Blaine Reece:  

Life Henry Van Dyke once said, "Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars." I'd be lying if I said I haven't done any of those things, perhaps some with more passion and aspiration than the others. I grew up in Edinburg, went to Edinburg schools and really enjoyed my school years. I was raised in a poor, but humble home and as a young adult I didn't pay much attention to what I really wanted to do in life, I spent too much time in the fast lane. Unfortunately, the fast lane gets old real quick and catches up with you. Reality hits you square in the forehead and then you gotta deal with it. I had my "15 minutes of fame", 15 minutes I could have done without. In the process of becoming an adult, it took me awhile to "find" myself. I did have to go thru a few "stages" to get here, but I got here! (I hope!) I've only had a few "real" romances in my life, resulting in my having a slight obsession for redheads....and younger women. I live in Laguna Vista, Tx., near South Padre Island and I love it! I'm 15 minutes from the beach, where I'm happiest, and I'm always meeting some great people. I have a small sailboat that I don't use often enough. I do have my nostalgic, sometimes melancholy moments and sometimes wish I had done some things different, but hey, no matter where you go,...there you are, right? Now...I enjoy living life with as much gusto as I can, and I'm not so old that I've given up looking for the adventure in life, but I realize that I'm no longer so young that I can relive the "old days", ...nor am I...Expand for more