Making someone proud

I’d like to admit I don’t *need* people to be proud of me.

Sure, it feels nice. But I am not responsible for how someone else chooses to feel about me. Making someone proud is a bonus, not the goal.

That’s what I tell myself, anyway.

But there’s one exception to the rule:

I try to make my 8 year old self proud.

If that kid is proud, then I’m doing alright.

So reflecting back, have I made him proud?

I think so!

- The Green Ranger and Blue Ranger sang happy birthday to me once!

- I still play videogames!

- I still like some cartoons!

- I still like “huevo con galleta” (family recipe)

- I have a new amazing puppy!

- I have the best girlfriend! (married)

- I am smart and handsome man according to like 2-3 people 😆

There’s so much he’s about to learn.

I love you, buddy. We’re doing alright.