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Compelling observation and challenging question of today’s society.
These words by the wonderful Mack
“… The older couples all sat there, staring off into space. Now, by older couples, or this purpose, I include married couples with kids. With one exception (the two who seemed forced into their relationship for various reasons (including the child)), the young couples seemed to fulfill the 'idealistic' view of that close relationship. Is it that children and age make a couple grow apart, become less affectionate, become disinterested in each other? Have they perhaps grown together in such a way that they don't need constant reassurance of their love for each other by affection? …”
Having read this right after my earlier post I put it on the back burner for the few hours it has been while doing a terrifically entertaining assignment about Australia’s modern settlement (European invasion). Please also consider that I have no experience in anything that could be called a serious relationship yet build on the values I acquired along my journey thus far.
To further Mack’s questions I ask is it because of the acceptance of the disposable world we live in people decide I want a new …… and of they go and get it, rather than fixing the minor problem they had with the old one. Take a car for example; sure it runs well for a while then what? It runs out of petrol (gas) so you fill it up. After say 10,000 kms you take it to the mechanic for a tune up. I see a relationship as similar, every once in a while it needs a tune up and like with a car what you put in is what you get out. Now it’s easy to say well I trade my car in every few years for a new one and well good luck to you if that’s your way of thinking then you miss out on the classics and the experiences you just can’t get from a new model. There’ll be tough times, and times you want to give up but these are the pot holes and flat tires of life.
It is important to be ready to accept change and to accept flaws in a partner become adaptable and accountable for ourselves and the choices we make in life.

Random Thoughts

Thanks for the wake up call mate ;-) (I haven’t thought about “life” for a while)
Isn’t it amazing that when you least expect something you receive it. No I haven’t been given $1 million dollars or something. However whilst i was sitting playing solitaire ( meant to be doing an assignment) it occurred that there are two equally good arguments to either achieve or fail what you have planned for. On one hand there is the option to “never give up”, to keep on going and get those goals you set out for at some point. The other side is that hey reality says it can’t happen so cut your losses and move on before you end up in an even deeper hole. I prefer not to quit but sometimes a reality check is the best thing you can receive.
In other thoughts of this afternoon
Perception is amazing talking with a friend I learned of a new band (Yellowcard – Lights and Sounds) so I bought the album and thought yeah this is ok punk rock stuff. A few days later while out driving with a mate I put it on and it occurred to me it was like angry chick music and had flash backs of 10 Things I Hate About You. Now sitting listening to it again I have mixed feelings for it. Oh the joys of society and the influence on ones life.
In diving News I have 76dives up now and over 50hrs under water the weekend had terrible visibility with strong southerly winds which caused a swell, cancelled the boat and left us with a choice of Bare Island or Kurnell as I’m lazy I chose the Kurnell with the Leap on Saturday and Inscription point for Sunday saw heaps of Nudibranchs a few eels and plenty of plant life, rocks and sand. My photos are ok although b’coz of the vis not too many came out.Have a Great Day

yeah so what i'm lazy when it comes to updating this blog, i have posted a few times on here and i don't know and can't be bothered learning how to post my pics on here although they do look fantastic i have a few on display at the moment very impressive.
diving has been great except the vis is crap did the leap twice this weekend the best part was jumping off the rather small cliff face the two times, have also dived with the grey nurse sharks at south west rocks recently that was good and some good dive operators at the south west rocks dive centre looked after me well (a great family run business)
anyhow dont know when my next blog will be so have a good one, until next time