On Unpredictability...

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Sometimes it's difficult to believe and remember that nothing in life is static or predictable unless we want it to be that way - and even then nothing is guaranteed. Possibilities exist beyond our wildest imaginations. Realities can change in the blink of an eye. Everything is just a decision away.

I woke up thinking of my time up in the northern parts of KSA. Prior to these years, I had never imagined that such places existed. And while I was there having this extraordinary experience, I never imagined that I would someday end up here today. Life is strange like that. We never know what awaits us.

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  1. JulesNovember 10, 2019 at 7:25 AM

    I think that even if you want things to stay static and predictable they don’t. The one constant in life is change. You never know what’s gonna sideswipe you one wet Wednesday morning and what’s gonna give you a smackeroobie on the lips!
    This life thing ain’t easy. Not for the colourful and reaching. I’m still learning to try and appreciate the very small pleasantries instead of shouting, “ WTF? Is that it?” Keep writing, Az - it’s cathartic and you’re very good at it. 😘

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    1. AzNovember 10, 2019 at 8:50 AM

      I love you dear Jules. People like you and Blue make it all worth it :))

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    2. Blue GrumpsterNovember 10, 2019 at 9:30 AM

      Just so you know I love Jules more. Just saying. Don't be getting any strange ideas in that pretty head of yours.

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    3. JulesNovember 11, 2019 at 12:20 AM

      Well I love you both even MORE than that then! X

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    4. Blue GrumpsterNovember 11, 2019 at 4:46 AM

      Fine. That settles it! Now, where's my drink? I need to grade some PhD papers and I'm bored, so that's not gonna help. I need a drink asip and asap.

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    5. AzNovember 12, 2019 at 11:10 AM

      Did you ever manage to get that drink Blue?

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  2. Mary KirklandNovember 10, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    That's very true, we never know what awaits us. We never know what is right around the corner or what wonderful things we could find if we're looking for them.

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    1. AzNovember 10, 2019 at 8:50 AM

      Right on the button Mary :) "Life will take you where your imagination doesn't". Thanks for the visit.

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    2. Blue GrumpsterNovember 11, 2019 at 8:19 AM

      Don't you think Mary is sweet, Az? Well, she is.

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    3. AzNovember 12, 2019 at 11:13 AM

      Mary is as sweet as honey is to a starving bear that's been napping in the forest all winter... speaking of naps... and better yet, snacks... I'm hungry!

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  3. Blue GrumpsterNovember 10, 2019 at 9:29 AM

    We never know what awaits us. Ain't that the truth. Let's hope that whatever it is that awaits us is a good thing.

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