Learning Until the Day I Die: Practice Makes Perfect

I'm going to probably start putting a song of the day. This is the one I was singing to myself as I walked through the city today.

Yesterday I was facing a lot of insecurities, but now I can say I'm thankful that my plans were cancelled. I decided to sit down and think, read, and reflect. And I've learned something.

I have always been one to put myself through challenges. It's always been sort of an involuntary action. Playing video games I always go for "extremely difficult," even if I can't win at that level. I send myself out of my comfort zone often.

I have ignored my physical condition, but now I'm working on that too. In many ways, the sad days are a blessing.

Why? Because yesterday I decided to stop letting others decide how I feel about myself. In the end, they can't change me, but I can. I'm doing it for myself and no one else. Those I really want in my life and don't want me aren't worth the time. That doesn't mean I shouldn't be friendly to them, but it's time to stop obsessing over them.

And today I was complimented by many people, and

it felt good, but I was already happy. This morning I woke up with a smile on my face, and everyone else only made it better.

"I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul."

It's time for me to take my life by the...horns? Okay, bad analogy, but I'm going to try to be the person I want to be, instead of what everyone else wants me to be. Posting the poem yesterday was my first timid step in that direction.

And today, I'm sharing some pictures from my trip to the city center with some friends today. I hope you enjoy.

~Buster