It is time for another thinking about my thoughts column. A lot has been going on lately. Work has been kind of chaotic, and everything in my life seems to be happening fast.
I just moved out of my childhood home and it’s taking some getting used to. So far I’ve loved it. I’m not gonna lie, I kinda miss my dad. I know he can really get on my nerves, but he’s still my dad. I’m always gonna love him. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be who I am today. He gave me good advice growing up and taught me it was important to treat people with respect above everything else. “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all.” That was always one of his favorites and we both have troubles following this one when we get emotional, but I feel like we both try really hard to be kind.
Sometimes are easier than others when it comes to being nice. It’s not always easy to tell when you need to be strict or stern because it can feel like you’re not being kind. I guess what I’m thinking is that sometimes being respectful doesn’t always mean doing whatever makes everyone happy. That can be really difficult.
When I sit down to write my columns, I don’t write like my father does, or as far as I know, like most columnists. Some write for a reason or for the readers. I write for me. I like telling interesting stories in my life and sharing my thoughts. I also like to be personal. Oftentimes I write too personally and I can’t publish those columns. I write like I’m writing in a journal. When it’s appropriate I share. When it isn’t I keep it to myself.
You know that feeling when your favorite show concludes, the final episode - ever? Well one of my favorite shows for the last almost six years has been a show about country music, Nashville. We went through a stretch of time where we thought it was done. But then it came back. The country music channel picked it up for two final seasons. And they were great. When it was done it felt like it was finished. It still feels like there is more of a story to be told. Not to mention more music to be sung. The music from this show was incredible. I guess lately I’ve just had the feeling in my stomach. That feeling you feel when you’re favorite show concludes. My thought for the week: there needs to be a word to describe the feeling when your favorite show comes to an end.