Indulgence

Gotten myself a mountain bike. I can’t exactly say why I bought one, because there are so many reasons.

But I’m looking forward to the road-ventures me and my buddies have lined up for ourselves. Not that it will be a months-long disappearing act. Just a half-a-day ride across town looking for anything special.

And I’m so excited to be finding those little surprises along the way. And I’m sure I will have good stories to tell.

Feeling a little alive relishing that thought.

Faces

Everybody moves so fast these days. I’m not sure why. Could I slow time down for them, I would. But each time I try, they move faster than ever. It’s as scary as it is disappointing. Should we slow down?

This morning I woke up early, and took a stroll down the lonely street. It was empowering, this new fresh feeling when time seems to slow down for you. The misty morning sure helps to give a clear picture of what I have been missing – those familiar faces of the past.

My house is near this river which never seems to flow. Stagnant. Wouldn’t it be nice the river flows? My morning walk would have been better than it already is.

Won the race but lost your mind. Was it worth it after all?

Lose

I believe I am naive. For believeing that I would not change. But we know that is not true now, do we?

There are times when circumstances force us to change. Force is a rather strong word, isn’t it? I would rather the world don’t change me. I would rather I change the world. But a boy with nothing more than mere naivety would not dream of changing the world. Unless of course he is sleeping to dream.

Ideals. They are as strong as sand castle in face of rushing waves. It may stand the onslaught of cruel reality but, who knows? Rainbows don’t last for long, do they? But as funny as it may sound, rainbows do appear after the most horrendous of storm.

Dear God, grant me strength to not lose my self in face of turbulence. Let me discern the pretenders. Give me the the courage to stand my ground, but most important ,give me the wisdom to bend necessarily.