Well, the end of the year is coming to a close, with a snow storm on our front door here in new england, I decided to recap some of the highlights of the raspberry poptart stories that have been written over the past few months. I began this list on cocktail napkins while waiting for a friend to have drinks with Tuesday evening. Funny how we get inspired sometimes, and the tools we use. Cocktail Napkin, waiter's pen, fun recap!
In tribute to The Adventures of Raspberry Poptart, here is a top 17 list (17? yes 17):
1. Pursue what you want. I was pursuing raspberry poptarts and came across the DD guy. This was the spark for these stories, which for me have been very therapeutic, for you entertaining, and for my therapist troublesome.
2. Take chances. Life is full of risks. Instead of waiting for things to happen, take charge and move forward, making life an adventure. Imagine if I had not pursued raspberry poptarts that morning. Your life would be with out these stories and this recap. That would be sad.
3. Accepting all of who you are. All of it. The good and the bad. I fully accept that I am a goof, and that my norm is better than what society has to offer. Who else is going to write about The Adventures of Raspberry Poptarts?
4. That this list sounds like another "Self Help" book. You know, there just ain't enough variations of these. I toss this list into the mix!
5. Men in trucks. You know, I don't understand it either, and the best way to equate is that I like raspberry poptarts, and don't know why. I know, it is because I like raspberry poptarts that I like men in trucks. I digress.
6. The Dunkin Donuts Guy. Whom without these stories would not exist.
7. Challenging yourself to do and be better. I certainly would not be here today if I did not have a sense that I can do and be better. Leaving Maine for an opportunity in Boston almost 13 years ago was the best thing I could have done. They just don't appreciate raspberry poptarts like you folks do. :-)
8. Men in trucks with snow plows! The rest of my thoughts are not appropriate here (see #13).
9. Rewiring your brain is not easy, but the pay off is substantial. Sometimes the lessons we learned as kids are not the tools we need today, but they are also the hardest lessons to unlearn.
10. Sharing your burden with others. Why be in misery by yourself, when you and your friends can collectively complain? LOL. In all seriousness, it lowers the stress and anxiety, making it easier to tackle those problems that plague us.
11. Knowing that you are not the only person who has problems and challenges in life (on the cocktails napkins I actually wrote "messed up", but that was short hand for the previous statement!). Just take a look at your friends and family. Apple meet the Apple Orchard. We attract people who have similiar issues in life. Thankfully, no one has issues with Raspberry Poptarts. It would be a sad day.
12. Anxiety, at least for me, is the fear of not having control. Some things like the weather cannot be controlled, but others, like pursuing raspberry poptarts can be controlled. Jenny Craig would wish that I did not have any control over my raspberry poptarts, so she could make some money!
13. That being naughty, as well as you are safe, is OK. Santa even said so!
14. That crying is not always about being sad. Yes, yes, I the guy who likes men in trucks watches chick flicks. If you watch Steel Magnolias, and do not cry, you need therapy. Lots. Try a raspberry poptart and then watch the movie. It may change your attitude.
15. That wearing plaid as a kid is the real reason for me going to therapy!
16. That my childhood does have good parts and bad parts (see #15).
17. Its all about me and its all about you. Sounds like a paradox, but it really isn't. With mutual respect and understanding. You understand that I have this weird obsession about raspberry poptarts, men in trucks, and the dunkin donuts guy. I respect that you may not get it! LOL
With that my friends, I wish you all the best in the new year to come.
And, have a moment to remember those who are no longer with us in this world. They are still a big part of us. Just as much as the living are.
Many Hugs, Cheers and Happy New Years!
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