In an alternate universe I get it right far earlier in my life. I sort of see this is what if I did everything the way I was supposed to in my life instead of so late.

I’d take the chances I didn’t take earlier and make things happen and be brave from day one rather than far beyond that.

I meet and fall for my soulmate at age 20 rather than after age 52+. We’d marry, have kids, nice house, the white picket fence, etc.

I’d’ve gotten my degree in English as a bachelor’s and start writing/ blogging in my 20s rather than my 50s.

I’d achieve financial stability in my 20s or 30s rather than living paycheck to paycheck into my 50s.

I’d value myself and know my worth far far earlier in life than past middle age.

As always, thank you for reading. 😊

-aaa

This isn’t the easiest question to answer because it requires a long story which I’m not interested in writing just now.

I will go so far to say the most expensive meal I ever paid for, was my ex stepson’s wedding dinner in Las Vegas. My ex-wife had the brilliant idea that we would have it at Ruth’s Chris steakhouse at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Not the cheapest place to eat by far.

The wedding party was pretty small and not a lot of people attended so she figured it wouldn’t be too much money. However, everyone ordered pretty much everything they wanted, (appetizers, drinks, seafood, steaks, and dessert) except for me, my ex-wife, and my ex mother-in-law (we all shared dinner).

We had thought that people would be picking up their own meals aside from the bride and groom, but in the end, I got stuck with the entire bill. When the bill finally came to me, it was $2200 for the dinner. Truly, the most expensive meal I’ve ever paid for in my life.

Was it worth it? Well I know they (the bride and groom) are now divorced as am I. There’s a whole stressful story that goes along with this meal that I am again, am not gonna go into right now. So, I say no, it was definitely not worth it.

Having to ask the mother of the bride for a loan to cover this meal is and was the most embarrassed I have ever been, but that’s another story for another time.

As always thank you for reading…

-aaa

There are a number of subjects of which I am most passionate.

Music

I’ve been passionate about music at least since age 4 maybe longer. I’m decently knowledgeable in the genres I like most.

Percussion

I played drums and various percussion instruments from age 8 until age 24. Playing in but not limited to: drum-line, marching band, percussion ensemble, Latin Band, Big Band, Jazz Band, Symphony, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble.

Reading

I love classic fiction, modern fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, philosophy, horror, mystery, and noire.

Writing

I love to write poetry (many forms), essays, autobiographical short stories, and interesting anecdotes.

Technology

I have worked in Information Technology for over 28 years working in: data conversions, help desk, systems analysis, programming, QA, technical writing, training, systems implementations, technical support, and Sarbanes Oxley risk assessments and audits.

Diagraming and Prototyping

In my current job I work so much in Visio that my teammates call me the “Vizio Wizio” 😂

Video Games

I am pretty decent at most classic video games and consoles.

Trivia

My extensive music knowledge, entertainment, science, and history make me a threat at any bar trivia contests.

People

I am good at reading people which has greatly aided me in my career and writing.

Computers

I can fix/diagnose many or most issues, as I have worked on thousands of computers with issues.

As always thank you for reading…

-aaa

I’ve been on the fence on whether I would answer this question or not as I feel again it is a data mining, marketing poll type of question, but I’m gonna do it anyway what the hell?🤣

Thirty Things That Make Me Happy:

1) The smell of rain when it first starts to fall.

2) the sound of the ocean

3) the sound of rainfall all night while I sleep

4) making passionate love

5) writing

6) music

7) playing the piano by ear

8) live music

9) musicals

10) streaming my favorite shows without commercials or interruptions

11) gazing at the stars

12) experiencing a meteor shower in the mountains

13) playing tennis

14) old-school video games

15) old-school console video games

16) reading

17) long deep conversations

18) technical writing

19) helping people

20) finding commonality with others

21) encouraging others that need it

22) learning something new

23) spending time with friends and loved ones

24) fishing

25) walking

26) hiking

27) swimming

28) bodyboarding

29) my apartment

30) blogging!!!!

As always, thank you for reading… 😊

-aaa

I don’t even need to pull/scour a story. I can tell you right now, pretty much all political posts news, articles, stories, video, etc. is completely uninteresting to me. From all sides, Democrat, Republican, independent, etc.

Loads of vitriol and anger and hate and I’m done. We need to relate to each other. We need to stop trying to find everything wrong with each other and try and find what’s right. Find common ground embrace our differences and find strength.

I think in media, social media and other circles we lost our way and we need to find our way back before too late. Just my $.25.

As always, thank you for reading…

-aaa

Not answering repetitive data mining prompts like this one. 🤔🤣🤣

-aaa