The Universe April 23 2008 - Wicked is sorry that doubts and dispare was a part of his life in the last year

Remember you once told me, Romulo, that if ever all of the circumstances in your life were aligned just so, your soon-to-be friends were in all the right places at all the right times, and the financial markets, social climate, and global energies had all reached optimal points... you'd want to be gently nudged as a subtle sign that it was time to start doing new things, saying new things, and visualizing so that you might catch these gargantuan waves of change and surf to dazzling new heights?
TODAY'S THE DAY!!
Hang ten, The Universe

Oh, Romulo, you also wanted me to remind you something about business and Cadbury Fruit and Nut Bars... go figure.

Buddy, I am sorry that I ever doubt or allow myself to sink in dispare. I promise for now on to ask you for endurance so I do not let the past or future to worry me.

I do remember asking you to do this for me. In a day like today with everything thing that have happened in the past few days, I can truly say that you have listened to me and that our partnership is stronger.

Thanks for everything, now I know to call out to you when things are to difficult for me to handle. I knew how to do that once before but some how I forgot how to do it again.

I guess all of this has to happened so I remember how to make use of that power. It is true that you work in mysterious way. Nevertheless, the basic rules and laws are still as simple and straight forward.

Buddy, thanks from the bottom of my heart.

The Universe Nov 27, 2007 We laughed so much then

Remember long, long ago, when you were considering living the "Potential Adventures of Romulo Rios," among an infinite array of other choices, how you suddenly turned to me and asked deadpan, "How much trouble could I get into, anyway?"
Do you? Do you remember my reply, Romulo?
I told you it would depend on a good number of factors, not the least of which would include climate change, geological pressures, celestial weather patterns, the star you're born under, political friction on the street, worthiness, luck, fate, or the mood I'm in.
At which point we both burst out laughing so hard we almost needed stitches.
Like a hyena, The Universe

Romulo, NOTHING can keep you from the life you want. You are soooo worthy.

You are right buddy. At the beginning I was all concerned about outside factor influencing this experience I am having. Now I know they have nothing to do with what I am experiencing at any moment.

Then again, at feel at time it is not easy to be Romulo Rios. Then again, I would not have it any other way. I guess I love the paradox of being simple and complex at the same time. It keeps me going.

Buddy, thanks for reminding me that wonderful time when we laughed like hyenas. Laughing, like crying feel good when you let it all out.

I felt for am moment in the last 4 weeks that the old Romulo was gobe and I had not clue on what the new one was all about. Now since that email you sent me a few weeks back and talking to good friends. I know I still the same but I was out of touched with you. It was my fault and not yours. This is a good learning for me.

You have been there on my side at all times. You have tried to communicate with me in all possible ways. I was too involved in the dream Thanks buddy, I love it when you remind me of this kind of situations.

The Universe Nov 19, 2007 - Wicket is grasteful

When you tough it out, hold the line, and stay the course, Romulo, I promise you, there will soon come a day when you look back over your shoulder, shake your head in dismay, and seriously wonder what all the fuss was about.
Just like all the other times,
The Universe

In fact, in not so many days from today, Romulo, it will become clear as a bell that you did have enough time, that you were never alone, and that all of us in the unseen were working double-time, to help make possible "the time of your life." Yeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! xoxoxo

Buddy, I know is being a long time. I have been away for so long and it is all my fault.

Your message is very encouraging. Yes I have felt like the way you described many times in the last few weeks. I have also felt that this is temporary. That I will look back and wonder what was the fuss about.

In any ways, I thank you for you note and appreciae you looking over my shoulders.

The Universe Sep 14th, 2007 - Now Wicked thinks he has learned his lesson

Friday, September 14, 2007

Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
Happy Birrrrthday Dear Romulo,
Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu!

A few years back… not so long ago, heaven and earth erupted into a major celebration with the news of your impending adventure into this very time and space. You see, someone like Romulo Rios doesn’t come along all that often… in fact, there’s never been a single one like you, nor is there ever ANY possibility that another will come again. You’re an Angel among us. Someone, whose eyes see what no others will EVER see, whose ears hear what no others will EVER hear, and whose perspective and feelings will NEVER, ever be duplicated. Without YOU, the Universe, and ALL THAT IS, would be sadly less than it is.

Quite simply:

You’re the kind of person
Who’s hard to forget,
A one-in-a-million
To the people you’ve met.
Your friends are as varied
As the places you go,
And they all want to tell you
In case you don’t know:
That you make a big difference
In the lives that you touch,
By taking so little
And giving so much!

Romulo, you are so AWESOME! For your birthday, friends and angels from every corner of the Universe, including buddies you didn’t know you had, will be with you to wish you the HAPPIEST of Birthdays and an exciting new year in time and space. You won’t be alone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Romulo!

Mike
Orlando, Florida, USA

P.S. - Romulo, for a musical version of your Totally Unique Birthday wish, please visit:
http://www.tut.com/cgi-bin/pd/pd.cgi?image=/pd/images/images/birthday.gif&form=form-birthday.txt !!!!!!!

© TUT ®


Buddy, your card has touched me. Just like every card and birthday wishes I have received since yesterday.

It has been an interesting year. Lots of things have happened. The good thing is that there has been a select number of people who has never left my side and stayed with me during the difficult times I went through.

It is interesting who in your card you said that I am unique. Most of the people long gone used to be bothered by my nature. When I said long gone, I am not including the one who have died. Able and Mark accepted me and they are good examples of the people you describe in your card as well as the one who has sent me a birthday card between yesterday and today.

The ones that are long gone will be with me always. We have crossed path in this life time and I have a little bit of them with me. Just like the last song in Wicked. I think my mistake was to do everything possible to show them my appreciation for their love. It is wrong since love is unconditional and I was making it conditional.

With this note, I am releasing them to go into time and space with all my love and gratitude. Most likely we would not run into each other this life time. Maybe in the next one since I feel like some of them have been my soul companion before.

For the one that have died, there is not a single moment that I do not think of you and the love you gave me. I am truly looking forward the next time I will see you.

Remember Europe, Venezuela and the States; I have not regret but gratitude for your passing through my life and giving me life for that matter. I take with me a little bit of you. I was not accepted but it will be wrong for me to change or do any thing for you to accept me. The fact that you do not accept me does not make me angry or sad. You are free to do as you wish and any doing in my part would be wrong. I know how sad it is to be in a relationship where change and not acceptances is required. I can not put myself or you through that.

Thanks Buddy, I think now I am learning my lesson. None ever said that venturing in time and space will be a piece of cake. Then again I tried to look for the following quote from Pablo Picaso "I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them. " But I think the following is more appropiate for your card:

I honor the place
in you in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of love, of truth, of light, and of peace.
I honor the place in you where,
if you are in that place in you,
and I am in that place in me,
there is only one of us.

N a m a s t é

Is wicked always trying to find meaning on every life events?

Buddy, it has been a while since I last wrote you. A lot has happened since then. I know you are well aware of things in my life. Question is: Am I always trying to find meaning on things that I observed happening around me?

Yes I start the 10Th which is the birthday of my nice who I have not seemed and talk to her in years. It is also the birthday of this person in Europe. I feel now that I need to protect her identity when before I was free to say her name here.

Wow, looking back at the last two years and all the events that brought here where I stand now. You do work in mysterious way. Talking to Jose I noticed how once I thought this friend in Europe she was my soul mate and female version of myself. Then he said today, that the real she still in there. It is what I thought and this other person in Mexico thinks, the year being idle not putting that powerful brain to use, did that to her. It goes a little deeper as well. It has to do with one of her comments she made with regards friends and family in DF. I know she will come to know when she is ready nor she needs me to make her aware of it. Wicked learned her lesson. None learns through my experiences but their own.

Then I noticed the D/D/F is gone from this profile in the Internet. I would like to think I have something to do with it. But wicked knows better not to take credit for some one's else growth.

For the European, I will release your 2 comments and made them public for you to read them again if you want a year from my return from Europe. It is foolish to think you both DC and Europe keep up with Wicked's craziness and come here to read once in a while. But if there is any consolation, wicked does not regret my passing by both of your lives.

Buddy, I look forward to this new beginning in my life. I thank you for all the love and teachings you gave me. I am not the same person who once thought that woman in Mexico City was my soul mate and female replica of myself. But I love who I have become. I like this one better than years before. I have you to thank for it.

The Universe Aug 27, 2007 - Wicked could not have done it with you

I distinctly remember the conversation, Romulo. We were having triple-chocolate, brownie fudgesicles, listening to Beethoven's "Fifth" before he even was Beethoven, overlooking the galaxy, when you mentioned how neat you thought it would be to one day have dreams you didn't know you'd inevitably manifest, to have challenges you didn't know you'd inevitably conquer, and to have friends you didn't know you'd inevitably meet.
And as I leaned forward in total awe, all agog, wanting to learn more of your genius and courage, I almost fainted when you added, "And should it ever appear as if I could use your help, before I even begin helping myself, back-off or you'll ruin everything."
You memory-maker you, The Universe
Or, Romulo, were we listening to DJ Khalid's "We Takin' Over," before he even was DJ Khalid?

Buddy, you have good memory. The galaxy looked beautiful that day. I might have told you so. Nevertheless, remember I was with you in a place where all is absolute. Here where time and space are relative, it is not easy to stick to that promise.

No matter what buddy, I thank you for all you help. I remember that morning in Mexico City. I remember that afternoon when I went to lunch and walk through that avenue full of trees. My cell phone was working then when the night before and even that morning, it was death.

I would have asked you to back off then, when together we were looking at the Galaxy; nevertheless, I would have survive that week in Mexico or in any other times with out your help.

Funny how this reminds me of something I heard my father said one day: "not to far that I would not be able to see you, nor to close that I can not stand your present" It was not his exact words, plus I heard the comment from someone else. But I am sure you get my meaning.

I thank you for that delightful time we had listing to wonderful music and looking at the Galaxy. I thank you for being there when I needed you the most. I am grateful for all buddy, the good and not so good times.

This is why I write to you buddy

Dear Romulo,
Do you keep a journal? I was just wondering, because I've been noticing more and more websites where people are posting their journals or diaries, or use their blogs as a kind of journal. There are a lot of benefits associated with keeping a journal –– mental, emotional, and even physical. Studies have found that, when people write about their deepest thoughts and feelings in a journal, it can result in fewer doctor visits, fewer depressive symptoms, and enhanced immune system functioning. And this is besides the mental and emotional benefits of writing about your feelings and any problems, crises, or the joys that occur in your life.
When you keep a journal, you have the chance to sort out your thoughts and feelings about conditions, issues, and people in your life. Writing helps to clarify your ideas and get your problem-solving juices flowing. And when you look back on your journals, you can more easily see any patterns that you may have fallen into, or keep track of your progress in your goals. And most of all, Romulo, you get to know the "real" you.
A journal is a great tool for self-expression and communication, and you can take it one step further, by sharing a journal with the important people in your life. Relationships of all kinds can be enhanced by a kind of mutual journal that you share with someone else. You could set up a "family journal," where everyone took time to put down their thoughts or feelings, or record memories, and then passed it on to the next person. Or you could have a "relationship journal" with a spouse or significant other, or a "friendship journal," which you share with your circle of friends.
So, Romulo, why not put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and get started on a wonderful journey of self-exploration and strengthening your relationships?

Buddy, I can tell you try to communicate with me through every possible mean. Yes I know I have been distance. I have been expending more time writing in my professional blog. It is usually when I am working and away from my beloved SOBE that I write more in this blog.

Traveling and seating on a plane or airport has always encourage me to study human nature as well as my own. I am not going to deny that I need help figuring things out with respect to my own behavior of what is going on with me at this moment. But now come to think of it, if I have not come here is because I know what is going on and think I can figure them out by myself.

Now that I am here, I should take advantage of the situation and ask you why? why I am so hard headed on my ways and to apply my knowledge and expertise when it comes to my career. I can not have a 9 to 5 regular job because I am not challenge enough and bore me to death. I can not take a consulting job because the thought of not bringing value and doing things just to get a pay check does not help me getting up on Monday mornings to take a plane somewhere and do something that I know it does not bring value to my clients not it does provide a reward in terms of a job well done.

Am I here seating and wishing a client or consulting firm that share my vision comes along? I think I do not do that any more. The firm from Boston is lacking something important and I found myself fighting with myself and accept them when the finally make a decision. The other one that just came into the picture this past week feels like the only way I can be part of its culture is by me relocating to a city that has never interested me as a place for me to relocate. Do they think I will be playing golf and socialize with them outside of the office?

I know if the one from Boston makes a final decision I would some how let them know how much I dislike the way its HR department is working. I feel it is with in me to do so. I have to be honest. I can not shut myself up negotiate with them once the offer is made and then go on working when I feel the whole organization might behave the way its HR dept has been behaving for the past month and half.

OK buddy, you made your point. I am here talking to you when I had the solution to my dilemma all the time. It is all about acceptance. I might not share their vision which clearly made them incompatible with me. But them again I found myself thinking how much I would find them compatible with me in other ways. I usually stay way on the things or person I have nothing in common so I do not attract them any more into my life. But the balance that you and other has been talking to me about in the past year is in the fact that I found myself compatible with them on the product strategy and vision. I do not share the idea of forcing someone to relocate for the sake of building a culture. Nor I have the tolerance to working with people who shows signs of being a flake. Only in your world is where things are perfect and absolute. I have to stick with my reality of being in the world where time and space are relative.

Here is too you buddy - You did your magic again - Now I am thanking you in advance for the offer that the firm in Boston is making to me this Monday and the successful negotiations that I would conduct by bringing the other firm in to the picture and having two offers to work with this coming week. I have faith in you and this is what our relationship is all about it.