On The Eve Of My Birthday

I realize I am getting older,

yet it still is a shock to the psyche.

One day you have all the free time in the world, but as the years pass by,

that free time evaporates and is filled with duties.

Being a dad, husband, brother, and friend—

all become even more important as you get older.

I mean, nothing really has changed dramatically in the past few years;

just the number keeps climbing.

God willing, I can become an old man reminiscing about the pre-internet days

and using an original iPod,

as the grandkids say, “Silly Millennial Grandpa,

this is how you use (insert new technology).”

I used to be so afraid of the future and what may come.

Now, I am at peace with life’s uncertainty

and enjoy each day as it comes.

I know it seems crazy to be so relaxed with the unknown—

ask me in another year when I hit 40 if I feel the same way.

Life moves too fast to be upset at every single thing that occurs.

I choose to be living, not dreading each day.

I leave you with this today:

Don’t be afraid of the future years ahead.

Pause and breathe for a moment,

and enjoy the minutes and hours right in front of you.

“Keep moving forward.” — Walt Disney

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

P.S. Always be creating, and never, ever be afraid of failure.

I"m a little tea pot...

I’m a little teapot
Short and stout.
Here is my handle,
Here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout:
Tip me over
And pour me out!

Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be a father of a tiny precious girl. The moment I saw her my heart exploded with all kinds of emotions and pure love. It made me realize more than ever that I’m the one who she will look up to. (literally and figuratively) I’ve been a big brother for a long time but to have a child of my own was so foreign to me and made my heart overflow with joy knowing I will be there for her no matter what.

Before having our little girl in our life, I thought I was responsible because I had a dog, and then two dogs. Hahaha man was I wrong. I can’t just leave some water and food out for her and be set for eight hours.

Yes there is chaos, and then more chaos trying to learn what to do with a 2 month old child, but man this ride is awesome. I realize I don’t have to be a perfect dad but I need to be there for the family and try my best. I mean I fail every single day and then mess up the next day. But I know I am trying as hard as I can. It’s really amazing and fun to see a tiny human grow right in front of our very eyes. I can’t wait to see where this new road takes us.

I'm the Big Teapot and she is the little Teapot.

Cheers ,

Rex Felixx

P.S. Yes,I still have our dogs and yes I still love them.