventure. The game changes. The sights have new value. The ability to show your partner everything that you have experienced and experiencing everything that the have prolongs the play time. Thats why games need multiplayer. Thats why snap is more fun than solitaire. To all those who are happy in relationships. I envy you and I wish you the best of luck. As for me? I'll stay single for a little while longer. If I have to share my experience someday with someone then I need it to be the best experience ever. What if future person reads this and it's my wife? Hearts babe ;-) Sorry for [Insert ubsurd unavoidable bugger-up her]
The things we experience are up to us. We wait for something new to happen forgetting that we already have a huge bag of tricks. The greatest man I know is turning 59 today. He is currently unavailable at this stage seeing as he is busy with his own adventure. An adventure he is sharing with his amazing wife. I hope you are having the time of your life. Love you Dad.
