The fruits of that decision are as follows: The best Monday of my entire life. She came to town Sunday night while I was working. We went to Walmart and did some shopping, then picked up my Christmas decorations at my folks' place, came back and decorated till 2 am. Then, Monday, I had to work at 4, so we hung around and just goofed around with each other, laughing and whatnot. Then, after work, we went to my folk's place to watch the Saints beat up on the Giants. And after that, we came back to my apartment. And, the next day, we watched an episode of LOST and she went to work.
Nothing all that monumental happened, but we finally stopped rushing around and going nuts long enough to smell the roses and actually enjoy one another. Conversation, smiles, laughs, cuddles.
This isn't a "Ooh, look at me. I'm happy" post. Not entirely, anyway. It's also to say that, WAY too often, we (meaning I, but probably more than just me) let school/work/obligations interfere with the things that we will actually look back on in 40 years with warmth in our hearts and fond memories in our minds. And, I finally stopped thinking of my life as a work in progress and gave myself one day to enjoy what it would feel like if THIS was the finished product of my life. I smelled the roses and I loved what I smelled.
As a whole, I think people need to do this. I think people need to do their jobs and make ends meet to provide for their families, but I think that people need to also put WAY more focus on that family. On their friends. Because, not to be morbid, but when you're lying on your death bed, how many hours a week you worked, or if you got a Master's degree isn't what you'll be replaying through your head. You'll be thinking of those cherished moments with your guys. Or your gals. Or that special someone. Or your parents. Or kids. Or whatever. THOSE are the moments we need to pay attention to.
If you are capable of putting a roof over your head and food on your table, fantastic. Stop worrying about petty day-to-day crap. Start taking inventory of who matters in your life. The people who love you and the people who try to make you smile. And start realizing that THEY are the focus of your life. THEY are the ones who make it all worthwhile. Otherwise, we become empty shells who work meaningless jobs, totally alone.
Okay, rant almost over. My bottom line is that life is short. And we should take more time out of our busy schedules to enjoy the people who bless us with their attention and their presence. Because those are the people that matter.
Alright, one last blurb about my life. I've never claimed to be Prince Charming or anything like that, but I have claimed that I would do anything I could to treat my girl like a Princess. And it's absolutely mindblowingly amazing that I've found someone who appreciates me and realizes that, while I might not be the perfect handsome prince, I'm a damn good guy.
Alright, had to get that off my chest. It's late, and I have a lot of homework to do before class tomorrow. Hope all is well in internet land.
OH! One last thing. I may be trying my hand at a new nerdly endeavor. I have a friend who thinks he can help me hook up my lappy to my tv so I can record myself playing video games. And then I'd record the game audio with audio from myself, and maybe do like talking walkthroughs of games, or just play throughs where I commentate on what's going on. So that the audience can get reaction shots of me when I die or whatever. Anyway, lots of folks on YouTube do it, and I would love to give it a go. I've been told that my outburts during video games can be quite entertaining, so if I can get the right equipment, I hope that you guys will check them out. I'll post on here when I have something to show for it on my YouTube channel.
I love that I'm talking to "you guys" as if anyone actually reads this blog. Lawl! Alright, I'm outtie 5000.
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