I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year..and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly..this trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew it.. in advance that no real good would come of it.I'm talking about my annual "guilt trip"

I got tickets to fly there on "wish I had" airlines..It was an extrememly short fight.

I got my baggage which I did not check..I chose to "carry it myself all the way".

It was weighted down with a thousand memories of "what might have been"

No one greeted me as i entered the terminal to "Regret City"

International Airport..I say International because people from all over the world come to this dismal town.

As I checked into the "Last Resort" Motel..

I noticed they would be hosting this years most important event the "Annual Pity Party"

I wasn't going to miss that great social occasion as many of the town's leading citizens would be there..

First there would be the "Done family" you know should have..would have..and could have..

Then came the "I Had" family you probably know ol wish.. and his clan..of course the opportunities would be present..missed and lost.

Th biggest family would be the "Yesterday's"

There are far too many of them to count..but each one would have a very sad story to share..

The "shattered dreams" would surely make an appearance..and

"it's their fault" would regale us with stories..excuses..about how things had failed in life..and

each story would be loudly applauded by..

"Don't blame me" and "I couldn't help it"

well to make a long story short..I went to this depressing party knowing that there would be no real benefit in doing so..and as usual..I became depressed...

but as i thought about all of the stories of failures brought back from the past..

It occurred to me that all of this trip and subsequent "pity party" could be canceled by me.

So I started to truly realize that I did not have to be there..I didn't have to be depressed..

one thing kept going through my mind.."I can't change yesterday..but I do Have the power to make today a wonderful day..I can be happy...encouraged and encouraging"

Knowing this I decided to leave the city of "Regret"...

Immediately.. and left no forwarding address..am I sorry for mistakes.I've made in the past? of course.. but there is no physical way to undo them..

So if you're planning a trip back to the "city of Regret" please cancel all your reservations now..

Instead take a trip to a place called "starting over again"..I liked it so much that I have now taken up permanent residence there.

my neighbors there are "The I forgive Myselfs" and the "New Starts" are so very helpful.

By the way you don't have to carry around that heavy baggage..

Because the load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival..

If you find this great town...if you can find it..please look me up..I live one "I can do it steet"

We are richer today if we given...laughed..and forgiven..love Rosie

this was written by...megan schell

Thanks Rosie..

How did you know just what I needed today??? Catching the next flight out of Dispare..

That was perfect...thanks....Christy

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Bravo!!!!!!!! I think we should all take a trip to the new Starting Over Again!!

Raven..I am glad you enjoyed this..Love Rosie

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Thanks. I think I am going to try to cancel my tickets and see about getting a refund.

i like that to Rose. that pretty much what i have to do in life.

Thank you for that saying you put out there.

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Damn I spent so much time on D'Nile, that the next time I visited my hometown bar......they had all forgotten my name. Cheers!

ttt

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Loved it!!

Thanks,

KK

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thanks, I think I will change my reservations, although the pity party sounds like the place to be.

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to the top..Love Rosie

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