I promised I'd write more...that was over 2 months ago, and this is my first post since then. Well, I've just been busy. Not doing anything terribly important or exciting, just working really. Kylie was confronted with a less than appealing medical situation, that required her to have surgery but it seems like that has worked itself out...hopefully.
I finished up my first class in this expierment of me going back to school. I ended up with a B...could've done better, but alot of things came up at once, and I didn't have alot of time to put into the last two projects for the class, so a B is what I get. Listen to my excuses...I should've gotten an A, but I pretty much blew off the last two projects and did them at the last second, which is what I usually do with school stuff. Hopefully I can avoid that this quarter.
Christmas is coming up, and that's exciting...I guess. I'm really trying to be smarter with money and get some debt paid off, while at the same time saving for the wedding in Vegas and the honeymoon in Jamaica...but Christmas isn't really cooperating. I still really like Christmas, but it's kinda lost it's meaning to me in the past two years...it seems like spending money is the new meaning, not giving "gifts", no matter what their monetary value. Maybe next year when we'll have more money for Christmas, I'll get a little more involved and excited.
Other than that, not much going on. Trying to make this push at work so I can get me 2k bonus for the 4th quarter...that would be sweet. No quote today, I don't feel like taking the time to find one...maybe next time. See ya!
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Friday, December 14, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Lifetime Piling Up
Whew…doesn't seem like there is any time to slow down these days. When I was younger, I always wondered why adults always said they were so busy. I didn't understand how they had all these things to do. Now I do. Everything is so hectic, and there is just so much to get done. There just isn't enough hours in the day.
We've been back from Vegas for about a week and a half, and yet I still haven't had time to post a trip report. An abbreviated version might come in this blog futher down, but I haven't decided yet. I'd like to do a nice full one, so we'll see.
My mom got out of the hospital while we were in Vegas, but then had to go back in 3 days later. She had fluid on her lungs, which was causing her a lot of pain, so they had to put a chest tube in to drain the fluid. The problem is that she has been on blood thinner (and will be for awhile) to stop clots from forming, so they had to stop her blood thinner and wait for her blood level to get back to normal so she wouldn't bleed to death when they put the tube in. So she's been in the hospital for a week and a half. The good news is that she had the tube taken out yesterday, and as soon as they can get her blood thinner level back up, she should be able to go home for good…at least let's pray it's for good. She's been through more in the last year and a half than any human should have to endure during their entire life. She deserves to catch a break here soon.
Other than that, we're trying to find a house still. It's starting to get a little frustrating, but hopefully we can find something we like soon. I'm also trying to get some bills paid off before we get a house. I've been pretty irrresponsible with money this past year, and I'm paying for it now…literally. I've been trying to work some overtime to get the extra cash to pay off some of these debts, but with my mom in the hospital it's hard to find the time. I try to go see her everyday because I know it can get lonely in the hospital, but it shortens my evenings. I shouldn't be complaining though, she's the one that has to be in there.
I did finally pay off Kylie's ring!!! I'm pretty proud of myself actually. I came up with $5,000 in a little less than 5 months. That's pretty impressive…at least to me. I had 0% interest until December, but I didn't want that big debt hanging over my head, plus it wouldn't look good when we apply for a loan for a house. That's all for now…I've decided to do a full trip report here soon. Give me a week. I'll talk to ya later.
We've been back from Vegas for about a week and a half, and yet I still haven't had time to post a trip report. An abbreviated version might come in this blog futher down, but I haven't decided yet. I'd like to do a nice full one, so we'll see.
My mom got out of the hospital while we were in Vegas, but then had to go back in 3 days later. She had fluid on her lungs, which was causing her a lot of pain, so they had to put a chest tube in to drain the fluid. The problem is that she has been on blood thinner (and will be for awhile) to stop clots from forming, so they had to stop her blood thinner and wait for her blood level to get back to normal so she wouldn't bleed to death when they put the tube in. So she's been in the hospital for a week and a half. The good news is that she had the tube taken out yesterday, and as soon as they can get her blood thinner level back up, she should be able to go home for good…at least let's pray it's for good. She's been through more in the last year and a half than any human should have to endure during their entire life. She deserves to catch a break here soon.
Other than that, we're trying to find a house still. It's starting to get a little frustrating, but hopefully we can find something we like soon. I'm also trying to get some bills paid off before we get a house. I've been pretty irrresponsible with money this past year, and I'm paying for it now…literally. I've been trying to work some overtime to get the extra cash to pay off some of these debts, but with my mom in the hospital it's hard to find the time. I try to go see her everyday because I know it can get lonely in the hospital, but it shortens my evenings. I shouldn't be complaining though, she's the one that has to be in there.
I did finally pay off Kylie's ring!!! I'm pretty proud of myself actually. I came up with $5,000 in a little less than 5 months. That's pretty impressive…at least to me. I had 0% interest until December, but I didn't want that big debt hanging over my head, plus it wouldn't look good when we apply for a loan for a house. That's all for now…I've decided to do a full trip report here soon. Give me a week. I'll talk to ya later.
"There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads. The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our days. And, of course when faced with the unknown, most of us prefer to turn around and go back. But, once in a while, people push onto something better. Something found just beyond the pain of going it alone. And just beyond the bravery and courage it takes to let someone in. Or to give someone a second chance. Something beyond the quiet persistence of a dream. Because, it's only when you’re tested that you truly discover who you are. And, it's only when you're tested that you discover who you can be. The person you want to be does exist; somewhere on the other side of hard work and faith and belief. And, beyond the heartache and fear of what lies ahead."
Monday, November 13, 2006
Chicago Is So Two Years Ago
This post is well overdue, but here it goes...keep in mind I wrote this the day after we got back from Chicago, I've just been too lazy to post it.
Ahhh…it's good to be home! It was an awesome trip to Chicago, but it was exhausting. We probably walked 10-15 miles in two days, so it's Tuesday and I'm still recovering. It was fun though, and I would definetly recommend Chicago to anyone.
We got in at about 8:45 Saturday morning and took a cab from the airport to our Hotel. The second we stepped out of the cab, Mother Nature's winter grip slowly started to tighten on Chicago. It wasn't freezing cold, but the buildings in Chicago serve as pseudo wind tunnels, and it is the whipping winds are hard to bare at times. The Hotel was awesome, and I'll try to post a pic or two, but since I lost my f#$%ing camera, I'll have to get the pictures from Kylie. (I'll talk more about that later.) We went up on the Sears Tower on Saturday morning, and got a beautiful view of the Windy City. They say you can see up to 50 miles on some days, but I think the visibility was ONLY 30 miles when we went up. I can now say I've been on the two tallest buildings in America, the Sears Tower and the Stratosphere in Vegas. (I think that's true, I'll have to look that up).
The rest of the day we did some shopping and relaxed in the hotel room. We watched some of the Buckeyes game and then went to dinner at a nice little café on Navy Pier. Afterwards, we retired to the room to chill out and just relax for a little bit. We had a long day ahead of us on Sunday, so we wanted to get some shut eye in the KING size bed we had. Ah, how nice that was.
Sunday, Mother Nature saw it fit to relieve some of the wintery pressure on us, and it was a pretty decent day in Chicago. We had to check out at noon, and our flight didn't leave until 9, so we had a whole lotta time to kill. We started by going to lunch at a 50's style dinner about 2 miles from our hotel. It was a pretty cool place with really good food. I wish we had a place like that around here. It was a little pricy, as are most things in Chicago, but it was pretty cool.
This is where the camera comes in. We took a cab to NikeTown, and in the process, I left my camera in the cab. I didn\'t realize it for about an hour, and by then I was screwed. I made a few feeble efforts to contact the lost and found departments of various cab companies in Chicago, but it was to no avail. I suppose I have to get a new one.
So Sunday, we pretty much shopped all day. In shopping at all of these fine establishments in Chicago, I noticed that all most of the doors are of the revolving nature. The doors that actually opened were all EXTREMELY heavy. They were all at least 3 inches think and made of the heaviest wood you could imagine. The only reason I could come up with for these heavy doors is that it makes it harder for people to break in. But be prepared for a workout if you go shopping in Chicago.
After about 6 solid hours of walking around Chicago, we got on the train and went to the airport. We got there kind of early, but it was nice to relax and chill before we flew home. We got back to our apartment at about midnight, and that wrapped up our trip. Like I said, it was a blast, and it was nice to get away for even just a weekend. It's back to the daily grind now, so I'll try to keep ya'll updated on any exciting happenings. I wouldn't cross you fingers if I were you.
Ahhh…it's good to be home! It was an awesome trip to Chicago, but it was exhausting. We probably walked 10-15 miles in two days, so it's Tuesday and I'm still recovering. It was fun though, and I would definetly recommend Chicago to anyone.
We got in at about 8:45 Saturday morning and took a cab from the airport to our Hotel. The second we stepped out of the cab, Mother Nature's winter grip slowly started to tighten on Chicago. It wasn't freezing cold, but the buildings in Chicago serve as pseudo wind tunnels, and it is the whipping winds are hard to bare at times. The Hotel was awesome, and I'll try to post a pic or two, but since I lost my f#$%ing camera, I'll have to get the pictures from Kylie. (I'll talk more about that later.) We went up on the Sears Tower on Saturday morning, and got a beautiful view of the Windy City. They say you can see up to 50 miles on some days, but I think the visibility was ONLY 30 miles when we went up. I can now say I've been on the two tallest buildings in America, the Sears Tower and the Stratosphere in Vegas. (I think that's true, I'll have to look that up).
The rest of the day we did some shopping and relaxed in the hotel room. We watched some of the Buckeyes game and then went to dinner at a nice little café on Navy Pier. Afterwards, we retired to the room to chill out and just relax for a little bit. We had a long day ahead of us on Sunday, so we wanted to get some shut eye in the KING size bed we had. Ah, how nice that was.
Sunday, Mother Nature saw it fit to relieve some of the wintery pressure on us, and it was a pretty decent day in Chicago. We had to check out at noon, and our flight didn't leave until 9, so we had a whole lotta time to kill. We started by going to lunch at a 50's style dinner about 2 miles from our hotel. It was a pretty cool place with really good food. I wish we had a place like that around here. It was a little pricy, as are most things in Chicago, but it was pretty cool.
This is where the camera comes in. We took a cab to NikeTown, and in the process, I left my camera in the cab. I didn\'t realize it for about an hour, and by then I was screwed. I made a few feeble efforts to contact the lost and found departments of various cab companies in Chicago, but it was to no avail. I suppose I have to get a new one.
So Sunday, we pretty much shopped all day. In shopping at all of these fine establishments in Chicago, I noticed that all most of the doors are of the revolving nature. The doors that actually opened were all EXTREMELY heavy. They were all at least 3 inches think and made of the heaviest wood you could imagine. The only reason I could come up with for these heavy doors is that it makes it harder for people to break in. But be prepared for a workout if you go shopping in Chicago.
After about 6 solid hours of walking around Chicago, we got on the train and went to the airport. We got there kind of early, but it was nice to relax and chill before we flew home. We got back to our apartment at about midnight, and that wrapped up our trip. Like I said, it was a blast, and it was nice to get away for even just a weekend. It's back to the daily grind now, so I'll try to keep ya'll updated on any exciting happenings. I wouldn't cross you fingers if I were you.
"You ever look at a picture of yourself and see a stranger in the background? It makes you wonder how many strangers have pictures of you, how many moments of other peoples lives have we been in,we're we a part of someone's life when their dreams came true, or were we there when their dreams died. Did we keep trying to get in, as if we were somehow destined to be there, or did the shot take us by surprise. Just think, you could be a big part of someone else's life, and not even know it."
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Can't Stop This Thing We Started
So I'm back. I wish I had some awesome story to tell you about traveling the world or hitting the lottery or something…but I don't. My life has been painfully, well, painfully the same lately. I haven't done much to alter this routine, so I guess the only person to blame is the person typing these words. Which by the way, although they are arranged differently, are mostly the same words I've typed in the past 4 or 5 entries. I need to get a life!!
Poker was going good the past week or so, but I've managed to dust off all the profits from the past week in the past two nights. I attribute my success, and then my terrible failure to a couple things:
1. I was playing too many hands (i.e. suited connectors, big connectors like KQ & QJ, and small pairs) either too aggressively or out of position.
2. I was bluffing entirely too much…and getting away with it. So when I started to get called, it was big trouble.
3. I was calling too much, especially out of position.
All 3 of the problems listed above are BIG trouble. If you do any or all of these with any regularity, it's going to catch up with you. Couple those with a few bad beats (ex. My AQ against Q8 on a flop of QQ6. All the money went in on the flop, which was about $125 and the 8 hits on the river to send me packing with my balls in my stomach) and you get the past two days for me. Thems the breaks I guess, so it's time to stop feeling sorry for myself and correct the problems.
Onto other things. Next weekend Kylie and I are going to Chicago. We're flying out on Saturday morning and coming back late Sunday night, so it should be a nice little escape for us. I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope I can get some really cool pictures to post. I think we're both looking forward to getting away and spending some time together.
I'll try to post between now and then, but if not I'll have a full trip report afterwards. Everyone enjoy your weekend!!
Poker was going good the past week or so, but I've managed to dust off all the profits from the past week in the past two nights. I attribute my success, and then my terrible failure to a couple things:
1. I was playing too many hands (i.e. suited connectors, big connectors like KQ & QJ, and small pairs) either too aggressively or out of position.
2. I was bluffing entirely too much…and getting away with it. So when I started to get called, it was big trouble.
3. I was calling too much, especially out of position.
All 3 of the problems listed above are BIG trouble. If you do any or all of these with any regularity, it's going to catch up with you. Couple those with a few bad beats (ex. My AQ against Q8 on a flop of QQ6. All the money went in on the flop, which was about $125 and the 8 hits on the river to send me packing with my balls in my stomach) and you get the past two days for me. Thems the breaks I guess, so it's time to stop feeling sorry for myself and correct the problems.
Onto other things. Next weekend Kylie and I are going to Chicago. We're flying out on Saturday morning and coming back late Sunday night, so it should be a nice little escape for us. I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope I can get some really cool pictures to post. I think we're both looking forward to getting away and spending some time together.
I'll try to post between now and then, but if not I'll have a full trip report afterwards. Everyone enjoy your weekend!!
"There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads. The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our days. And, of course when faced with the unknown, most of us prefer to turn around and go back. But, once in a while, people push onto something better. Something found just beyond the pain of going it alone. And just beyond the bravery and courage it takes to let someone in. Or to give someone a second chance. Something beyond the quiet persistence of a dream. Because, it's only when you’re testedthat you truly discover who you are. And, it's only when you're tested that you discover who you can be. The person you want to be does exist; somewhere on the other side of hard work and faith and belief. And, beyond the heartache and fear of what lies ahead."
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