I've Never...

 I've Never...

An impromptu essay by Aaron D. Backes

I've never been on a cruise, but I've never really had any interest in going on one. If I'm going to be on a boat, I'd rather take a ride on a lake to relax or go fishing.

I've never been to Disneyland or Disneyworld, but one day I'd like to.

I've never been to an NFL game. Maybe someday I will.

I've never been to an MLB game outside of Minnesota. Maybe that will change, maybe it won't.

I've never had lobster. Don't know if I'd enjoy it or not.

I've never received a birthday gift from a friend. I've given plenty, but to the best of my recollection, I've never received a real, thoughtful or meaningful birthday present from a friend, at least not as an adult, anyway. I've received gifts from friends before, just not on or for my birthday.

I've never had a birthday party as an adult. I think the last party thrown for me was for my high school graduation, which was just family. Hell, nowadays, I have a hard enough time just getting a few local friends to join me for a meal on my birthday, but I realize that's something that for some strange reason is fairly common. Many people don't really honor commitments or friendships like they used to, I guess.

I've never truly been in love. I've dated a few women at different times, but there's never really been someone special that I've wanted to spend the rest of my life with yet. I'm not looking now. If it happens, fine. If it doesn't, I won't lose any sleep over it.

Well, that's all I can think of for now. It's early in the morning and I'm still not quite fully awake just yet. If I think of more to add to this, I will. If I can't, well then, until the next article I write, have a great weekend, everyone!