End of the World?
There is a man in California claming that world will end tonight (Friday) at midnight. I'm not sure if that is Mountain or Pacific time.
Most people are writing this man's prophecy off. Saying he is a "religious quack".
I'm one of those people. But let's pretend for a second he's right. What if this is our last day?
This is my blog. In case the apocalypse is here...
-To my friends that have moved away. I wish I would've come to visit you more often than I did. You're truly not that far away. If we survive tomorrow, expect company.
-To the people I see everyday at work...Thanks for the ways you have cheered me up. I hope I've done the same for you. Teasing me, showing me the latest viral video, going for subs at Subway, laughing at my unfunny jokes, telling me your personal stories and letting me share mine with you made each day great. Thank you.
-To people I'm not on speaking terms with. I spent part of each day wishing our situation was different. I could've been more understanding. I know you don't understand some of the choices I've made. Some I honestly regret. Our falling out has made me cherish the relationships I still have...so it has made me a better person. I hope, if we make it through tomorrow, things can be like they were.
-To my friends. Everytime my blackberry lit up with a message from you, part of me smiled. We had some great talks, got each other through some tough times, made some memories that are best kept secret (good thing the world is ending before some of those stories came to light). I loved it when we were together, spoke fondly of you to everyone and only gave you shit because I cared about you.
-To my critics and anonymous bashers. Thank you. You may not have ever given your name, but you were honest and provided me with counter points when I needed them. You helped me see the big picture. I learned from you, and you thickened my skin when I needed it.
-to the people who listen to me on the radio. Thanks. Walking into a grocery store and hearing someone quote back to me something I said on the radio never got old. There were times when I could've used the airwaves to do more for the community or to better entertain you. Sometimes I "mailed it in" and didn't do as good as I could've. You deserved better. If we survive, I'll try to better entertain you...and probably do something dumb to cause me to get fired.
-To my family, my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. I should've been in more family pictures. When Mom passed away in 98, I promised myself I'd visit more often. That didn't happen...and the reasons I didn't visit, in retrospect, weren't worth it. If the world doesn't end...see you at Whitney's grad next month!
-To the people of Swift Current. Most of you are indifferent to me, some of you like me, some of you hate me and a very small % of you love me. I love this city. If the world ends, I'm glad this spot on the map will be my eternal resting place and I'm glad I'll be among you. This is a great city which I was always proud to represent.
-to my ex wife. We made some great kids. Between all of our faults and good parts, we're lucky they got the combination they did. If this is the end, they made their mark and it was a good one.
-To Christina, if this is Amrageddon, you made my last days awesome. It's cliche, but we were taking on the world and I think we were winning at the end. If there is an afterlife, I really hope you're part of it.
-To Ethan and Eliza, It's my night with you tonight. If the world ends, it will end happily for me.
Switz
5 comments:
Well Ryan if the world does end tonight and when you arrive at the gates and your mother is waiting. Tell her what an awesome young man she raised and how much my family and I enjoyed him and his sence of humor over the years. Your quick wit and colorful analogies have put a smile on our faces many times.
Well said Switz. I'm gonna hold you to that visit.
Very insightful as always. We should all take a moment once and a while to do just what you did! And like Annie said, "The sun'll come out tomorrow" and I will continue to tune in and listen to you next week just like I did last week! Have a great long weekend.
Very nice post young man, your mother raised you good and I am proud to be part of your cheering section.
MUM
Awesome post! To one section in particular, I say "you're welcome, & thank you" :) Robyn
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