August 22, 2012: Post 589 (2012 Day 235)
August 22, 2012
Daily Comment
I've met many celebrities. I might drop a name every now and then, but really, it embarasses me. To a one, despite their status and accomplishments, they seemed like 'regular people' to me. And in every case, the encounter was a chance one that didn't lead to further meetings, let alone anything resembling friendship. There was never any bonding.
I have no doubt that these stars had bad days when the people around them found their company unpleasant or challenging, but that was never the case when I met them. So, how do I know they have had them? Because they were all human, and none of them claimed or presented themselves as having transcended their humanity, even if their talent was extraordinary.
So, why the embarassment? Because I find people make a very big deal out of being physically close to someone who was physically close (no matter how briefly) to someone famous.
The fact is, is that not one of these brushes with celebrity has been a life-changing event (for either of us), nor have any been due to any quality or action of mine. I was simply in the right place at the right time, and though my being there was not accidental, I never had any idea that the celebrity would also be there (with one exception involving finding a backstage pass on the ground at the Newport Folk Festival in 1968 or 1969 (or maybe it was the Jazz Festival. You know, "...if you remember, you probably weren't there." True that.)).
For someone who doesn't travel in those circles, like myself, yes, it is an extraordinary matter - and one that has happened to me an extraordinary number of times. Not as much as some of my friends, but that's irrelevant.
I don't think any of these contacts with celebrities has reflected well (or badly) on me. I don't think any of them are things I can take credit for. And, while they're good bar stories, I am put off when people react as though I am a good person, someone desirable to know or to have met, because of this accident. I don't like that reaction, because it doesn't reflect any of my good qualities.
I am nobody's vicarious celebrity thrill.
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Food and Diet Section
Today's Weight: 204.4 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 205.0 lbs
Day Net Loss/Gain: - 0.6 lbs
Diet Comment:
I am holding on to the weight I gained on cheat day longer than usual.
Food Log
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| Year 2012 daily weight from December 31, 2011. |
Brunch
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| Dal Fry (lentils in curried tomato-cream sauce) with spinach and scrambled eggs. |
Dinner
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| Chili (beef, black beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, spices) with peas. |
Liquid Intake
Coffee: 30 oz, Water: 128+ oz
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posted by Reverend Ken at
11:50 PM
3 Comments:
I have spent some time thinking about your retirement plan. Obviously, as I told you, I was resisting for purely selfish reasons. I have come to realize that even my selfish reasons don't stand up to examination and that this is a great adventure for you. Just because I am not adventurous, it frightened me. I actually greatly admire your spirit and willingness to rely on yourself. I wish I had more of it myself and will work on it. No more retirement talk avoidance. love to you both
Wonderful to hear. The next step would be to find some way to get some actual enjoyment out of it for yourself. I don't know exactly how that would work, but consider what I could do for you overseas. Where would you like me to visit? What would you like me to bring back for you? What experiences would you like me to check out in different places? If you were going to expatriate, where would you go? Why? Do a little research. Maybe you have an eye on a place that I haven't considered, or that you think should be on my short list of places to check out. Make a case for it. Is there some place in particular that you would visit if you knew someone there that otherwise you wouldn't. You get the idea. Now that the subject doesn't scare you, have fun with it. Oh, and it doesn't ever have to be a serious discussion. Think whimsically.
one of my patients yesterday was talking about a friend of her's whose parents had moved to southeast asia and who had family vacations in vietnam.
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