Why I Did It

I have a really bad habit of NOT keeping in touch. Don't get me wrong, I remember most birthday's and other "special" dates. I like to send little hello's via text message and I do like to catch up over AIM. I just don't do a very good job of letting others know what I have going on with me unless I'm asked. I used to send out Christmas cards every year to let my family and distant friends know that I was still alive but stopped about three years ago when I couldn't find a set of cards that I liked. So every birthday and Christmas I get text messages from various people asking what I've been up to. As much as I like to text, it's hard having to answer the same thing 50 times in a row.

As I was cleaning out my inbox I found the URL to an old blog from 5 years ago and had a blast looking at the things I had done that year. Although I have a pretty good memory ... I THINK ... when it comes to my life events, I would like to once again document the things I do to remind myself of things that I should, shouldn't or could be doing instead.

It's also my simple way of keeping in touch with those who actually care. I may not lead the life that one would closely follow because there are constant potholes between what I believe in and the life I am stuck with. Each day is another opportunity to weed them out. Nothing that a few drinks can't fix.