A New Dawn

"The greatest blessing that we have, is the dawn of each new day,
 a chance to finish what we started, and made a mess of yesterday..."

Lately, I can't seem to do right, for doing wrong.
Maybe it's time that I gave up...as I obviously care too much and try too hard.
My intentions have always been very well meant with genuine kindness and love, but it appears that these affections may have been misplaced.
I have remained a patient and understanding man, but I can't sit around waiting for the phone to ring forever.
So I guess it's time to go out and enjoy life once again, as recurring events in Christchurch, New Zealand only underline the fact that life is too short.

As Andy Dufresne says in my favourite film, 'The Shawshank Redemption',...
"I guess it comes down to a simple choice really...get busy living, or get busy dying..."

Next week is payday, and as well as making a contribution to Christchurch at the following address:
http://www.riseup.org.nz/ to aid their ongoing battle to redevelop their wonderful city, I shall also be embarking on a different philosophy and 'A New Dawn'.

I'm going to start living for myself and living in the moment, although I won't be returning to my hedonistic phase of my life, when in the persuit of happiness I nearly lost everything. I'll be utilising my funds in such a way that is geared to my own personal happiness, whilst not neglecting my other responsibilities, nor my caring attitude to those important people in my life deserving of my care and my love.

In the meantime, I wish the residents and lovely people of Christchurch good luck, and would strongly recommend anyone able to contribute to the Rise Up Christchurch campaign, as it's a very worthy cause.

Ramblin' Steve