We hold these truths...

There are some things I know to be true. Nothing and everything is good for you. The flesh is weak. Green is my favorite color (now). Life as we know it is finite. Everyday that we wake up is a blessing and we should work to make the most out of each day we have.

At some point, our bodies will be no longer, and what we leave behind will be most readily seen in the people we’ve touched. Our spirits will live on, and the way we’ve lived will dictate the level of comfort we have for eternity.

I didn’t intend to start this blog with such a spiritual tone, but sometimes it is necessary to share these feelings with those you care about. I’ve been reflecting, as I often do, and come to a realization that for the last couple of years, I’ll define it as 2, I have not been a proactive participant in my own life. At the young and tender age of 27 (*smile*), I haven’t allowed myself to experience the joys of life, as I’ve busied myself with this or that or them or him.

Well, it’s August and I still have some time to make 2008 beautiful. I have and will continue to remove or reduce negative influences from my life while increasing the amount of time spent with positive, supportive, upbeat people. I will schedule in time for fun, and force myself to have it. I’ve been content with watching TV after a long day for too long. I will look for opportunities to simplify my schedule. Two jobs and school is a bit excessive. Perhaps most importantly, I will take better care of myself, after all, no one else will do for you what you won’t do for yourself.

Besides my own personal reflection, there are a few other things that have caught my attention lately.

* Why do they keep using the same awful National Enquirer photo for that Hunter lady in the John Edwards scandal on CNN… I don’t think the story requires bad photos to further sensationalize what’s happening

* Why does dating have to be a game? Who started the phenomena of not being yourself and acting like you’re uninterested when you are? Or conversely interested when you’re not? Why can’t two people meet, and be themselves, and appreciate that in the other person? (I know the answer…)

* Why did China have the little girl during opening ceremony lip singing in front of all those people? They had a contest, but they decided the little girl that won wasn’t cute enough to actually sing on stage, so they hired that one while the winner sung backstage. How sad.

* How come I’m experiencing such bad service from Comcast now that I’ve moved? What’s wrong with customer service anyway these days? Can they institute some new training programs?

* Rest in Peace Issac Hayes and Bernie Mac. Two Icons in one weekend… very tough.

* Why are these John McCain ads running during the Olympics really starting to bug me? Since when did having people believe in you make you the biggest celebrity in the world? Guess using these tactics are necessary when you’re older than Cobb Salad.

* Why is your president slapping folks above the arse while Russia is dropping bombs on an ally? Is this completely inappropriate to anyone else?

* I’m so excited football season is back I don’t know what to do with myself. Get ready for Sunday Football parties at my house and another Fantasy League victory by me!

* I need a vacation this month… who wants to go?!?!?!

Until next time.