Cinco de Mayo Birthday
For anyone who happens upon this blog, I'm sure you've read time and time again about my of saddness of being alone and the swooning for women I can't have or be with. But not today.
My niece's birthday is on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. And for the first time in a long time I went to spend time with her and the family. She's grown so much. As "smart" as my brother at that age, ie. she think she knows everything. That bit aside, I was happy to be there. I chit-chatted with the family, we laughed and had a good time while I was there. I could now start the whoa is me bullshit but there's no need. My brother has raised two fine young ladies (heaven help the men that they latch on to). They know right from wrong, have strong opinions on various topics, have no problems speaking their mind. It makes me a very proud uncle. They don't have the mental blockages that my brother and I grew up with, the same blockages I still have to some degree.
At 17, she has her whole life in front of her. The whole world to see and explore and experience. I envy her that but I'm excited for her, for both of my nieces, as her older sister will be turning 21 within the next 45 days. That too will be a time for excitement. I plan on taking her out for dinner and drinks. They're good girls. They will make mistakes. But they should know the family will be there to help them up, should they fall. It's a good time to be an uncle.
So, for all that read this - Happy Cinco de Mayo! Life your life to best that you can. Live it to the fullest when at all possible. Don't be afraid to act young again. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Reach out the the young one's in your life and share what you know (hold court, as it's been called). You might just be surprised to find that they will listen to your experiences, possibly even learn from them.
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH
My niece's birthday is on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. And for the first time in a long time I went to spend time with her and the family. She's grown so much. As "smart" as my brother at that age, ie. she think she knows everything. That bit aside, I was happy to be there. I chit-chatted with the family, we laughed and had a good time while I was there. I could now start the whoa is me bullshit but there's no need. My brother has raised two fine young ladies (heaven help the men that they latch on to). They know right from wrong, have strong opinions on various topics, have no problems speaking their mind. It makes me a very proud uncle. They don't have the mental blockages that my brother and I grew up with, the same blockages I still have to some degree.
At 17, she has her whole life in front of her. The whole world to see and explore and experience. I envy her that but I'm excited for her, for both of my nieces, as her older sister will be turning 21 within the next 45 days. That too will be a time for excitement. I plan on taking her out for dinner and drinks. They're good girls. They will make mistakes. But they should know the family will be there to help them up, should they fall. It's a good time to be an uncle.
So, for all that read this - Happy Cinco de Mayo! Life your life to best that you can. Live it to the fullest when at all possible. Don't be afraid to act young again. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Reach out the the young one's in your life and share what you know (hold court, as it's been called). You might just be surprised to find that they will listen to your experiences, possibly even learn from them.
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH
posted by Fat Bobby at 5:53 PM
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