I have hesitated in writing this over the past couple days as I wanted my feelings on Friday’s Presidential Debate to soak in a bit. My initial reaction was that McCain won the debate. I’ve seen polls that say that Obama won, but I just don’t see it. I don’t think Obama looked strong during the debates. I don’t mean strong as in his answers were not good, but I didn’t see a “presence” from him that I could say is Presedential. I think Obama says the right things and I agree with some of the things he says. I respect the community work he’s done. I think this type of work is the foundation communities are built on and he should be commended for the work he has done, not have it held against him. When I compare him to McCain though, I just see McCain being able to get more done. There is a lot to be done.
What this country really needs is Ron Paul. The problem is that most people in this country do not know who he is nor do they seem to care. The man is brilliant and I hope that he will be able to get the support he needs. The Fed is a huge issue and I think if anyone is going to fix it, Paul is the man. there is a high chance I will write Ron Paul in on my ballot. He’s the best man for the job, unfortunately, he has no chance to win.
It dawned on me today how little spare time I seem to have each day. Between coaching soccer, helping with homework, working extra hours and eating, sleeping and using the bathroom, I barely have time to relax, watch TV or play video games. I love my friends and I love my family, but it seems that I am losing a piece of myself. I don’t know whether this is a good or a bad thing.
I love my kids. I’d do anything for them. Same with my wife. Is losing my “self” in them a bad thing? Am I bad for asking the question? I’m one of those people who has never lived alone. I moved out of my parents house into my girlfriends apartment. Eventually we got married and here we are. I’m not unhappy with my life, in fact I am quite content. I just look back at my life so far and wish I had accomplished more with my life. Experienced more, fulfilled more of the promise of my youth.
One of the reasons I started to blog was that I feel this is a way to do something just for me. My wife knows I have a blog, but I won’t tell her the address. There are a couple friends who know (thanks to someone with a big mouth ) along with one member of my family whose opinions I regard highly. I know that if she is reading this, she’s saying “why?”. I don’t really have much of an answer to that really, other to say that some of my favorite memories from when I was a kid were spent with her. Anyway, this is a bit of a tangent. Focus….ok.
About a year and a half ago I lost my Uncle whom I was also very close to. I had been planning on visiting him, but year after year, I found myself pushing it off. I’ll regret this the rest of my life and often at night I find myself talking to him. I still have emails that he sent me years ago. Part of me says I should delete them. Let go of the past and the guilt. Let go of my “self” and just follow where life takes me rather than where it is not taking me.
All this, of course, takes me back to time. I need more of it.
The time has come for me to make my decision on which EPL team to support. After lackluster feedback from readers, I have decided to make the decision on my own. Most important to me was that I found a team that was not going to be battling relegation every single year. I also wanted a team with some young talend and maybe even a superstar to follow. I want a team that will be worth watching during the transfer season. I also need a team that nnone of y friends support. Since I can be picky, I’d like a team that has a kit that I like as well.
So now is the time when I make my decision. As the time I am writing this, I am watching the Manchester United v. Chelsea match I have on DVR. So far, this is shaping up to be a great match between 2 teams I enjoy. In fact, my favorite player, John Terry, plays for Chelsea. Man Utd goal! Anyhow, it’s only fitting that during this matchup of 2 football superpowers, that I announce I will be supporting the Manchester team..
Manchester City
In case you haven’t heard, Travis Barker and DJ-AM were critically injured in a plane crash. While I am not a fan of Blink-192, Travis is a hell of a drummer. I hope they both recover.
) along with one member of my family whose opinions I regard highly. I know that if she is reading this, she’s saying “why?”. I don’t really have much of an answer to that really, other to say that some of my favorite memories from when I was a kid were spent with her. Anyway, this is a bit of a tangent. Focus….ok.
