ncstate game
This week I’m back at the IBM help desk to fill in and I am so incredibly bored. It’s only Tuesday and I’m already to stab my eyes out. Football season has started and the Giants are off to a good start and so are the Patriots…sucks to be you Brady. But I saw the standings for the Yankees lastnight and we’re behind the Canadian’s. We’re behind the Toronto Blue Jays…seriously! It’s another country. As long as Tampa keeps Boston at bay I’m happy. As for the Yankees, they have been fortunate to get the Division Title or the Wild Card, but not this year. Even as an avid Yankees fan just goes to show that no matter how much money you have you can’t beat a team with heart and passion. Even though I’m not for really any Florida team in any Sport go Rays!
Saturday I went to my first college football game. Jen graduated from NC State and she was able to snag some tickets for the NC State vs William Mary game. I had a really good time and it was armed forces day. Some wounded soldiers came from Fort Bragg with an escort from the Patriot Guard motorcycle riders. I got a video of them, but I need to upload it. Plus there was a flyover from either the Airforce (Chair force) or the Navy which ended up going over mine and Jen’s heads. The game was a little slow at first, the QB for State, D. Evans, was horrible. Once they took him out State looked a lot better. That’s all for now.
Just a few pictures below:
Bronx Bombers!
I got back Friday from Connecticut and then I was off to Greensboro for National Guard drill for the weekend. Then flew out again on Monday and here I am in Poughkeepsie, New York. I was able to see not only my first Yankees game, but also see Yankees stadium before it’s torn down. Even though the Yankees lost and it was over 100 degrees (really New York??) it was a great game. Had some excellent seats 30 rows back from the first base line, no second string guys all starting line-up, a two run homer by A-Rod, and got to see the Moose (Mike Mussina) start and Mariano Rivera close the game. When you look at the picture’s you’ll notice a few pictures of the grounds crew and you maybe asking what’s so great about that. Well during the 7th inning stretch the grounds crews come’s out and they do a dance/skit to the song of YMCA. It’s was actually pretty cool and wish I could of got a few better ones, but I didn’t know until about half way through.
As for work Doug, my boss, is allowing me to teach the classes I taught the first part of the class today and then I’ll teach again tomorrow. I tell you what teaching really tires you out. By the end of class I could barely form words properly or complete a thought. Funny thing happened today, since we’ve been traveling so much I actually lost track of what rental car we were driving this week. When you have had three different rentals plus your own vehicle it’s tough. Anyways Friday early morning I’m hoping to fly out and then be able to meet my mom when she gets to the house, but if it’s not in the morning it’ll be in the afternoon that I get home.
Overall it’s been a very busy and non-stop week for me, but I’ve done some great things. Miss you Jen and can’t wait to get home!
Posted below are a few pictures from the Yankees game.
It’s Been Awhile
So it’s been sometime since I’ve updated the blog. I finally finished my busy school schedule just to get busy with work. I’m back in Connecticut this week for work and then over to Poughkeepsie, NY next week. That trip should be fun my boss bought tickets to the Yankees games against the Royals. I’ll finally get to see the infamous Yankee Stadium and Monument Park.
I found out that cats teeth are like hypodermic needles. One of our cats bit me on my hand two weeks ago and it became infected really quickly. Went to the doc and he gave me prescription for penicillin and told me cats bites are the worse. It’s partly my fault, but Jen will tell you otherwise…love you Jen. The cat was about to throw up and I went to grab him to keep him in the kitchen. For some reason the cat felt threatened and then proceeded to run upstairs to the safety of the bed. As I gave chase upstairs to the bedroom and when I got there I grabbed the one thing the cat forgot to hide, his tail. He apparently did not like that to much…not sure why. So that’s how I got the bite, but do not worry all is ok with my hand and the cat’s tail.
The past two houses we’ve been in we’ve had great neighbors. Our last neighbor, Bob, would cut are grass and our new neighbor, Canon, gave me a lawn mower a few weeks ago. Then Saturday I was talking to him about his motorcycles and that Jen and I were looking into getting our license’s. Anyways he offered to take me out and teach me how to ride and get the basic’s. Anyways I miss you family and I miss you Jen.
Home Sweet Home
Got back from Southbury, CT about 8 PM Friday night. We were originally scheduled for a 6:55 PM flight, but was able to get on standby for a 5:15 flight. Standby was interesting, it was my first time flying standby and I found that people who fly standby are jerks or at least the few that were with me Friday night. Two guys in front me about got in a fight and then the guy behind me pushed me out of the way as I was giving my luggage to the flight attendant. I understand seats are first come first serve, but really pushing. Anyways Southbury was pretty boring, nothing really there. I did see a place called “Chainsaws Unlimtied”, I thought that funny. I get to go back to Southbury next week and then I’m home for a week or a weekend to then fly out to Poughkeepsie, NY. The Poughkeepsie trip should be fun, my boss got us Yankee tickets (can’t wait) so I will finally get to see Yankees stadium before it’s torn down.
Weekend was good. Saturday did some errands and then went to a cook out in the evening with some friends. Sunday was church and then my father in-law and I played some paintball. Anyways that’s all for now folks. Till next time…
Giants Win
First things first way to go Giants. What a game that was.
It was a pretty busy weekend. Saturday I worked a few hours at the office, got new tires, bought a new desk because our old one just could not handle my school stuff and Jen’s stuff, and helped the in-laws buy a new dryer.
Interesting story while I was helping the in-laws pickup the new dryer. So I was waiting around for the owner of the vehicle I scuffed up while parking when I noticed that someone stole my Yankees license plate. I could not believe it. On the bright side they were kind thieves because they did leave me the screws that was holding on the license plate. So at least I don’t need to buy new screws.
Sunday we went over to the in-laws to watch the Super Bowl. By the way Patriots in case you didn’t know you needed to win the Super Bowl for the undefeated season to mean anything. What a game that was. Seriously I was at the edge of my seat for the last 5 minutes of the game. I loved seeing Tom Brady get knocked around and I loved even more we made a touchdown with 59 seconds left on the clock for the win.
There were only a few commercials that really stood out. This one and the Iron Man preview. After seeing that preview for new the Iron Man movies I’m even more excited.
I mentioned sometime ago about thinking of going into business on my own doing AutoCAD consulting and it’s really something that I’m thinking about. Jen said she would quit her job and would come work for me. That would be exciting for a husband and wife company. If this is a venture we would do I guess I would need to figure out where I would get starting client base and I would need to save for business expenses. Oh and learn how to run a business. But anyways I’ll just see what happens. If it’s meant to be, the Lord will make a way for it to happen.
By the way Jen is getting sick so if you could keep her in your prayers that would be great.
