My calm before the storm.

Tomorrow at 7am I will be at the city park setting up for Mikayla's B-day. The remades are first come first serve so I must reserve it for the party starting at 11am. I'm excited to quietly sit by myself. I will enjoy some down time in the beautiful outdoors. Then I will be mental prepared for the 50 people showing up at 11am.

Gone Country.

I have enjoyed country music since I was a kid. But I have preferred Rock and other kinds of music for a long time now. But lately all I want to listen to is Country. I think it's just a fade. But for now It's boots and big belt buckles.

P.E teachers and coaches need to stop touching the kids

Bad touch coaches and teachers are out of control. Everyday there is a new story about a teacher or coach crossing the line with a student. It makes me scared to let my children get into sports or go to school. Stop touching the children inappropriately! Go to the bunny ranch, pick up a hooker, or go on line and meet somebody of age. Just don't touch the children you sick bastards.

Counting the days!

I start my vacation next Friday. I can't wait. I really need to have some time off from work and my life. We will be in California staying at a hotel for 3 days. Then visiting the hotel Decaro for 3-4 days. Life is crazy right now and next Friday I'm going to take a vacation from my life not just my job.

Stephen's Monday Life Thoughts.

Taking responsibility for your actions. Choices have consequences.

I believe in the power of personal choice. Life is what you make it. In the end your choices now, will be the consequences of your future, positive or negative. So make your choices wisely and don't be afraid to think how will my choice effect me in 3, 5, 10, 20, and 50 years from now. It could save you from bitter old man/women syndrome.

You can be whatever you choose to be.

This is a very true statement, your choices will get you wherever you want to go.

If you are stupid, and in over your head don't expect me to bail you out.

I'm pissed that many Americans want somebody bail them out of the house they couldn't afford. Why would you purchase more than you can handle. Every other article I read is about the housing crisis. To many people, greedily purchased more home than they could afford. There are some misfortunate people that have lost jobs, but most just can't afford the house payment. They signed the paper that said they will not be able to afford the home in 3-5 years so why purchase it. My tax dollars should not be spent on fixing the bad decisions people made when buying a home. I did things right and they want me to pay for that.
I also read an article about watching out for the repo-man. Since people also can't make there car payment because of the housing crisis. This is stupid, people bought a vehicle knowing they will not be able to afford there house. I guess I should pick up the tab on that one too.

Sasquatch

I'm the hairiest man I know. The hair on my back and chest is twice as long as the hair on my head. I hate it! I do trim a couple times a year usually during the summer, but I hate having to do it. I have been considering doing the hair removal at least on the back but it's outrageous. Does any body know if it is worth it?

Surprise is going green.

I have learned that surprise is going to have one of the greenest buildings in the state. My little town is doing their part.

The Bitch is back in town!!!!

Tonight my very good friend Brian will be coming into town from New York. He is a little crazy, but in a good way. He is missed by many, but I guess we all have to grow up after high school. I love when he comes to town because it is a great reason for me and a bunch friends from high school to get together. This Saturday we are having a party. Hopefully he leaves the clown costume he wore to Jenna's first birthday party at home. Even tho it would fit this party better than it did my daughters it doesn't bring out his best features. Tomorrow we will be enjoying lunch at a high school hot spot Pizza By Napoli. I'm very excited for the weekend It will be a good old time with friends.

Accepting and appreciating what you have.

I'm slowly learning that life is never easy and will never be the perfect picture you have always imagine in your head. But looking to the good and not dwelling on the bad will help you appreciate how lucky you are today.

Kids are embarrassingly funny

The other day we were shopping at the store when 4 year old Jenna had to go to the bathroom. I took her because I also had to go. The handicapped stall was being used so we just squeezed into the normal stale. Jenna started chatting it up waiting for me and stopped everything to ask me what is that hanging there. I quickly shut my legs and said nothing. The guy in the next stall was quietly laughing. She then shouts out very loud in a echoing bathroom I saw your pee pee, and repeated this at least 2-3 times. The guy in the next stall could help laughing out loud and I couldn't blame him, I was also laughing. Jenna then told me, You stink dad lets go see mom.
I said gladly as we ran out of the bathroom.

This guy is my idol and I think he should be the next president. He has my vote

Good for him!!! Surprised CBS let him get away with this even though he's right Right on, Andy Rooney!
Andy Rooney said on '60 Minutes' a few weeks back:
I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers. The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America. Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens...Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door.
Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer. You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying to ban you from driving to the ball game.
I believe they are called the Boy Scouts for a reason, which is why there are no girls allowed. Girls belong in the Girl Scouts! ARE YOU LISTENING MARTHA BURKE?
I think that if you feel homosexuality is wrong, it is not a phobia, it is an opinion. I have the right 'NOT' to be tolerant of others because they are different, weird, or tick me off.
When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling; it is the Law of Probability.
I believe that if you are selling me a milkshake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English! My father and grandfather didn't die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born in to come over and disrespect ours.
I think the police should have every right to shoot you if you threaten them after they tell you to stop. If you can't understand the word 'freeze' or 'stop' in English, see the above lines.
I don't think just because you were not born in this country, you are qualified for any special loan programs, government sponsored bank loans or tax breaks, etc., so you can open a hotel, coffee shop, trinket store, or any other business.
We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk our lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document; and open to their interpretations.
I don't hate the rich I don't pity the poor.
I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television. That doesn't stop you from watching them.
I think Bill Gates has every right to keep every penny he made and continue to make more. If it ticks you off, go and invent the next operating system that's better, and put your name on the building.
It doesn't take a whole village to raise a child right, but it does take a parent to stand up to the kid; and smack their little behinds when necessary, and say 'NO!'
I think tattoos and piercing are fine if you want them, but please don't pretend they are a political statement. And, please, stay home until that new lip ring heals. I don't want to look at your ugly infected mouth as you serve me French fries!
I am sick of 'Political Correctness.' I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa; so how can they be 'African-Americans'? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe.
I am proud to be from America and nowhere else And if you don't like my point of view, tough... I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! And what about CANADIANS-We feel the same. Bravo for the Canadians too!!!
It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore I have a very hard time understanding why there is such a problem in having 'In God We Trust' on our money and having 'God' in the Pledge of Allegiance. Why don't we just tell the 14% to BE QUIET!!!

A sudden drop in posts

As you all know I have had a sudden drop in posts lately. I have been working some, 2nd jobs trying to find out something that makes me tick. I'm also networking my self, and finding my weaknesses and strengths all at the same time. The extra time I have spent learning new trades has taken up allot of my time. I have been having to choose between blogging and a little time with the family, and the family wins every time. My 2 little girls are very convincing, not to mention their big blue eyes.

Work for "The Man" or "Self Employment."

I have been considering leaving the world of corporate America for self employment. But between Health care, 401K, and stock purchase. I figure that I would need to make about another 20K a year to match those benefits and continue my current life style.
Is the a good estimate?
I have also discovered that working for the man you can goof of a little and still get paid. But self employment you must work to get payed.

Taking chances or staying safe?

I currently have a great job but want something more out of life. So this leaves me with the big life question.
Do you risk your current life status to possible have more money and a better quality of life. But if your risk fails you are left with nothing. Failing puts you and your family at risk.

Or

Stay with what you know and are comfortable with. Life is good but it could be better.