Something Learned, Something Heard!

This has been a week of firsts. I learned what it means to be "baptized" in corporate America.

I also learned how to get someone's attention when it is perceived that they aren't listening.

I learned that talking about doing something, and thinking you want to do something isn't the same as desiring to do something and needing to do something.

I learned that "life-changing" decisions aren't to made emotionally; sometimes thinking it out is a good thing.

I learned that success is the measure of overcoming failure. I learned that good friends are hard to come by. I learned that if you want to accomplish a goal, it is good to have friends and family involved in your wishes - that way you have motivation and assistance in your pursuits.

I learned that I'm getting old and don't like to stay out late - that is unless it is with great company.

I learned that I'm so competitive that when I get involved in a game, any game, there's eye rolling, sneers, and "here we go again" expressions on everyone's faces...just kidding, but I know I need to chill out a bit.

I learned that for all the destruction, hatred and bigotry that exists there is the other side that makes it all worth enduring. I learned that this world is truly wonderful when you're surrounded by loved ones.