Take it Slow

Dear Paragrinus,
It has seriously been one hell of a week; a whirlwind of sensation. Little sleep, proposal heart attacks, loads of reading, midterms, papers, a romantic date, funtastic party, and chill weekend have all accumulated into a fast paced streamline blur of reality. I think as I'm getting older that I'm beginning to realize its the smallest things that you can take out of life that will bring joy. The other day i was in duress to finish this freakin proposal that I was given 6 hours notice to finish, but at the same time I had a dinner date in the library with my girlfriend while studying. Life is like the ebb and flow of the ocean; if you concentrate too much on ever single wave you'll forget that that turmoil is only a small part of the ocean- with all its serenity, life, and haunting beauty. I was grumbling the other day walking to my car on the Hill when i noticed how fast I was walking compared to this elderly lady. So i slowed down. Maybe the problem isn't the future, but that I forget to live for today also. That my surroundings, environment, aren't just a consequence but a gift that I should enjoy. On that note, don't forget to also look around instead of passing the world. Smell, taste, listen, feel, remember, thank, remember, dig deep....dig deeper. Remember you only live once, make the most of what you think is important. :)
Take Care.

Love Always,
Eric

P.S. Here's a start. Laugh a little. here's a joke to make you smile.


A duck walks into a bar and asks: "Got any Bread?"

Barman says: "No."

Duck says: "Got any bread?"

Barman says: "No."

Duck says: "Got any bread?"

Barman says: "No, we have no bread."

Duck says: "Got any bread?"

Barman says: "No, we haven't got any bread!"

Duck says: "Got any bread?"

Barman says: "No, are you deaf?! We haven't got any bread, and if you ask me again and I'll nail your dang beak to the bar you irritating dang duck!"

Duck says: "Got any nails?"

Barman says: "No"

Duck says: "Got any bread?