Random Thoughts From GHQ: 09.21.24

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First and foremost, I hope everyone is well and having a good day. I wish to thank you all for your kind words and well wishes. I needed a moment away, and you all were all very understanding, which means a great deal to me.

After a few days away and some time to workout, rest and reflect (possibly with way too much coffee and junk food), I have returned.

To be perfectly honest, I debated staying away longer, mostly because I felt a bit silly after saying a hard “goodbye”.

At the time, I really did not know how long I’d be away. I just knew that I needed to be away.

As I spoke about here, my frustrations with multiple things had been building. I thought I had made my peace with them, but in reality they were still bugging me. Life was indeed, a carousel of insanity, and I needed to get off the ride for a sec.

And no, it has not magically gotten less insane in a mere matter of days. If it were that easy, I’d be the highest paid therapist in the world right now. If anything, it got slightly more confusing for a second mostly because I was kind of a bonehead. A very special thanks to Laura for her patience and understanding while I took my left turn wherever the hell I was going. I owe you more than one. ๐Ÿค—

But, it has gotten slightly manageable. While some all of my frustrations are totally valid, I also realize that some of them, at the end of the day, probably don’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things. I think it was more the sheer volume that got to me.

Death by 1,000 cuts and all that.

Anyhow, all of this is my long-winded way of saying I’m here, and thank you again for your kindness.

I’m still fumbling my way through a few things, but it’s far from the first time I fell flat on my face, and it surely won’t be the last. If anything, I’ve perfected it to a bit of an art form. ๐Ÿ˜‰

GHQ, over and out. ๐Ÿฆ


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74 responses to “Random Thoughts From GHQ: 09.21.24”

  1. It’s great to be back! In fact, being OFF is necessary. Have a good weekend!๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿปโœจ

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    1. Being off is indeed necessary sometimes. Thank you, friend. You have a good weekend too. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  2. Nice post ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

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    1. Thank you very much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. Welcome dear friend ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

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  3. I’m glad you decided to not stay away for forever or a very long time, even though I’d absolutely respect that choice if you did.

    I hope your life will get easier. You deserve it.

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    1. I was on the fence but mostly because I felt like a dope for drawing a line in the sand, but I was just over everything for a hot minute.
      Thank you, and I hope the same for you, AM. You deserve it totally too.

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      1. โค๏ธ

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  4. Welcome back, you have to take breaks now and then, especially in the World we live in now. And you had no way of knowing how long it might be. And with the impact I see you have in this space even thou I haven’t been back long,with the epic images you create, words, comradery , you wanted to make sure no one worried, just as Laura did. That is a compliment to the person you are Kevin. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    1. Thank you, Kimber. Yes, I was a bit over everything for a moment in time and spoke a bit more rashly than I’d have liked. Once I had a bit of alone time, I felt like I could breathe. Thank you for the kind words again. ๐Ÿ™

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  5. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    It’s great to have you back. I hope the time away gave you the rest and peace of mind you were looking for.

    Peace, Love and Banana Bubble Tea. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒ๐Ÿง‹

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    1. Thank you, Willie. Glad to be back. ๐Ÿ˜Š
      Yes, it definitely helped just being away for a couple days. I’m still not 100%, but getting there. Little at a time. ๐Ÿ’ช

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        You’re in my thoughts and prayers my Friend. One step and One day at a time.

        Be Well, Be Blessed.

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      2. Thank you, Willie. I am indeed blessed. And taking it easy does it. ๐Ÿ™

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  6. Thank you, Kevin ๐Ÿ˜Š itโ€™s never a worry, Iโ€™m just glad youโ€™re feeling better ๐Ÿ˜‰ hereโ€™s to hopefully hopping off the insanity bandwagon soon ๐Ÿ˜† lest we end up in a straight jacket together lol ๐Ÿคช
    But seriously, thank you โค๏ธ youโ€™re the best ๐Ÿค—

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    1. Even a rest stop from time to time would be nice if not a total departure from the train. ๐Ÿ˜œ
      I’m getting there bit by bit. Just going with whatever I feel in the moment. Thank you ๐Ÿค—
      It better be a big freaking straitjacket lol
      Best? Nah, I’m just me. Best would be you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. Hahaha a big straight jacket from all those 6 hour workouts, right? ๐Ÿคช
        And youโ€™re welcome of course ๐Ÿค—
        I had a dream about a train recently so if itโ€™s the insane train I certainly would like to a trip to elsewhereโ€ฆpreferably somewhere with good hiking weather lol ๐Ÿ˜œ
        Youโ€™re far too kind, thank you ๐Ÿฅฐ

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      2. One six hour workout. Tomorrow may only be a couple hours, as I have to get some sleep for work. I will keep my thoughts on Sunday start ups to myself lol
        Yes, I can do without a trip to Sillyville myself thanks ๐Ÿ˜„
        Good hiking weather, great wine and hot coffee ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  7. Aaargh I wasted my ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝs! Ahh well its alright Mr. Gorilla. We all get vulnerable on occassion and it hurts to be seen that way. But most people are open minded and its fine to feel that way. After all we are all together here on this Blue Marble living in fear and paying taxes. Why not have some fun while doing that? I am glad you are back and rocking it. Welcome back Mr. Gorilla, glad to have you back.

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    1. Thank you, my friend. Yes, we all stumble and trip at times. I guess the bumps give us character or something.
      Glad to be back and I thank you sincerely.
      ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿค˜ those are never wasted. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝ

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  8. Welcome back Kevin !
    You were missed.

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    1. Thank you, Maggie. I missed everyone as well even though my time away was brief. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. We all need to diembark from the crazy train my friend and it is allowed๐Ÿค—
        In fact I would say it is a necessity ๐Ÿ˜‰
        We are only human my friend.

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      2. Yes, it’s sometimes nice to leisurely stroll around the station instead of getting right back on. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      3. Absolutely ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  9. Hi Kevin. Don’t feel silly at all. Sometimes we have to take sudden breaks that seem random. It doesn’t matter how long or how short those breaks are. Take what you need.

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    1. Thank you, Liz. Yes, and sometimes I don’t think we even know until we know.

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      1. Yes. Sometimes we just don’t know until it happens. And then for how long. Sometimes just taking each as it comes until it feels right to be back is all that you can do.

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      2. Yes, very true indeed. That’s basically what I did. I just went with what felt right day to day and minute by minute.

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  10. Glad you took a time out Kevin. Glad you’re back. Pace yourself mate. This is supposed to be fun.

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    1. Thank you, Nigel. Much appreciated. And yes, it is. For a moment, it kind of wasn’t fun. But there were multiple reasons why. That’s why I needed the break. ๐Ÿ’ช

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      1. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

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  11. Practically every blog post I write is about life headbutting me in the face… You never seem to mind, so I am sure that I can be equally gracious. Welcome back.

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    1. No, not at all. We’ve all been there. A lot of us more than once.
      Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  12. Happy to see you made it back Kevin, Can’t hold a good gorilla down right? peace into the future at your own pace brother. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ

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    1. Thank you, E-Dawg. Yes, against my better judgement I keep getting back on the horse. ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„
      Just taking it one day at a time. ๐Ÿ‘

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      1. Ride brother ride!

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      2. ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ

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      3. ? what is this?, a Shetland pony reply lol

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      4. That is the worst car emoji ever is what it is. I am disappoint too ๐Ÿ˜„

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      5. I thought you wrote something in that small of a font lol

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      6. No, that was a lame emoji. One of the lamest yet, I reckon lol

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  13. When all else fails take the time to dance in the rain and wait for the rainbow to appear,

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    1. I’m not sure if the rainbow has appeared quite yet, but I do see a break in the clouds here and there. Thanks, Sandra. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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  14. it is so wonderful to see you are back, and yes we all need to disconnect from time to time.
    I did miss you and your posts and Iโ€™m very glad that you are back. ๐Ÿ‘

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    1. Thank you very much. I genuinely appreciate it. Taking it slow and easy, but getting there. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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  15. Gorillas do what they want.

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    1. Sometimes.

      Ok…Most times. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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  16. Well it looks like you are outfitted for the fight, so welcome back.๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Always ready for battle. lol
      Thank you, Cheryl. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  17. Just do what youโ€™ve gotta do, my friend. Whatever works for you. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  18. Good to see you back, Kevin!

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    1. Thank you very much, Mary. I’m inching my way back little by little. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. How is your pain level?

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      2. Well, I worked out for 6 hours, so I guess it wasn’t too bad today. We shall see if I regret it later on tonight though lol
        On a serious note, it’s not been bad the past day or so. Mostly a mild irritant, but it’s random when it can flare up.

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  19. Good to hear, Kevin. It’s tough to keep moving when in pain. I hope you enjoy the weekend.

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    1. I did push myself today consciously. I may pay for it later, but I know I can do it if need be.
      Thank you, Mary. My best wishes to you for a lovely weekend as well.

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  20. I see you have dozens of understanding commenters here, so I’ll just say welcome back.

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    1. Thank you very much, Ana. Most greatly appreciated. ๐Ÿ™

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  21. Good to see you, friend! Hope all remains somewhat manageable. Holler if you need something.

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    1. Thank you very much, Alice. Hanging in there, yes. Little by little as they say. ๐Ÿ’ช

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  22. Welcome back, Kevin! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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    1. Thank you, John! Great to see you! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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  23. I’m so glad you’re back, Kevin! Woot woot! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you very much, Kymber. Very nice to see you too ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  24. It’s great to have you back, Kevin. ๐Ÿซ‚ Take it one day at a time.

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    1. Thank you, Phoebe. Yes, very much so, Might drive in the right hand lane for a bit but I’ll get there. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  25. Great to hear from you again and glad that you are back, Kevin. Take each day one day at time. Do everything moderation and at your own pace. All your readers and followers look forward to what you post next.

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    1. Thank you very much, Jason. Glad to be here and yes, definitely taking it as it comes. No hurries. I’ll get there in time. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  26. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Glad you’re back. It’s so crucial to step back to get perspective.

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    1. Thank you very much. ๐Ÿ™
      Yes, sometimes even just a moment to breathe can make all the difference in the world.

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  27. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I don’t think it’s ever one thing. If so, we could see it coming much faster. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Yes, as we’d only have to look in one direction. Getting hit from all sides is far from ideal.

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