work, divorce and garfield

Work is about to bring me to some dark corners. I have been given a pretty bad schedule to get simple things done. Next weekend may not even exist for me. The way I see it I would have to work thru both Saturday and Sunday if I am to get anywhere near reaching my targets. Its not too big a deal as long as I can focus on the following weeks to come.
I am not the only one working hard. My buddy has also been working weekends half way across the world. He is however, alot happier now. The divorce is falling into place. He no longer has to pay alimony with the agreed settlement. Of course he had to mortgage all his properties to come up with a lump sum payment to be rid of his ex at one go. Sometimes in life we need to not value everything by monetary terms. Personal freedom and peace of mind is priceless. If its time to let go of the past (be it wife, husband, history, etc) then if we need to let it go with a price, we just do so. After all, we then have the future to look forwards to. All the world then becomes possible - new adventures ahead. If one refuses to part with some money just because its money, then think about the lost opportunities that lies ahead. I agree with my buddy's decision. God gives us our earnings. HE may just decide to shower my buddy with untold wealth in the future. Well....he just might be a very lucky man.
I took my little niece out this weekend. She rode on a Garfield motorcar at a shopping mall. Then she refused to get up. Its nice to be so young and so emotionally attached and also to be free in expressing your feelings.