jakoz
Bluelighter
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2001
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Gday.
Yep... thats right. Im Time. Just borrowing this account for a minute to have a quick word. Lets just not bother with arguing about whats possible and what isnt for now and move on.
You see... Ive been watching you. All of you, actually. And by now, there's something I feel I have to say:
Call your parents.
Ill explain a little more, but if you can remember those three words, you'll remember the whole thing.
Now, where was I? Ah, yes....
It worries me how the last few generations have seemingly spent their time unlearning the value that their dearest family and friends have to them.
So Im going to be blunt. Im not being hurtful. I just need your attention.
One day soon, youre going to get a rather unpleasant call regarding the health of a parent. If not a parent yet, then substitute in your brother, sister, friend or pet. Doesnt matter which one... they'll all happen soon enough.
And then (I'm Time remember... Ive seen it plenty)...
Youll be upset because you didnt spend enough time with them. Throw in an unresolved issue or two to get in the way of the happy memories with that person for awhile.
And the reason I feel I finally have to say something...
And then youll repeat the process endlessly, with everyone you know, and many you dont yet.
Now sorry for the doom and gloom... but the point needed to be made so I can make a point...
Your parents don't live far from you. Hell, noone lives any further away these days than the phone in the next room. Your family like seeing you. You make them happy just by being there. Just your presence.
That evening you save next week by not going is an evening less youll have in the end. Go. Enjoy it. Everyone tries the least with the people closest to them, when those are the people that are worth trying hardest for.
The string of a life is only cut so long... if anyone should know, it's me.
-Time
Yep... thats right. Im Time. Just borrowing this account for a minute to have a quick word. Lets just not bother with arguing about whats possible and what isnt for now and move on.
You see... Ive been watching you. All of you, actually. And by now, there's something I feel I have to say:
Call your parents.
Ill explain a little more, but if you can remember those three words, you'll remember the whole thing.
Now, where was I? Ah, yes....
It worries me how the last few generations have seemingly spent their time unlearning the value that their dearest family and friends have to them.
So Im going to be blunt. Im not being hurtful. I just need your attention.
One day soon, youre going to get a rather unpleasant call regarding the health of a parent. If not a parent yet, then substitute in your brother, sister, friend or pet. Doesnt matter which one... they'll all happen soon enough.
And then (I'm Time remember... Ive seen it plenty)...
Youll be upset because you didnt spend enough time with them. Throw in an unresolved issue or two to get in the way of the happy memories with that person for awhile.
And the reason I feel I finally have to say something...
And then youll repeat the process endlessly, with everyone you know, and many you dont yet.
Now sorry for the doom and gloom... but the point needed to be made so I can make a point...
Your parents don't live far from you. Hell, noone lives any further away these days than the phone in the next room. Your family like seeing you. You make them happy just by being there. Just your presence.
That evening you save next week by not going is an evening less youll have in the end. Go. Enjoy it. Everyone tries the least with the people closest to them, when those are the people that are worth trying hardest for.
The string of a life is only cut so long... if anyone should know, it's me.
-Time