August 7, 2005

don't waste it

i'm 29 years old, and i'm searching for the meaning of life. i figure that's just implied, but thought i'd mention it anyway ... as a reminder.

the search takes me to lots of different places: bars, work, home depot, newark. today, tho, it took me to match.com.

there's something about "view singles in your area" that roped me in, and i'm so low on pride these days that i'm not ashamed to admit it. maybe i'd see someone i know. reading the free intros was fun ... unfortunately, there's not a lot to learn there, and i'm barely closer to any answers in my quest after reading. but i did uncover a couple things worth knowing ...

did you know that every guy who signs up on match.com is laid-back and easy going? there are two explanations for this: 1. it's a requirement ... a box you have to check when you sign-up. or 2. this is a universal characteristic among men.

my money is on #1.

the other lesson i learned is so amazing that i won't bastardize it with a summary ... this one's a straight quote, tho i won't attribute it ... he's probably met his match already.

"i'm a fun, easy going guy. i cherish each breathe that i breath because life is but a breathe, don't waste it."

... and the adventure continues ...

1 comment:

Virginia Tenor said...

don't worry, you don't have the corner on looking for the meaning of life... Good luck with that one..

reading the last couple of lines made me laugh hard enough to almost lose my breathe. Thanks for the smile this weekend.

couple of thoughts re: meaning: It is all about people.. figure out who you are, do what you do, and love those around you. Help as many people as you can in the process. Basically, just love one another...
Actionable idea to help with clarifying thought: random acts of kindness...without any thought for credit or reward.. You might be surprised how much you learn about "life" from just doing for others..