Grow Up; Not Old

Responsibility sucks.

I could seriously stop right here with this post,  but I think my readers expect a bit more from me.

I had some time to,reflect on my life this week, and I came to realize that it's half over.  If I love longer than nearly anyone else in my family. That's a very sobering thought. In addition, it made me think about enjoying life more and not getting so caught up on the day-to-day grind that is being a Grown Up.

I believe that most people who truly know Me would say that I've lived a pretty life up to this point. But I want more out of life. Ideally, I want to win the lottery and go completely off the grid. You will know how I win by the fact that you will never hear from me again. No bills, no job, no taxes.....just life. And a shit load of money. (Who said money can't buy happiness?)

I know people who work for the sheer enjoyment of it. For the thrill of the hunt, if you're in sales, to help your fellow man if you're in the healthcare field.

Please understand that I am NOT one of those virtuous people.
I work because (1) society dictates that I work, (2) I have bills to pay, and (3) I like to have money to do stuff.

Its really pretty simple. I work because I must. Now there have been businesses for which I was previously employed that were very enjoyable. I had a blast!! I love it when I close a big sale, bit much like winning the Super Bowl, the enjoyment is often short-lived. 

This is because our world has a very short memory. Your achievements have a shelf life of approximately 1 day......maybe 2.

So I say enjoy your life. Love the people who care about you; forget the haters and backbiters who don't care about you. Smile. Run. Play. Act silly. 

Live......