Charles M. Schulz once declared: 'I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.'
Well, I think I may have hung around long enough to see what is happening in regards to my life, perhaps even enjoy getting used to it. How fleeting the last couple of months have been. I can definitely profess that I have not discovered the secret of life, but I am thankful for being here.
Schulz, even being a cartoonist, seemed to be wise to the struggles we face, along with the joys we encounter. This man was no politician, no orator, no religious icon (even though he did touch upon some religious themes in his work), but he tapped into the simplistics of looking on the bright side of life.
So, beings as I haven't wrote in some time I better do an update.Work, going fine as always, I am thankful to have a job in a country where a job is lost virtually every minute if you believe the grim statistics. I work hard, have a laugh with my colleagues and try my best.
Uni, still on hold till September I guess. I begin my new course, hoping to start fresh. It is my chance to get my head sorted. Begin again. I am thankful for that chance.
Friends, still trying to catch up with everyone when I've got time. Some of my mates have got swine flu, which I'm gutted about but they will get better. I'm thankful for having shoulders to lean on and people to talk to.
Home, soon to be a different address! How strange it is to have lived away from home, to then return. I feel that I have lived two lives - before my mom passed away and after. Talking of my mom, I'm still really not ok, but as Schulz said 'I have a new philosophy. I am only going to dread one day at a time.' I take each day as it comes. I visit the cemetery often, think of my mother always and trudge on. What else can anyone do, but carry on? I am thankful that I had twenty years with my mom, I am thankful that home is exactly where the heart is, to use that old cliche, and that things seem to be going to plan.
Travel, ha the only place I'm going is my new accommodation for uni. It's cool. I like being independent, stubbornly so, but living away is a always a new adventure. Big thank you to my mate Gavyn for traipsing around Bath with me looking at property. Was a fun day out.
Films, yup still watching loads. I went to the cinema the other night to see Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Sooooooo historically inaccurate, but hilarious all the same. I underestimated Simon Pegg's part in the movie pre-viewing, so was pleasantly surprised he actually had quite a key role in the film. His clever wit shone through and forced me to remember those golden days of Spaced. I don't usually like Disney/Pixar kids cartoon films like this, but it was good all the same. I do believe they should stop now though. Please.
Love, ha that's a joke. Still walking around secretly looking for that Prince. However, I don't think I am in any rush. Would be nice to be seeing someone now but I don't think I am in that place right now, my head is still a little messed.
Money, yup still penniless.
And that is my life so far. Not that interesting thinking about it. But as I have said before, I am beginning to enjoy the prospect of the future.
I leave you with my favorite quote my Schulz "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia."
*Shulz writing through the medium of Peanuts and Charlie Brown by the way. Ha.
