What a walk...

First off, let me say this... I'm on VACATION!! I am off today through Friday, then in 4 weeks, I have off Wednesday through Friday. Then 4 weeks after that, I have off Wednesday through Friday. Can you believe it? Me actually taking vacations (yes, plural)? Anthony worked last night so when he got home this morning he went right to bed. Ann did not have to be at work until 3, so we decided to go to the trail for a walk. We walked for over 90 minutes. Bad idea! Next time, we walk 60 minutes. 30 minutes one way, then turn around! We got home, showered (it was 88 outside this morning when we walked), then I went to sleep. Haha! I am SO out of shape. Tomorrow, Anthony and I are going to Branson. On my next vacation in August, Ann and I are going to do an overnight trip to Branson. Looking forward to it, as there is so much to do out there. And she's OK with the water park (she won't go on the crazy drop slides), so we may or may not hit there when we go.

Quiet Saturday night...

Happy July 5th. I hope everyone enjoyed the Independence Day 2014 holiday. Ann and I tried to enjoy it, but she was working in the afternoon. When she got home, I barbecued some burgers and we ate dinner. Afterwards we decided to take the ride to Memorial Park to watch the Bentonville fireworks show. Unfortunately we got there late and there wasn't a place to park within a mile of the venue. So we decided to come home and watch the Centerton fireworks show. Unfortunately for me by the time we got home I was sick and running a low grade fever. So she went out to watch the fireworks. Anthony would have joined her but he had to work. Today, Ann worked all day and she was exhausted so she went to bed early. I took advantage of the day and took a nap so I'm awake later than I would normally be. Being it's such a beautiful night out, I decided to sit on my front porch. Sometimes this is not the best idea, because I start thinking. Remembering. Tonight was about one of my best friends from high school. I won't use his name, let's just call him "Starr". We had known each other since elementary school, there was a group of us. We all lived really close to one another so we'd hang out every day after school, during the summer we'd all pool hop together, play ball and the like. As we got older, others disappeared (service, college). We were the last men standing. We went to our first concert together at Westbury Music Fair. Kenny Rogers. What a blast we had. We were 17 and thought we were such big shots. Maybe we were. Two 17 year olds knowing (and feeling) every word to "Twenty Years Ago". Haha! We were there for each other. He was there for me when my grandma and dad died. Then, one day, he decided to "follow his dream" as he put it. In reality, he supposedly got a girl pregnant and wanted to run and hide. He left without a goodbye and I never heard from him since. A couple of years ago, we reconnected on Facebook, but I could feel we grew apart. There was no repairing the damage of the past. Well, to you Mr. Starr, as I sit here tonight thinking about our friendship, I say to you... FUCK YOU! You left me! We were all we had left and you ran out like a little bitch! I am happy that you found your own happiness and success. But I hate you for not even having the balls to say goodbye. Not a phone call, a postcard. Nothing! My mom died, I needed you, you weren't there. I didn't even know where to find you to tell you! Thank you for the great memories we have, and fuck you for the bad ones.

Long week...

I love my job (let's start with that)! It's been a very long week, and it's going to get longer. I am not taking a half day tomorrow, as I planned to do. Thankfully had no plans that were spoken out loud. Plus I'm working Saturday for about 4-5 hours. Again, I love my job! Nothing else going on. Saw Dierks Bentley in concert from the balcony at work. Excellent concert. Did not go see Wicked. Wasted money, but oh well. I have bronchitis, have been on meds for 2 days, not feeling any better. Hopefully by the weekend I'll feel some improvement. Congratulations to the US Men's Soccer Team on advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup!

Twenty-six years ago today...

I lost my dad. At first, today, I didn't remember that it is his anniversary. Some time this afternoon, it hit me like "a ton of bricks on my head" and the pain was tremendous. Sometimes I wonder what my life would have been like if he hadn't died when I was 18. Guess I'll never know, huh?

I guess I can say it now...

For the past 5+ years, I have enjoyed working on the ice cream team at Unilever. They hired me after being temp for 12 months, and despite some "rocky" times and disagreements, they have kept me as an employee. For that I am forever grateful (sp?). The time I have spent as a CSA has been, for the most part, enjoyable. I have had a hand in training every foods CSA that has come through from day one in January 2007. But, even after all this time, it's time I move on... I interviewed (and did a good job actually!) for a CFR position (one that I've been apparently doing for 5+ years). The other day, management contacted me and offered me the position. I said yes (after a couple of minutes of talking, I was too excited). Then, yesterday afternoon I received the official offer, including salary, from the human resources department. Again, I said yes, rather emphatically although you couldn't tell from my voice. So, in a few days I receive my paperwork, I sign it and send it back, and then it's officially official. I will no longer be a foods CSA at Unilever. As of June 1st, I will be a CFR with Unilever!! Yay me!!

First Friday in May...

Sitting here at work, finally caught up (I think). We are trying some new things, which seem to be working pretty good. Very time consuming though. Not much fun. However, I have applied for another position within my organization which I am hopeful will come through for me. I think I am a lead candidate for the position, but I have to be sure to give a solid interview and not allow my current duties to slilp in the process. I officially have 2 Wally World employees in my home. One works days at one location, the other works nights at a different location. So far they both seem happy enough. Haven't played too much poker. Not really into it right now. Eventually I'l get the feeling back! Well that's about it. TTFN~!

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Last night there was a lunar eclipse. Some call it "blood moon". I call it gorgeous. Wish I saw it live, but could not wake up at 3am, so took in the pictures posted on various sites. Anthony is currently working nights at Wally World, and tomorrow Ann is getting a job offer from them. Life is good! Ice Cream is still cold!