Knocking On The Gate

“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I'm bound and determined to make this work. I hated that phrase for the longest time, because the two most insane, flabbergasting and calamitous relationships of my life began with the phrase "We'll make this work."
Here I am, understanding the meaning. Ain't that about a blimp.

I'm having to work a little harder to focus just now, on all of my goals. I will be headed for EFMB in a few months, and the promotion board sooner. My relationship is about to go through it's biggest trial. Then, I have all the normal stuff.

On top of that, I have replaced one illness for another, apparently, which has me just a little bit irritated as my newly scratchy throat and runny nose are quite stubborn.

I am focusing, whatever it takes. The gym is a given, studying is an unfortunate must and the rest will present it's own trials in due time.

This will not be what kills me, I will die of something else.