So I had a friend of mine send me a message on on my 39th birthday (yesterday) saying that she thinks 39 is old. Well, that caused me to ponder a bit about the question of life being short? and if I believed "life was flying by?"
In some ways my memory deceives me a bit into thinking that time has "flown." Reality, however is that a lot of experiences and life has happened in my lifetime. Events, celebrations, grief, pain, joy, commitment, faith, blood, sweat, tears, hopes and dreams all have been a part of those experiences.
When I think about all the places I've been, the things I've seen, and the number of people I have had the honor to meet I am amazed I haven't needed more time.
I guess life is all about perspective, maybe time flies when we aren't paying attention?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Nostalgia is not what is seems to be...
I've read and seen the movie 'the watchmen.' Throughout the book an ad campaign called "Nostalgia" is seen everywhere. On billboards, TV, in newspapers... everywhere.
Stacy and I just got back from OKC yesterday for her 20 year high school reunion. It was interesting to be an outside observer of nostalgia in action. The strange thing is that most everyone there had this past relationship in HS, but life moved forward and all that is left are nostalgic memories of the past.
In 'Watchmen' 'Nostalgia' is a fragrance. My experience of the reunion was like observing people with different fragrances of nostalgia... some people had too much on, others, not enough.
My point is that nostalgia defines the past the way you want it to be... and keeps one from being present in the now.
Maybe the point of watchmen is that we glorify the past, therefore we cant see the present.
Note: High School reunions are a bit painful to observe... I can't wait for mine!
Stacy and I just got back from OKC yesterday for her 20 year high school reunion. It was interesting to be an outside observer of nostalgia in action. The strange thing is that most everyone there had this past relationship in HS, but life moved forward and all that is left are nostalgic memories of the past.
In 'Watchmen' 'Nostalgia' is a fragrance. My experience of the reunion was like observing people with different fragrances of nostalgia... some people had too much on, others, not enough.
My point is that nostalgia defines the past the way you want it to be... and keeps one from being present in the now.
Maybe the point of watchmen is that we glorify the past, therefore we cant see the present.
Note: High School reunions are a bit painful to observe... I can't wait for mine!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Noela Drive - Ka Lani Lua
So today marks the end of my 9 day stint in Hawaii overlooking Waikiki. I have been the 'house-sitter' for my father-in-law. He is the property manager for the house.
The house sits up on diamond-head overlooking a huge park (Kapiolani) and all the hotels of Waikiki. I have surfed everyday, in board shorts (not a 5 ml wetsuit). Stacy came in over the weekend and we had a great time hanging out together. I miss her and will get to see her soon... I have enjoyed being away. But I'm glad to be coming back to what I know and to people who know me.
I used to go on vacation and think, 'I want to live here.' Like, as if life would be better if I'm on vacation all the time. This trip was different, although I was able to hang out and surf, I still had responsibilities. I had tasks that I had to be responsible for, things that needed to get done. That responsibility was/is a great gift.
Ususally, on a vacation, I think only about what's next on the agenda not about the plants that have yet to be watered or the pool that needs more chlorine. On vacation I think, ' that pool looks fun to swim in,' not, 'I think the tiles need some scrubbing.'
Anywhoo, it's been a much different trip... I'll write more later...
I was given a taste of what life would be like, if by chance, we were to move here.
The house sits up on diamond-head overlooking a huge park (Kapiolani) and all the hotels of Waikiki. I have surfed everyday, in board shorts (not a 5 ml wetsuit). Stacy came in over the weekend and we had a great time hanging out together. I miss her and will get to see her soon... I have enjoyed being away. But I'm glad to be coming back to what I know and to people who know me.
I used to go on vacation and think, 'I want to live here.' Like, as if life would be better if I'm on vacation all the time. This trip was different, although I was able to hang out and surf, I still had responsibilities. I had tasks that I had to be responsible for, things that needed to get done. That responsibility was/is a great gift.
Ususally, on a vacation, I think only about what's next on the agenda not about the plants that have yet to be watered or the pool that needs more chlorine. On vacation I think, ' that pool looks fun to swim in,' not, 'I think the tiles need some scrubbing.'
Anywhoo, it's been a much different trip... I'll write more later...
I was given a taste of what life would be like, if by chance, we were to move here.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
List of Creatures I've seen... Grand Cayman, BWI
School of Silversides: Tiny Minnows
School of Jacks
French Grunts
Needle fish
Juvenile French Angel Fish
Green Anemone
Shrimp
Reef Squid
Souther Stingray
Eagle ray
Turtles
Green Morey Eel
Spotted Morey
Grouper
Snapper
Spotted Drum
Fairy Basslet
Blue, Brown and Yellow Chromis
Blue and Yellow Tang
Tarpon
And...
School of Jacks
French Grunts
Needle fish
Juvenile French Angel Fish
Green Anemone
Shrimp
Reef Squid
Souther Stingray
Eagle ray
Turtles
Green Morey Eel
Spotted Morey
Grouper
Snapper
Spotted Drum
Fairy Basslet
Blue, Brown and Yellow Chromis
Blue and Yellow Tang
Tarpon
And...
Friday, May 8, 2009
Eden Rock: Time to Dive
Well... I'm in Grand Cayman, BWI (British West Indies) about to go diving for the 3rd time today. I used to work here, long ago. Everything has changed on the land... but underwater... oh man... is it beautiful!
We are going to dive as a whole family at a place called Eden Rock. I don't have my camera or video... all I have to do is be present...
I will write of our adventure later.
We are going to dive as a whole family at a place called Eden Rock. I don't have my camera or video... all I have to do is be present...
I will write of our adventure later.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The time is now...
The time is now: To:
Love
Be Thankful
Hope
Dream
Say Hello
Reconcile Friendships
Be Family
Commit
Grieve
Laugh
Play
Sing
Relax
Be Joyful
Rest
Respond
Be at Peace
Rest
Enjoy Life
Love Abundantly
Forgive
Amen...
Love
Be Thankful
Hope
Dream
Say Hello
Reconcile Friendships
Be Family
Commit
Grieve
Laugh
Play
Sing
Relax
Be Joyful
Rest
Respond
Be at Peace
Rest
Enjoy Life
Love Abundantly
Forgive
Amen...
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Maundy Thursday Thoughts
Today marks the events that transpired 2000ish years ago in the city of Jerusalem. Jesus washed his disciples feet, shared the last supper with them, cried out to God with agony and anguish to take the 'cup' from him (meaning the ensuing events that lead to his crucifixion), and was betrayed by Judas Iscariot in the garden of Gethsemane.
We remember the sacrifice, the overwhelming responsibility of our role in the death of Jesus, and we remember that we are to serve the way that Jesus served us... We must learn to be vulnerable enough to allow the Christ to wash our feet, and willing enough to wash the feet of others.
may it be so... in one word... amen
We remember the sacrifice, the overwhelming responsibility of our role in the death of Jesus, and we remember that we are to serve the way that Jesus served us... We must learn to be vulnerable enough to allow the Christ to wash our feet, and willing enough to wash the feet of others.
may it be so... in one word... amen
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