"My 39th Birthday, and my first blog."
Thirty Nine today. Odd enough that my first entry here should fall on my birthday, but perhaps it is fortuitous as well. Today, based on a personal decision, is a turning point in my life as well. I have realized that there are many things in my life that I have no control over, and that has bothered me. I have decided that instead of stressing over these things that I cannot change, I would be better off changing the things I can, take control of those things I do have control over, and basically, quit feeling sorry for myself. The last couple years have been tough on me. I got so wrapped up in the stuff that was happening outside, I forgot to take care of the things inside.
That does not make any sense. Back to the "controlling the things I can" statement. My life has gotten out of control, and it has been that way for awhile. I intend to change that. Today is the day I begin. Mostly, that has to do with my health. I kinda figure if I can get my health in order, maybe my outlook will improve. 2004 was a crappy year. I had triple bypass in March and lost my wife and home in August. Actually, today is the one year anniversary of her kicking me out. We played the little mental games back and forth for awhile, but on Christmas Day she told me she was going for divorce. (Naturally after she had me babysit her cats for a week while she went on vacation.) So she succesfully ruined my birthday and Christmas. The birthday was my fault. I had a pissy fit over her letting the cats loose in the car while we were driving to the beach. (Who takes their cats to the beach?) Her idea not mine. Cats used my diabetic ass for a scratching post, and ..... the real fur started to fly before we even got 2 miles from the house. A year. It has been a year, but in this case it feels like so much more than a year. I signed the divorce papers, she moved away, and here we sit. A year later, trying to pick up the pieces and move on.
I intend on doing all that I can to improve my health in the next year. I need to make it a priority. So, I guess that is what this journal will be about. (excuse me, Blog.) By the way, I attached a copy of a pic I took of the kitties. Meet Abbott (Eyes open) and Costello (Blue Collar), our kitties. I am very proud of this picture. Sorry I had to muck it up for you by adding the watermarks.
As for today, it is still my birthday, and I intend to celebrate it as I have. I think I am going to go take a nap. LOL! I managed to sleep most of the morning away. I just decided to take a day of total relaxation. Kinda hard to do with all these kids running around this complex though. Thankfully school will be starting soon, and as I recall, that gives me about a three hour slot in the morning to get peace and quiet. LOL
