Life in the fast lane

There are so many things I have to say right now, so many thoughts written down in my red leather journal. I have stories to tell, questions to ask, and rants to drag on. But rather than put any of what I am thinking to words, I am taking this blog post to talk about why I suddenly have so many things to say.

Finally, I feel like I have reached a point where life is moving. Rather than sitting around waiting for things to happen, I feel like the world is waiting for me. I am busy as a bee and have no time for half of the things I am involved in, but I love knowing I always have somewhere to go next. Sure, it would be nice to enjoy a moment before moving onto the next one (some call that smelling the roses), but for now, I am really loving my life in motion.

But it's not like the earth suddenly started turning faster. Rather, this new speed of living was sparked by a cliche that I stopped listening to and finally HEARD what was being said. This life-advice used to be just words to me, an inspirational quote that teachers would hang on posters in the class rooms. It was a cute saying, and I thought I understood what it meant, but I never put those words to action.

Seize the day.

There are so many things I have wanted to do and have put off thinking I would always have time, but some recent medical affairs in my family have reminded me that this might not be the case. I am so lucky to have today and twice as lucky if I get a tomorrow. Why would I wait for the day after that to do anything? Saving something for later is an insult to the current moment. In this unpredictable life, there are not always take-home doggy bags, so why save the left overs? Just finish what is in front of you RIGHT NOW. Carpe the fuck out of every diem.

When you are moving at a memory per minute, you won't have time to stop for gas.