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Who has changed your life? Throughout our life we encounter guides, mentors, family, friends, lovers. And who has changed your life?
When we think about it and who has really changed our lives, what we're trying to think is which person has given us a tap on the shoulder at the right time and guided us to the right place or presented us with the right piece of information at the right time that helped us think about something in a certain way which changed our thinking and potentially our course in life.
One of the first key people to change my life was a gentleman named Danny Osterbury. He was 10 years my senior and my dive instructor when I first visited Spain, the island of Menorca in the Balearics. Danny was a fun, fabulous, yet not gay man and had a rich, despite his age, a rich collection of stories from his travels and adventures, who to me, at an impressionable age, felt like he was worldly and well versed. He wasn't a player, he wasn't someone who was going to run around town and tease all the ladies, although he had that presence. He was secure and he loved his partner very much and I believe they're still together after all these years. He was more interested in the fine things in life, cheese and wine and good food and all the pleasures and doing fun things with his tight-knit group of friends. He sort of co-adopted me or adopted me, took me under his wing at the age of 19, 18, 19 and imparted certain things that he had learnt at this stage of his life, so 10 years ahead of me, including wine, ways to think and how to cook the best scrambled eggs. This might not sound very defining but Danny was someone who inspired me, allowed me to be me, embraced my peculiarities and my idiosyncrasies while gently guiding me along some of the things that he had discovered. This enabled us to be friends as well as in a continued way working together, teach each other. I taught him how to use a computer, utilise a lot of the design and graphic software which he continued to build his businesses to this day. I'm sure he would contest some of that. And he taught me how to have fun, he taught me how to relax, enjoy life while also taking it seriously. And Danny's impression on me at that age sticks around in my mind and some of my, maybe not daily but weekly activities as very often I will continue to cook scrambled eggs in the way that he taught me. Lots of butter, no additional milk, long and slow and very, very wet. So Danny was the sort of defining moment in my adult life, this very early stage adult as I developed my own thoughts about the world, out in the world away from not only my parents and my home and my hometown but my home country. And while he was a good role model, Danny was a firm, friendly and fun role model at that pivotal age in my life. Thank you, Danny.
Who Transformed Your Life?
Throughout our life, we meet numerous people - mentors, family, friends, lovers - who leave a lasting impact. The question is, who has truly altered your life?
When we ponder upon this, we are essentially trying to identify the person who, with a timely tap on the shoulder, led us to the right path or equipped us with a vital piece of information at the perfect moment. This action, seemingly small at the time, might have made us perceive something differently, thereby changing our thought process and possibly altering our life's trajectory.
Such individuals are our life's game-changers. They don't just influence our decisions but also shape our perspectives, helping us grow as individuals and charting the course of our life in unanticipated directions. Their impact is profound, and their contribution to our lives, invaluable.
So, take a moment to think - who has changed your life in such a significant way?
The Man Who Changed My Life
One of the most significant for me was meeting Danny Osterbury. He was not just a man who was ten years my senior. He was a mentor, a guide, and a friend who left an indelible mark on my life.
When I first met Danny, I was in Spain, on the beautiful island of Menorca in the Balearics. He was my dive instructor, and the richness of his character was evident even then. Danny had a vibrant collection of stories from his travels and adventures. To me, at an impressionable age, he seemed worldly and well-traveled. He wasn't one to flirt with every lady in town, although he certainly had that charm. Instead, he was a secure, fun-loving man who deeply loved his partner. I believe they are still together to this day.
Danny was drawn to the finer things in life: wine, cheese, good food, and the company of his close friends. He wasn't just interested in enjoying these pleasures himself; he also wanted to share them with others. He took me under his wing when I was barely out of my teens and introduced me to these passions. He taught me the art of appreciating good wine, cultivating a balanced perspective on life, and cooking the best scrambled eggs - a recipe I use to this day.
However, Danny's influence on my life went beyond wine and scrambled eggs. He was someone who inspired me to embrace who I am, with all my peculiarities and idiosyncrasies. He offered gentle guidance, steering me along a path he had already explored, enabling us to learn from each other in a mutually enriching relationship. I taught him how to use a computer and various design and graphic software, which he continues to use in his businesses. In return, he taught me how to enjoy life while taking it seriously.
Danny's influence has stayed with me over the years. His teachings and the life lessons he imparted have shaped my thoughts and actions, not just in my daily life, but also in the way I perceive the world. He was more than a good role model; he was a firm, friendly, and fun figure who made a significant impact at a pivotal age in my life.
As I reflect on my relationship with Danny, I realize the profound influence he had on my life. I am grateful for the bond we shared, the wisdom he imparted, and the life lessons he taught me. Thank you, Danny, for being a transformative figure in my life.
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I first bumped into Danny in Spain, on the gorgeous island of Menorca in the Balearics. He was my dive instructor, and his rich personality was apparent right from the get-go. Danny had a colorful array of stories from his travels and exploits. To me, still impressionable, he seemed full of worldly knowledge and travel wisdom. He wasn't the type to charm every lady in sight, even though he definitely had the charisma. Instead, he was a confident, fun-loving man deeply in love with his partner. I believe they're still together to this day.
One unforgettable person in my life is Danny Osterbury. He wasn't just a guy who was ten years older than me. He was a mentor, a guide, and a friend who left a lasting impression on my life.
Danny loved the good things in life: fine wine, cheese, delicious food, and the company of his close friends. More than that, he wanted to share these joys with others. He took me under his wing when I was just stepping into adulthood, introducing me to these passions. He taught me to savor a good wine, cultivate a balanced perspective on life, and whip up the most amazing scrambled eggs - a recipe I still use.
But Danny's influence on me went beyond culinary delights and fine wine. He inspired me to embrace my unique quirks and oddities. He was a gentle guide, leading me down paths he had already treaded, fostering a mutually enriching relationship where we both learned from one another. I taught him computer skills and various design and graphic software which he continues to use in his businesses. In return, he taught me how to truly enjoy life while also taking it seriously.
Danny's influence has stuck with me over the years. His teachings and life lessons have influenced my thoughts and actions, not just in my day-to-day, but also in how I view the world. He wasn't just a good role model; he was a firm, friendly, and fun figure who made a big splash during a crucial time in my life.
When I look back on my time with Danny, I can see the immense influence he had on my life. I am so grateful for the bond we had, the wisdom he shared, and the life lessons he taught me. Thanks, Danny, for being such a transformative figure in my life.