OG’s Wonder World of Randomness

A simple request.  “I’ll have a coffee thanks”.

A difficult request.  “I’ll have a cappuccino with marshmallows thanks”.

The result.  A Latte.

The moment is ruined.  The impact lost.  The entire circumstance forever tarnished with substandard service from a coroporate money hungry chain on the verge of world domination.

Do you take it back?  Do you complain?  Do you request to see the manager?

Why bother…  When you’re gazing into eyes with the essence of pleasure it wouldn’t matter if you were served a warm prawn milkshake with maple syrup…  The only thing that matters is that you are there with the person whom makes you smile so much that even The Joker from Batman would be envious.

This is how you learn to just “deal with it”…  Take it for what it’s worth…  And never let go of the moment, even if the incorrect beverage was served…

Planning happens every day…

Planning what needs to be achieved at work.

Planning for social activities on the weekend.

Planning what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Planning which route to take on the way home.

Planning which side of the course to hit up the first beat.

These things are quite standard, and most of the time we plan them without even realising it.

But what about life. Some people say that planning ahead in life can lead to disaster. Things might change and your plans could be thrown out the window and an increadible amount of time would be wasted.

I thought it was about time that I started planning things. But then I got to thinking that what if I planned out my life and things didn’t work out? I know I would be devastated, but at the same time I don’t really fancy just potting along forever. I feel that I need a goal.

Should I plan? Should I map out? Should I navigate through with each desination given a time frame to achieve?

Perhaps I should just plan on going to bed…

We all have to wait for things from time to time…

Pay being deposited into bank accounts…

Favourite TV show to be aired…

Dinner to be served at the restaurant…

The five minute warning signal at a start line…

These are just some things that we eagerly anticipate the arrival of.  We know they are coming, and we deal with the fact that we just have to wait and be paitent.

However I have noticed the hardest thing we have to wait for is a plane to arrive on the runway.  The plane carrying precious cargo that holds the answers to your destination of life.

No I am not at the airport waiting for my boarding announcement, but rather waiting with anticipation for the loud speaker to announce a particular flight has landed.  The flight number to flicker on the screen above and tell me that time spent waiting has finally paid off.  The arrival of someone I dearly care about.

In those brief moments as the first group of passengers at the front of the plane disembark and make their way to the arrivals lounge my heart flickers with excitement.  They crumble into open arms waiting in the distance.

In a few short hours I too will be those waiting arms, and as my heart rate increases I will know I am there for the right reasons.  My path has landed…

I’ve been stated as the following… “Like a book”.Translation?

1. Hard exterior with an interesting lining…
2. Impaitent for the outcome before the quest begins…
3. Enticing and thrilling, you just can’t put me down…

I have the belief that one should not judge a book by its cover. All I ask is that judgement is not placed on these shoulders prior to the final chapter. Then, and not until this time, should a decision be made and judgment dispersed.

“Like a book”… Hmmm

So am I a book for sale on a card table for 10 cents or a new release proudly on displayed on the feature wall…

Pondering… Which story will unfold beneath my dust cover…

There comes a time when we have to make important decisions…These decisions may be as simple as choosing the favoured side of the course, or a little more intense, such as, should I… shouldn’t I…???

I think we are faced with this kind of decision almost every day… Should I change lanes now or wait until the next set of lights. Will I got this way or that way…

I wonder what it is that pushes us to make those simple decisions, which can in the long run, make a hell of a difference to which direction our lives take…

I have a feeling that i’m going to have to make a pretty big decision in the coming future… It’s a should I shouldn’t I decision…

The results of this decision could be devestating… Or simply magnificent…

I have been having some heated arguments with Johnsee about making more templates available…

Just because he knows how to do this (and I don’t) he thinks he has the power…

That’s what HE thinks…

Life…

Is it the wrong side, right side, no side or both sides? Not really sure as yet. Perhaps it’s neither side, and I’m still stuck at the start line stugging to get myself out of the wind shadow created by the start boat that is better anchored in millionairs mile rather than on my course. It’s getting in the way… Already…

Maybe i will come across as arrogant… Maybe i will come across as impressive… Either way, I am sure you will eventually get sick and tired of me, however if that happens, you have chosen the wrong side before giving it a chance… Locals say the breeze will kick in, either that or i’m blowing wind up my own arse.

So make your own mind up… I have no direction at this stage, however i am sure certain events will inspire me… Here’s hoping anyway!

It facinates me how an early morning SMS can set the scene for the entire day.  At 0623 this morning, I received an SMS from the otherside of the world.  The text received was simple, yet the depth it created imense.

It should be mandatory for everyone to send out a beautiful message to someone they care about each and every morning, just for the hell of it.  Wouldn’t the world be a much happier place???

Well the telco companies would be happy…  Actually, come to think of it…  They will be laughing all the way to the bank…  This thought defeates the purpose of an early morning SMS…

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Thank you early morning message sender…  You made my day…

We all experience heartache at one time or another.  Disappointment and pain are just a part of life.  But it’s how we work through these times that creates our characters and defines our place in society.

This blog is not where I will display witty jokes and humour about sailing but rather random thoughts about life that continue to pass through my mind.

Live Sail Die is for sailing, OG’s Wonder World of Randomness is well… the randomness that is me.

If anyone knows how up and down I am at the moment it’s those who are close to me.  My friends and my family.  It’s difficult to hold thoughts in and keep a smile on ones face at times, which is why we take our heartache out on those we love the most.  Because in the back of our minds we know they will contine to love us in return, no matter what.

So welcome to my world.  It’s a crazy mixed up place here filled with questions that have no definate answers.  But isn’t that just the way life goes…?