Experiences

[Name]

So I went out tonight to one of the local San Diego venues and joined a few new/old friends in a night of debauchery (since the load of bauchery was building and needed a bit of release to prevent an overload). And during the course of the night I noticed that I was feeling a bit underwhelmed by the spectacle laid out before me.

Well it occured to me that the entertainment was indeed massively underwhelming. In fact I started feeling a bit sorry for the attendees of the evening because they all seemed quite engrossed by the offerings of the night, so it occured to me that perhaps all this going on around them was cutting edge to the attendees.

I really started to feel sad for them all, especially after all I have seen and experienced(won't go into those here, could cause an "R" rating if not higher). But anyway I am really wondering now what the point of all my experiences was for if all my future experiences form this point forward will be this underwhelming.

I have a strong belief that we are all placed here for a purpose, and it seems mine has been revealed and hidden, and revealed, and hidden again. As far as photography goes, I know I am top notch, but I am trying to figure out where the rest of the craziness fits in. Could it be a lesson in humility, or something along those lines, I just don't know, but am very curious as to where my previous experiences will fit into my future life.

In anticipation of my next jaw dropping experience,

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[€uroMeinke]

While there are many shared experiences, our own personal set of experiences are unique and ultimately shape who we are - they describe our history. They also are the toolkit we draw upon for moving forward in our lives. Perhaps it is up to you to create the next jaw dropping experience?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Hmm. Gots to cogitate on this one. But, for now, gots to go pick up Mom for a day at Disneyland. As I do believe things go in cycles, and unexpected results often occur, picking up Mom for a day at the Park (when I honestly couldn't take more than 3 hours of her at a time a couple of years ago) is the sort of thing that leads me to disbelieve the idea that that any experience that doesn't "top" an old experience is necessarily going to be "underwhelming." Life changes perception. Priorities shift.

Of course, I'll give you all an update on the day, later. Who knows what could happen? Happy Mother's Day, all you mothers!

[Name]

I totally agree, it will just be an interesting ride to that next jaw dropping experience. And I know in some ways I will look back on these days as some of the most impactful days in my life, as I have learned many new things in the last couple years.

[wendybeth]

I believe we are all here to learn. Perhaps you've learned enough about that particular subject, and it's time to move on to another? I think ennui is your mind's way of saying "I need to learn about something new". That, and it gives the rich people and the French something to bitch about.;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I've been into many things and had my share of jaw dropping experiences for their times, but after a while, each thing eventually gets repetitive to some degree and it becomes time to try something new. I get the same feeling you're having now....that whatever I'm up to simply isn't stimulating enough anymore.....and I get impatient for the next thing to come along. Sometimes it takes a while for the next thing to manifest and it can be rather annoying, but eventually, my attentions are pulled in a new direction (or a refocusing of an old direction) and my excitement is built back up.

Heh, the above musing seems just like something I'd usually write a poem on. Kind of weird to see it written out like that. :p