The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Lately the drive to work really sucks. It isn't because of traffic, weather, or even the fact that my radio doesn't work so I have to listen to the same CD's over and over again. The reason is because I pass the outdoor swimming pool on my way to work, and it brings me down. I swam competitively for over 10 years of my life. I remember it like it was yesterday, waking up at 7:30 and riding my bike to the outdoor pool. When I'd get there I'd usually sit around on the deck for a good 15 minutes before I tested the water and helped put in the ropes. I always hated cold water. There was a sweet trick I would pull too, on those mornings where a kid just didn't want to cooperate. I would swim under the bottom of the huge water slide, there was room for about 3, and plenty of air. I'd sit there for 15 minutes some times, before pushing off the wall out into the lanes again, and joining back up with the group. I've won tons of medals, ribbons and awards. I'v...

Have you ever sat and thought about what it would be like to be homeless? To have absolutely no one to turn to, and nothing to fall back on? I have been thinking about it a ton lately... I realized that I am deathly afraid of being homeless. Not because I wouldn't have a place to stay, or a car to drive, or even some food to eat. I thought about it and I think the worst part of being homeless would be that everyone acts like they don't see you . I am guilty of this from time to time, but for the most part I try to make eye contact, and give a simple hello. But imagine if everyone that walked by you avoided you...Either by picking up their cell phones, looking or walking away, it would be devastating. So I say appreciate what you have...Be it good or bad, at least you have something .