Throwback Thursday: Roads Not Taken

Recently I was on the phone talking with a friend, and in mist of the conversation, old opportunities came up.   It brought up how different life would be if these opportunities were taken.

The one that stuck in my mind the most was an opportunity for me to take a job across the country.   This would’ve changed my life drastically.  I would’ve been away from family and anything I knew.  They didn’t want to pay my asking price or relocation, so I turned it down.   I ended up joining a Yahoo Group soon after that, and started writing some of my first fanfic – which will never see the light of day EVER! *shifty look*  Six months later I met the Ex, who introduced me to CSI … a year and half later – Lost Son was aired.

The say the rest is history.

Because of Sylum I’ve met some of the most amazing people.  Made some awesome friends.  Had grand gathering adventures.  But the most important thing Sylum brought me was my soulmate, who I married.

Sylum has given me the opportunity to write in ways I never felt possible, to the now wonderful adventure of being published, something I never would’ve thought possible all those years ago.

I look at my life and despite the drama, the trauma, and the what the actual fucks – I wouldn’t change it for anything.

So thinking back onto that moment fifteen years ago … I’m thankful I didn’t take that road.  Because I really don’t want to think about the what if – Sylum had never been born.

And with that.  I send my thanks to all those that have followed this road with me.  I send my love to those who have touched my life – you know who you are.  And most importantly I can never thank God enough for bringing my spouse into my life.

Bj Jones aka Nicolaus aka The General