The Regeneration of an Angeleno...

Growing up in the City with a Mission, in the early 60’s was such a privilege. At the time being a young child, I was happy to innocently run and play in the streets with all the neighborhood kids. We were forever outside playing, only going home when you heard your parents call for dinner, because we all had to be home for dinner and we were, no qualms about it. Little things I grew up with that I never thought would go away with the passing of time. Things like childhood friends, favorite teachers, scout leaders, and team coaches. For me it was the stuff in my neighborhood like the neighborhood grocery stores, local parks and pools. During the later years, the things that would go away with time would be employers and relationships. Funny how such everyday things can become such relics, afterthoughts and well…history.

I have so many memories to document and am looking forward to taking each memory and putting the memories in writing. I know that my thoughts and experiences are uniquely mine and want to document my feelings and memories. Writing has always been a dream of mine and life’s dreams are meant for a reason. Life sends us on many paths in life…I am a willing participant in my life good or bad. So remember its only words, no one can ever change what you feel in your heart. Trust in your feelings and follow your dreams. Live life like you love life and all will be well.

 I guess everyone looks back at some point to reflect on their lives, it seems like human nature to me. We all have our memories to treasure. My memories will always be the one thing that are meant to always be with me, the one thing that is truly uniquely mine. I treasure mine with my every breath, they are a constant source of wonder. I wish for everyone to feed off their memories and to realize that every day is a source to create new memories. If you can stop one second to appreciate the everyday miracles in your day, you can keep the wonder alive. A lot of people love to use that cliché “Life is a Journey”, I guess I can agree with that, But, it’s a really grey statement. I’ve been on quite a few “Journeys” you might say, and I can only speak from personal experience but not every journey I’ve taken, has been something I’d care to brag about. That’s just me being honest. Now don’t get me wrong…I always tell all my friends this…I wouldn’t change a thing about any life choices I’ve made. Everything or choice I’ve ever made has been done whole heartedly and dare I say it with Passion. No Regrets. But in looking back I really would have to say the Best lessons have been learned by my mistakes. At least I can honestly say that from every mistake I’ve been able to understand more and understanding is what will help me to truly find happiness. I joke about that a lot; I was so intrigued with a song I heard. Have my son to thank for that. LOL. But the song is about the Pursuit of Happiness, which really hit home with me. I have been told I’m too deep. That might insult some people but the reality is if I’m too deep then maybe you should stay in the shallow end of the pool. Only a few people can really swim in the deep end and it’s ok. Life is different things for different people.             

ReGenerationAngeleno