Life...

Yesterday was a sad day for Hollywood…

Everyone is talking about the death of TV star Farrah Fawset who was battling with cancer for years and the tragic death of Michael Jackson. They do say that death comes in 3’s, but this week it was too quick. With Ed Mc Man passing on Wed and then this…it makes you ponder that life is just TOO precious.

It’s sad to think that the tail end of MJ’s life, we only remember the bad parts that happened…with his child molestation, money troubles, various face lifts…that’s what the kids from this generation will remember. But the time when he was on “Top Of the World” and the wonderful music he produced is what we should really reflect on.

We all go through those moments when we regret the decisions that we make in life and try to live through it. It’s a true test of one’s self and you try not to let others get the best of you. Life is hard…we all get that, but how YOU choose to live your life since you only get ONE chance is how you want the world to remember you by.

With all the hardships I think everyone is going through...political, financial, personal, LIFE in general...things are tough. There’s people out there that can’t afford to live in there homes, or don’t have jobs, can’t feed there families and with these times…it’s a test of personal strength. But if you live each day to the fullest and stay positive and value the things that can't be expendable....like family and friends those should be the TRUE value of life.

I feel like I’m just getting started with my life...I’m working hard to get my life in order and not “Sweat the Small Stuff” anymore. Finding alternative ways helps with your chi. I truly believe that. My outlet used to be dance...which I truly wish I can still do, but financial difficulties make it difficult to maintain. Working out, going out for walks, running or finding other ways to express yourself instead of violent words or action help. Alcohol does help at times of relaxation, but shouldn’t be the only thing.

I think I’m over the binge drinking. For the past few years I think I’ve drank more than I did in my early twenties. I now know my limits and I tested them when I was much younger. And trust me; you didn’t want to know me back then. I think once in our life time we go through that, when you feel the lowest of the low and you take it all out on drinking. You start to realize your true self comes out when your intoxicated. I hate that feeling when you wake up after a nite of partying and you 1) don’t remember how you got there and 2) wondered how you acted and what you said. That’s never a nice feeling... then you start aplogizing to everyone of what you did.

I’m happy to say that after my "bad" moment, it’s been years since I’ve gotten to that point and I like to think I'm much smarter now with my choices. Of course, you still have your moments of partying, but I think at this point, I’ve enjoyed my twenties of all the parties…and all the boozing that I think relaxation and company of good friends is a much better way to enjoy the next phase in life.

With that said RIP MJ, Farrah and Ed, you've all touched us one way or another and we will never forget what you've contributed in this life time.