Murphy's Journey: July 2008

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

2 Days Away!!!

The time has come and our journey is right around the corner. This will be my 4th time traveling to Europe, but 1st to Germany. And I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit nervous. But I welcome the feeling!
I find myself to be the type of person who needs to get out of his comfort zone from time to time. And what better way to do such a thing then to pick up and leave the "Good Old USA" for a month. Germany seems like quite the place and I can't wait to see it!
2 more days!!!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

There's Just something about Amsterdam...

Germany What?!?

Here we come Germany!!! I can't wait!!! Only a few weeks now, and the anticipation is building!

Some Words To Live By....

Don't worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday.

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.

Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't.

Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.