There are moments in life that become turning points. Some are radical events that forever alter the direction of our lives, others are subtle, but significant shifts in mindset and priorities. Such occurrences can propel a person to new heights, or conversely they can induce a downward spiral.While far from drastic, I've recently come to a realization that will lead to changes in my life. I'd seen it coming for some time, but I was stubborn in accepting it. My way of dealing with it came in the form of a lengthy bender... a sober one.
Beginning with a trip to Arizona last month, I've been on a fishing tear over the past few weeks. It hasn't been so much an escape, as an immersion into something that I find enjoyment in. Of course that is probably a mindset shared by the addicts of truly harmful vices. I don't know what the future will bring, but I know that I currently have the opportunity to fish, perhaps more opportunity to do so than I may ever have again, and I've been taking full advantage of that.
The accompanying photos document some of my recent travels, the benefits that come with being marginally employed, and memorable days spent on the water with friends.
Beautiful brownies. A single fish like that would make my season. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWord of advice: Fish your brains out!
I have a great life - I'm finishing up the schooling for an amazing career (I'll be 30 when I graduate), I'm married to an amazing girl and we have a super cute baby. I'm starting to see the rewards for my hard work, and I'm very happy - but I REALLY wish I could fish more. Fishing is a huge part of our lives, and although life can be great without it, it will never be full.
It's great to hear you are taking full advantage of the time you have now. Enjoy yourself, soak up your surroundings, and let tomorrow come in its own due time - it might be even better than today. Best of luck with whatever lies ahead - and since I'm guessing there will still be a pile of trout involved - keep the photos and stories coming!
-Kirk
Kirk - Well said, and thank you for the kind words.
DeleteI'm sure in time we will both find a balance to things.
Will
And no Brady photos? What the... Incidentally, I am pretty sure I was able to depixelate the display on the rods-in-vehicle photo. Furthermore, I really like that photo.
ReplyDeleteFishing's been good!
I guess if you fish with him long enough it eventually rubs off on you.
DeleteI'm just glad that I thought to blur the Garmin display in that photo... it would have been quite the treasure map for anyone paying attention.
Soak it in while you can! Those are some handsome fish!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll do my best. BTW, I enjoyed the recent "Night+Mice" post!
Delete"While far from drastic, I've recently come to a realization that will lead to changes in my life. I'd seen it coming for some time, but I was stubborn in accepting it."
ReplyDeleteWe're proud of ya man, it takes a lot of guts to finally come out of the closet. Ha, just f'n w/ ya. Hope all is well. Fish on!
Ha, I guess I set myself up for that one. All is well, thanks. Fish on!
DeleteYou boys are getting it done. Measurements?
ReplyDeleteThey were taped, all between 20 and 23, a couple of them were pretty filled out.
ReplyDeletePretty bunch of fish!! Work less fish and play more I like it. Now if I could only get the Mortgage Company, Electric company and Sewer and Water to agree to my plan.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The "work less, play more" philosophy is great in theory, but in reality it rarely comes together. Even as a single guy with no mortgage, I feel the pinch.
Delete"The benefits that come from being marginally unemployed." I'll have to remember that one.
ReplyDeleteGary - The fringe benefits are plentiful... the retirement and healthcare benefits are sorely lacking.
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