Memory Monday August 18,2014.. Inspired by all of you..

Memory Monday August 18,2014. Inspired by of all of you.. 
  Well another Monday to get the work week , school week or whatever week you want to call it. But one of the things , that gets me , are memories.. Sometimes it just takes a certain song ,movie , or phrases that jar the memory. For me.. I get those moods when I drive by certain places in San Diego. My long time home town.. Like The Southbay by St Charles Church , or the Luckie Waller Park near Monty High.. They just bring back memories of hanging out with friends, listening to the jams.. like Van halen,, or Zapp , Parliament Funkadelic.. those times are so special to me.. But what made  those day so great is that we had fun just doing things.. like roller skating , playing videos at a video arcade , remember that . The Silver Q , in Chula Vista.. taking the bus when we were youths and just hanging out.. Those were the best of times. cruising to the Library in Chula Vista , flirting with girls , passing notes being kids. But today kids , I see don't have the fun. anymore they are too caught up in themselves and not developing true friendships.. Back in the day we used to talk , and joke and fight one another , because we had connections.. Today.. they hide behind screens , social media , bullying one another until,, one has enough and you hear the stories of drive -bys, or school shootings or other random reckless acts. Its no wonder kids today are confused.. Because they have so many outlets to choose from.. But one true outlet for kids and adults is just talking to one another and developing relationships,, Its a lost art in today's fast paced world.. People today just don't reach out and say hi to one another or ask how people are? We are social beings , we need connections, contact , relationships to keep the world going. Whether its one or more persons.. everyone needs a friend , a lover , a group a sense of belonging.. If or when that happens life becomes enjoyable and peaceful.. Its something my generation had or has, is that no matter whatever was happening around us, we had one another to care and love one another. I'm not we didn't have problems or issues growing up, of course we did,, but we talked , we joked,, we argued e fought our way through it all,, and for that I'm so thankful , that I had such wonderful friends to share the good and bad times. We beleived in one another and protected one another, it was one thing we joked or teased one another , but when others try to insult us..It was on.. the barkada boys and girls didn't play. sure we had a rep ,, but the Aztecs were loud and proud and we cared and still do for one another. I know I haven' seen many of my classmates,, But One day I will and I'm looking forward to telling or retelling stories of days gone by.. But before I go I just want to say that as much I miss those days.. I still love my life now and what will happen in the future. I'm looking forward to my sons football games in San Diego, I'm looking forward to my eldest getting what his wants out of life and I'm looking to growing old with my beautiful wife and sharing all the great times ahead.. graduations, marriages, kids,, etc.. are whats in store and I'm ready for all of it and more.. My moral is Enjoy every moment of your life.. enjoy every chance you have with your kids,, they grow up fast and take advantage of every fun moment possible,, Because we all know things go by so fast. I mean, 911 was years ago,, and LT years in San Diego came and went and those fond memories of Robin Williams all the laughter and tears we shared with us is so special.. I'm sure we all had fond movies, Like good morning Vietnam,, Mrs Doubtfire, the Happy days shows with the Fonz,, Mork and Mindy and so on.. He was and is a very special part in American life. I had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago,, while working in Hotel Del as a security officer and one thing that impressed me was his humility , his soft spoken caring attitude. It was like I was talking to a long time friend, and the most endearing quality was the love he had for his wife and family ,, you could just feel the vibe between him and his family , very touching.. Now many years later , It shocks me what happened to him, but it also goes to show , depression is a serious illness that many people take for granted.. I'm hoping , society , will take another perspective on this issue and perhaps help those that are suffering and instead of pointing fingers and blame,, Lets work together as a society to care for one another.. Have a great day and reach out to someone today,, even just saying hello!! 
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