Never gotten married. Damn
Never gotten married. Damn
My Way
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.
I've lived a life that's full.
I've traveled each and ev'ry highway;
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I've had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
"No, oh no not me,
I did it my way".
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!
Well, I love where I'm at today, so it's hard to truly regret much, but here are my best takes:
1) Wouldn't have pissed away so much $$ on booze in college. Could have socked some money away.
2) Wouldn't have joined a fraternity in college
3) Would have avoided debt like the plague
4) Wouldn't have been such a prick to the girl I dated through college. I treated her real bad and she remains one of the best people I've ever known.
5) Would have gone out for XC and track in HS. I played baseball and was obsessed with it, even though I wasn't that good. Of course, every time I think about this, I question whether I'd like running today. I might be in some over-30 baseball league wishing I'd gone out for the baseball team in HS. This one's a maybe
Well, looks like I don't have many regrets other than a lot of stuff in college. Funny that I actually did have a lot of memorable times.
- Would have been more involved in high school and not automatically assumed everyone was an a$$hole (would have played sports and been more out-going)
- Would have focused on one of my talents (art and writing) instead of assuming I should be in "business" and take the easy route of cube dwelling and being an accountant. Yeah, I've got financial security, but I don't exactly love what I do.
- Would have started running A LOT earlier in life
- Would have nailed all those girls that I said "Naw...she's not really my type." or "Nope, can't fish off the company pier." to before. Now that I'm married, I think back and am like - why not?
Would have nailed all those girls that I said "Naw...she's not really my type." or "Nope, can't fish off the company pier." to before. Now that I'm married, I think back and am like - why not?
I think a lot of us that are married think this.
i never would have run college track.
now that im done, and have a job, what did it really get me? a whole lot of self absorbed work at being at 15 min 5Ker. in the words of chris farley "Ladee FREAKIN da!" Should have drank more beer and relaxed a lot more.
Nothing.
Still p.r.ing at 53.
Thanks mum,Dad, Teachers and family.
g wrote:
i never would have run college track.
now that im done, and have a job, what did it really get me? a whole lot of self absorbed work at being at 15 min 5Ker. in the words of chris farley "Ladee FREAKIN da!" Should have drank more beer and relaxed a lot more.
Can't say I regret running in college. Like you, I busted myself to be a 15 min. 5K guy, and, in terms of tangible benefits today, "Ladee FREAKIN da!" probably is the best response. However, the intangible benefits were great. The memories and friendships I formed will last a lifetime. Furthermore, I rather like knowing I spent my college years striving to be the best I could be (even if my best does suck by NCAA and letsrun standards). I figure that beats the heck out of being another typical drunken frat boy.
I've made some mistakes in my life. Some BIG MISTAKES. However, what I've come to realize is that what I am today is the result of all the decisions that I've made throughout my life. If I didn't go through the rough times I would have turned out differently. And I like who I am right now. So I can't say that I would really change to much.
My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne
Would have listened to my father in 1985 when he said he didn't like the guy I was with. Would have listened to my gut in 2005 when this monkey showed up again.
Looking back I can summarize all my past regrets and mistakes into one word: WOMEN.
Starting in my teenage years I have a had a twisted obsession with women and most all the mistakes I have made can be traced back to my obsession.
I think of the dumb decisions, the money wasted, the time wasted. If I could do it over again, I would not let my obsession and addiction to women control my life.
To think how much further I could have gone with my running, school, and career is mind blowing. By conservative estimates I have spent about $500,000 on my two ex wives. Plus, I have ruined my mental health and future earnings potential because of my stupid decisions.
For me: Women = the Devil
Nothing! I have made many mistakes in my life, but I love where I am now. All that came before was a precursor for the present. Don't live your life chasing ghosts, build for a better future.