In a world full of people who truly believe that the only way to be valued is by wearing name brand things near fancy people while doing epic, exciting, and name brand things, never forget to remember that no matter where you are, who you’re with, or what you’re wearing when you arrive, it’s all those intricate and boring details about you that make YOU “nothing, everything, and ALL of it“, just like a serving of not so bougie of water in a plastic cup or a cheap glass from The Dollar 25 Tree.

And remember this, too …

It’s REALLY tough to know the value of water until it’s gone, gone, GONE! Unfortunately, there WILL be people in and out of your life who don’t even DESERVE to know who and what you REALLY at your stripped down, naked swimmer core. You know what? Fuck ’em! No, really …

FUCK ‘EM!

Let all those ‘lil one-celled surface critters go and hang with that kinda scummy stuff on top of the pond while you’re out there way down in the Marianas Trenches where all the really mysterious pearls and epic treasures are still yet to even be found. Do you understand what I am saying? Mmmkay, GOOD!

Oh, and for the record, Happy Birthday, Bruce. While I’d be lyin’ if I said I was ever a fan of your sport, I am a fan of your stoic mastery mindsets. Here’s hopin’ you’ve now transformed into your highest form of all!