Tuesday, December 22, 2015
I tell Ben and Blake a joke (sort of)
I'm honoring Comedian and Game Show Host Steve Harvey by calling my two sons by the wrong name.
Ad art 1
This is the first time I've ever posted my sketch drawings for advertisements and things. Here we go.
This is partly inspired by what I saw and read about my Arizona Coyotes.
This is partly inspired by what I saw and read about my Arizona Coyotes.
Journal Entry for April 27, 2015
I hit the snooze button once this morning. I woke up at 7:30 a.m. I got my coffee ready and I got Ben's milk going before he woke up.
This just in: I achieved something special on my XBOX360 playing 'The Price is Right Decades' game. I "conquered" the maze in 1987's "Pathfinder". I did it on a 1987 mazda 323SE worth $7,153.
Ben woke up just beofre 8:15. I got to see a little bit of "Today" and "Good Morning America" before he had his first bottle of the day.
I let Ben play with my Playstation two controllers. I think I see a future gamer at home. For the most part, he takes good good care of them. I think he'll let me play some games down the road.
We spent time playing in his new tent. Before that, we played with his blue hippo ball machine with some round balls and Easter eggs going through there.
I squeezed in finishing "Lethal Weapon 4" before Ben ate his scrumptious breakfast. I fed him some pancakes, blueberry puffs, and some whole blueberries. I think he likes blueberries. I was surprised to see him finish the entire plate. I beamed. My boy can eat.
Right after that, I changed his diaper. Good thing I did because it was well timed and poopy. He pitched a fit because he didn't want me to change him. I was good because I didn't yell at him or get frustrated at him.
Last night, I said a prayer for patience and understanding. That helped me deal with my toddler. I think I'll need to do that again for the future.
Ben surprised me when he woke up early, before 1PM. I was so happy for that I skipped a shower. I was smart to finish meal prep for him early in the morning.
I did better in getting him dressed and diapered on time. That helped us get out the door faster and earlier.
I got Ben off to daycare early and in a reasonable amount of time. The usual 15-20 minute was a therapeutic one for me. Today I relaxed and enjoyed the drive to Ben's daycare.
Sometimes, I get scared in taking Ben to daycare all by myself. Let me explain. I want to be able to hear Ben while he's strapped in his car seat in the back seat. Right now, I can't see him too well while I'm driving. I hope to hear him in a happy state while we're commuting together.
Sometimes I'll hear him crying and I feel helpless when he does. I can't do anything to help him because I can't go to the back seat to see him. I have to deliver some silent prayers that he's going to be OK.
One of the hardest parts of my day after telling Ben's daycare handlers about his lunch is leaving him behind. I make sure that I give him some last minute lovins on the cheek before I leave for work.
I take my usual path right down Main Street onto Jiles Road. Then I'm of to the left on Wade Green Road before driving down I-75 toward Midtown Atlanta.
It takes me about 30 minutes to get to work from Kennesaw. SiriusXM and Sports talk as well as News talk help me through the drive. Radio makes my drive fun for me.
I wonder what I'll hear on 1st wave or hair nation as I'm on the go. If there is a song that I like, I'll sing to it. Today nothing stood out for me to sing to.
I don't remember all the work I did for CBS46 tonight. All I could hope for was that I did my job well and that I did not disappoint anyone in my eight hours of service here at the station.
Three days down at work, two to go before my weekend begins.
This just in: I achieved something special on my XBOX360 playing 'The Price is Right Decades' game. I "conquered" the maze in 1987's "Pathfinder". I did it on a 1987 mazda 323SE worth $7,153.
Ben woke up just beofre 8:15. I got to see a little bit of "Today" and "Good Morning America" before he had his first bottle of the day.
I let Ben play with my Playstation two controllers. I think I see a future gamer at home. For the most part, he takes good good care of them. I think he'll let me play some games down the road.
We spent time playing in his new tent. Before that, we played with his blue hippo ball machine with some round balls and Easter eggs going through there.
I squeezed in finishing "Lethal Weapon 4" before Ben ate his scrumptious breakfast. I fed him some pancakes, blueberry puffs, and some whole blueberries. I think he likes blueberries. I was surprised to see him finish the entire plate. I beamed. My boy can eat.
Right after that, I changed his diaper. Good thing I did because it was well timed and poopy. He pitched a fit because he didn't want me to change him. I was good because I didn't yell at him or get frustrated at him.
Last night, I said a prayer for patience and understanding. That helped me deal with my toddler. I think I'll need to do that again for the future.
Ben surprised me when he woke up early, before 1PM. I was so happy for that I skipped a shower. I was smart to finish meal prep for him early in the morning.
I did better in getting him dressed and diapered on time. That helped us get out the door faster and earlier.
I got Ben off to daycare early and in a reasonable amount of time. The usual 15-20 minute was a therapeutic one for me. Today I relaxed and enjoyed the drive to Ben's daycare.
Sometimes, I get scared in taking Ben to daycare all by myself. Let me explain. I want to be able to hear Ben while he's strapped in his car seat in the back seat. Right now, I can't see him too well while I'm driving. I hope to hear him in a happy state while we're commuting together.
Sometimes I'll hear him crying and I feel helpless when he does. I can't do anything to help him because I can't go to the back seat to see him. I have to deliver some silent prayers that he's going to be OK.
One of the hardest parts of my day after telling Ben's daycare handlers about his lunch is leaving him behind. I make sure that I give him some last minute lovins on the cheek before I leave for work.
I take my usual path right down Main Street onto Jiles Road. Then I'm of to the left on Wade Green Road before driving down I-75 toward Midtown Atlanta.
It takes me about 30 minutes to get to work from Kennesaw. SiriusXM and Sports talk as well as News talk help me through the drive. Radio makes my drive fun for me.
I wonder what I'll hear on 1st wave or hair nation as I'm on the go. If there is a song that I like, I'll sing to it. Today nothing stood out for me to sing to.
I don't remember all the work I did for CBS46 tonight. All I could hope for was that I did my job well and that I did not disappoint anyone in my eight hours of service here at the station.
Three days down at work, two to go before my weekend begins.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
I dream of doing better for my family
I want to make more money.
I want to be able to earn more so that I can become debt free, become able to take my family on a good vacation, and buy them all a new home.
I want my boys to have things I don't remember having throughout my childhood. I want Ben and Blake to have an ongoing college fund, activities they can go to, summer camps, and all the toys that they can enjoy (provided they do their homework and get good grades).
Most importantly, I want them to have their mama with us so that we can continue to be a complete family.
I don't want my boys to be afflicted with what I had as a kid. I don't want them to obsess about things I did as a kid. I'm ashamed about it right now.
I have a lot of emotions running through my body and I feel mostly pain right now. I hope to do better for everyone again soon.
I want to be able to earn more so that I can become debt free, become able to take my family on a good vacation, and buy them all a new home.
I want my boys to have things I don't remember having throughout my childhood. I want Ben and Blake to have an ongoing college fund, activities they can go to, summer camps, and all the toys that they can enjoy (provided they do their homework and get good grades).
Most importantly, I want them to have their mama with us so that we can continue to be a complete family.
I don't want my boys to be afflicted with what I had as a kid. I don't want them to obsess about things I did as a kid. I'm ashamed about it right now.
I have a lot of emotions running through my body and I feel mostly pain right now. I hope to do better for everyone again soon.
Journal Entry for April 26, 2015
I can't remember anything significant about this day today. I would like to remember that I had a good time with Kelly and Ben. I hope I served them both well. More importantly, I hope that I served the LORD well.
One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday Morning is to go to the local convenience store and pick up some goodies. I like to go buy a Sunday Paper (MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL), a cup of coffee, a lottery ticket or two, and a "Fizzie" for my wife. Buying a Sunday newspaper is a throwback for me. I used to do that a lot as a kid, a college student, a CNN editor, and again today.
I think in some way, I am part of a dying breed. I am one of the last people left in the world that goes to pay money to buy a newspaper. I even read it. There is something special, something magical about opening up the contents of what is inside the Sunday paper. I can expect some well-written in-depth pieces, a wonderful sports page, TV guide, and some coupons. Oh do I love some coupons.
Also, there isn't anything much better than a warm sip of fresh coffee that came brewed out of the convenience store coffee dispensers. Just a bit of milk (of cream), sweet & low, and a stir, and I am all set. I'm ready to drink. I'm stoked when I have that warm beverage running down my throat. That stream of coffee is flowing smoothly down the Irwin Canal. I think I'm about to go get another cup.
The hardest part of my day is coming soon. I am having to leave my wife and son behind for the day. I must do so in order to get to work on time. I'd honestly rather be home with the both of them. Until my day comes to where I have weekends off, I have to make do with the time I have available.
It's usually a mad dash to the finish, err, to get to WGCL-TV/CBS46. I'm always cutting it close as far as making it to work on time. I'm hoping I'll have some good things to read, messages to see, and good games to watch.
I'm hoping that I'm more aware of what's going on in the news. I want to be a good note-taker while maintaining my good work as an editor.
I'm getting excited for the arrival of my son Blake. I can't wait to meet him and hear what he has to say. I can only wish he will be an easier baby than Ben was. I can't wait to hold him, hug him, kiss him, and get him a bunch of little teddy bears.
I look forward to the day I can get him with a bear in the face. I'm waiting for you little Blake.
One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday Morning is to go to the local convenience store and pick up some goodies. I like to go buy a Sunday Paper (MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL), a cup of coffee, a lottery ticket or two, and a "Fizzie" for my wife. Buying a Sunday newspaper is a throwback for me. I used to do that a lot as a kid, a college student, a CNN editor, and again today.
I think in some way, I am part of a dying breed. I am one of the last people left in the world that goes to pay money to buy a newspaper. I even read it. There is something special, something magical about opening up the contents of what is inside the Sunday paper. I can expect some well-written in-depth pieces, a wonderful sports page, TV guide, and some coupons. Oh do I love some coupons.
Also, there isn't anything much better than a warm sip of fresh coffee that came brewed out of the convenience store coffee dispensers. Just a bit of milk (of cream), sweet & low, and a stir, and I am all set. I'm ready to drink. I'm stoked when I have that warm beverage running down my throat. That stream of coffee is flowing smoothly down the Irwin Canal. I think I'm about to go get another cup.
The hardest part of my day is coming soon. I am having to leave my wife and son behind for the day. I must do so in order to get to work on time. I'd honestly rather be home with the both of them. Until my day comes to where I have weekends off, I have to make do with the time I have available.
It's usually a mad dash to the finish, err, to get to WGCL-TV/CBS46. I'm always cutting it close as far as making it to work on time. I'm hoping I'll have some good things to read, messages to see, and good games to watch.
I'm hoping that I'm more aware of what's going on in the news. I want to be a good note-taker while maintaining my good work as an editor.
I'm getting excited for the arrival of my son Blake. I can't wait to meet him and hear what he has to say. I can only wish he will be an easier baby than Ben was. I can't wait to hold him, hug him, kiss him, and get him a bunch of little teddy bears.
I look forward to the day I can get him with a bear in the face. I'm waiting for you little Blake.
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