Monday and Sunny Days

So most people are all blah and whiney on Mondays but it is actually my day off so I really don't look at it that way.  But its been important that I either be productive for Lance on these days.  This Monday is sunny but a cool 43 degrees.  I'am visiting Ane Mae's Cafe to get a Blueberry muffin,  sweet tea and internet connection.  So i've miscalculated my money budget balance and ended up with less than I thought I had and recalculating my living budget to last me till Friday morning which is payday.  Im really blessed that I have groceries and lunches to last me Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  So fuel has gone up to $3.45 per gallon here in Independence and work has called mandatory overtime this week at work.  So there is a positive that I have some overtime but a negative a real tight crunch to make it the 30 mile round trip 3 days this week till payday rather than 2 days.  I know I ought to invest in a more economical car but the upfront cash is just not there right now and I can get along with what I have.  My rent, utilities and cell phone bill are all paid up so really nothing to be stressed about at this point.  So my Monday-Day-Off-Productivity-List is consisting of accomplishing this blog, a deep clean/febreeze of the apartment and acomplish some reading of something today.  And of course jsut some "Veg-Out" relaxation today.  


To all of you having a blah Monday....Get Happy Now! ... and you wont be Blah!

Saturday Morning Coffee and Things

So Its Saturday morning filled with drizzle and a hazy sky.  Im enjoying a mocha at Ane Maes a few blocks from the apartment and doing some email and Mac work.  Today is my Friday for work and it's been a low key week at work but seems like its been a long week.  I attempted to use some things from the Deliver Happiness Book I read last week and continue to improve on some of those principals.  Anyway, I awoke like 2 hours earlier than I usually do and hope Im not dragging tonight.  Im really wanting to get alot accomplished at work and end the week on a good note.  I have a 50+ hour week in the next two weeks and look forward to the OT checks.  I should be getting the feedback from my promotion interviews at the end of next week and looking forward to hearing the results.  My next couple of days off is pretty much attending Church in Caney (since finding out about there is going to be a fellowship dinner), getting caught up with some cleaning and laundry and ready to go back to work Tuesday night.  Really nice that no burdens or pressure is bugging me and nice to be in a peaceful state of mind.  

My Son is Graduating High School

So its 2010. I often wondered what this year was going to be about when I soon figured out what class year he was going to be once he was born. At the time we were wondering what the turn of the century was going to be like let alone the beginning of the first decade of the century. But it is here, Adam's Senior year.

Its Wednesday night shortly after his senior baccalaureate and Awards Ceremony. Also being 4 days away from the graduation itself was making me a basket case.

We survived and enjoyed watching Adam progress through his school years. With an additional bit of special assistance he required made it all happen and I am very proud of him making it through to receiving his diploma. The academic and learning obstacles he had to face and handle forced over half students with his challenges to drop out of school and never be able to succeed very easy in life. That didn't stop Adam. I as his father would be frustrated that more couldn't be done and I know faculty and teachers often rolled their eyes at me. What I wasn't seeing during those frustrated times was Adam fighting through those challenges and I was trying to find a way around them. But again I am very proud of him pushing himself to accomplish what he has.

Adam has chosen a career of a paramedic. His Mother and I was contacted by a state agency who wanted to assist him towards going to Crowder College to get his degree. Through some paperwork and applications accomplished by Adam's Mother it happen that we have most of his school to be financed which took a load of of us. That was a blessing and a positive flow through everyone concerned especially Adam.


So back to tonight. We were expecting Adam to receive an Award for his involvement for the A+ program. The 6th Scholarship to be presented was in the name of Brook Ann Lee Hough Memorial. Brook was a Student with Adam when her life ended 2 years ago in a tragic car accident. The presenter of the Scholarship explained that Brook was full of life and never took things for granted but loved life every minute. The scholarship was towards that attitude of hard work and persistence. Through a number of applications turned in for the application the presenter announced Adam Roy as the recipient of the scholarship of $4,000. Tears drew up in my eyes and an instant lump formed in my throat. At that very moment I knew for certain now Adam has a future to look forward to.

To Adam; I am so Proud of all you've done from earning your eagle scout to graduating from high school to accomplishing the A+ program to a whole list of things. To finishing every cross country race and not missing a practice. Your the best and now the ride is beginning to be fun for you and I'm so happy that I'm able to see it and share with you.

Your the best.

Love Dad

Continuing with Life

So life is begining to continue without me fighting it to continue. Many of you know that I started with amazon.com in Coffeyville, Kansas over the holidays and recently was converted from the temp agency to a full amazon.com associate. I really enjoy it there and have met some neat people. The drive is a bit long but manageable.

This year Mom took a couple of falls that have detoured me to living with her for home care during my days off in the week. Though tiring that it may be I don't mind doing as many times she has assisted and bailed me out of my crashes. Now I feel I can contribute back. And not to turn my attention of the purpose of taking care of her, it really fulfills my time which I need. I have said before Im the type Im more productive when busy and occupied.

The other and main event in my life coming up is seeing my son Adam walk across the stage to receive his High School diploma and start a new era in his life. We recently found out that he will financially have the opportunity to attend Crowder College this fall for him to pursue his Paramedic degree.

ANd yes I've said this before but I have some things in the works to get it started, I am close to starting my video blog netcasts to start immediately. More to come later on that. SO anyway, thats all I have and will post soon