The holidays
Haven't had much time for anything these past few days. It's the end of the year, and no one is really interested in discussing any business. I know in life, we must all take time to stop and smell the roses. But this entire town pretty much comes to a halt. The majority of the population in South Florida is Latino.
We Latinos enjoy the end of the year. It is a time to gather with family and reflect on the year. More importantly cherish the time we have with loved ones, and look forward to a more prosperous year. I'm not saying that Latinos are the only ones that do this. But I live in South Florida, so you cannot escape the influence we have with this town. Fiesta time, or hay party!
So the end of the year is among us. Many of us, can't wait for this year to be over. I for one, cannot wait for it to be over. It's been another difficult year. Times are bad for more than ever expected. Unemployment is at an all time high. Foreclosures are still piling up. Let's not forget the zero to negative equity on 46% of the homes in Florida.
So many different things, it can drive anyone crazy. As we reflect on the previous year and we look forward to the New Year. The one thing I will do differently is everything. I am not interested in problems, I am interested in solutions. No more arguing, did enough of that in my divorce.
No more noise, is what I like to say. I am tired of the bickering, specifically for petty grievances. Let's for once in our life be resolute. Let's stop with the noise and drama. Let's work on bettering ourselves as a whole. Try to wake up everyday, do right and put your best effort into what you do. During these difficult economic times. We have been left with no choice but to question how we got here. I think it's time we reflect on our actions. Who we are, what we do, and how we do. Will no doubt have an affect on our life.
I had a recent discussion with my sister about prescription pills and the abuse. People will always find a reason to blame the system. Britney Murphy has just recently lost her life because of prescription pills and drug abuse. I have been in the healthcare industry long enough to know. Tha cardiac arrest in your 30's is mostly caused by drug toxicity.
Britney, like Micheal Jackson had several different prescriptions. I am not a doctor, but have enough sense to know and understand that she was abusing. So who's fault is it? The pharmacy, the doctor, the friends, family, etc. I can go on, and on, the bottom line is that everyone who enabled her habit had a hand in her death.
No one wants to take responsibility for their actions. Its always someone else's fault. This is the underlying problem that we face as a nation. I for one, have no problem admitting my faults. I am an open book, if you cannot appreciate my honesty. Then I am not interested in knowing you. You are the weakest link, goodbye!
I also contributed to the delinquency. I purchased expensive cars, overpriced properties, spent hundreds of thousands living the life. The parties, the clubs, the concerts, you name it I did it. 400 dollars for a bottle, 18 dollars a drink, all because I speculated. Mostly because I bought into the bullshit that was being fed. All while ignoring the inherent facts, economic indicators, and frankly economist were predicting this for quite some time. This economic conundrum that we are in, is not a surprise!
But I ignored it, I lived what I felt was a shallow life with no meaning. I was not happy, and I had it all. The perfect life, the marriage, the house, the two and half kids. Money in the bank, and the ability to do anything. I wasn't happy, and it's only now that I realize why. My life had no meaning, I was to caught up with the lifestyle. Who's fault was that? Not the clubs, the bars, the car dealer.
It was my fault, no one ever forced me to do anything. It was all done by me, it's "nobody's fault but mine". One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. Led Zeppelin, doesn't matter what the verse is, what is important to remember is the chorus. "It's nobody's fault but mine".
So as we look towards the new year, and reflect on the previous. Let's make a conscience effort to better ourselves. Hopefully allowing us the opportunity to make better decisions in life. No doubt leading to a happier life with meaning, less drama and less stress.
Just my 2 cents, more to come!
Closb
We Latinos enjoy the end of the year. It is a time to gather with family and reflect on the year. More importantly cherish the time we have with loved ones, and look forward to a more prosperous year. I'm not saying that Latinos are the only ones that do this. But I live in South Florida, so you cannot escape the influence we have with this town. Fiesta time, or hay party!
So the end of the year is among us. Many of us, can't wait for this year to be over. I for one, cannot wait for it to be over. It's been another difficult year. Times are bad for more than ever expected. Unemployment is at an all time high. Foreclosures are still piling up. Let's not forget the zero to negative equity on 46% of the homes in Florida.
So many different things, it can drive anyone crazy. As we reflect on the previous year and we look forward to the New Year. The one thing I will do differently is everything. I am not interested in problems, I am interested in solutions. No more arguing, did enough of that in my divorce.
No more noise, is what I like to say. I am tired of the bickering, specifically for petty grievances. Let's for once in our life be resolute. Let's stop with the noise and drama. Let's work on bettering ourselves as a whole. Try to wake up everyday, do right and put your best effort into what you do. During these difficult economic times. We have been left with no choice but to question how we got here. I think it's time we reflect on our actions. Who we are, what we do, and how we do. Will no doubt have an affect on our life.
I had a recent discussion with my sister about prescription pills and the abuse. People will always find a reason to blame the system. Britney Murphy has just recently lost her life because of prescription pills and drug abuse. I have been in the healthcare industry long enough to know. Tha cardiac arrest in your 30's is mostly caused by drug toxicity.
Britney, like Micheal Jackson had several different prescriptions. I am not a doctor, but have enough sense to know and understand that she was abusing. So who's fault is it? The pharmacy, the doctor, the friends, family, etc. I can go on, and on, the bottom line is that everyone who enabled her habit had a hand in her death.
No one wants to take responsibility for their actions. Its always someone else's fault. This is the underlying problem that we face as a nation. I for one, have no problem admitting my faults. I am an open book, if you cannot appreciate my honesty. Then I am not interested in knowing you. You are the weakest link, goodbye!
I also contributed to the delinquency. I purchased expensive cars, overpriced properties, spent hundreds of thousands living the life. The parties, the clubs, the concerts, you name it I did it. 400 dollars for a bottle, 18 dollars a drink, all because I speculated. Mostly because I bought into the bullshit that was being fed. All while ignoring the inherent facts, economic indicators, and frankly economist were predicting this for quite some time. This economic conundrum that we are in, is not a surprise!
But I ignored it, I lived what I felt was a shallow life with no meaning. I was not happy, and I had it all. The perfect life, the marriage, the house, the two and half kids. Money in the bank, and the ability to do anything. I wasn't happy, and it's only now that I realize why. My life had no meaning, I was to caught up with the lifestyle. Who's fault was that? Not the clubs, the bars, the car dealer.
It was my fault, no one ever forced me to do anything. It was all done by me, it's "nobody's fault but mine". One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. Led Zeppelin, doesn't matter what the verse is, what is important to remember is the chorus. "It's nobody's fault but mine".
So as we look towards the new year, and reflect on the previous. Let's make a conscience effort to better ourselves. Hopefully allowing us the opportunity to make better decisions in life. No doubt leading to a happier life with meaning, less drama and less stress.
Just my 2 cents, more to come!
Closb
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