May 26, 2008

  • You Reek Of Grandpa's Medicine, Miguel!

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    I think that we can all agree that we all have had or have dreams and aspirations. And yes, some of those dreams may seem foolish to those around us. But who is to say? Haters are quick to judge and sneer, point a finger or let out a little giggle...but hey, at least people are trying, right? I think that a lot of us fail to give credit to those that are trying. Maybe it's because we lack the courage? Or maybe because we've just accepted our supposed destiny and are content with living our tedious lives with as little risk as possible. I for one, admire those that risk it all chasing a dream that nobody else sees. Even in failure, at the very least those people can look back and say, "I tried." Doesn't that count for something? Sure it does. I think that most of us can look back at an opportunity that we lost to do something...and now we either kick ourselves in the ass, or at least ask ourselves the dreaded, "I wonder if..."

    Lord knows that I have scores of things I left undone, or things that I regret not doing. The older I get, the more I realize that life isn't fair sometimes. Not that I'm complaining, because I think that I've had more than my share of chances in this life. But that doesn't mean I don't have regret. But thinking back to some of the things I've seen others endure, I realize that I'm indeed very blessed...to say the least! 

    kungfu During one of my stays at a luxurious, Judge recommended suite, I recall that there was a young kid who was in for a shit and a shave. He wasn't a chester or anyone who was in for a real crime, at least nothing that I can recall. And yet just two months shy of going home, a prison torpedo who was doing the big bitch, hit him up for his manhood. The kid showed heart, and stood up to him and told him no...but in doing so, he called him a "fag." Though he followed proper etiquette, the next day while showering, he had a fifteen inch shank lodged in his side. The torpedo raped him as he lay dying on the floor. But life is ugly like that sometimes. We never know when our time is up.

    So what am I trying to say? I guess more than anything, I'm trying to talk myself into staying focused on my priorities and not letting opportunities pass me by. Life is a risk, but success rarely comes to those who stand by and let conformity weigh them down. Just a tip from your uncle Migs.

    **By the way, I apologize if this post didn't make a whole lot of sense, I'm a tad bit...you know.

     

Comments (21)

  • Thats ok you can have day of confusion!  Your posts usually give good messages!  

     Happy Memorial Day Miguel!

  • I prefer to do something and and risk failing at it rather than go through life having never even tried. That's a lot more regretable; having an opportunity and wasting it because you're scared. Whatever it is you're looking at doing Miguel, get up on that pole and shake your ass like no one is watching. There is no guarantee you'll have a shot at it tomorrow.

    I forgot today is a holiday for you, so happy Memorial Day! Sleep in and sleep it off!

  •    Even when you don't think you make sense, you do and you are right, sieze the moment or lose it.

  • you are absolutely right, living life in fear of failing is not living at all.

  • and i thought that i was the one with the confusion. there is alot of wisdom in this post. hopefully those that need it see it and learn from it.

  • Well said. I couldn't agree more! :)

    (and it did make sense!)

  • I thought you made perfect sense........................

    and I agree that should'a, could'a, and would'a don't belong in my life.........they are sometimes there, but they don't belong

  • I'd rather die for a cause than die for no reason.

    If you really want something and are willing to do what it takes to get it, you will be tested. Dreams don't come easy do they. Dreams are not wishes. Wishes may come true by shear dumb luck but you have to chase dreams down and make them come to you.  Says me.

  • I'm basically trying to live now in a way that is completely honest. I am holding very little back. I keep telling myself that I will never regret anything that makes a good story. I don't know how it will work out, but we'll see eventually!

  • abso-frickin-lutely total sense learned that from milli.. ah whatever.

  • Damn, I would not wanna get a lap dance from that girl.

  • I hear you. Glad to have you back.

  • Yup gotta take a risk now and then....but sometimes hesitation is for a valid reason.  Enjoy what you have and think all moves through like a game of chess.

  • I have been living life by the seat of my pants, lately! But you knew that already! I'm glad you came back, Miguel!!!

  • I find it to be very hard....right now, especially....to stay focussed on my priorities, and I do miss risk taking....life can get so boring, ya know?  I dream...and "what if" a lot lately.  I don't know what is right or wrong......but we only get one life.....and I often feel like settling is selling myself short.....but then there is FEAR....  things get cozy, comfortable...but boring and unfun.  I yearn for more.....but fear holds me back.  I SUCK.  Wow...this realization just hit me.

    And that is really Miguel....the kid.....who stood up for himself and protected his ASS....and now he's dead...

    ...but you know something....in the long run...in the end of all ends....he died standing up for himself and refusing to back down.... if he hadn't....WHAT THEN?  Where would he be now?  Emotionally; I mean....  it'd come out in every area of his life.....his rage, his pain....ya know?

  • P.S.  I saw that chubby girl on pole pic when searching for pics today....

    it had some caption about her breaking the pole, etc....

    but look at her....she's having fun and the pole looks intact to me; no????

  • up there ^^^^   it should have said, "SAD"  (that is really SAD, Miguel...the kid who stood up for himself...)

  • When you're telling your prison stories, I always wonder what you mean by "proper etiquette". What could the kid have done to preserve both his life and his manhood?

    And I'm curious what your goals in life are, besides getting your kids raised. What would constitute "success" for you?

  • I think so many of us miss opportunities because we are afraid to fail.

  • @The_Church_of_Fat - With all Miguel wrote here that's the only comment?You know I love you but you're an ass! :)

    @ilsurvive - That's sweet of the skinny bitch....sticking up for the fat girl...

    Ditto what Eccentrique asked....What would constitute success for you? I'm not even sure I would know the answer to that question for myself at this point.

  • I understand what you're saying and I haven't been tippin' the jug.

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