It's been a little while
Hello everyone, my name's Kevin.
I just wanted to give everybody, if anybody, an update on how things have been and/or are going.
There's been some significant events in my life since the last update. I will just break it down by category.
Work
I quit Winn Dixie in July of 2006 after 8 and a half years of dutiful service and countless promotions, finally ending up as an Assistant Manager. I was recruited by Office Depot to be a Service Solutions Manager. While there, I basically was paid well to run a register and make copies. I worked there until July of 2007, at which point I was hired as an Assistant Store Manager for CVS/pharmacy.
This job paid very well, however, I was salary. I worked 15 days straight often. 90 hours week often. Every day was at least a 14 hour work day. One morning, I overslept and my store manager called me. I said "I quit" and that was that. That was in September of 2007
After 3 whole months of not being able to find a job I finally went back to my roots to Winn Dixie as an Assistant Grocery Manager. I worked there for a few months and eventually was forced to resign due to a situation you will read about shortly. I resigned in January of this year.
I'm currently out of work, but in talks with several organizations who are very happy to hire me.
School
I took a few semesters off here and there, failing some and passing some classes. I finally gave up in the spring semester of 2007.
Fast Forward to December 2007: My brother calls me and tells me his girlfriend is looking at my name in the graduation program. I somehow graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Internet Services Technology. So yeah, that's cool.
I am considering seeking a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems at Pfeiffer University.
Relationships
In January of 2005, I started dating Sarah. Some of you know of her. We were madly in love. On New Years Eve 2005, I asked her to be my wife which with many hugs, kisses, and tears she accepted.
In 2006, we had a rough year. A lot of fighting, money issues, etc. We worked through it, became an even stronger couple and began to plan our wedding. Our wedding date was set on March 2nd, 2008. I looked forward to this date. I went to sleep happy every night because I knew when I woke up next to her, I was another day closer to being married to the most wonderful person.
Throughout 2007, we periodically would visit with photographers, caterers, bakers, and DJs. We reserved dates, paid deposits, and kept our budget balanced. Everything was going great.
In November of 2007, Sarah and I had dinner together. It was very quiet, which is unlike us, so I knew something was wrong. When we came home, I asked her if everything was ok. What she said next would haunt my dreams and crush my hopes for 2 months after. She said "I don't have any feelings for you anymore". After a lot of crying, by both of us, I decided to move out the next day. I moved into a little efficiency in the bad part of town and pretty much wallowed in my misery until I made the decision to leave her and everything else behind. In the middle of January 2008, I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I put almost a thousand miles between me and everything I loved because of a girl who didn't love me anymore. Sounds like I got a raw deal huh? It sounds like that because I did.
My overall feeling about the situation is one of indifference. I've healed, as hard as it was. I feel much better now. I've met some nice people here in Charlotte, and I like it here. I'm happy now.
Ah, you may be wondering: What is Sarah up to these days?
The last I heard, she was getting drunk at a club and making a fool of herself. My theory is, she's trying to party away all the guilt and regret she feels over how badly she hurt the only guy that will ever treat her the way she used to deserve. She's a registered nurse in West Palm Beach, so she makes a great deal of money, but the behavior she displays at work (i.e. being hungover) isn't that of a health care professional. I'm just glad that if she ruins her life, I won't be the one that has to pick up the pieces for her. I've washed my hands of her and her life.
Other Miscellaneous Items
-I've got another tattoo since then. A sunset above the Radiohead lyrics on my left arm. The whole outside part of my upper arm is done. I just need to get the inner bicep done and I will officially have a half sleeve.
-I'm still into the music you don't hear on the radio.
-I drive a decent car these days. 2002 Ford Focus, which is better than my '93 Pontiac Bonneville
-I play a mean guitar. Meaner than ever before.
-I have really great looking sideburns
-I'm back in #Turnip with the old crew. Mike and Otis - Happy 10th!
That's about it guys. Leave me a comment and let me know you're still alive.
Thanks.
I just wanted to give everybody, if anybody, an update on how things have been and/or are going.
There's been some significant events in my life since the last update. I will just break it down by category.
Work
I quit Winn Dixie in July of 2006 after 8 and a half years of dutiful service and countless promotions, finally ending up as an Assistant Manager. I was recruited by Office Depot to be a Service Solutions Manager. While there, I basically was paid well to run a register and make copies. I worked there until July of 2007, at which point I was hired as an Assistant Store Manager for CVS/pharmacy.
This job paid very well, however, I was salary. I worked 15 days straight often. 90 hours week often. Every day was at least a 14 hour work day. One morning, I overslept and my store manager called me. I said "I quit" and that was that. That was in September of 2007
After 3 whole months of not being able to find a job I finally went back to my roots to Winn Dixie as an Assistant Grocery Manager. I worked there for a few months and eventually was forced to resign due to a situation you will read about shortly. I resigned in January of this year.
I'm currently out of work, but in talks with several organizations who are very happy to hire me.
School
I took a few semesters off here and there, failing some and passing some classes. I finally gave up in the spring semester of 2007.
Fast Forward to December 2007: My brother calls me and tells me his girlfriend is looking at my name in the graduation program. I somehow graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Internet Services Technology. So yeah, that's cool.
I am considering seeking a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems at Pfeiffer University.
Relationships
In January of 2005, I started dating Sarah. Some of you know of her. We were madly in love. On New Years Eve 2005, I asked her to be my wife which with many hugs, kisses, and tears she accepted.
In 2006, we had a rough year. A lot of fighting, money issues, etc. We worked through it, became an even stronger couple and began to plan our wedding. Our wedding date was set on March 2nd, 2008. I looked forward to this date. I went to sleep happy every night because I knew when I woke up next to her, I was another day closer to being married to the most wonderful person.
Throughout 2007, we periodically would visit with photographers, caterers, bakers, and DJs. We reserved dates, paid deposits, and kept our budget balanced. Everything was going great.
In November of 2007, Sarah and I had dinner together. It was very quiet, which is unlike us, so I knew something was wrong. When we came home, I asked her if everything was ok. What she said next would haunt my dreams and crush my hopes for 2 months after. She said "I don't have any feelings for you anymore". After a lot of crying, by both of us, I decided to move out the next day. I moved into a little efficiency in the bad part of town and pretty much wallowed in my misery until I made the decision to leave her and everything else behind. In the middle of January 2008, I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I put almost a thousand miles between me and everything I loved because of a girl who didn't love me anymore. Sounds like I got a raw deal huh? It sounds like that because I did.
My overall feeling about the situation is one of indifference. I've healed, as hard as it was. I feel much better now. I've met some nice people here in Charlotte, and I like it here. I'm happy now.
Ah, you may be wondering: What is Sarah up to these days?
The last I heard, she was getting drunk at a club and making a fool of herself. My theory is, she's trying to party away all the guilt and regret she feels over how badly she hurt the only guy that will ever treat her the way she used to deserve. She's a registered nurse in West Palm Beach, so she makes a great deal of money, but the behavior she displays at work (i.e. being hungover) isn't that of a health care professional. I'm just glad that if she ruins her life, I won't be the one that has to pick up the pieces for her. I've washed my hands of her and her life.
Other Miscellaneous Items
-I've got another tattoo since then. A sunset above the Radiohead lyrics on my left arm. The whole outside part of my upper arm is done. I just need to get the inner bicep done and I will officially have a half sleeve.
-I'm still into the music you don't hear on the radio.
-I drive a decent car these days. 2002 Ford Focus, which is better than my '93 Pontiac Bonneville
-I play a mean guitar. Meaner than ever before.
-I have really great looking sideburns
-I'm back in #Turnip with the old crew. Mike and Otis - Happy 10th!
That's about it guys. Leave me a comment and let me know you're still alive.
Thanks.