Thursday...

Well, it's almost Friday! Today I get a half day off for "summer hours". It is a great program that my company offers. As long as you make up the hours during the remainder of the week, you are entitled to a half day off. There are currently 4 of us alternating days each week, so we get every other Friday (if we want it). This week I'm taking a Thursday. It will be the first time I'm taking the time without having to run errands all afternoon. This is good considering it will be 103 degrees outside today. The less I am outside the better. Thinking of taking Anthony to the movies, but not sure how awake I'll stay. New York is off. Did the finances in my head and there will not be enough for me to go and be able to enjoy myself. Therefore I have "postponed" my venture. I am still trying to figure out what to do when. Promise to keep you updated!

Where to start...

Well ... work is as good as it's going to get. It was a decent week at work. I had Friday (yesterday) afternoon off. Had to take Anthony for his driving test (I mentioned he failed the first time, I think). Well, this time he passed. Yay! So we went to where his mom works, got his social security card, and headed the the driver's license office. After an hour wait, found out we needed his birth certificate. Oh hell! So we went home, sat around for a bit, then went back. While there, decided to go to Whole Hog for dinner. So I texted Ann and told her to meet us there after work. We got out at 6, so did she. We got to Whole Hog to find out they had no chicken. Bye! Went to Steak 'N Shake. Yum. This morning had to be up at 5am as I was a volunteer for the Cancer Challenge event we have yearly in the county. I wound up getting home around 9am, and Ann and I talked about getting her a better car. So we went to the dealership and bought a 2008 Hyundai Accent. She so loves this car! Anthony, in turn, gets the Malibu. All this puts my trip to New York in jeopardy. All going to depend on the money situation when all the insurance and taxes are paid. In other news, Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 counts of child sex abuse. I will post here the same thing I posted on Facebook last night... Rot in hell you fucking sonofabitch!

No Way Out...

This describes so many things going on in my life right now... (1) The WWE Pay-Per-View I am currently watching (2) My job at my current employer (3 -- Most important!) My trip to New York (1) This is a PPV that I decided to order last minute. Wasn't really sure on it, but I enjoy it, and so does the famiglia, so I figured why not. Not going to watch NBA finals (not a basketball fan!), not watching PGA Championship (Tiger blew it WAY too early today), and have seen every How I Met Your Mother episode. (2) Sometimes the company and the things it puts forward SUCKS! Frustration is setting in something fierce. One of these days, I will get my ass to school so I can start my degree and get the hell out of that place. Decisions that are made (letting people leave, hiring idiots in management positions that have NO idea how to be management, let alone understand ANY of the business they are managing), NOT hiring those that are qualified because of the biggest bullshit excuses they could possibly come up with. (3) 35 1/2 days left until my flight. This is something I am looking forward to more than anyone can imagine. There are things that I want to do, there are things that ... well ... I don't necessarily want to do, but have to do. Thankfully this has to do with places not people. There are those that I would like to see, but I doubt it's going to happen. Too much time has gone by. Well, time for the championship match. TTFN!

Belmont day...

And after all the hype, with I'll Have Another out of the race, all I got was a Belmont Stakes 2012 t-shirt. This horse was amazing in the first 2 races of the triple crown. Yesterday, he was scratched and retired due to a front leg injury. Will still watch the race, but didn't bet on it. Got our dryer delivery this morning. Can't get it to work though. The vent that the hose hooks up to is in such bad shape that they couldn't hook it up. What makes them think I could?? So I have a new dryer, but can't use it until I get someone to fix the vent system. Decided to go to Cherokee, and finished 2nd in the morning poker tournament. That's twice in a row I've cashed there. Tonight we are going to the Naturals game. Hopefully my head stops hurting. Otherwise it's going to be an early night.

Trying to keep up...

It's Hump Day! I'm sitting at work this morning with a few minutes to breathe and figure out what my day will be like. What better way than to type it out, right? This afternoon I am getting new toilets installed. Are you enthralled yet? Is this a really exciting read?? Yes, that says toiletS, as in more than one. You have to understand me a little before I go further. I am somewhat environmentally conscious. I care about what I throw out and gets recycled, I prefer to conserve water where possible. It may not seem like a lot to most (myself included) but I feel if I do even some of my part it will help a great deal going forward. Well, we have been down a toilet in my house for awhile. Been needing a new one. Finally found a way to fund the project. Well, they have new "Dual Flush" toilets. Basically, if you #1, you don't need to flush with as much water as if you do #2. The toilet has separate buttons for this now. I got excited and bought one. They also sell attachments for existing toilets to make them "Dual Flush". It's EASY TO INSTALL. That is, unless you're stupid like me. I broke my working toilet. Not so bad that I can't use it, but flushing it is not so easy. So, I went and bought a second one. Thankfully there are only 2 toilets in my house, otherwise this could cost a fortune! Worst part is, the plumber to install them cost more than the toilets. Ah well, such is life. Helping to keep the economy strong! So, I get to work from home this afternoon, so I can be there when they arrive. There are 47 days remaining until my trip to New York. While I am looking forward to my trip, I stop to wonder if I am giving myself enough time to do/see everything without feeling rushed. Then I wonder if I gave myself too much time to do/see everything. I do know that the Monday night I will be in my hotel room watching WWE Monday Night Raw. It's their 1,000th episode, and I do not want to miss any of it. I could record it at home, but I would rather watch it live. Been playing poker a little more lately. Play at the Elks Lodge almost regularly on Thursday nights. It's a $25 game, so it's not expensive. The game is a lot better than you would think for a non-casino event with a low cost. Everyone deals their own, no big deal. Did play at Cherokee last Saturday and chopped 4 ways. That paid for most of my toilets. Always the way right? At least this time the money was not used on medical procedures. Crap, hopefully didn't jinx myself. Two Naturals games on tap for this month. This Saturday for an Eric Hosmer bobblehead, then on the 23rd for Skippy night. The San Diego Chicken will be there. Not sure if I am going to that one yet or not. Will definitely send my wife and son. I have to see. Hard for me to tolerate most of my co-workers outside this place (hard AT the office too!). May just get tickets on my own so I can sit away from them. Other than that, everything is fairly normal. Will try to post more regularly so everyone knows what's going on. TTFN!

New York!!

God help us all. I am heading home! Yes, you read that correctly. From July 23rd through July 27th, I will be home on Long Island for the second time in 9 years. Once before since moving to Arkansas was I there, but it was for a graduation (I think) so never really had a chance to go anywhere and do all of what I've missed. The flight is booked, hotel and rental car in place. I am looking forward to this trip, but I have some trepidations (does that make sense? who cares!). I know I will be doing some fishing, eating at more than one diner, maybe hit a couple of bars in the Port Jefferson area if they are open. Montauk sounds like a day trip too! Definitely hitting a beach or two at sundown. Hoping to catch up to an old friend or two, but that doesn't seem likely. Ah well, such is life. Can guarantee will not be looking for any family while I'm there. There is one uncle (I think he's still around) that I could contact, but I'd rather not. It's been way too long. Sitting at work this morning, not in the best of moods. My boss offered me the chance to work from home today, but I'm going to pass on that. It's summer time, which means we get "summer hours" each week. These are available provided you make up the hours the rest of the week. However, if there is a day off for a holiday (or vacation) in that week, you are not entitled. Well, Monday was Memorial Day, and I did not work more than a couple of hours (may have only been one!), so will not take advantage of that. If it gets that bad, I will go for a walk around the building. That usually helps some. You know what? I'm alone! You know what else? I'm used to it, and kinda liking it today!