Today at BrianAldenBass.com I am celebrating my 1,000th post! It took 5 years to do it to. Wow. I have written probably 3 books worth of posts. I like to read about my dating adventures, my vacation adventures and all of my different job adventures. It is like an online diary of my life for the past 5 years. One day my kids may read this blog to discover what their dad was like back in the day. I often wonder what people think of this blog and more importantly what people think of me after reading it. I suppose a moment of reflection is in order. I can see I have alot of issues, like weight and dieting and pride to still get over. I might think most of these posts show off my tremendous ego. But I think a person who has a big ego usually does not know it, so maybe I don't have a big ego, I just think I do. However, to write 1000 thought requires a big sense of self.

It is kind of weird when a friend mentions something you posted on. It is also weird to think that people may stereotype you based on the posts in this blog. I suppose I should put my best foot forward. But, while this blog is a snapshot of what I am thinking at a time it is also refined and doesn't get too deep and hopefully its not too boring. People may want to know what I am really like so here goes:

I am easy going. If you got to know me on a personal basis you will find that while my mind is opinionated I rarely express it negatively.
I am a positive person. I believe in hope and that anything is possible, but I have also become more realistic in recent years.
I try not to judge anyone different from me. While I may have an opinion I will never pass sentence on someone, which is a true act of judgement
I am an honest person. I tend not to sugar coat things and when asked my opinion will give it honestly. In my language I may seem harsh and not know it. However, I will withold my opinion unless I am really comfortable around you.
I am an empath. I can easily detect peoples feelings and tend to associate my feelings with theirs.
I am proud of my family. My geneology and my relatives like my sister are people to be proud of. Doing great things is a unique trait of our family.
I am smart and do stupid things. Sometimes you have to admit it. But, I have big tendency to do stupid things, so according to Forrest Gump I am not really smart.
I am always trying to improve. If there is a way to change myself I will try it. I believe in personal growth and try to be a better person and if something fails I will quit it and try something new.
I am a Christian. I believe people who do not have a relationship with Jesus and God are missing something extremely important. I feel really sorry for those who turn a blind eye from grace, a free gift from God. It is hard to think that people who don't believe will go to hell, but I did not make the rules. So I try to live my life as an example so that friends and family will see the light even though I know I fall short. I think everyone needs to recognize that Christ is the only true representation of what a Christian should be and not us and our flawed actions.

Anyways, that is another look into who I am. Why? Well, this blog has become a tale, a movie of sorts. The life and times of a 30 something guy in the 2000s. From a wild lifestyle to one of married tameness. From a man lost in the wilderness of corporate america to one lost in the wilderness of governmental america. The story of a man trying to lose weight, gain friends, live life and the persuit of happiness. Something every American is entitled to. I have found my happiness and my wish for all of you is to be happy. Happy 1,000th Post Everyone!