Big Kid…
Have you ever woke up early in the morning say on a Wednesday or Thursday looking up at the ceiling thinking, I have responsibility! What the heck happened? One day not long ago, I would have woke up trying to figure out what I’d be doing this coming weekend, or I was staying up late hanging out with friends and listening to rock music or going out just because. Then you realize that same morning laying there thinking, it’s the next day, mortgage, family, kids and oh a job where everyone’s looking to your guidance and leadership on a ton of projects.
Wait, I’m 40-something and still listening to rock music, I wear jeans and shorts to work, wear Crocs to the office every chance I get, I’m driving an open-air jeep and still trying to figure out what I’m going to do this coming weekend. Granted, I’ll probably do “productive” stuff this weekend, but still, I may not. The best part about being this age with the mind-set of youth is that you can “afford” to do things now. Well, okay, my wife says I can’t afford things, but I believe I can. Anyway, while doing stuff, I listen to rock music, drive fast while heading over to Home-Depot to get my supplies and generally goof around while working on my chosen project. I’ll typically take a break and catch a Simpsons episode my son or watch any one of his other favorites.
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