Wow! I've really been slacking off lately. I finished school two weeks ago and have noticed that my blog was just a way for me to procrastinate on my homework. Now it feels like I have to maintain it to keep you folks entertained.
I just celebrated my 23rd birthday. Actually my birthday was 23 years ago. I just celebrated the 23rd anniversary of my birth (politically correct). For some reason the song "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me" kept coming back to mind throughout the day. The song talks about how you can't change the past, just have to keep plugging away at the present and look forward to the future. And thats what I'm going to do. Look forward to the future.
Looking back at what I've accomplished: finished high school, earned a 2- and 4-year degree, found a job I love, rode on RAGBRAI, paid a speeding ticket, served on a jury, had two hernia surgeries, bought a car, shopped for car insurance, in debt, went zip-lining, met Adam Frederick, and made a black friend, I'm satisfied with how I've turned out. And I wouldn't change a thing I've done.
I've made friends, lost friends, met great people, and heard great stories. Not everything has gone to plan. But when does it? I've been disappointed at times when things haven't gone my way. But lately I've been following the advice of one of my idols, Conan O'Brien: "Whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and true originality." At 23 I know who I am more than I did when I just turned 22. I know who I am more today than I did yesterday but not as much as I will tomorrow. My mind is stronger, I'm braver, and I'm more handsome. My beard is growing quicker leading me to buy more shaving cream. I'm mature yet still goofy. I'm smarter but still have much to learn. Although we might not think it, our best days are ahead. We must be flexible. Life isn't something you plan. Its something you live. I look forward to what is ahead of me.
That's it for me!
Bobby P.
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