On Living...
Odd it is, to be returning to this medium after so long. Blogging isn’t something that I’ve been that up into over the past few months. Life has been far more active and interactive than I’ve ever imagined, and being a bit of a Web 2.0 Luddite is occasionally beneficial in order help experience the joys of real life.
But then, there are things that are happening that are two big to leave be…and too important to keep silent about. Perhaps it’s time I try to come out of my hiding, and start talking about the adventure that my life has become.
So, a quick update of my life, for those of you who have been out of the loop. For over a year now, I have been working my dream job at Pittsfield Community Television, doing that whole Community Access TV thing. It’s quite amazing…I get to do what I love, every day. And each day there’s something new - whether it’s testing new equipment, or dropping in graphics for a graduation ceremony, or directing a show of all volunteers so that it looks as awesome as possible, I’m often surprised. It’s very indicative of our unofficial motto: “PCTV: It’s always something.”
For just under a year, I’ve been working on an old dream given new flesh. Geeks With Issues, the old radio show gem from my college days, is now a Community Access TV show. Chamberland and I are making magic together again - but this time it’s not pioneering projects and bold Boy Scouts. It’s television mayhem. I’m not going to go too deep into GwI, though. If you’re curious about that, check out the website - www.geekswithissues.com will tell you all you need to know.
And also less than a year now, I’ve been out of my parents’ house, and living in a respectable one bedroom apartment in North Adams. And I’m sharing that respectable apartment with the love of my life, Cassie. After Tia and I went our separate ways, Cassandra Barlow and my relationship blossomed as we worked on St. John’s Players’ production of “Just So” here in North Adams, and it’s grown every day since. And every day I am reminded at just how lucky I am to find someone so well matched to me. We don’t always see eye to eye on everything, but her intense and loyal girly-girl energy matches my cantankerous geek energy extremely well. Sure, there are rough days, but then again, who doesn’t have those. Overall, I feel very blessed at the time we’ve spent together.
So blessed, in fact, I’ve made some changes in my life. The largest of which, for those of you who are not yet aware, is asking Cassie to marry me. She said yes. The date is in September.
“But Tuck - September is really soon! Why the hell aren’t you going to try and have more time as betrothed, so that you can plan out you lives together better?”
Well, just as I’ve made changes in my life, my life has made changes for me. Cassie and I can’t wait for our wedding…because we need some time as Husband and Wife before our worlds are turned upside down.
Before we become parents.
Yeah…the eternal child, the nerf-toting, lightsaber wielding, RPG playing Tuck is going to be a father.
Yes. I’m terrified.
Yes. I have no idea how I’m going to make it work.
Yes. I’ve never been happier in my life.
And yes, I’ve kinda blown the communication thing with you, those who are interested in my various life stories. I’ve been very family-centric recently. Focusing on keeping Cassie happy, healthy and sane. Concerning myself on our small wedding, and dreaming of the “Celebration of a Family” that we’ll have in a year or two (since we can’t have a big reception right now, we’ll plan on something that celebrates Cassie, our child and myself together later). And focusing on my job, and Geeks With Issues, and all of that jazz.
But when friends make half-aware congratulations, heart-felt but confused, I realize that it’s time for me to stop shutting up, and start talking again.
So, I’m going to give this another shot. Here’s to keep you all in the loop again.
After all…I’m going to have a family to share.
But then, there are things that are happening that are two big to leave be…and too important to keep silent about. Perhaps it’s time I try to come out of my hiding, and start talking about the adventure that my life has become.
So, a quick update of my life, for those of you who have been out of the loop. For over a year now, I have been working my dream job at Pittsfield Community Television, doing that whole Community Access TV thing. It’s quite amazing…I get to do what I love, every day. And each day there’s something new - whether it’s testing new equipment, or dropping in graphics for a graduation ceremony, or directing a show of all volunteers so that it looks as awesome as possible, I’m often surprised. It’s very indicative of our unofficial motto: “PCTV: It’s always something.”
For just under a year, I’ve been working on an old dream given new flesh. Geeks With Issues, the old radio show gem from my college days, is now a Community Access TV show. Chamberland and I are making magic together again - but this time it’s not pioneering projects and bold Boy Scouts. It’s television mayhem. I’m not going to go too deep into GwI, though. If you’re curious about that, check out the website - www.geekswithissues.com will tell you all you need to know.
And also less than a year now, I’ve been out of my parents’ house, and living in a respectable one bedroom apartment in North Adams. And I’m sharing that respectable apartment with the love of my life, Cassie. After Tia and I went our separate ways, Cassandra Barlow and my relationship blossomed as we worked on St. John’s Players’ production of “Just So” here in North Adams, and it’s grown every day since. And every day I am reminded at just how lucky I am to find someone so well matched to me. We don’t always see eye to eye on everything, but her intense and loyal girly-girl energy matches my cantankerous geek energy extremely well. Sure, there are rough days, but then again, who doesn’t have those. Overall, I feel very blessed at the time we’ve spent together.
So blessed, in fact, I’ve made some changes in my life. The largest of which, for those of you who are not yet aware, is asking Cassie to marry me. She said yes. The date is in September.
“But Tuck - September is really soon! Why the hell aren’t you going to try and have more time as betrothed, so that you can plan out you lives together better?”
Well, just as I’ve made changes in my life, my life has made changes for me. Cassie and I can’t wait for our wedding…because we need some time as Husband and Wife before our worlds are turned upside down.
Before we become parents.
Yeah…the eternal child, the nerf-toting, lightsaber wielding, RPG playing Tuck is going to be a father.
Yes. I’m terrified.
Yes. I have no idea how I’m going to make it work.
Yes. I’ve never been happier in my life.
And yes, I’ve kinda blown the communication thing with you, those who are interested in my various life stories. I’ve been very family-centric recently. Focusing on keeping Cassie happy, healthy and sane. Concerning myself on our small wedding, and dreaming of the “Celebration of a Family” that we’ll have in a year or two (since we can’t have a big reception right now, we’ll plan on something that celebrates Cassie, our child and myself together later). And focusing on my job, and Geeks With Issues, and all of that jazz.
But when friends make half-aware congratulations, heart-felt but confused, I realize that it’s time for me to stop shutting up, and start talking again.
So, I’m going to give this another shot. Here’s to keep you all in the loop again.
After all…I’m going to have a family to share.