I know it's been awhile. I apologize…I'm just lazy.
Well I have some big news…I'm engaged!! I asked Kylie to marry me last Friday night, and luckily she said yes. It was something that I knew was going to happen for awhile, but I just wasn't sure when. I had thought about waiting until the spring, but I changed my mind. Recently my mom and my aunt have had some health problems, and it got me thinking…none of us are promised tomorrow, so we might as well let the people we care about know how we feel. So I decided to make it part of her Christmas, and I think she was pretty excited…Now I have to pay for the damn thing, which from the past experience of paying the first bill, is ZERO fun. Anyways…
This is the time of year where everyone makes New Year's resolutions, so I figured I'd join in. These are really resolutions…more like goals. So without further adieu, here are my goals for 2007:
I would like to get my credit card debts paid off in 2007. I have a regular credit card, My Circuit City account that my TV and Xbox are on, and the Fred Meyer account that Kylie's ring is on. This may not be possible in 07, but I'm going to try.
I'd like to play more poker, and build my bankroll to around $2,000. That's where it was before I started taking $$ out, so that's my goal.
I'd like to get in better shape. I was doing pretty well around Sam and Keith's wedding, but then I started eating crappy again.
That's pretty much all I've got…I try to keep it simple. If I don't post again before January 1st, I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. Good Luck in 07!!
"When life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness, who will you choose to face it with? Will it be someone you trust? Will they be wise? And will their love for you help them to guide you to the light? Or will they lose their way in the darkness? Will they make noble choices? Or will that person be someone untested, someone new? Life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness, and when it does -- is there someone in your life you can count on? Someone who will watch over you when you stumble and fall? And in that moment, give you the strength to face your fears alone?"
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Friday, December 08, 2006
Truth, Bitter Truth
I've been thinking a lot this week about being a good person, and if it really matters or not. One of my favorite shows had an episode this week, which got me thinking a lot. The premise of the episode was whether or not the actions you take, even the little ones, affect your life and the lives of the people around you. Since it's a TV show, the final verdict was yes, it matters and can affect others as well. But my question is, does it really?
I think it's pretty obvious that what you do affects others, and sometimes the affects can be profound. But should you consider others feelings when you make decisions? It seems that in todays world, you need to be cutthroat in order to succeed, and being a good person and being kind takes a backseat.
This brings me to two things. First, I like to think I'm a good person, and I care about others, and try to do what's right. This hasn't always been the case, but I like to think I've come along way from the person I used to be. Although I have along way to go, I think overrall I'm the type of person I want to be. Well, do the people I used to know when I was different really care? Does it matter to them that I've changed, and I'm different? When I see someone I used to know, in the mall or something, will they mutter "he's an asshole" to the person they're with. Probably. So, in some (not all, hopefully) cases, no matter what you do, you'll always be the person you used to be. Some people will always judge you by some wrong that you committed against them, and even if you cure cancer you won't be able to change their opinion of them. I must say that I am sometimes guilty of judging people this way. I try all the time to get better, be more mature, and forget about things that have happened in the past…but it's not always easy. So, to some people, I'll always be the arrogant, selfish, high school jock that I was 7 years ago…and that's fine, because I know that's not who I am now.
Secondly, can you be successful, and still be a good person. Pretty much every successful (mostly $$ wise, and I mean successful as in owning a company, big house, etc.) person you hear about or know is arrogant, full of themselves, or incredibly mean. I know the business world is hard place to succeed, and sometimes you have to be cold and cutthroat to be successful, but can you be the person you want to be and be as financially successful as you want to be? Or do you have to sacrifice your morals or values to be successful?
I'm not sure what conclusion I'm trying to come to here. I just think maybe this is a bridge I'll have to cross in the future, but I guess I'll worry about it then. During this thinking process of mine, the only thing that has become glaringly obvious is that I'm neither the person I want to be nor financially successful as I want to be. So maybe I shouldn't be worrying about this. Regardless, it's something I wanted to figure out, and I thought that writing it down may be helpful…it really wasn't. Til next time, enjoy this freezing cold and enjoy the holiday season.
I think it's pretty obvious that what you do affects others, and sometimes the affects can be profound. But should you consider others feelings when you make decisions? It seems that in todays world, you need to be cutthroat in order to succeed, and being a good person and being kind takes a backseat.
This brings me to two things. First, I like to think I'm a good person, and I care about others, and try to do what's right. This hasn't always been the case, but I like to think I've come along way from the person I used to be. Although I have along way to go, I think overrall I'm the type of person I want to be. Well, do the people I used to know when I was different really care? Does it matter to them that I've changed, and I'm different? When I see someone I used to know, in the mall or something, will they mutter "he's an asshole" to the person they're with. Probably. So, in some (not all, hopefully) cases, no matter what you do, you'll always be the person you used to be. Some people will always judge you by some wrong that you committed against them, and even if you cure cancer you won't be able to change their opinion of them. I must say that I am sometimes guilty of judging people this way. I try all the time to get better, be more mature, and forget about things that have happened in the past…but it's not always easy. So, to some people, I'll always be the arrogant, selfish, high school jock that I was 7 years ago…and that's fine, because I know that's not who I am now.
Secondly, can you be successful, and still be a good person. Pretty much every successful (mostly $$ wise, and I mean successful as in owning a company, big house, etc.) person you hear about or know is arrogant, full of themselves, or incredibly mean. I know the business world is hard place to succeed, and sometimes you have to be cold and cutthroat to be successful, but can you be the person you want to be and be as financially successful as you want to be? Or do you have to sacrifice your morals or values to be successful?
I'm not sure what conclusion I'm trying to come to here. I just think maybe this is a bridge I'll have to cross in the future, but I guess I'll worry about it then. During this thinking process of mine, the only thing that has become glaringly obvious is that I'm neither the person I want to be nor financially successful as I want to be. So maybe I shouldn't be worrying about this. Regardless, it's something I wanted to figure out, and I thought that writing it down may be helpful…it really wasn't. Til next time, enjoy this freezing cold and enjoy the holiday season.
"Regret comes in all shapes and sizes. Some small. Like when we do a bad thing for a good reason. Some are bigger. Like when we let down a friend. Some of us escape the pangs of regret by making the right choice. Some of us have little time for regret because we're looking forward to the future. Sometimes we have to fight to come to terms with the past. And sometimes we bury our regret by promising to change our ways. But our biggest regrets are not for the things we did but for the things we didn't do. Things we didn't say that could have saved someone we care about. Especially when we can see the dark storm that's headed their way".
Monday, December 04, 2006
Happy Holidays
It's the Holiday Season, and I'm starting to get excited for Christmas. It's only 3 weeks away, and I need to get some shopping done. I've (and will continue) to work overtime at work, so I haven't had much chance to do things I'd like to, like post on here. Plus I haven't had any motivation.
I've been playing quite a bit of poker online, and I'm doing ok. I decided that I want to start taking the poker thing a little more seriously, so I'm going to sit down and come up with some goals for poker. I want to start making progress instead of spinning my wheels, per se. I'll try to get that done before Christmas and I'll post them on here.
Going to have a lot of running around to do in the next few weeks because of the holidays, so I'm not sure how much I'll post…but I'll give it my best effort. If not, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll talk to you soon!!
I've been playing quite a bit of poker online, and I'm doing ok. I decided that I want to start taking the poker thing a little more seriously, so I'm going to sit down and come up with some goals for poker. I want to start making progress instead of spinning my wheels, per se. I'll try to get that done before Christmas and I'll post them on here.
Going to have a lot of running around to do in the next few weeks because of the holidays, so I'm not sure how much I'll post…but I'll give it my best effort. If not, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll talk to you soon!!
"Merry Christmas"
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