Ashley got out of class early, so we have been sitting around since around 7 discussing life, eating dinner, and working on her art homework, a color wheel. She is imparting wisdom to my young soul of 22 years. Teaching me about how to distinguish and mix colors. How to hang a curtain rod (I did most of the labor, thank you very much). About how she pursued her dream of doing set design after abandoning her career in real estate.
I could learn a lot from Ashley about abandoning my fears, "burning all the ships," and pressing forward. "Burned all the ships" is an interesting phrase that Ashley and I discussed tonight. Let's remember back to grade school history. The explorers were one of my favorite subjects to read about. This particular phrase refers to the Spanish Conquistidor, Hernando Cortez, who, after arriving in Mexico, instructed this men to burn all of the ships. Committing to his mission, and leaving them no option for turning back.....Leaving all that you know behind to, not only survive in a new land, but pursue a life there. I see myself to hopefully do the same. Not in the literal sense. I don't plan on being here forever, but living here provides me with huge new and exciting opportunities that I would never experience if I just settled for what was easy. And this isn't easy. I have to go back and remind myself of why I moved here and why I am pursuing a life here, because when day-to-day gets hard, it is extremely easy to lose sight of your goals. So my spirits are high. I feel very blessed with where I am right now. Huge opportunities ahead of me, and I can't let my fears get in the way of that.
On the lighter side of things, had a meeting down at Wall Street this afternoon, and (hopefully) struck gold there with a client. It's funny how commercialized the area is, and how, though there was not a cloud in the sky, I couldn't see a hint of blue because the buildings were obstructing all view.
I've made some notes to write about my playlists and the music I am currently listening to to and from work. Not right now though. Maybe on a day off when I am not so tired.
Cheers.
3 comments:
Got mauled by a cougar, tore my Chrystal Gale t shirt, didn't learn crap about drivin....other than that it was a great day! Hand him the pizza Chip! If you don't I'm gonna come at you like q spider monkey!! Your so old we can get rid of you and nobody would notice Chip
Where are the comments??? If you look at genna's blog.......leave her an encouraging message! Come on, this is a two was street!! Dude come on!!!
Without knowing that the comment above was written i was going to leave this comment:
I like all of your post but especially liked the burn the ships things. Very deep and teachable. I will be stealing it. K. Bye.
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