Tonight I Realized...
Here is something that was written by a good friend of mine...
Tonight was an interesting night. And I realized some things.
(These were all written by me, on a rather late evening - any mistakes, grammatical or otherwise, are completely my own).
Tonight I realized ...
that sometimes friendships can be like the tides of an ocean, they may come in strong, but sometimes despite our best efforts, they are destined to fade away; and despite however much it hurts in the beginning, the pain associated with the loss also eventually fades away.
Tonight I realized ...
that a frosted glass filled with coke and lots of ice is a simple pleasure in life that should be undertaken no less than at least once a week.
Tonight I realized ...
that there's a difference between loving someone, and being in love with someone. That while loving someone can imply strong affection, and a personal bond; being in love defies explanation ... but only provides the stark reminder that only when you are apart, do you truly realize just how much in love you really are.
Tonight I realized ...
that a Subway sandwich comprised of tuna, double white cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, extra pickles, mayo, mustard, along with salt & pepper, all on an Italian Herbs and Cheese bun provides a very satisfying 3AM snack when combined with a bag of Ms. Vickies Salt and Vinegar chips.
Tonight I realized ...
that being honest with ones-self is very important. Nobody, despite any best efforts, can lie to themselves for very long. The mind has a nasty way of reminding us of the truth, whether we like it or not. We can make half-truths, deluding ourselves into believing something about ourselves, or others ... but in the middle of the night, when only the innocent find rest is when the rest lay awake haunted by the echoes of nothing less than themselves.
Tonight I realized ...
that flossing is like saving for retirement. The immediate results are few and far between, but the end result is a sound investment in your personal future happiness. (unless of course you have a denture fetish, in which case you can skip this one ...)
Tonight I realized ...
that there are certain things in life that are far too beautiful to be seen alone. A sunset on the ocean, or the view of a large city laid out beneath ones feet gazing down from ontop of a mountain. Share them with someone that you love, and share in that happiness together. Because at the end of the day, when you look back at things - it's going to be one of those moments that you remembered forever.
Tonight I realized ...
that laughter is indeed the best medicine, and stand-up comedy is downright goddamn hilarious. My prescription? One should make it a point of watching it at least once a week - I guarantee it'll add far more benefit to your life than any magic pill or vitamin ever could.
Tonight I realized ...
that we only live in each moment of our lives once. There's no going back, there's no changing what we did in the past. It's so important to maximize each moment, and to make sure that we're doing everything we can to have fun in those moments, to cherish them all. Take a day off work, school, stay-at-home mom/dad, whatever it is you do - and play hookey. Find somebody you love and spend the day with them doing absolutely nothing productive. Goto the beach. Goto the mall. Goto a movie. Goto the amusement park. Goto dinner. Watch a sunset. Watch a drag-queen parade. Do whatever ... just do something that brings a smile to your faces. Share that moment with somebody special ... and find a way to do it every so often. Those moments only come once in a lifetime ... once they're gone, they're gone forever.
Tonight I realized ...
That "Bob", from the Enzyte "Natural Male Enhancement" commercial is one of the funniest people I've ever seen in my entire life. If you haven't seen the series of commercials before, make it a point to do so - I guarantee you'll get a laugh ... or some male enhancement. Either way, you'll be in for a good time.
Tonight I realized ...
that when you crave something, you will never truly be at ease until you satisfy that craving. Especially when it comes to food. Case in point? The fact that I'm willing to drive 1 hour to obtain Taco Bell. But I think I finally realized ... it wasn't the destination that I was craving so much; it was the journey ... undertaking it with people I cared about, and had a good time with; that was the fun part. The moral? They sell 2 tacos in a combo for a reason ... always bring a friend!
Tonight I realized ...
that leadership is a complicated beast, and that despite my having studied it, applied it, and even written on it, I'm still learning something new about it every day. One of the most important lessons? To be a good leader, one must learn to be a good follower first.
Tonight I realized ...
that while many things in life can be considered funny, loosing one's Tobleron chocolate bar in the fridge is no laughing matter; fortunately, 911 operators agree - to the tune of a $495 fine for improper use of public resources.
Tonight I realized ...
that a video game can teach you more about life than any classroom ever could. You need to learn to share, to get along with others, to communicate with your peers, to lead and often more importantly to follow, and perhaps most importantly - to have fun with others. I can't imagine a single workplace in the country that demands more of a person than being part of a guild in an MMO does.
Tonight I realized ...
that contrary to popular belief, spray on cheese is not a suitable substitute for toothpaste. It may taste good, but for some reason brushing with cheddar just doesn't give that minty fresh taste in your mouth that Crest can.
Tonight I realized ...
that the advice of someone I just met might have been some of the most important I ever got in my life. That the second most important thing in anyone's life is finding a career that they can wake up in the morning and be passionate about. Because lets face it, it certainly doesn't seem appealing to spend 30+ years doing something you don't enjoy, does it? Sometimes, that means you may not find the best paying career, or you may end up doing something crazy like serving your country (gasp!) ... but if it makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning, then nobody else in life has a right to tell you that it's not the best thing for you.
Tonight I realized ...
that I forgot to tell you what the first most important thing in anyone's life is. Finding someone to share it with. The love of your life, who'll be there for the best of times, and the worst. Who won't care whether you're living in a multi-million dollar mansion, or a rooming house in the worst part of town. To whom the only thing that matters, the only requirement for happiness, is being together. Many things in life have their ups and downs, their emotional tolls - having someone there to share them with is essential to keeping one's sanity.
Tonight I realized ...
Shez Bhimji
Tonight was an interesting night. And I realized some things.
(These were all written by me, on a rather late evening - any mistakes, grammatical or otherwise, are completely my own).
Tonight I realized ...
that sometimes friendships can be like the tides of an ocean, they may come in strong, but sometimes despite our best efforts, they are destined to fade away; and despite however much it hurts in the beginning, the pain associated with the loss also eventually fades away.
Tonight I realized ...
that a frosted glass filled with coke and lots of ice is a simple pleasure in life that should be undertaken no less than at least once a week.
Tonight I realized ...
that there's a difference between loving someone, and being in love with someone. That while loving someone can imply strong affection, and a personal bond; being in love defies explanation ... but only provides the stark reminder that only when you are apart, do you truly realize just how much in love you really are.
Tonight I realized ...
that a Subway sandwich comprised of tuna, double white cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, extra pickles, mayo, mustard, along with salt & pepper, all on an Italian Herbs and Cheese bun provides a very satisfying 3AM snack when combined with a bag of Ms. Vickies Salt and Vinegar chips.
Tonight I realized ...
that being honest with ones-self is very important. Nobody, despite any best efforts, can lie to themselves for very long. The mind has a nasty way of reminding us of the truth, whether we like it or not. We can make half-truths, deluding ourselves into believing something about ourselves, or others ... but in the middle of the night, when only the innocent find rest is when the rest lay awake haunted by the echoes of nothing less than themselves.
Tonight I realized ...
that flossing is like saving for retirement. The immediate results are few and far between, but the end result is a sound investment in your personal future happiness. (unless of course you have a denture fetish, in which case you can skip this one ...)
Tonight I realized ...
that there are certain things in life that are far too beautiful to be seen alone. A sunset on the ocean, or the view of a large city laid out beneath ones feet gazing down from ontop of a mountain. Share them with someone that you love, and share in that happiness together. Because at the end of the day, when you look back at things - it's going to be one of those moments that you remembered forever.
Tonight I realized ...
that laughter is indeed the best medicine, and stand-up comedy is downright goddamn hilarious. My prescription? One should make it a point of watching it at least once a week - I guarantee it'll add far more benefit to your life than any magic pill or vitamin ever could.
Tonight I realized ...
that we only live in each moment of our lives once. There's no going back, there's no changing what we did in the past. It's so important to maximize each moment, and to make sure that we're doing everything we can to have fun in those moments, to cherish them all. Take a day off work, school, stay-at-home mom/dad, whatever it is you do - and play hookey. Find somebody you love and spend the day with them doing absolutely nothing productive. Goto the beach. Goto the mall. Goto a movie. Goto the amusement park. Goto dinner. Watch a sunset. Watch a drag-queen parade. Do whatever ... just do something that brings a smile to your faces. Share that moment with somebody special ... and find a way to do it every so often. Those moments only come once in a lifetime ... once they're gone, they're gone forever.
Tonight I realized ...
That "Bob", from the Enzyte "Natural Male Enhancement" commercial is one of the funniest people I've ever seen in my entire life. If you haven't seen the series of commercials before, make it a point to do so - I guarantee you'll get a laugh ... or some male enhancement. Either way, you'll be in for a good time.
Tonight I realized ...
that when you crave something, you will never truly be at ease until you satisfy that craving. Especially when it comes to food. Case in point? The fact that I'm willing to drive 1 hour to obtain Taco Bell. But I think I finally realized ... it wasn't the destination that I was craving so much; it was the journey ... undertaking it with people I cared about, and had a good time with; that was the fun part. The moral? They sell 2 tacos in a combo for a reason ... always bring a friend!
Tonight I realized ...
that leadership is a complicated beast, and that despite my having studied it, applied it, and even written on it, I'm still learning something new about it every day. One of the most important lessons? To be a good leader, one must learn to be a good follower first.
Tonight I realized ...
that while many things in life can be considered funny, loosing one's Tobleron chocolate bar in the fridge is no laughing matter; fortunately, 911 operators agree - to the tune of a $495 fine for improper use of public resources.
Tonight I realized ...
that a video game can teach you more about life than any classroom ever could. You need to learn to share, to get along with others, to communicate with your peers, to lead and often more importantly to follow, and perhaps most importantly - to have fun with others. I can't imagine a single workplace in the country that demands more of a person than being part of a guild in an MMO does.
Tonight I realized ...
that contrary to popular belief, spray on cheese is not a suitable substitute for toothpaste. It may taste good, but for some reason brushing with cheddar just doesn't give that minty fresh taste in your mouth that Crest can.
Tonight I realized ...
that the advice of someone I just met might have been some of the most important I ever got in my life. That the second most important thing in anyone's life is finding a career that they can wake up in the morning and be passionate about. Because lets face it, it certainly doesn't seem appealing to spend 30+ years doing something you don't enjoy, does it? Sometimes, that means you may not find the best paying career, or you may end up doing something crazy like serving your country (gasp!) ... but if it makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning, then nobody else in life has a right to tell you that it's not the best thing for you.
Tonight I realized ...
that I forgot to tell you what the first most important thing in anyone's life is. Finding someone to share it with. The love of your life, who'll be there for the best of times, and the worst. Who won't care whether you're living in a multi-million dollar mansion, or a rooming house in the worst part of town. To whom the only thing that matters, the only requirement for happiness, is being together. Many things in life have their ups and downs, their emotional tolls - having someone there to share them with is essential to keeping one's sanity.
Tonight I realized ...
Shez Bhimji
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