Rant #14: One Last Blast...
Yep. That's right. This will be the last rant I write in these books. Moving away, one of the things I will miss most is this place. It has been a place of peace, enjoyment, and enlightenment for as long as I've come here. The coffee, the atmosphere, the people; all are going to stay with me. But as I go, I want to leave something behind that could help someone reading this. I can't seem to find one particular thing I want to say, however.
So I'll just start writing and see what comes up. Don't let special moments pass you by. As rare and precious as they are, you need to cherish them and enjoy them. Don't get bogged down in the inconsequential (school, work, etc...); there are so many things more worthy of your time and attention. Find the special someone of your life. And never let them go. Enjoy the simple things in life; walking on a perfect spring day through the park; relaxing with a friend; playing with an animal; doing something silly and laughing afterwards. These things, and many more, make like fun. Make your own choices. If you don't like the choice you've made, change it. Don't scorn and ridicule others; one day you might do something stupid too.
I have more to say, but I'll cut them off after these next two. Stand up for yourself; you are the only one whose opinion matters when it comes to you. And never, ever lose hope; even more than love, hope will always get you through. You can take these tidbits of wisdom or not; it matters little to me.
I've been called a lover, a jerk, a romantic, a jackass, a flirt, evil, a friend; I am all of these and more. That's what makes me so damn interesting. I don't know it all; never claimed to. But maybe something I do know will help someone. Fare thee well, Third Place. God, I'm going to miss this place.
- James York
So I'll just start writing and see what comes up. Don't let special moments pass you by. As rare and precious as they are, you need to cherish them and enjoy them. Don't get bogged down in the inconsequential (school, work, etc...); there are so many things more worthy of your time and attention. Find the special someone of your life. And never let them go. Enjoy the simple things in life; walking on a perfect spring day through the park; relaxing with a friend; playing with an animal; doing something silly and laughing afterwards. These things, and many more, make like fun. Make your own choices. If you don't like the choice you've made, change it. Don't scorn and ridicule others; one day you might do something stupid too.
I have more to say, but I'll cut them off after these next two. Stand up for yourself; you are the only one whose opinion matters when it comes to you. And never, ever lose hope; even more than love, hope will always get you through. You can take these tidbits of wisdom or not; it matters little to me.
I've been called a lover, a jerk, a romantic, a jackass, a flirt, evil, a friend; I am all of these and more. That's what makes me so damn interesting. I don't know it all; never claimed to. But maybe something I do know will help someone. Fare thee well, Third Place. God, I'm going to miss this place.
- James York