BUILDING THINGS...

Some days I find myself thinking that I want to create something. Something lasting. Something important. Something enjoyable. Today is one of those days.

I get antsy, to the point where I sit and think about the kinds of things I'd like to do if I wasn't doing what I am already quite busy doing.

The trouble is, I'm not that creative. I can come up with ideas, sort of an initial framework. Then I can't come up with a "finish" to the actual concept. It's like that when I write, too. I start a lot of stories, mostly things that would be novel length projects, but I never seem to finish them. I've got ONE (!) that I finished, but at least 5 that are hanging there, kind of like that kid on the skateboard in the digital photo commercial.

Then I think about the things I've already built: A successful business. A commercial office building (of which I am one of the two tenants). Many, many good and lasting friendships. And most importantly, a family.

All those things are important. All of those things are lasting. And most of the time, all of them are enjoyable. I have passions outside of work and family. I love movies (I say 'movies' rather than 'films'), fiction, and sports. Maybe someday I'll be able to build something based in my passions rather than in my actual talents. But right now I suppose I should just try to be the best at my work and the best father I can be, and I will have accomplished something; it will be important, lasting and fun!