Jack & The Beanstalk

I read my own blog this morning. That's got to be one of the vainest things one can do. But I was amazed at the date of my last post! 28th of May! MAY! A quarter of a year ago.That's not good.

Part of me knew this would happen when I started a blog because I'm terrible at keeping diaries and that's essentially what a blog is. But I didn't expect it to be this bad. Oh well, life goes on.

I tried something new over the past few months. Went in a totally different direction to what I normally would. Interestingly some thought it was good that I was going for almost a complete opposite, others gave it a/the/some benefit of a doubt, (how do you use that phrase in writing?), but thought essentially that it wouldn't work. But yeah, maybe it's not a good idea to experiment on people. Although, if not explicitly,they knew it was an experiment too.

The thing is - it didn't teach me much. I learnt the same things I could've learnt being in the experience than being out of it looking in, and I wonder why? Was it that the person didn't open me up as much as I thought they would - because in general I can't be defined as being narrow minded once I remove fear from the equation. Or was it because I felt limited and restricted by being with them. Realistically I think it was the second.

How can people go about life with their heads in the sky? This is something that I've never understood. People should be grounded. We live on the ground, we live in reality. We see reality pass us by everyday and still so many are oblivious or ignore society around them. They should know what they want in life and go out there and achieve it. Doesn't matter what speed that achievement is and what they have to sacrifice to get it (as long as they can provide for their needs in the meantime).

Yes there will be obstructions and failures along the way. And maybe what you want will change or morph as you go along and that's alright, but ultimately people need to CLIMB THEIR OWN LADDER! There's no point in being alive if you don't learn and grow and develop with life. (I'm not suggesting suicide here, I'm just pointing out one of the distinct advantages of being alive in the first place). So grow already! You've planted your seeds and developed your roots, all you need now is to get on with life they way you're supposed to.