"What is there to understand?" Snarky Rant #1

An acquaintance questioned me recently about my reasons for writing a blog. He asked me how I was but was offended when I asked him to read last night's entry instead of having to rehash my sad feelings to him personally.

"Imagine if all my friends had blogs and wanted me to read them, I would be reading blogs all day long."

Yup, C, that's the case now, all your friends have blogs, I'm not the only one, right? Sorry I wanted to share my dark moment of grief with you by asking you to read my blog. You did ask me how I was, didn't you? And sorry if my blog writing takes up precious time away from you. Yes, I know, it is "impersonal". You are correct there. I only write coldly about "fake" moments ... fake pain, fake triumphs, and fake happenings. I'm sorry if being naked and honest and intimate with my words does not hold any value in your life.

But it does mean something to me and those who choose to read it. Someone asked me tonight to whom am I writing ... I told him it is to "YOU". To each and every one of you reading these words right now, I thank you for your time and attention. You are special to me. When you come to my blog to share my day, I realise that you care and it is this encouragement that will help me get through this training and help to bring me to the Finish Line. It tells me that you believe in my project and that you believe in dreams and in Good.

C. couldn't figure out either why I would want to devote so much time to training and fund-raising, why not spend time with friends, i.e. him, and other activities? ... No way, he wouldn't do it. What a waste of time! Nope ... he just doesn't get it, or me ... and that C., is why we could have never dated. Imagine if everyone thought like him, selfishly - there would be no progression in mankind. I believe there is a lot of power in ONE. And collectively, we CAN make a difference. Terry Fox believed ...

Got stood up by Grommit on the mountain today. Nope, no canary yellow jacket to be seen anywhere ... I was just starting to think that I would have to run alone but then I heard my name being called. It was Nicholas, a tri guy from my club, and I was elated! I had company!!Great run today, crisp, but pretty good footing except for the icy patches. The trees were beautifully laden with snow and ice and the sun shone brightly. Lots of fun conversation, and kudos to Nick for doing a double loop with me without batting an eyelash. We picked up the pace for the last straightaway. 13.2km. You're a good runner, Nick, and thanks for keeping me company.

Grommit? Who dat?