It's been 3 years since my Open Heart Surgery...Time flies... It's funny, I remember everything about that day as if it were just last week. It's been long enough, time for me to let go of the emotions of that day. I worked the entire day before my surgery, made sure my desk was clear, no open projects or quotes. I spent the remainder of the evening in bars. I started at Empire Pizza and Bar drinking with my ex-wife, daughter and her friend. A couple beers, a couple shots talking with friends I had known for years..in some respects I was saying goodbye. When I was leaving I asked Debbie (ex-wife) to come outside, I wanted to apologize for all the hurt, in case things didn't go well I wanted her to know I still loved her. Forward to the next bar, Hartlands which is close to my apartment. I sat and drank with the regulars that were there. Although I was surrounded by people I knew (granted all were "bar" friends) I felt alone. The woman I was dating at the tim
It's going to be a Great Day! Every morning I wake up, I believe it's going to be a Great Day! First, I woke up. Sadly there are those that did not. I've had two small heart attacks (if there is such a thing) and Double Bypass Heart Surgery, I live with heart disease. I believe everyday is an Amazing Day. I've decided my daily mantra is to tell anyone and everyone I come into contact with "It's going to be a Great Day". Yes, I understand my day may go to shit 15 min after starting work, but I am going to start every day being positive. Happiness is a CHOICE! I understand we all have "things" going on in our lives, not all of it is good. I have struggles myself but we don't have to let them control us. I'm reminded of a quote I read - “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” — Epictetus I've, as many others, have read quotes or seen the meme's that advise to be kind, to say nice words or do ki