I've thought about this a lot over my life, because I realize that my tendency isn't to take the big leap.....to chance everything on a hunch/gamble. I tend to believe in "slow and steady wins the race".

Life is a marathon, not a sprint......

I again thought about this when I answered the following BLOGLINES poll question:

ARE YOU A RISK TAKER?

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I didn't have to take this to figure this out.....I know I'm not. But I'm also not content just staying the same.....not progressing.....not getting better.

Getting better means learning more, helping more, being more secure, confident, etc.....

I just like steady and measured progress....and have never been keen on taking big risks.

I suppose you can define that however you want ....I might be a wimp, but I've generally been very happy with my results.

Yea, I'm far from perfect.....far from the most generous.....far from the most helpful.....far from the most secure.......but I've had steady progress in most things I've wanted to accomplish, and that makes me happy.

I don't find my life all that boring.....and I dare anyone to show me a life that was actually "predictable".....

Sure, life can always be better....but I'm satisfied with mine as it is!

Current Mood: contemplative

Well, I was so excited this afternoon when I got a call from Kim to tell me about a job interview she is having next Wednesday.

I was thrilled for so many reasons......first, it is I think her first interview for a full-time position now that school is ending for her.

Second, the company she is interviewing with is really a big name that everyone will know. I'd love to just blab out the name, but I'm not sure she wants anyone to know.....but I was jumping for joy when I heard it.

Third, it marks yet another example of how our girls are growing up and taking on their adult independent lives.

This is what Cheryl and I had always wanted.....this is what we dreamed of. Not that we wanted them out of our lives....not at all....I never want that. But we wanted to see them take on responsibility (which they both always have), take control of their lives and make a place in the world  where they can enjoy life and be able to use their skills and talents to not only support themselves, but to support other good works and needs in the world.

I promised Kimberly I would say a prayer for her, and I know Cheryl is doing just the same.

Our daughter is graduating soon.......there isn't a father on the earth who is more proud (of both my kids) than the guy typing this post!

Current Mood: excited

Doreen and I watched the Hichhikers Guide to the Galaxy a number of weeks ago, and I just laughed out loud at Marvin....the depressed and paranoid robot. He sounds a lot like a guy at work....not in terms of his being paranoid......just in terms of the sound of his voice.

Anyways......check out this compilation of Marvin Moments from the 2005 movie:



Here is another Marvin I used to like......Marvin the Martian!




Now here is the same cartoon in Russian (I think)

Current Mood: cheerful

Kristen has but a single final left to take....next Tuesday, and she is DONE! (for the semester)

She had three finals today, and is glad to get them behind her.

After her last final she will be getting to bed and leaving for NYC early the next morning.

I can't wait to be together with both of my girls at mid-week!

Current Mood: excited