I don't write everything in my life on this blog. So here's an anniversary that was not documented. One year ago I found the future. It was a day like today. I walked into what would be my living room. There was a dog jumping around in the yard. Kids in the bedrooms. The red and yellow walls beckoned me along with the warm tile and the terraced garden. I could see myself living here. And now I do.
In this year, we've changed the future. We've added a lot more color, some sparkle. Done a lot of raking, yard cleaning. Replaced appliances, fixed leaks, dealt with flying friends and neighborhood dogs. We've since explored the "canyon", passed the murder scene regularly and taken in many views from three stumps. I've created new ideas, redefined myself, gone through a few relationships and continue to challenge and be challenged in everything I do.
This morning I went to Venice Beach. The weather was gorgeous, the sky blue, sun high, breeze light. I didn't care. The air was fresh, but I couldn't wait to get back to the future. I stood on the beach and looked north to Malibu and remembered my daily commute. The twisty roads, the mud slides. And I think of further northern location. And my current commute. And as the year winds down, I start to review my 2005 goals and think about what I want to accomplish in 2006.
And what do I want the future to bring? And what do I want to bring to the future?
Hooray for optimism (!).
Posted by: Paul | December 04, 2005 at 05:59 PM
Salutations! I found you while perusing Los Angeles blogs. I'm glad you returned to your city. I hope we get back to LA soon too. But that's another story. Or in this case, blog.
I'll be back! :)
Posted by: Melanhead | December 04, 2005 at 08:13 PM