2 Weeks

Is how long I have until I hit the "big 4-0". I don't see why most people get freaked out by turning 40, it doesn't' bother me at all. I guess maybe it's all in where you're at in life. If you're miserable, turning 40 makes you more miserable I guess. If you took into account the person I was 6 or 7 years ago, I'd be the most miserabel person on earth turning 40. But things have changed and I just see turning 40 as no more or less relevant than turning 3 or something along those lines.

To me, every day is a birthday party - something to be revelled in, enjoyed, and indulged in. Am I the happiest person on earth? No, probably not. But I am enjoying myself much more than I ever have as far as being single is concerned. I'm content being by myself if I can't be with who I want to be with most. And you know what? It's all good!

Broken Silence

You know, ever since I went through therapy, I've tried really hard to get along with other people - and have had great success. But this morning something happened that really tested me. Around 12:30 this morning, I heard noise coming from outside and my next door neighbor yelling at some woman saying "Get the f**k off my property!" And it wasn't just once, it was several times. So I get out of bed and take a look, just to make sure he's ont beating on her as I hear her crying and yelling back at him.

The funny part was that she never left, and as far as I know is still there @ 6:37 AM. The good part is that I was annoyed at all this, and the better part was that I just let it go and went back to bed. 7 years ago things would've been quite different, but I guess I can be at peace with the world.....much less myself.

Bad News

I got a phone call from my mom yesterday after work that brought me bad news. My dad had passed out last Sunday and was taken to the hospital. According to my mom, he had coughed so violently that it caused him to pass out. Not only that, but my mom said that he took the skin off his left arm when he fell. He was discharged yesterday and was home resting when my mom called.

Even with all that drama, I'm glad he didn't have another stroke or heart attack. That would have been much worse, or even fatal. So whatever ideas I might have had about moving on again are gone. With both my dad's health (and mine) in question, the smart choice would be just to stay put. And if something more does happen to my dad, I want to be in a position to get to Ohio quickly.

A New Week...

And so it begins! The work week is always a mixed bag, but one thing's for sure - Mondays @ Impact Satellite are **always** busy. You see, dispatch sends out technicians all weekend - which means paperwork continually piles up all weekend when my department is off. So when we come in on Monday it's pretty much **BAM**!!! But we always seem to stay caught up even though dispatch is still at work long after we're gone during the week. But by the end of the week things are pretty well caught up, and we do it all again the next week. But I can't complain, I like being extremely busy. It beats staring at the clock every few minutes.

What's happened....

I left Myrtle Beach thinking I would be going back, but I didn't. I actually found a goo job working with a great group of people, got an apartment, and here I am back in PA. My health is slowly going downhill, and I have pains in my right side from time to time - but I'm not worried. My philosophy of "Everyday's a party", is still very much my motto.

About a month or so ago my Dad had passed out in his front yard in Ohio, which concerns me. Not only is he diabetic, arthritic, has vision & blood pressure problems, but his passing out was caused by a stroke. The good part is that it didn't affect his facial muscles or speech, but he has trouble keeping his balance now is almost at constant of losing his balance & falling. This has been hard on him, but has also equally be rough on my Mom. So needless to say, I'm worried about both of them.

I got to spend some time with Tina for her b-day a month ago. It wasn't a big bash, but I thought she deserved better than just getting a card from me. So we went for a few drinks and that was about it. But it was fun, nonetheless.

Speaking of going out for drinks - Legends is no longer my hang out after work on Wed. & Fri. after work. Instead, I go to Appalachian Brewing Company on the Carlisle Pike. Every once in a while I think it's good to go to new places and hang out.

So that's basically all of the really big news since July. I guess I'll have to wait & see what the rest of the year holds in store.

Back!!!!!

Well, kids, it's been a trying & very hectic 2 months and I have a lot to catch you up on. I don't have time now, but will post later today will all the developments.