Its true, the title of this post reflects the title of the blog itself. I will be 25 this month and that title was the only one that seemed to fit. At 25 years old I feel like I have accomplished much; However, I still have much to accomplish. Each day I learn something new about living life. Each day I strive to reach a new height.
In high school I did not prepare myself intellectually or even care what was next. I was content with being a C student, however I made high honor role in the last semester of my senior year. For what reason? I do not know but i did it. I spent more time with people. Perhaps, that taught me the importance of people. The importance of listening to others, observing others, and understanding how others feel. Perhaps that prepared me more than any class ever could.
I am not upset with my inability to study in high school in fact I carried the same attitude into college. I cared more about my job than college. I graduated from Slippery Rock University with average grades. I have very few regrets. I suppose there are people I have hurt in the last 25 years and while I can't say that we have not taught one another things. I thank you for the lesson in life and apologize for the temporary pain I may have caused anyone. I say temporary because as the days roll by and the months turn into years, much will be forgotten and much more will be replaced by new memories.
One thing I learned is that I am responsible for the way I feel whether good or bad. I choose the mood for the day.
I won't comment on the past anymore in this post but I felt it was necessary to mention some things. In order to know where I am going I have to know where I began. Thus, so did you. Today I am enjoying the comfort of an apartment. Fully furnished, stocked fridge, bills paid, with a little on the side for entertainment. I am extremely blessed. God has afforded me many opportunities and I take advantage of them all. I try and be thankful but I fall short more often than not. I have been given the wisdom to succeed in the workplace as well as in life. Thank you!
Finally I look forward to what is to come. I hope to climb many mountains and enjoy many wild vistas from around the country and the world. I look forward to excelling in the work place, providing insight and wisdom into the lives of others, both staff and students. I also look forward to the struggles that each day may lay upon me. For it is the testing of faith that develops perseverance. I want to be successful, not for myself but to fulfill a plan bigger than myself. As I approach the day of my 25th, I feel like I made the final moves of a hard climb only to find there is a lot more climbing left to be done. And I am overjoyed!
Things to look forward to this month for me and you. The ending of a season and the entrance into a new one. Hopefully this month will provide an opportunity for me to continue to write new music and perhaps play some of it at an open mic night. As well as post some for everyone to hear. I just started reading a new book and finished reading Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. A great read. It describes the desert country in such a way that made me want to pack up my car and drive west to live in the beautiful desert in Moab Utah. I have also started writing again. I may have to offer previews to gain insight as well as criticism on my work. Its only by standing the test of fire that I can prove to be of worth. And with the coming of warmer weather comes a new climbing season and I am feeling strong. As always climb safe! Climb often! Climb hard!
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