Tuesday, November 25, 2008

"Thanks"

I think I got good advice today. I'm going to read it a few more times and try to apply some of it. Thank you all my family, and also to Amy who commented offline.

I'm feeling slow and lazy in Mexico(too many burritos and not enough exercise) so I'm going to turn in early.

I just want to quickly and publicly comment on one special person tonite. My little sister Teresa. For those of you who don't know, Teresa and I not only work for the same employer now but we are even working on a project together. The comment she made was in reference to a teleconference we were both on this morning. I have come to realize that we are scarily alike, and despite that I have come to appreciate her beyond what I thought possible. I will not lament the years I didn't have a relationship with her because somehow it has made the current joy of it even more gratifying. If I am at peace with one thing it is that the love I have for her on a personal level, and the admiration and respect on a professional level are here to stay, come what may! I just wanted you all to know that.

I want to dedicate day 69 to my Canadian/Mexican friend Andrew who is always a pleasure to talk to.

And on why I need advice....

"A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice".---Bill Cosby

and I think this says it all...

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.---Robert Frost

love
peter

2 comments:

John Rooyakkers said...

My post is for yesterday's entry. You mention that some aspects of your life are coming to their logical conclusion, and this may well be one of the reasons for your feelings. I have a simple AND easy suggestion for you to try. I have borrowed it from Pa, and it has provided me with some of the most rewarding experiences of my life after spending time with my family. It is this: Take some time that you really do not want to give up and do something for a total stranger expecting nothing in return. Go to a nursing home or retirement home and start up a conversation, volunteer at the food bank or clinic, shovel the neighbours driveway....the one's you are not related to, drive the seniors bus! One aspect of spending time with seniors that I really enjoy is that they often remind me of mom and dad. I know it is probably a side affect of training so hard right now, but if you spend a little less time THINKING about you and more about others, you will find this both purposeful and rewarding. The most rewarding work I do pays only butter tarts....the best damn butter tarts ever...after mom's that is.
Love Old John

Unknown said...

I have no words, just I love you too.
Teresa