OK, things do seem to be a little bleak at the moment for me, what with baby being ill often and this leading to not enough time to do as much as I would like, but it’s easy to be negative. There are lots of positive things going on in my life and living in Italy is one of them. Another good thing is that I have got my own, albeit very small, company and it is going well and would seem to have a bright future. I always wanted to work for myself and in doing so I have fulfilled an old ambition. Not only that, but I’d always wanted to learn another language and experience living in another country, and these are another Two fulfilled ambitions. I have a job which I like very much, which is more than could be said about my old work back in the UK.
I love technology and I’ve got loads of techy gadgets to play with, so things are not too bad on that front. The woman who I finally hooked up with is very down to earth and keeps me on the straight and narrow, plus she is good fun and it feels good to have her around. Then there is my son, who is wonderful, even if at times he can be a worry. He does provide many magical moments and will continue to do so, I’m sure. So, things are not too bad at all on balance.
Sometimes, it helps to focus on the positive stuff when you are in a bit of a black period, even if this does seem to be difficult at times. Upon reflection, I have not reflected enough.
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Having a baby puts a lot of things into perspective. Once upon a time, I was a much different person. In all truth I was a selfish, womanizing prick. To be completely honest with you, there are times I miss this life. I miss the ability to do anything I want, whenever I want to do it. Then I see my wife and my baby. I get down, just like you, it’s human nature. The grass is always greener on the other side, right? Presley was unexpected. There are a lot of things I wanted to do. A lot of places my wife and I wanted to visit (Italy foremost on my list). But he’s here, and I wouldn’t change this. He is a living miracle. I know you feel the same way about Marty.
‘Having a baby puts a lot of things into perspective’ – this is very true. You weren’t a ‘womanizing prick’ as you so kindly refer to yourself, you were normal, young and looking for a good time. And I’m sure you miss this life. I used to get out and about quite a bit, but not now and I do miss the freedom. Marty was not exactly planned either. However, as time goes by, you do start to get into the father thing and it is fun thinking about the things you will both get up to when you are older. That is of course if Marty doesn’t find me too embarrassing!! I, er, sorry, er, ‘Marty’ does not have a PS2 yet, but we, sorry, ‘he’ soon will! Yes, babies are pretty miraculous things. You have a good attitude and this is, well, good.