Tonight's message is a simple one.  I just want to acknowledge that I have found some peace of mind within the past few days.  This may not be what readers want to read when they tune in to a blog, but it is the truth.

The truth is - and I embrace this 100% - I am writing this blog for ME.  Yes, I have an idea that people can benefit from reading about my experiences, or from laughing at stupid things that may happen to me, or from things that I may write about, BUT...

What this blog really represents to me is a place to sit, with a blank page in front of me, and to share with you whatever happens to be on my mind at that moment.  That's really about it.  Yes, there are times that I'm at work and I think "I really want to write about this..." or when something really significant happens and it can't be ignored, or there is something time-sensitive, etc. But, at it's heart, this blog shall remain a stream of consciousness exercise - and a personal conversation between me and you.



So, this obsessing I've been doing about growing the blog audience?  Not going to invest time and energy on that at this point.  Wanting to create a website that people can access to read about uplifting stories, share advice, learn about treatment options, etc?  Not now.  Creating original content for my YouTube channel?  It can wait.  Establishing a foundation to help celebrate the eye-opener that is cancer? Not just yet...

I make no apologies for any of the above.  I have my priorities right now.  Number one is protecting my health and improving my quality of life.  It has to be.  Number two is documenting my story, through the blog and other outlets.  A distant third is completing my doctorate.  There is time for that yet...

So, if you enjoy what you read here, please keep coming back.  I don't know what you'll read day-in and day-out, but I can assure you that it is similar to what you've already seen - without the pleading, high-pressure, whiny growth-oriented perspective.  It will be, quite simply, whatever my brain chooses to share on a given day.

So, thanks for stopping by.  I will see you again tomorrow.  Life is good.

Take us home, Ian...

"P-tron!

Lame!  No more room in your yearbook. But that won't stop me. You are my favorite teacher. SAMO is losing their diamond.  I don't like you because you are hilarious & kind & one of the most genuine people I know, but simply because you treat me like a person - a true human being - not just as a student. Have fun on the Harley riding x-country! I'll be at Cal Poly SLO :) Architecture baby!  Love you Trons..."

Thank you, Ian.  I love San Luis Obispo - and I hope you are, too...


Peace, all.

Carpe Diem.