Entry for May 30, 2010

Let's not talk about work. I'm sure your job is something you want to leave at the office. I'll do the same. Work is work. I'm off right now so it is not a subject to be discussed. Did I say too much?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and I am thankful for all who have served in the military to defend our freedom. I grew up in a military town. I spent 12 years in the Navy Yard as a civil service worker. My father, two of my brothers, a sister-in-law, a cousin and a nephew served in the armed forces. I hope I didn't miss anyone. I have met Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War and Iraq War. Every person I have ever met, who served in our armed forces, never once asked for sympathy or recognition for their efforts. I am sure deep down in their hearts they are proud of what they did and would do it again. THANK YOU!!!

Blogging weekly and posting on Facebook has changed for me. I feel apprehension in my wanting to express my opinions and current thoughts. I know recently it is because I am concerned about who might be reading and what they might think. There have been times in the past where I've written or posted my thoughts and expressed my true feelings. This suppressed feeling I'm currently having has been affecting my desire to write...anything. Most of you who have followed my Blog or social network posts have probably noticed a lull in my deep thoughts. I could name so many reasons why, but I feel I need to work through this and find a way to get over my cautious actions. 

Most of those I have connected with on Facebook have opened my eyes to the diversity and differences every person possesses. It is interesting to read some of the things that make people tick. The things they enjoy, hate, love, want, need, believe, disbelieve, have...well you get the picture. I'm sure there are people within and outside the social network scene that think its all crazy and useless. I believe it helps me understand where I am and how my life is fine just the way it is. I also have things I enjoy, hate, love, want, need, believe, disbelieve, have...which makes me just as unique. Life is a funny thing and it always keeps me wanting the next minute, day and year. I do want to know what is next and how it came to pass. Life is exciting in the unpredictable nature of events. I wouldn't want it any other way.

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