June 11, 2009

  • Thoughts On Another Year Of Life...

    I have found that the older I get the more I use this day as a day to reflect back on my life, and remember all the good times, as well as the bad. With each passing year I find my birthday to be bittersweet at best, because for one, I'm getting older, and because I find that with each passing year the chances of me achieving my dreams become less and less. But, on the other hand, I see each birthday as a true blessing from God, the gift of another year of life, a gift that I truly cherish.

    I think that one of the hardest things for me to deal with each year is the fact that it's probably getting harder for me to relate to younger people, and vise-versa. I mean, truth be told, mentally and emotionally I have more in common with a twenty-four year old than someone my own age. But then you have to realize that I have always felt that on the inside I am more like someone ten years younger than myself, have been for years. Thankfully I can still kinda pull it off looks-wise too. I said kinda... :P

    I want to personally thank each and every one of you who have stopped by or texted me and wished me a happy birthday, it really meant a lot. One of the things I like best about this day is being able to look back and remember who was there for me, be it in person or in thought. These kind of things mean more to me than any material possession ever could.

    Thanks to all of you who have been such wonderful friends to me, and thanks to all my family for loving me unconditionally all these years. I may not always get to see you and tell you how I feel, but I want you all to know that I truly love you all very much!!!

    With Love Always,

    Your Friend and/or Cousin/Nephew,

    -Richard. :)