Friday, January 02, 2004 past, present and the future 2003 is now a blur. memories stockpiled as 4"x6" pictures and ink-stained paper for another day to reminisce. i dont know what i aimed to accomplished in the beginning of 2003 but now its a year later and i wonder what happened to all the time i thought i had. if i sit and wonder about the things i've gained and lost throughout the year, it would be a wasted afternoon. time will ultimately keep on going. everyday is just a constant battle to get to the next day. and then the next. and the next. and for what? i constantly have to remind myself to revel in the little pleasures. and not think of the big picture because tomorrow's big picture will be another memory for yesterday. and its all just fleeting anyhow. life's not static. i cant keep thinking i can be. because if i just sit and wait for the world to go by thinking i have all the time in the world...before i know it i'll be 65 and wondering what happened. just like this past year. dont take life for granted. things for granted. time for granted. people for granted. if you have passion, hold on to it. love, hold on to it. happiness, hold on to it. because once you start thinking you can take these things for granted, they'll slip out of your fingers. just as easily as was given to you, it can be taken away. know that everything that comes your way is a gift and must be treated as such. have a great 2004. 6:10 PM