Back from camping with my son. Big Cub Scout camping trip .. lots to do and he was wiped out after day 1 of a 2.5 day trip.
Monday sucked because it rained most of the day and some of the events were cancelled.
He's shy and anxious about certain things... doesn't really like big crowds so this was a good chance for him to get put into situations that he's not always comfortable with... I stuck close to him though - that comfort factor... sometimes I do just want to kick him into the middle of a situation and have him do for himself but overall he did very well...
Learned how to use a pocket knife properly, found out he was pretty good at archery and handled a couple of situations on his own.
Couple of meltdowns also which frustrated me a little bit (silly things), but he is coming along... I love you buddy and I hope things keep getting better... just have to keep working at it... you teach me new things every day and I see a lot of me in you at that age... I came around and I know you can and will too...
Your imagination is the thing I love most about you... the theme for the camp was right up your alley and your imagination was able to run with it...
Be confident pal... you will do great things... I just know it in my heart... I'm your dad and I want nothing more than for you to be confident in all that you do... just keep working at it... one day you will show yourself and see...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wow - The Things I've Missed
Just went through some old posts... the things I could have been writing about...
Music - Les Paul, Ronnie James Dio, others passing
Old friends coming, going and coming again...
The return of Dee
Comings and goings at work - to acquisitions, hirings, firings...
I think I can do this... just have to remember - 2 or 3 times a week...
Music - Les Paul, Ronnie James Dio, others passing
Old friends coming, going and coming again...
The return of Dee
Comings and goings at work - to acquisitions, hirings, firings...
I think I can do this... just have to remember - 2 or 3 times a week...
Been so Long...
Wow... it's been so long...
So much happening... so much to write... need to start doing it almost daily since the likes of Facebook and Twitter can't do justice to the things I have to/want to get off my chest...
Past comes back, present continues... past continues to haunt in some ways yet satisfies/pacifies in others...
Work has been hell - but still love it...
Home is trying, but can't leave it...
What a beautiful mess... can things get more interesting? Time will tell...
So much happening... so much to write... need to start doing it almost daily since the likes of Facebook and Twitter can't do justice to the things I have to/want to get off my chest...
Past comes back, present continues... past continues to haunt in some ways yet satisfies/pacifies in others...
Work has been hell - but still love it...
Home is trying, but can't leave it...
What a beautiful mess... can things get more interesting? Time will tell...
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Rewind... rewind... rewind...
what a strange day...
New hire that started on Monday forced to resign due to medical issues... I feel really bad for him because he's a real nice guy but it would have impacted his ability to do the job... prayers to you JH... be well
sales escalation took up another 2 hours this morning... stupid shit - support gets thrown under the bus and we have to jack it up ourselves and prove we were correct... Just ONCE I'd like to get some support from the sales team... sticking up for the customer is one thing, but throwing the people who bail your ass out time and time again is just plain wrong...
Had one guy "flake" on me this afternoon after offering him a new role that he interviewed for... oh well - back to the drawing board.
Keep smiling and keep the team together (mentally)... I'm glad my boss is so supportive of me... she really appreciates me being there and for that I'm thankful... 'Tis the Season!
New hire that started on Monday forced to resign due to medical issues... I feel really bad for him because he's a real nice guy but it would have impacted his ability to do the job... prayers to you JH... be well
sales escalation took up another 2 hours this morning... stupid shit - support gets thrown under the bus and we have to jack it up ourselves and prove we were correct... Just ONCE I'd like to get some support from the sales team... sticking up for the customer is one thing, but throwing the people who bail your ass out time and time again is just plain wrong...
Had one guy "flake" on me this afternoon after offering him a new role that he interviewed for... oh well - back to the drawing board.
Keep smiling and keep the team together (mentally)... I'm glad my boss is so supportive of me... she really appreciates me being there and for that I'm thankful... 'Tis the Season!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Let Me Get This Straight...
Time for some political incorrectness... If anyone is offended - tough ... as Ted Nugent says - "Deal with it."
I make my mortgage payment, truck payment, credit card payment... month after month after month... Even when I was out of work, I was able to keep my payments going (thank the good Lord). I had enough sense to build my savings and sit on the cash as so many financial experts say... that helped... so why do I get penalized for being responsible? Maybe I should max out my credit cards and get in on the buyout/bailout bandwagon...
How about the government figuring out the following:
1. How to reduce the defecit
2. How to get people working
3. How to get the damn illegal immigrants the hell out of the country and oh yeah - bill them for rent, education and health care that they used... Why the hell are we paying for these people to use our services... shit - I have to buy a meal to use the toilet in a restauraunt so why not have them pay for the services they are using?? Sorry liberals - your ideas don't impress me unless you can tell me what will be cut from other programs you dreamed up to pay for the new ones.
You want to bail out the Fords and GMs and Chryslers of the world??? Keep my money out of that pot... How about dumping the unions to start... the sweetheart deals the retirees get (and by retirees I mean those who took the early buy-out in previous reductions) is OBSCENE... I recently read Lee Iaccoca's book and I believe he said up to 30% of the operating expenses of Chrysler goes to retirees health benefits... hmmmm - anyone else see a problem here!??! I say give the Big 3 the loans they want but tie the interest rate to their ability to deliver cutting edge technology to increase mileage by a factor of 5 (minimum)... don't tell me they can't do it because we put men on the moon using computers as powerful as a pocket calculator for crying out loud!
You hear that sucking sound folks? It's the sound of the middle class getting sucked off the face of the planet - we're not middle class - we're the working class poor!
Welcome to the new reality... and don't give me the shit that it's the Republican's fault, or even the Democrat's fault for that matter... every scumbag in Washington and in each state senate is to blame - period. Every one of them over the past 20+ years shares the blame... and we do too folks... we share the blame because we voted for and trusted the assholes to keep OUR best interests in mind... public servants my ass... they only serve themselves.
Good night and good luck folks! Something tells me we're going to need it no matter who's in office.
I make my mortgage payment, truck payment, credit card payment... month after month after month... Even when I was out of work, I was able to keep my payments going (thank the good Lord). I had enough sense to build my savings and sit on the cash as so many financial experts say... that helped... so why do I get penalized for being responsible? Maybe I should max out my credit cards and get in on the buyout/bailout bandwagon...
How about the government figuring out the following:
1. How to reduce the defecit
2. How to get people working
3. How to get the damn illegal immigrants the hell out of the country and oh yeah - bill them for rent, education and health care that they used... Why the hell are we paying for these people to use our services... shit - I have to buy a meal to use the toilet in a restauraunt so why not have them pay for the services they are using?? Sorry liberals - your ideas don't impress me unless you can tell me what will be cut from other programs you dreamed up to pay for the new ones.
You want to bail out the Fords and GMs and Chryslers of the world??? Keep my money out of that pot... How about dumping the unions to start... the sweetheart deals the retirees get (and by retirees I mean those who took the early buy-out in previous reductions) is OBSCENE... I recently read Lee Iaccoca's book and I believe he said up to 30% of the operating expenses of Chrysler goes to retirees health benefits... hmmmm - anyone else see a problem here!??! I say give the Big 3 the loans they want but tie the interest rate to their ability to deliver cutting edge technology to increase mileage by a factor of 5 (minimum)... don't tell me they can't do it because we put men on the moon using computers as powerful as a pocket calculator for crying out loud!
You hear that sucking sound folks? It's the sound of the middle class getting sucked off the face of the planet - we're not middle class - we're the working class poor!
Welcome to the new reality... and don't give me the shit that it's the Republican's fault, or even the Democrat's fault for that matter... every scumbag in Washington and in each state senate is to blame - period. Every one of them over the past 20+ years shares the blame... and we do too folks... we share the blame because we voted for and trusted the assholes to keep OUR best interests in mind... public servants my ass... they only serve themselves.
Good night and good luck folks! Something tells me we're going to need it no matter who's in office.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
37 Years? REALLY???
November 8, 1971... a date that should live in everyone's mind when it comes to rock & roll history.
The release of Led Zeppelin IV with Stairway to Heaven.
What more can be said?
The release of Led Zeppelin IV with Stairway to Heaven.
What more can be said?
Feeling Drained
Not sure if it's work, family or the recent time change but I've been "off" for a couple weeks now.
Work is stressful - new releases, lots to do and not enough time during the day to get things done... I know - same for a lot of folks. I still love the job and I know it's just a temporary bump - I just haven't felt it like this in the year+ I've been there.
Family stuff is OK - lots going on - very busy ... that feeds the stress of course and the holidays loom just around the bend.
The time change is always tough - haven't been sleeping good - trying to get adjusted as best I can (and as fast as I can). Not seeing the sun can weigh on a person - need to try to get out at lunchtime to take a walk a couple times per week.
Work is stressful - new releases, lots to do and not enough time during the day to get things done... I know - same for a lot of folks. I still love the job and I know it's just a temporary bump - I just haven't felt it like this in the year+ I've been there.
Family stuff is OK - lots going on - very busy ... that feeds the stress of course and the holidays loom just around the bend.
The time change is always tough - haven't been sleeping good - trying to get adjusted as best I can (and as fast as I can). Not seeing the sun can weigh on a person - need to try to get out at lunchtime to take a walk a couple times per week.
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