The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Just hit Play
A month ago my wife and I decided to take a chance. I chance that We both feel will not only help others but most importantly help us. We have been working out on and off again for the last few years. We have tried all different stuff to get in shape and lose weight. We had done a pretty good job with our cardio within the last few years. We would also work out from time to time but most of what we did was just walks or run.
A month ago we decided to give P90X a chance. I had worked at Oklahoma state university with in their strength and conditioning for the last few years and wanted to get back into something like that. After watching a tone of youtube videos, looking at beachbody.com and talking with those that had used the product I figure all I have to do is hit "play". Some days will be harder then others. Some days I wont want to. As long as I push myself and keep hitting play I will be better.
Well being 30 days in I can tell you I'm so glad we decided to do this. I feel so much better and I'm getting stronger. Katrina says she can tell I have lost weight and toned up. So we start phase 2 and I'm so excited to get going. Love that the workouts are hard and you have to push and grind a little to get through it.
So in the words of Tony... "Bring It"
A month ago we decided to give P90X a chance. I had worked at Oklahoma state university with in their strength and conditioning for the last few years and wanted to get back into something like that. After watching a tone of youtube videos, looking at beachbody.com and talking with those that had used the product I figure all I have to do is hit "play". Some days will be harder then others. Some days I wont want to. As long as I push myself and keep hitting play I will be better.
Well being 30 days in I can tell you I'm so glad we decided to do this. I feel so much better and I'm getting stronger. Katrina says she can tell I have lost weight and toned up. So we start phase 2 and I'm so excited to get going. Love that the workouts are hard and you have to push and grind a little to get through it.
So in the words of Tony... "Bring It"
Monday, June 13, 2011
Life and your last song....
So it's been along time since we last spoke. Know I should be writing more and letting you all know how I am doing. Went on an amazing trip to Hawaii and still haven't sat down to tell you about it. This being said, today was one of those days you really have to take a step back.
Over the weekend a girl I have known since the days at Skyline passed away. Not sure if thats the way to say it in she passed away. She was in a really bad boating accident and never made it back to us after. She isn't someone that I have talked with in years other than the common comments with facebook. With this it gets you to thinking about a lot of things. She was married with 3 kids that no longer have a mom to hold them and tell them everything is or will be okay. She even posted a picture that morning out at the lake.
Today, on my bread route, all I could do is think about what people would think and say about me. If that were me... here Saturday morning and then as you read this no longer here. No more workouts Mike. No more wishing John will call me back. No more calls from me to E on trips. No more talks for hours about nothing with my best friend. To think that everyday Katrina would have to hold Diesel and know that dads not there anymore. No more friday dinners and church with my parents.
I tried not to be morbid and think about all those things but couldn't. I guess it's one of those things that you know how much all you mean to me. How important each of you are. How I would miss each of you more then you know if that were you. But I couldn't stop thinking about what would be going through each of your minds. Would you laugh or cry at me being gone. Would you even know I'm gone. Probably shouldn't think like that because I have an amazing group of friends. Katrina tells me all the time that she can't understand ( in a good way ) how I am still friends with people I have known for 20 plus years.
My thoughts were all over the place today. More than they have been in a long time. I have memories of growning up with you. Road trips. Movies and sporting events. Vacations to places that you know God has touched with his hands. So breath taking. Concerts and shows. BBQ's and late night talks.
I guess as a final thought I would like for you to know that if you are reading this then you have had a hand in helping me, Shaping me, Pushing me, and making me.... well, be me. So many memories and wouldn't trade any of them. Just want you to know that if this were the last thing you ever read from me you know I love you. I do hope that we have many more stories to tell from the time we have got to share with each other. Love you
I think I have listed this before but this song makes me reflect and if you get a chance give it a listen.
Lighthouse and the song is Storm
-E
Over the weekend a girl I have known since the days at Skyline passed away. Not sure if thats the way to say it in she passed away. She was in a really bad boating accident and never made it back to us after. She isn't someone that I have talked with in years other than the common comments with facebook. With this it gets you to thinking about a lot of things. She was married with 3 kids that no longer have a mom to hold them and tell them everything is or will be okay. She even posted a picture that morning out at the lake.
Today, on my bread route, all I could do is think about what people would think and say about me. If that were me... here Saturday morning and then as you read this no longer here. No more workouts Mike. No more wishing John will call me back. No more calls from me to E on trips. No more talks for hours about nothing with my best friend. To think that everyday Katrina would have to hold Diesel and know that dads not there anymore. No more friday dinners and church with my parents.
I tried not to be morbid and think about all those things but couldn't. I guess it's one of those things that you know how much all you mean to me. How important each of you are. How I would miss each of you more then you know if that were you. But I couldn't stop thinking about what would be going through each of your minds. Would you laugh or cry at me being gone. Would you even know I'm gone. Probably shouldn't think like that because I have an amazing group of friends. Katrina tells me all the time that she can't understand ( in a good way ) how I am still friends with people I have known for 20 plus years.
My thoughts were all over the place today. More than they have been in a long time. I have memories of growning up with you. Road trips. Movies and sporting events. Vacations to places that you know God has touched with his hands. So breath taking. Concerts and shows. BBQ's and late night talks.
I guess as a final thought I would like for you to know that if you are reading this then you have had a hand in helping me, Shaping me, Pushing me, and making me.... well, be me. So many memories and wouldn't trade any of them. Just want you to know that if this were the last thing you ever read from me you know I love you. I do hope that we have many more stories to tell from the time we have got to share with each other. Love you
I think I have listed this before but this song makes me reflect and if you get a chance give it a listen.
Lighthouse and the song is Storm
-E
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Still alive
Just wanted to let everyone know I'm still alve. Katrina and I are doing really good. She is doing good in her classes and I'm very proud of all her hard work. As for me I am working the bread route. We picked up the OSU account which added 9 new stops to our route. I have been getting up at about 1am everyday we deliver and working tell about 1-2pm. On monday and friday Katrina is able to work with me which is really nice.
I have to much to say and will fill you with stories when I have time. Just wanted to let you know that I am still out here.
Miss each of you and hope each of you are doing well.
I have to much to say and will fill you with stories when I have time. Just wanted to let you know that I am still out here.
Miss each of you and hope each of you are doing well.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
One Year Later
So on this day one year ago I got to marry by best friend. It was an amazing day that was so freakin hott!!! Hard to believe that a year with Katrina as my wife has come and gone. With this past year we got to see and do many things. Got to go to from Vegas to NY all in one week. Both places are amazing and a must see but not in the same week. Rob and Tyler gave us a place to stay while we were in NY which was above and beyond. Meant so much to us, seeing as how we had just met them a few months ago at John and Celia's wedding in Costa Rica. It was so much fun to get to see the town and the life with them.
It was a year that we added a new member to our family. We got Diesel our English Bulldog in July. He is getting big and spoiled as can be... what can I say.
With Katrina helping we have grown our bread route which is a good thing. Because of this we made the choice that Katrina would no longer be working at Food Pyramid. She now helps me when she isn't in class but otherwise she is making those "A's" so she can get that good job. I am very proud at how well she is doing in school. Think sometimes she plays with D too much but, he is pretty darn cute.
Working with the OSU football team we went to another bowl game which made 4 in a row. That is something that has never been done so pretty neat to be a part of that. As we have talked about before things have changed and I'm no longer working at OSU. Was a good run and had a blast but for now we are trying something different.
In December we got to head south and spend New Years with the Family down in Dallas. was good to see everyone again and can't wait to move down there. Richard and Sarah were nice enough to host the evening which by the way.... their house was unreal. Who wouldn't want a house with a whole mini house as a "MAN" cave. Oh yeah... it awesome! It felt so good to be there and so glad that John and Celia gave us a place to crash.
For the past few months Katrina and I have been getting to spend lots of time together which has been really nice. From working together to working out it's good to get to see my wife. Well I should get to bed but thanks again for taking the time to read this. One down and many to come....
Song of the day: "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North
It was a year that we added a new member to our family. We got Diesel our English Bulldog in July. He is getting big and spoiled as can be... what can I say.
With Katrina helping we have grown our bread route which is a good thing. Because of this we made the choice that Katrina would no longer be working at Food Pyramid. She now helps me when she isn't in class but otherwise she is making those "A's" so she can get that good job. I am very proud at how well she is doing in school. Think sometimes she plays with D too much but, he is pretty darn cute.
Working with the OSU football team we went to another bowl game which made 4 in a row. That is something that has never been done so pretty neat to be a part of that. As we have talked about before things have changed and I'm no longer working at OSU. Was a good run and had a blast but for now we are trying something different.
In December we got to head south and spend New Years with the Family down in Dallas. was good to see everyone again and can't wait to move down there. Richard and Sarah were nice enough to host the evening which by the way.... their house was unreal. Who wouldn't want a house with a whole mini house as a "MAN" cave. Oh yeah... it awesome! It felt so good to be there and so glad that John and Celia gave us a place to crash.
For the past few months Katrina and I have been getting to spend lots of time together which has been really nice. From working together to working out it's good to get to see my wife. Well I should get to bed but thanks again for taking the time to read this. One down and many to come....
Song of the day: "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Great Day!
This will be short and sweet because I'm off to bed but this has been a great day.
1) Mike McClurg had his second little baby boy. Levi Patrick McClurg Born 5:29am, 7.2lbs, 19 in so way to go Mike and Emily McClurg!!
2) Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title and in the words of John Hughes... KOBE!!!!!!!!!
LA Lakers 83 - Boston 79
1) Mike McClurg had his second little baby boy. Levi Patrick McClurg Born 5:29am, 7.2lbs, 19 in so way to go Mike and Emily McClurg!!
2) Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title and in the words of John Hughes... KOBE!!!!!!!!!
LA Lakers 83 - Boston 79
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Thanks for a Great Birthday!
Simple and sweet... Just how I like it. Worked this morning. Came home to read Johns Blog and get a shout out from him. Got lots of texts from great people. Facebook was blown up which made me feel pretty good too. Had a really good nap. Mom cooked us dinner and then we had chocolate cake that Katrina and her had made earlier. After stuffing myself with cake Katrina and I came home to watch the Lakers game. Good game and the Lakers are up 2-1 now. .......not to bad if I don't say so myself. Thanks again for all the wishes today. Means a lot to know that you all care. Well I'm off to bed an older man then I was the night before. Sweet dreams you'll.
-Superman
-Superman
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Been to long
So for those of you that were wondering I'm still alive. Been way to long sinse the last time I've wrote something but had lots going through my head. Sometimes I wish I had a "switch" so that I could turn it off but thats not the case. So to catch you all up with some of the things that have gone on in the last month. Here are 5 things that I can't wait to share.
1. I have got to work and spend more time with Katrina in the last month then I think we have the whole time we have been married. Side note but can you believe that it's been almost a year for us... wow. Katrina no longer works at Food Pyramid and has been working with me. It's made my job so much faster and easier with her help along side. I get up about 3-4am but we are getting done with the route about 11-noon everyday. Gives us so much time to come home and play with the hound-dog.
2. Katrina and I have got back into working out pretty hardcore from us making the changes we have. We both want to get better in the area and it really helps having someone to go through it with you. I am not a big fan of cardio but she is and I can't let her beat me ( which she does most days ). I will say that it had been nice to go work out and then do cardio and it not be at 6-7pm ( after I would get off work from the weight-room ).
3. Katrina and I get to have dinner together.... such a simple thing but we get to eat and enjoy each other in the evenings. Before it was about 2hours worth of get home, cook, eat..... time for bed.
4. I have got to spend time with my friends. So much so that Katrina and I are tired from hanging out and not just from working.
5. The last thing and one that makes me smile more then you can even see..... Well maybe showing you would be the best way to let you know.
Just in case you are wondering thats a 2010 Dodge Charger R/T!!! KOBE
So I'm sorry that it's been so long but things are going to be better. I am going to find a way to change how I feel. I'm going to make things better. No one is going to out work me and for that I will be great. I was once told that it's 50% fear and 50% arrogance. I'm going to train with the fear that I can be better and have the arrogance to laugh at the man to my left.... and to my right..... knowing that the time I have put in will make me better then you.
Those last words were said to me by a very wise man. Thank you for the talk last night... even if it was at 12:30am. You can't outwork me.... Bring it!!!!
One last thing.... Thank you for all those that have been with me and all those that will be with me. Hell of a ride and we are just getting started. Kobe!!!!
1. I have got to work and spend more time with Katrina in the last month then I think we have the whole time we have been married. Side note but can you believe that it's been almost a year for us... wow. Katrina no longer works at Food Pyramid and has been working with me. It's made my job so much faster and easier with her help along side. I get up about 3-4am but we are getting done with the route about 11-noon everyday. Gives us so much time to come home and play with the hound-dog.
2. Katrina and I have got back into working out pretty hardcore from us making the changes we have. We both want to get better in the area and it really helps having someone to go through it with you. I am not a big fan of cardio but she is and I can't let her beat me ( which she does most days ). I will say that it had been nice to go work out and then do cardio and it not be at 6-7pm ( after I would get off work from the weight-room ).
3. Katrina and I get to have dinner together.... such a simple thing but we get to eat and enjoy each other in the evenings. Before it was about 2hours worth of get home, cook, eat..... time for bed.
4. I have got to spend time with my friends. So much so that Katrina and I are tired from hanging out and not just from working.
5. The last thing and one that makes me smile more then you can even see..... Well maybe showing you would be the best way to let you know.
Just in case you are wondering thats a 2010 Dodge Charger R/T!!! KOBE
So I'm sorry that it's been so long but things are going to be better. I am going to find a way to change how I feel. I'm going to make things better. No one is going to out work me and for that I will be great. I was once told that it's 50% fear and 50% arrogance. I'm going to train with the fear that I can be better and have the arrogance to laugh at the man to my left.... and to my right..... knowing that the time I have put in will make me better then you.
Those last words were said to me by a very wise man. Thank you for the talk last night... even if it was at 12:30am. You can't outwork me.... Bring it!!!!
One last thing.... Thank you for all those that have been with me and all those that will be with me. Hell of a ride and we are just getting started. Kobe!!!!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
This last week....
Well this last week was a lot to take in. Friday was my last day in the OSU weight-room. For some, that may not seem like much but for me it is an end to something that has been a part of my life for the past 12 or so years. Things haven't gone as I would have liked them to be within the weight-room but it was worth every minute. I have got to do a lot of things that many would love to have done. There was a price to pay but most days it was so much fun. I have gotten to meet I don't even know how many athletes. Be a part of a lot of amazing things within this run. It makes me sad to think that for now I won't be in there anymore.
I could tell more than ever that this was going to be hard when I found myself watching the NFL draft. May not seem like much but it's really cool to see guys you have worked with and got to know make it to the next level. For so many years I really never gave it much thought because I was going to be with the next years group. I have always loved watching college football. Love game day... the sights and sounds.... the players getting ready.... walking out the tunnel on to the field as 50,000 fans go crazy. What a feeling.
There are many days that I wish I could have been like John and to have been able to play at the next level. Then again the grass isn't always greener on the other side, lol. I say that with the utmost respect to John. He was so much fun to play ball with and against growing up.
Maybe somewhere down the road I will get to walk on to that field for game-day again but for now.... time to start the next chapter. For all of you that have been there for me and helped me along the way.... THANK YOU. Been an amazing ride!
On Friday Katrina and I also found out that, for now, we won't be moving to Dallas. We found out that there aren't any routes open down there. Not even a relief driver which is helping out, cover vacations, etc... We are both were very excited about getting down there but it's not in Gods plan just yet. As Mike said, "God isn't through with us here in Stillwater yet". We both are taking it good. Would have been nice to move now but there is still alot of upside to staying here. Katrina and I plan on enjoying some time with each other. Something we couldn't really do before with me working in the weight-room.
First on the dock-it is to go see Mike, Emily and Grayson this tuesday. There are a lot of things we want to do and are looking forward to being able to do them. Will be nice to go down and see John and Celia this summer. We both plan on seeing our friends more. Katrina and I have been married almost a year and really haven't go much "us" time. Super excited about getting to spend time with my beautiful wife. Crazy I know, lol.
Well..... a lot to take in but ready for what God has in store for us. Once again, thanks for everything and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
I could tell more than ever that this was going to be hard when I found myself watching the NFL draft. May not seem like much but it's really cool to see guys you have worked with and got to know make it to the next level. For so many years I really never gave it much thought because I was going to be with the next years group. I have always loved watching college football. Love game day... the sights and sounds.... the players getting ready.... walking out the tunnel on to the field as 50,000 fans go crazy. What a feeling.
There are many days that I wish I could have been like John and to have been able to play at the next level. Then again the grass isn't always greener on the other side, lol. I say that with the utmost respect to John. He was so much fun to play ball with and against growing up.
Maybe somewhere down the road I will get to walk on to that field for game-day again but for now.... time to start the next chapter. For all of you that have been there for me and helped me along the way.... THANK YOU. Been an amazing ride!
On Friday Katrina and I also found out that, for now, we won't be moving to Dallas. We found out that there aren't any routes open down there. Not even a relief driver which is helping out, cover vacations, etc... We are both were very excited about getting down there but it's not in Gods plan just yet. As Mike said, "God isn't through with us here in Stillwater yet". We both are taking it good. Would have been nice to move now but there is still alot of upside to staying here. Katrina and I plan on enjoying some time with each other. Something we couldn't really do before with me working in the weight-room.
First on the dock-it is to go see Mike, Emily and Grayson this tuesday. There are a lot of things we want to do and are looking forward to being able to do them. Will be nice to go down and see John and Celia this summer. We both plan on seeing our friends more. Katrina and I have been married almost a year and really haven't go much "us" time. Super excited about getting to spend time with my beautiful wife. Crazy I know, lol.
Well..... a lot to take in but ready for what God has in store for us. Once again, thanks for everything and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Ceremonies honor OKC bombing victims
Just wanted to take a moment and remember what happened in Oklahoma City....
On April 19, 1995 a federal office tower in Downtown Oklahoma City was the target of a home-grown terrorist attack.
168 people died in the bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Monday, they were honored at the site - which is now a memorial, a tribute to those victims and the legacy of hope they've left behind.
Love each of you!!!!
On April 19, 1995 a federal office tower in Downtown Oklahoma City was the target of a home-grown terrorist attack.
168 people died in the bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Monday, they were honored at the site - which is now a memorial, a tribute to those victims and the legacy of hope they've left behind.
Love each of you!!!!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Another busy week.... But enough time for some Baseball
This last week was a busy week but a very good week. On Tuesday night Katrina and I watched a classic OSU vs OU baseball game here in Stillwater, Ok. For most of you reading this you may be asking whats the big deal about that. Well it was the first Bedlam baseball clash played on a campus site since 1996 and the game was counted as a non-conference tilt. Additionally, it was the first extra-inning Bedlam affair since 2005.
It was a great night for baseball and the OSU Cowboys came out on top against the number 11 ranked sooners 7-6. Something relaxing about sitting at the ballpark. For me and my can't stop moving world it was really nice to hang out with Katrina there too. The fact the OSU won was a nice touch as well.
Watching this game also made me think of another classic game. Check this out...
It was a great night for baseball and the OSU Cowboys came out on top against the number 11 ranked sooners 7-6. Something relaxing about sitting at the ballpark. For me and my can't stop moving world it was really nice to hang out with Katrina there too. The fact the OSU won was a nice touch as well.
Watching this game also made me think of another classic game. Check this out...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Update on Moving
Things are moving in the right direction but not fast enough. Since the last time I talked on here we have found someone to buy our bread route. This is a really good thing seeing is how they wont let me move within the company if I don't have someone to replace me here in Stillwater. We are still waiting on my boss to hear if they have any open routes that we can buy down in Texas. Once we find that out it will be "GO" time and that makes me so happy. The more Katrina and I talk about moving the more excited we get. Hard to believe we are really going to do this. I think Katrina and I will feel even better about this once we know we have a bread route to go to.
In the last post I had said we heard about a route that was open for us to buy... well. I had talked with him on friday about the route down in Dallas. My boss was getting the numbers together for us and when I talked to him that next Tuesday he had sold the route. Not sure it would have been the best for us but made me kinda sick that we were so close and just like that it was gone. Sure all will work out but been hard this last week not knowing if we have a job to go to. As I think I said before if we don't have a route to go to then we will probably stay here in Stillwater ( which we really don't want to do ). To many things have worked for us on this for it not to all work out in the end....
Quote of the day: "For an April Fool’s prank, Google renamed itself Topeka. And as part of a really desperate prank, Yahoo renamed itself Google."
Song of the day: "All that remains" by Stereo Fuse
In the last post I had said we heard about a route that was open for us to buy... well. I had talked with him on friday about the route down in Dallas. My boss was getting the numbers together for us and when I talked to him that next Tuesday he had sold the route. Not sure it would have been the best for us but made me kinda sick that we were so close and just like that it was gone. Sure all will work out but been hard this last week not knowing if we have a job to go to. As I think I said before if we don't have a route to go to then we will probably stay here in Stillwater ( which we really don't want to do ). To many things have worked for us on this for it not to all work out in the end....
Quote of the day: "For an April Fool’s prank, Google renamed itself Topeka. And as part of a really desperate prank, Yahoo renamed itself Google."
Song of the day: "All that remains" by Stereo Fuse
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Good things part 2
Lots to share.....lots to share. First things first... Katrina and I have decided to move. As it has come to most of you this is not a big surprise, lol. We have decided to move to the big city of Dallas. KOBE!!!
Last week was a busy week for Katrina and I. She was on spring break so we took a trip down to Dallas on tuesday morning. We met up with Celia Hughes about 1pm when we got into town. She took us around to a lot of different places to live. Some were to say the least.... Not for us, lol. We did how ever find some that weren't to bad. We are thinking that will will move into "The Village". Everyone we have talked to about it says its a great place to live.
The apts were really nice and they seem to be in a great part of Dallas. Easy to get to and lots around them. It will be nice to have a place were we can invite people over to have game night or dinner or even just watch a movie. There are about 700 pools around the place to lots to pick from this summer.
Tuesday night we hung out with the Dallas crew over at Hughes/Byrd house. Was really nice to relax and cook out. John cooked on the 'ol grill. He made Brats and Hamburgers for us. He even cooked an amazing steak for my wife ( thanks ). After dinner we hung out talking about lots of nothing and loved every minute of it! We played this pretty cool trivia game that John had after dinner. Katrina and I smoked everyone the 1st game but got our butt handed to us in round 2. Oh we will be back.... Fear the "Kobe".....lol
Wednesday Katrina and I went to talk with the people at UTD about her transferring. We found out that everything is set and she can! She can get in-state tuition plus $30 per hour, which we thought wasn't bad at all. Paying out of state wasn't something we wanted to do.
We have talked to a few people here in Stillwater about buying our bread route so let's hope that all goes through. I have talked with my boss here and he got in contact with them down in Dallas letting them know we plan on moving there. We found out on Thursday that a route in open down in Dallas. I should be getting the numbers ( how much it runs ) this next week so once again things are falling into place. There is still a lot that has to be worked out but looks like Katrina and I will be moving 4hrs south.
I would ask for all your thoughts and prayers because this is a big step. A good one and one we both feel is the best. For those that have helped so far and those that will be helping....THANK YOU!!!!!! Means so much to know that we have such amazing people in our life to help us a long this.
Quote of the day: "BAM"
Song of the day: "Hospitality" by Funeral for a Friend
Last week was a busy week for Katrina and I. She was on spring break so we took a trip down to Dallas on tuesday morning. We met up with Celia Hughes about 1pm when we got into town. She took us around to a lot of different places to live. Some were to say the least.... Not for us, lol. We did how ever find some that weren't to bad. We are thinking that will will move into "The Village". Everyone we have talked to about it says its a great place to live.
The apts were really nice and they seem to be in a great part of Dallas. Easy to get to and lots around them. It will be nice to have a place were we can invite people over to have game night or dinner or even just watch a movie. There are about 700 pools around the place to lots to pick from this summer.
Tuesday night we hung out with the Dallas crew over at Hughes/Byrd house. Was really nice to relax and cook out. John cooked on the 'ol grill. He made Brats and Hamburgers for us. He even cooked an amazing steak for my wife ( thanks ). After dinner we hung out talking about lots of nothing and loved every minute of it! We played this pretty cool trivia game that John had after dinner. Katrina and I smoked everyone the 1st game but got our butt handed to us in round 2. Oh we will be back.... Fear the "Kobe".....lol
Wednesday Katrina and I went to talk with the people at UTD about her transferring. We found out that everything is set and she can! She can get in-state tuition plus $30 per hour, which we thought wasn't bad at all. Paying out of state wasn't something we wanted to do.
We have talked to a few people here in Stillwater about buying our bread route so let's hope that all goes through. I have talked with my boss here and he got in contact with them down in Dallas letting them know we plan on moving there. We found out on Thursday that a route in open down in Dallas. I should be getting the numbers ( how much it runs ) this next week so once again things are falling into place. There is still a lot that has to be worked out but looks like Katrina and I will be moving 4hrs south.
I would ask for all your thoughts and prayers because this is a big step. A good one and one we both feel is the best. For those that have helped so far and those that will be helping....THANK YOU!!!!!! Means so much to know that we have such amazing people in our life to help us a long this.
Quote of the day: "BAM"
Song of the day: "Hospitality" by Funeral for a Friend
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Good things to come...
I know it's been a few days since the last blog but things are going good. There are moments in our life that we look at and just smile. Smile just because it just feels good. Good like when you realize your riding your bike on your own. Good like your first kiss. Good just like the way you feel when life is.....yeah, Good!
For some of you reading this you may not understand but things are falling into place. In the next few months Katrina and I are going to take a big leap. I don't want to tell to much till things are set. I don't wish to keep anyone in the dark but just want to make sure we have all our ducks in a row, as they say. I do hope that each of you will keep both Katrina and I in your thoughts and prayers as the next few months are going to be hard....but for the best.
Know I am hard to be friends with from time to time but I must say that I have the best group of friends.... Thank you all. Not to be to sappy just want each of you to know how important you are to me. God has been amazing in my life and I see that everyday through each of you. I know I have said something like this before but just makes me so happy to have you in my life. So many memories and so many more to come. Life is..... you bet.... good! Love you guys
Quote of the day: "Life is Good"
Song of the day: "August's Rhapsody" by Mark Mancina ( August Rush Soundtrack )
For some of you reading this you may not understand but things are falling into place. In the next few months Katrina and I are going to take a big leap. I don't want to tell to much till things are set. I don't wish to keep anyone in the dark but just want to make sure we have all our ducks in a row, as they say. I do hope that each of you will keep both Katrina and I in your thoughts and prayers as the next few months are going to be hard....but for the best.
Know I am hard to be friends with from time to time but I must say that I have the best group of friends.... Thank you all. Not to be to sappy just want each of you to know how important you are to me. God has been amazing in my life and I see that everyday through each of you. I know I have said something like this before but just makes me so happy to have you in my life. So many memories and so many more to come. Life is..... you bet.... good! Love you guys
Quote of the day: "Life is Good"
Song of the day: "August's Rhapsody" by Mark Mancina ( August Rush Soundtrack )
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Things You Need to Know!
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
(Hardly seems worth it.)
If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is
produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
(Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to
squirt blood 30 feet.
(O.M.G.!)
A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)
(I'm still not over the pig.)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour
(Don't try this at home, maybe at work)
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its
body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
(Honey, I'm home. What the. ..?!)
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.
(30 minutes... Lucky pig! Can you imagine?)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)
Butterflies taste with their feet. (Something I always wanted to know.)
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (Hmmmmmm......)
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.
(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
(Okay, so that would be a good thing)
A cat's urine glows under a black light.
(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
(I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains
(I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed.
(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
(What about that pig??)
Quote of the day: "Good times are to come"
Song of the day: "Drop The World" by Lil Wayne featuring Eminem"
(Hardly seems worth it.)
If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is
produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
(Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to
squirt blood 30 feet.
(O.M.G.!)
A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)
(I'm still not over the pig.)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour
(Don't try this at home, maybe at work)
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its
body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
(Honey, I'm home. What the. ..?!)
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.
(30 minutes... Lucky pig! Can you imagine?)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)
Butterflies taste with their feet. (Something I always wanted to know.)
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (Hmmmmmm......)
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.
(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
(Okay, so that would be a good thing)
A cat's urine glows under a black light.
(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
(I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains
(I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed.
(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
(What about that pig??)
Quote of the day: "Good times are to come"
Song of the day: "Drop The World" by Lil Wayne featuring Eminem"
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Dinner
So you know the moments when you really should have picked something else. I love my wife and her picking dinner but tonight wasn't that time. We have to laugh and thought you all would like this. She wanted to make "Goulash" which seems simple enough... right? You brown some meat, throw in some pasta, tomatos, and some corn. Well to say the least Katrina made enough to feed a small army. lol Bless her little heart but it wasn't good at all. The good part is that we both felt the same way,lol.
YUM....
So from this we went to Sonic and got us some yummy food. BAM!!!
Quote of the day: "Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial. Somebody help me" from Conan O'Brien on twitter
Song of the day: "One Day" by Matisyahu
Monday, February 22, 2010
Good day....
Know it's been awhile since the last blog but there hasn't been much to write about. Seems like everyday it's up and down the same street. Doing the same stuff over and over.
This last weekend was just another case of Katrina and I really needing to get out of this town. I'm not looking to be a debbie downer but there really isn't anything to do in this town. I just keep thinking about all the good times to come when we move to Dallas.
Katrina asked me saturday what we would be doing if we were in Dallas now... Got me to thinking about all the different things we could be enjoying other then here ( Stillwater ). Chilling at Johns is always a good time. Going out to a nice restaurant is always a good time which is really hard to do in Stillwater. Going to watch a pro sporting event. Six flags! More then enough cool concerts to go to. All I know is that we are both ready... More then I ever thought I would be. I guess over 20 years of living here is more then enough time. Just an offal feeling when you want to do something and going to B-Dubs is about as good as it gets,lol.
On a really good note I had an amazing lift today. Small victories,lol
Quote of the day: "Grind'n Coacher"
Song of the day: "Death" by White Lies ( Band opened for Kings of Leon )
This last weekend was just another case of Katrina and I really needing to get out of this town. I'm not looking to be a debbie downer but there really isn't anything to do in this town. I just keep thinking about all the good times to come when we move to Dallas.
Katrina asked me saturday what we would be doing if we were in Dallas now... Got me to thinking about all the different things we could be enjoying other then here ( Stillwater ). Chilling at Johns is always a good time. Going out to a nice restaurant is always a good time which is really hard to do in Stillwater. Going to watch a pro sporting event. Six flags! More then enough cool concerts to go to. All I know is that we are both ready... More then I ever thought I would be. I guess over 20 years of living here is more then enough time. Just an offal feeling when you want to do something and going to B-Dubs is about as good as it gets,lol.
On a really good note I had an amazing lift today. Small victories,lol
Quote of the day: "Grind'n Coacher"
Song of the day: "Death" by White Lies ( Band opened for Kings of Leon )
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