Reflections Of My life
I have done a lot of thinking of late. Thinking about what might have been, what could have been, what has been and what has not been. For some things there is still time while for others, I fear, it is too late. Mercifully those are few. I have done most of what I wanted to do. Yes, I had my ups and my downs but the average line was always above the line.
Regrets there are only a few too. There are a few things that I should have done differently, but I’m happy with my life as it is.
Maybe it is because I never had any unrealistic dreams. I was often accused of having no ambition and that I don’t fulfill my potential but I’d rather build on what I am than to chase unreachable goals. I was blessed with so many talents. Some said I must become a writer and other said I must become an artist. My parents wanted me to become a preacher. Everybody had different plans for me. I disappointed them all and I’m not apologizing for that. I did what I wanted to do.
I have always been the champion of the underdog. Somebody once said it is because I’m a loser. Yet I never felt like a loser. I’d rather help the loser back to his feet before I cheer the winner. There is no disgrace in losing. I’d rather lose fairly than win by cheating. Such would be a hollow victory. You cannot bullshit yourself. If somebody defeats me by cheating I feel great because that is an admission by him that I’m better, stronger or smarter than him. Why else would he cheat?
More than all, I’m at peace with myself and I bear no grudges. I may retaliate when somebody does me wrong but I forget about it as soon as now. I cut my losses and get on with my life. I don’t hate anybody or anything; hate consumes you until you are just an empty shell. If somebody wants to hate me, it is his unhappiness. It cannot interfere with mine.
Yes, there are still a few things I still plan to do. And I’ll do it for they are all reachable. I’m not going to start chasing the end of the rainbow now. Achieving a goal has always been an anticlimax to me. The process of getting there is what brings me satisfaction.
May this be a joyful day to you all.
Comments (88)
Why are you so late?
I have been waiting for an hour for you to post your blog.
May I be the first to congratulate you on your birthday.
I pray that you will be with us for many years to come.
Catfoot!!
And thanks to you too.
Now look what I found in my photo album last night.
Do you remember it?
You're a liar. I remember asking if you still have this pic and you told me you lost it. Yea I remember, I just came from work to see if the place was ok and you wanted a pic. It. that must have been around 1983
It was taken on the 23rd of February 1985.
That makes you on that day.
Exactly half your life ago.
You have the most charming smile, Catfoot
Very handsome too!
Now Arty, don’t you get all jealous now!
I also have a birthday pic
It was taken on February 23, 1954. I turned two on this day.. I want to borrow that pic you have please.
He was drunk that day.
He never smiles for a camera.
...And please dont die.
I never get drunk. Only mildly intoxicated.
Catfoot! You were such a cute little boy!
Hmm, that was a long time ago. Those days they said I look like a Greek god. These days they say: "My God, you look like a Greek."
I don't plan to die within the next thirty years.
His family lives very long and he lives a healthy life.
If he does not die unnaturally, he'll live forever.
I made Arty promised MiMi that he’d be around for the next 30 years.....at least
Ok, I'm back. It's true. Longevity runs in my family. If a shark or a car does not get me, I'll still live a good few years.
CatfoodCatfoot..Thank You. I hope that you understand that 'cat food' translates to 'steak'.
Missed u on here...hope you had a great day and that you were spoilt rotten.
Beautiful pics of you, you were a beautiful baby and very handsome man...you still are.
Have a great day
That's right, I did it sideways.
I'm not always sure if birthdays are to be congratulated at my age. Won't condolences be more appropriate?
That is true, You can leave the years behind on the levels and the downhills but they overtake quickly on the uphills.
I want to wish you all the best , long life and enjoy your birthday have a blast .
You were greatly missed my friend
Keep those blogs coming .
Never too late. Thank you very much.
thank you very much.