No Apologizes
I don’t always agree with my friends, but I never allow one single topic to come between us, unless someone is being a complete ass, and that’s highly probable in this day and age. A wise person always focuses on shared interests.
For those of you who take issue with my filling up your news feed with multiple posts, not my problem, but yours. Learn how to access your Facebook controls, especially for your news feed.
I am not about popularity (that’s what my 20s was all about). I am not looking to see how many friends I can garner. As I often declare, My Facebook page is an extension of my blog, which is nothing more than a diary/journal.
I hope on some level many of you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, and savor my wisdom, while reflecting on the concepts. I hope you’ll appreciate my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with all people. One of the great things about Facebook, I continue to meet awesome people from all over the world. People who touch my life in ways you can’t imagine.
If I have an issue with anyone, I go right to the source. I would never air my dirty laundry in public. That’s what email is for (hint, hint).
I concede, at times I can be heavy-handed, arrogant with my opinions, but that’s just me. Take it or leave it, that’s your prerogative. However, I am grateful for a healthy exchange of ideas, and I am always willing to admit when I am wrong. It happens, more than you think.
Lastly, I am not a fan of voyeurs or people getting off on other people’s misery. I loathe gossipmongers (diarrhea of the mouth is a deal breaker), and stalkers (I have my share). I also have a few friends who shouldn’t be using Facebook because they simply lack the skills to mentally edit, and if you think I am talking about you… I am!
2015 is just around the corner. Can you believe it?! Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, let’s all just agree to limit our drama… think before we speak… restrain our judgments and need to shame people into submission… be a little less fearful and a lot more fearless… let’s pick up the phone and talk on occasion… power down the electronics for an entire 24 hour period, at least once a month… do something nice for someone outside your close circle of friends… live by a quote that inspires you… write a note to someone who motivates you because we all need to hear a kind word, now and again. I do! That’s all I can think of at the moment, but it’s a good start. Don’t you think?
As much as I value myself, I value every person who’s drifted in and out of my life. A few I continue to miss, and I am hopeful for their return. I am appreciative of every journey traveled. This Thanksgiving, that’s what I am most thankful for – you, my friends who’ve stayed around long enough to watch my transformation. I went from an awkward, immature self-absorbed boy to a man who carries humanity in his heart, every day. I am always hopeful, and you should be too! Cheers! – paerki (The photos in this post are from my Sunday afternoon walk through Johns Hopkins University – Homewood)
For those of you who take issue with my filling up your news feed with multiple posts, not my problem, but yours. Learn how to access your Facebook controls, especially for your news feed.
I am not about popularity (that’s what my 20s was all about). I am not looking to see how many friends I can garner. As I often declare, My Facebook page is an extension of my blog, which is nothing more than a diary/journal.
I hope on some level many of you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, and savor my wisdom, while reflecting on the concepts. I hope you’ll appreciate my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with all people. One of the great things about Facebook, I continue to meet awesome people from all over the world. People who touch my life in ways you can’t imagine.
If I have an issue with anyone, I go right to the source. I would never air my dirty laundry in public. That’s what email is for (hint, hint).
I concede, at times I can be heavy-handed, arrogant with my opinions, but that’s just me. Take it or leave it, that’s your prerogative. However, I am grateful for a healthy exchange of ideas, and I am always willing to admit when I am wrong. It happens, more than you think.
Lastly, I am not a fan of voyeurs or people getting off on other people’s misery. I loathe gossipmongers (diarrhea of the mouth is a deal breaker), and stalkers (I have my share). I also have a few friends who shouldn’t be using Facebook because they simply lack the skills to mentally edit, and if you think I am talking about you… I am!
2015 is just around the corner. Can you believe it?! Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, let’s all just agree to limit our drama… think before we speak… restrain our judgments and need to shame people into submission… be a little less fearful and a lot more fearless… let’s pick up the phone and talk on occasion… power down the electronics for an entire 24 hour period, at least once a month… do something nice for someone outside your close circle of friends… live by a quote that inspires you… write a note to someone who motivates you because we all need to hear a kind word, now and again. I do! That’s all I can think of at the moment, but it’s a good start. Don’t you think?
As much as I value myself, I value every person who’s drifted in and out of my life. A few I continue to miss, and I am hopeful for their return. I am appreciative of every journey traveled. This Thanksgiving, that’s what I am most thankful for – you, my friends who’ve stayed around long enough to watch my transformation. I went from an awkward, immature self-absorbed boy to a man who carries humanity in his heart, every day. I am always hopeful, and you should be too! Cheers! – paerki (The photos in this post are from my Sunday afternoon walk through Johns Hopkins University – Homewood)
