Is There Anybody Out There?

Gotta love Pink Floyd, they asked it best. As I write this, I cannot help but wonder if there really is anyone out there who actually reads this. Are my blogs merely for my own pleasure or do they actually get shared with others who take a few minutes out of their day to read them? Unless a comment is posted on this blog page, I cannot actually tell if anyone has visited this site. However, I did receive a very nice note from an old middle school friend who likes the blog, thanks for the note!

I guess I’m having one of those reflective days where you wonder whether anything you are doing really matters or makes any difference in the grand scheme of things. Does anyone read this blog? If I stopped writing this blog, would it really matter? Does my job impact anyone or make a difference? Am I doing all I can to make a difference in this world? I recycle and I try to conserve energy, but beyond those simple things, I know there is more that I could be doing. Do you always know when you’re making a difference; even in just one person’s life? Unless people tell you or show you that you are making an impact, you may never know. Come to think of it, I cannot even recall the last time I told someone that impacted me that I appreciate him/her? Why not? I need to be better at that. I think we all should try to make a conscious effort to communicate more openly and honestly with each other. Reading minds and making assumptions never works and without communication we may never really know if anyone is out there…

Welcome Summer!

I spent this past weekend with my mom and brother who were visiting from Arizona and the weather was perfect. We had an enjoyable long weekend which included seeing a Red Sox game, 9 holes of golf, trips to 2 casinos, a trip to Mystic, CT., swimming and dining out. Summer is finally here and hopefully will stay a lot longer than it did last year; afterall it is my favorite season!

I plan on golfing more, since I really need the practice; it is fun and good exercise. I would like to meet up with some friends on weekday evenings for 9 holes. If anyone has any suggestions on a decent, not too pricey golf course in the Milford or Attleboro area, let me know.

Change

There are a lot of theories on whether people can and do actually change. Some popular sayings such as “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” or “once a ___, always a ____”, suggest that for the most part, as a society, we don’t believe change is possible. However, it is a scientific fact that humans change every 7 years. Every cell of the human body is replaced over a period of 7 years. Personality, mental and emotional changes also occur; none of us is the same person we were 7 years ago. Of course continuous environmental factors and life experiences also help change to occur. So biologically, physiologically and mentally, we are continuously changing. However, we don’t always recognize or accept that fact because the very thought of ‘change’ is frightening to most people.

Most of the change I talked about above is automatic and uncontrollable. However, the real question is, can someone make a conscious change? Can someone set out to change something about them, whether it is physical, mental or emotional and succeed? I believe they can. In fact, I think that since change is so automatic for humans, change is probably easier than you would think; it is in our nature to change. If someone wants to lose weight and live a healthier life, it requires a conscious decision followed by determination. If someone wants to change a certain characteristic about their personality or habits, the same diligence will also lead to success. When I was in law school, I had several classmates who were over the age of 50, who had full-time jobs and children at home, but went to law school at night because they wanted a career change. And I thought night school was hard; I couldn’t imagine doing it 20 years older than I was while also juggling children and a full-time job! Desire and determination can make anything happen…

June 1st

Well, my favorite season is pretty much here. The pool is open and I am starting to work on my tan, ok sunburn. I have been thinking about what I would like to do over the next few months now that the weather should be better. I would like to spend a lot more time outside in the yard, enjoying the pool, the deck, the puppy and the sun; of course as long as my allergies allow me to. Also, I hope to get to the golf course more often this summer, as I really need the practice and it is also pretty good exercise. Those outdoor movie nights, campfires and water volleyball games also sound good about now. I really need to fit more exercise into my daily schedule, but I really hate going to the gym or walking the trail by myself. It seems more like work that way, when someone else is there to talk to, the time just flies by. Another thing I have also been thinking about is taking my camera and going on some nature hikes. I love taking pictures of landscapes and scenery. If anyone is interested in some hiking and photography, let me know. Bring on the nice weather!