In the last few weeks I've been to two funerals... both sad and unexpected. I'm not meaning to start my first blog off with something that will bring you down, make you sad, cry or depressed. Like I said, this is all about what's on my mind at the moment.
Do you remember going for your driver's permit? Well, there are a lot of people out there who need to review their book. Now we all have been in that line of cars at one time or another, and I ask, do we forget how we felt at that time? Can you remember why or for whom you were in that line for? It's not a fun ride no matter what the circumstance. On top of that, think of how it feels then when you have cars trying to either cut in, make a turn into the procession, pull up along side of you trying to cut in, or continue on their way so oblivious to their surroundings that they don't witness the car lights on, flashers flashing, funeral markers upon the cars and actually do join in the procession.
Yes believe it. The first funeral I went to a few weeks back, the line on the way to the cemetery was broken with cars that didn't belong. I was fuming. Could they really not get it that this was a line of mourners. A few of us at the end of the line literally got waylaid and had to find our own way to lay our friend to rest. Unfortunately there were no officers available for this procession but that shouldn't make a difference.
This week, another funeral. For a man that most of us can only dream of mentoring or coming close to. His torch will be a hard one to follow, however, I made my personal vow to myself to try and be better in every way I can be.
This procession however did have a police escort, but even with that to no avail, there were still people trying to cut in, cut off, join in, or pass by. Again I couldn't believe it. What is wrong with people??? Are you in that much of a rush? Is what you have on your plate so important you cannot allow for 3 minutes at the most until the cars pass by you? I ask, if you don't have any concern for those saddened people passing by you, people that have lost someone they love very much, can you at least think of your own people. During those brief moments of time that it takes for the cars to pass you and allow you to get on your way, take that time to be grateful that it's not you in that line that we all dread to be in. Take that time to think of the one's you love. You're stopped, give them a call to just say "Hey, I love you and I'm glad you're here." Do that for me, use your 3 minutes in a much wiser fashion. In some countries, the whole village shuts down and all mourn the loss.
Yes... the world according to G... what a better place it would be...
Goodnight all,
G.....
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Inaugural Post
Well here I am writing my first blogging post. My husband, Paul, set this up for me a couple of years ago, actually while I was away visiting my niece, Shelley, in Florida. A birthday present to myself. I did this once before as well, to visit yet another niece, Debbie, while she was living in Florida. That was another birthday present, but that was from Sheldon. You see family is very important to me, life in general actually. 'Tis the reason I guess that I want life to be as close to perfect as it can be. Oh, I know... there is no "perfect" really... but at least if we all can make life as best as we possibly can make it, what a better place it would be... haha... That being said I have to give credit to Paul... his ear gets bent every now and then, well actually maybe more than every now and then. His comment back to me has been... "The world according to G, what a better place it would be..." hence the reason for the start of this blog. Unfortunately until now, I have just talked and never made use of my writing... so tonight is the night and here we go.
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I'm not shy about saying what's on my mind. You may not agree with me, but that's your prerogative, and most of all, it's okay. Maybe I'd like to hear what you have to say too, I am a great listener too. Actually believe it or not, I am typically listening more than speaking. I guess one may think I talk more because when I do, it has a pretty big impact, or at least it can feel that way depending upon who's on the other end of my words.
My topics will vary greatly, what you will read here is pretty much anything. It will depend upon what's in the news for the day, if something occurred during the day that I think you will be able to relate to it, something that might hit a trigger point for you or someone you know, or maybe something to learn... let's face it... I'm a Gemini, it will always be unexpected. Oh and pay attention too, because I'm a Gemini, my mind moves fast, I may be on another topic by the time you finish reading the first paragraph.
So here we go... get ready for the greatest ride of your life... and pay attention to that, because it is your life...
Best wishes and be well,
Gisele
7/18/2013
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