The Merchant Marine Express

I am probably reliving the past as Frontiersmen or Adventurers such as Captain James Cook, and Christopher Columbus might have viewed the ‘New Land’ as a challenge at all cost, and possibly whose sole purpose was to seek trade in another foreseeable kingdom. Who did they have to thank? Was their plight on condition of finance, social drive, or religious freedoms?
And who was responsible for imbedding the notion into their conscience that traveling the seas would offer the seed of opportunity? Who did they thank AFTERWARDS?

Ironically, my family and friends are to thank for thrusting me into this career of ship travel. If their actions weren’t my primary influence, then it must have been their ability to deal with the uncertainties of when I would someday ‘appear’ and patiently await word of occurrences from my last trip away.

I could have stayed true to a course of becoming a ‘lifer’ of parking cars or waiting tables for a nominal wage as I did back in my early adult years. But, instead, I listened to those of you who preached your views on what an ideal future may lie in wait for me and fortunately, I took the bait and took risk at the chance of the impossible dream. For those of you- I am
forever obliged.( So I give myself half credit, okay?)

I learned, do not take for granted that only good things come to those who wait. If you wait, what happens in the interim may go to waste. Be thankful that you’ve made it ‘this far’, as we might not realize the true impact that friends and family’s interactions, or lack thereof, have played in our lives as we see it, today.

What we do today, is a stepping stone to something higher (and possibly better) on the ladder for superior living. Family, friends, or both should have something to do with it.

Keep a positive outlook and give thanks to those around you or who influence your life.

Happy Thanksgiving and have a great day!

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