| | Sans the dead pixels on my computer monitor, a lot of good things have been happening since last we talked. The Steelers are on their way to the Superbowl, Obama has been sworn in as our nation's 44th and first African American President, and I am now officially well moved into my apartment. There's been sooo much inspiration around me as of late, and I realized that it would be an injustice if I didn't write.
Today was simply transcending. In all the years of my life I have never been as excited about politics as I was today. The timing couldn't be better. A truly ambitious President who is determined to fix the economy in the wake of me freshly graduating from college to find a broken-down and disorganized job market. The media constantly portrays the positive image of Obama, and I just can't help but think that he'll be a great President, arguably the greatest ever. The truth is, the timing couldn't be better because the issues couldn't matter to me more than they do now. As America picks itself up and heals its wounds, so too do I from the scars of the past. Together we will be reborn – stronger, more determined, more disciplined, and more powerful than ever before. I realize that it won't happen overnight, and fortunately, I'm a patient man. Within time, I know that change will come for both of us.
And how about them Steelers, eh!? Speaking of patience, I can't thank my girlfriend, Kyndra, enough for how patient she has been with me watching Sunday football whilst yelling random insults and praises to the TV. She'll be happy to know that this year only holds one more week of that: the Superbowl. Fortunately for her, professional football is the only televised sport that I watch. It's been three years since the Steelers have been in the Superbowl, and both the team and myself have seen extreme changes in our lives. We have both grown, and strengthened, and I know I will be within shorter grasp of my Vince Lambardi trophy equivalent when I no longer hyperventilate having climbed stairs or jogged 50 feet. My New Year's Resolution is the same it has been for the past decade: to lose weight. The only difference this time is that I plan to succeed.
This is probably the main thing that has been holding me back from starting my vlog. It's not that I so much care about my physical appearance, I just want to be at the top of my game. I'm not striving for perfection, just excellence, and I know that the latter will incorporate into my mental health as well. Before I can offer my help and support to the world, I must do my best to feel the greatest about myself. I've come a long way, but there clearly is a long way to go. I just simply lack the confidence right now because my physical health isn't the greatest, but I know in time, that too shall pass. I can't say exactly when, but I'm aiming for this year.
I must also support myself financially. I wish I could agree that the old adage "money isn't everything" is true, but each wakening day gives me evermore reason to adhere to the contrary. The whole job search situation isn't doing the greatest, but at least this is one of the possibilities I have braced myself for, and consequently, planned remedial actions for. I'll admit that I haven't exhausted all of my resources yet, so that has given me hope. And I know that within time, this also shall pass. I'm also aiming for this to happen this year.
All the while, I owe responsibility to others. My girlfriend, my friends, and my family are all counting on me to be there for them and not let them down. I know they're right beside me in my self-improvement, but even they cannot be beside me physically at all times. I must prevail with their inspiration and use my self-discipline the best way that I know how to: putting my priorities in order, and taking things one step at a time. I realize that I have the metaphorical full plate in front of me, but I have little doubt that once I'm through with it, I'll be asking for seconds. And to all those I owe responsibility to, I can't thank you enough.
So here's to a new America, here's to a new Superbowl, here's to a new me. Here's to a new era. Cheers and much love! |
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