Year in reflection
Was I was 29 I had a very good year.......
There are ups and downs in every year, but I am still amazed but how lucky I am. Why has the great Flying Spaghetti Monster blessed me? Seriously, I think how you interpret life can make bad stuff seem not so bad. Maybe that's why people need religion, to help them through the bad times. But does that really work?
Bad stuff this year
-Both Autumn's and my Grandmothers descent into dementia, and the difficulty communicating with our parents on how they need to be "responsible" for this. I hope when our parent are at that stage, we will be able to deal with it better.
-We still have the house in Flint. The shitty economy in the state probably means it won't sell anytime soon. Flint still hopes for GM to save them, but it won't ever happen. The closing of Delphi probably won't help.
-The state and county will still have budget woes. Autumn and I have a plan b if I lose my job; it won't be easy but we can make it work.
Good stuff this year (hopefully a lot longer than the prior list)
-Lonna is a wonderful daughter. Parenting is hard, but I think we are doing pretty good. Mostly because we turn off the TV and talk.
-Autumn is wonderful wife and a financial genius. She can get everything we need on a miniature budget. If anyone wants to know how get something for nothing, talk to her. We also communicate very well. We talk much more than other couples I know. Rather than come home and get on the computer or TV, we talk. We talk in the tub, we talk if we watch TV or movies, we talk about how best to be parents for Lonna, we talk about the house. I feel we are very in tune with each other. Plus she is sexy, smart, and beautiful. Even if she cut her hair.
-We have a wonderful house that Autumn designed. And we got CO this year. Every day I love it more. The big tub, the island in the kitchen, the pantry, the entry closet, wide staircase, the view on our property when we wake up in the morning, the bamboo floors, the second floor laundry, the bonus room over the garage. My wife kicks ass.
-I have a very rewarding and challenging job. It is different every day, and I feel like I make a difference. My boss is understanding and flexible.
-I have very nice kitties, even if they don't get along.
-My relationship has improved with my sister & uncle.
-Autumn's mother has been a huge benefit. Having her to watch Lonna allowed us to finish the house this year. She can also make me really cool shirts
Peace & Happy New Year,
Darren
There are ups and downs in every year, but I am still amazed but how lucky I am. Why has the great Flying Spaghetti Monster blessed me? Seriously, I think how you interpret life can make bad stuff seem not so bad. Maybe that's why people need religion, to help them through the bad times. But does that really work?
Bad stuff this year
-Both Autumn's and my Grandmothers descent into dementia, and the difficulty communicating with our parents on how they need to be "responsible" for this. I hope when our parent are at that stage, we will be able to deal with it better.
-We still have the house in Flint. The shitty economy in the state probably means it won't sell anytime soon. Flint still hopes for GM to save them, but it won't ever happen. The closing of Delphi probably won't help.
-The state and county will still have budget woes. Autumn and I have a plan b if I lose my job; it won't be easy but we can make it work.
Good stuff this year (hopefully a lot longer than the prior list)
-Lonna is a wonderful daughter. Parenting is hard, but I think we are doing pretty good. Mostly because we turn off the TV and talk.
-Autumn is wonderful wife and a financial genius. She can get everything we need on a miniature budget. If anyone wants to know how get something for nothing, talk to her. We also communicate very well. We talk much more than other couples I know. Rather than come home and get on the computer or TV, we talk. We talk in the tub, we talk if we watch TV or movies, we talk about how best to be parents for Lonna, we talk about the house. I feel we are very in tune with each other. Plus she is sexy, smart, and beautiful. Even if she cut her hair.
-We have a wonderful house that Autumn designed. And we got CO this year. Every day I love it more. The big tub, the island in the kitchen, the pantry, the entry closet, wide staircase, the view on our property when we wake up in the morning, the bamboo floors, the second floor laundry, the bonus room over the garage. My wife kicks ass.
-I have a very rewarding and challenging job. It is different every day, and I feel like I make a difference. My boss is understanding and flexible.
-I have very nice kitties, even if they don't get along.
-My relationship has improved with my sister & uncle.
-Autumn's mother has been a huge benefit. Having her to watch Lonna allowed us to finish the house this year. She can also make me really cool shirts
Peace & Happy New Year,
Darren