HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....(breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...(breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...(breath)
Okay. What's so funny? Friday marked my last day as a full time employee at IMFT, which was not really cool with me. Yes, I was disappointed. Yes, I was frustrated. Yes, I was even somewhat hostile in feeling toward the situation and those who made the decision. But I was inevitably going to be okay. I was going to get over it. I certainly was still happy I had work, so I was just going to go along with the decision.
Today marked my first day back in outdoor surveying. So after a late night of movie watching with Janine, I woke up 45 minutes later than usual (a nice perk of the job location change) and did my usual tooling around in the A.M. for coffee and rummaging around for clothing, albeit winter clothing this time. I ended up getting out a little later than I wanted but still made it to work on time. Well, in all honesty, it was a good day. It was clear and crisp thanks to a weekend bout of windy weather, and I got to work with my old crew chief. We had a good day catching up, discussing family, politics, religion, books, and survey. We had a pretty laid back job, so there was no pressure for me in needing to remember my outdoor survey skills immediately, although I sense the transition will not be as difficult as I originally anticipated. Anyhow, we finished our job early and without any issues. We went back to the office, unpacked our gear, filled out our daily paperwork, and we were done. With the remaining time (I had to wait to discuss things with my boss) I decided to check my email. Immediately I see an email from my tool superintendent from IMFT requesting me to be back ASAP because of datums that were either missing or tampered with. One day after they didn't want me anymore. They wanted me back.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...(breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....(breath)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...(breath)
okay...I feel better.
So it has been quite some time since Janine and I stayed up and watched a movie together, but last night we gave it a try. We had agreed earlier in the week that we both wanted to see Blood Diamond, so we checked it out (yes, Josiah, we check out items from the library) from the library. We ended up staying up past midnight watching this movie that was okay, but certainly not great. Either way, it was fun to just relax (we only had one or two kid interruptions) and lay around without anything really going on. We might even watch another movie tonight.
Funny thing: At around 5 this morning, Andres comes waltzing into our room. I hear him shuffling (he really shuffles more than he runs or walks) around the bed to Janine's side and hear him saying, "Mami...Mami...me watch a bidedo (Andres and Juancho talk for 'video')?"
"What are you talking about Andres? It's 5 O'clock in the morning. No, you cannot watch a video. You need to go back to sleep."
"Okay, Mami," said Andres as he shuffled back to his room to go back to sleep.
So I wonder how much we as Christians want to be changed. Sometimes I sense that we are much more like those presidential candidates who say that they believe in this or that, or that they will promote change this way or that way, but when all is said and done, nothing more was done than to keep things status quo. I am pretty sure that at one time or another, many people have thought of me as simply liking to discuss change or trying to implement change for the simple notion of being different, of being edgy or whatever. But this is not the case, and this is certainly not what I am talking about. I truly wonder if people want to be transformed, to be made into something that they profess to desiring, that they really enjoy reading about (or at least they like others to think they do), or that they claim they have the inside track to becoming. I really don't think that they do want to be changed. I don' t think that we want to be changed much at all. We like how it is, the ease, the overall feeling of being accountable to no one, to nothing. It soothes us to know that we are in control, that we make the decision to go this way or that, that anything that we are compelled to do is either part of the natural order (eat, etc.) or a cognitive, perhaps even logical, decision (go to the Training Table instead of Arctic Circle to eat). It fills us with confidence to know that our next step will be this way or that way, but that, in the end, we are the ultimate deciders of our own fate. So we don't want to be transformed. Sure, we love to talk about it, to discuss our life-long transformation, to speak as if Christ's death and resurrection are somehow out there suspended in time and inapplicable to us in the here and now. We like the fancy rhetoric, the flowery poetry of our theological discussions, the empowering worship services that embolden us in our steadfastness to remain the same, to not press and be pressed on to the call to which Christ has summoned us. We choose life, not in a sense of life eternal, but life in the real sense of living for ourselves. We choose us over God. So we are left unimpressed, underdeveloped, untouched by the true life giving and life changing living water that is Christ our Lord. We are eloquent in our tongues in speaking the language of church, and we are well versed in our apologetic for our lack of growth and service: eternal sanctification that allows us to excuse ourselves and a stigma in which we would never want to even appear like we are doing works. So we fail to challenge ourselves, we fail to be challenged. We fail to challenge our community and we fail to be challenged. We fail to aspire to the call of Christ and fail to inspire those around us. We fail to recognize that Christ threw down the gauntlet when He spoke that whoever wished to follow him must lose his life, take up his cross daily, and follow. Our interpretation has made it that we only have to believe that partially, if at all, and that we can always set Jesus down like a book or a video game and move on to our more important things like work and leisure and paying taxes. We have long ago decided that we are our own gods, that we choose to worship our own desires more than to worship God, and that the best way to do that is to never be challenged, to not rock the boat, and to maintain the status quo, living in the shadows, failing to see the brightness of the Son behind us, in front of us, all around us. Forget being challenged. We love our own god-substitute, our egg beater godhood, if you will. It is so much easier, isn't it?
The Portland Trailblazers are doing well these days.
So are the Tar Heels.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
out of the blue
This morning I found out that today was the revised planned date for my departure from my current job site. This came as a pretty big surprise to me, delivered to me by the tool superintendent without a hint of apology. Citing the slow down of tool installation for the next month, he told me that I was to finish the setting/checking of four tools that day and that they would call me back in for one more day in two weeks.
I was bummed.
I have enjoyed my current job very much, spending 20 months there getting to know the clients, mastering the ethos of the particular job, and standing out in the face of some daunting tasks (setting $35 million machines is not particularly relaxing). I have heard from many clients that I have done a wonderful job, that they are particularly happy with my work, with my abilities, and the end results of the many, many datums that I set. So now I face going back into the cold, into a job in which I sometimes have ethical dilemmas, in which I participate in the continued growth and expansion or "progress" of us as the American public. It am vexed.
Later in the day I got a page that said that I was to come back tomorrow to finish another tool, that my hasty exit would be delayed a day, and that my full time services would not be needed beginning on Monday. A slight reprieve, sure, but one that is almost moot in meaning. So tomorrow begins my last day, the end of a work era for me, the venture from the world of quiet, clean, solo work to the world of outdoor construction. I am not looking forward to it at all.
Tonight we had a wonderful dinner (a giant Costco chicken pot pie) with B, T, and Tre' J and Tom and Erica. It was a delicious meal and fun to have a houseful of friends/family. Tom and Erica brought over Tom's brand new Nintendo Wii and it was decided that it should be tested. It was pretty fun and funny, and it was a kick to see Shirley playing, having fun, interacting with friends. It was definitely a good time, although I don't think the young boys really understood it or were really all that interested anyway, but it was fun. Shirley beat us all at the bowling game, and we all realized that we stink at Wii golf. Oh well. It was a good night.
Anyhow, I should rest. And look at the want ads.
I was bummed.
I have enjoyed my current job very much, spending 20 months there getting to know the clients, mastering the ethos of the particular job, and standing out in the face of some daunting tasks (setting $35 million machines is not particularly relaxing). I have heard from many clients that I have done a wonderful job, that they are particularly happy with my work, with my abilities, and the end results of the many, many datums that I set. So now I face going back into the cold, into a job in which I sometimes have ethical dilemmas, in which I participate in the continued growth and expansion or "progress" of us as the American public. It am vexed.
Later in the day I got a page that said that I was to come back tomorrow to finish another tool, that my hasty exit would be delayed a day, and that my full time services would not be needed beginning on Monday. A slight reprieve, sure, but one that is almost moot in meaning. So tomorrow begins my last day, the end of a work era for me, the venture from the world of quiet, clean, solo work to the world of outdoor construction. I am not looking forward to it at all.
Tonight we had a wonderful dinner (a giant Costco chicken pot pie) with B, T, and Tre' J and Tom and Erica. It was a delicious meal and fun to have a houseful of friends/family. Tom and Erica brought over Tom's brand new Nintendo Wii and it was decided that it should be tested. It was pretty fun and funny, and it was a kick to see Shirley playing, having fun, interacting with friends. It was definitely a good time, although I don't think the young boys really understood it or were really all that interested anyway, but it was fun. Shirley beat us all at the bowling game, and we all realized that we stink at Wii golf. Oh well. It was a good night.
Anyhow, I should rest. And look at the want ads.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Ducks: too much....South Florida: way too little
Quite a few years ago, Brand New Heavies put out a song called "Back to Life." In it they repeat the phrase "back to life, back to reality" throughout the song; today is that day, as I sit here at work, functioning on about four and a half hours of sleep. I think that there are still many people on vacation around here, as it is pretty quiet. I am dragging, though, and wishing I was still sleeping.
I am pretty sore from hockey, but loved getting the chance to play again, so it is a good sore.
On good note, I had a very delicious apple this morning. So if anyone says to me today "how do you like them apples?" I will ask if they were referring to the one I ate this morning, and if so, it was pretty stinkin' good.
The Ducks finished their football season well, thrashing South Florida. I have high hopes for next year. Stick around, Jonathan Stewart.
I am pretty sore from hockey, but loved getting the chance to play again, so it is a good sore.
On good note, I had a very delicious apple this morning. So if anyone says to me today "how do you like them apples?" I will ask if they were referring to the one I ate this morning, and if so, it was pretty stinkin' good.
The Ducks finished their football season well, thrashing South Florida. I have high hopes for next year. Stick around, Jonathan Stewart.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
sunshine on my shoulders
I have to say that it has been a busy few weeks. I don't know why it is that I find myself with time to write here and there, but when I find time, it often is not something I really feel inspired to do. Anyhow, as you all know, once in a while I do write, and I hope that you at least find those times interesting.
So we spent our first Christmas season together as a family. I have to say that it was great. I really feel that our kids felt incredibly loved by family and friends as they were flooded with attention and gifts from all over. We had a great Christmas morning, eating with B, T, Jx3...our friends Tom and Erica ate with us, too. We had a lot of fun just hanging out and relaxing. After that we ended up going to Rich and Corina's for a delicious meal and a nice, peaceful afternoon spending time with them. The kids always have fun going to their house, playing with different toys, the dogs, and enjoying Rich and Corina's hospitality. After that (and a short nap for the boys) we made the seven hour flight out to Magna (actually a 25 minute drive, for those who don't live here) to spend time with our friends Fred and Leanne (the boys' Sunday School teacher) and Jill and Josiah. We had some delicious salmon in our wonderful dinner, and then relaxed for the rest of the evening. Josiah had gotten a drum set for Christmas, so the kids each took turns "jamming" on those for a little bit. I think they all have better rhythm than I do. I'm not kidding.
On Christmas Eve, the boys took part in their first Christmas Eve service, going up front and "singing" "Away in a Manger." It was hilarious to see Juan and Andres up there, not singing the song they had been practicing every night for three weeks. I'm sure they had wet diapers after that. They both looked like they were peeing in their pants as they stood up there in front of the 35 people who braved the snowy evening to enjoy a very nice service. Though neither Juan nor Andres really sang they both truly believe that they did sing while they were up there. It was very cute.
This past weekend (New Year's, etc.) was a little more mellow, although still pretty busy. Shirley has actually been the busiest of us all, going out on little day trips of fun with me, then with Rickie, and spending her usual 15 hours a day holding her cousins Jason and Jessica. Then we all went out to see the the zoo lights the other night, which was really quite fun. I had a blast watching the kids having so much fun looking at lights and the few animals that decided that night is a better time to be on the prowl. We got to see the snow leopard and the plain old regular leopard strutting their stuff. Kind of cool. I liked when one guy explained to his kid that the leopard was a cheetah...
I am not excited to go back to work. It has been a great couple of weeks of less work and much more time with the family. I am starting to really feel like a dad now, which is kind of weird. I guess I never really thought of it as perhaps not happening for this long, and I think that much of it is part of the reciprocated feelings from the kids, but it has been nice. I feel like I am not just the scary guy they call Papi who makes them do things they don't want to do (eat their food, go to sleep, put away their toys, etc.), but that now I am one they love and who loves them, who gives them comfort, one with whom they feel safe, who they love to rough house with, who makes good breakfasts for them and packs all three on shoulders to carry up stairs...I have become Daddy (even in name, as the three of them rarely call me Papi anymore), and I love it.
I forgot to mention that my niece Amanda was able to stop over for a night on her way back to Alaska. It was great to visit with her for an evening and I was especially happy that she got to meet the kids, albeit briefly. Juan was asking about her the next day (I took her to the airport very early), having enjoyed the time spent with her reading books to them. I live so far away from my family, so it is very nice when any one of them can meet the kids and spend time with them, getting to know them, and discovering for themselves some of the things that we we find so endearing that we share somewhat sporadically (because, believe me, there is no way we could ever share them all here) in our blogs.
I did get my banjo. Josiah and I went out about two weeks ago and picked up a good beginner banjo for me to make play. I was even able to break it out during worship this past Sunday, playing Joy to the World. I am really pleased with the instrument and have had quite a fun time learning little bits of how to play it. I am not really that good at all yet, but hopefully I will get there.
My buddy Josh is crazy. He had us playing hockey on back to back days yesterday and today. It was definitely good to get out and get some exercise in (especially with Cancun looming in the future), but my legs are dead. I have about 5 or 6 different places that are swollen from getting hit with sticks. Funny thing is that if we had a chance to play tomorrow...I would most likely be in. When I play I remember how much I just love playing, how much I enjoy getting hit and hitting back, running myself out of breath...I just don't think my legs enjoy it. We'll see what we play this weekend...
Anyhow, happy new year and all that. 2008. I am tired.
These are things I would like to do:
****three more tattoos
****find a 1982 Datsun B210
****live in a sixplex by the end of the year
****live in such a way to honor Christ and to be obedient to His call
****lose about 20 pounds
****record 20 more songs
****finish 50% of the books I start
****pare down my possessions
****love people like I should
****run in the SLC 5K at marathon time
****go to a Flyers game
****actually make some t-shirts
****film a short
****start a neighborhood breakfast
****stop eating crappy fast food (I'm not talking about you, chick-fil-a', calm down)
****get out with Janine at least once a month
****spend a day with Shirley (Daddy/Daughter Date) at least once a month
****write on here more...
I should go to sleep. I have to work tomorrow.
I should mention that I have the kids all singing John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulder" now. They mention Sonny Bono and Cher, sing John Denver songs, chant "power to the people", and love it when all our friends are together sharing meals...I think they are little hippies. They also love the Beatles and often sing "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." They are hippies. And I think that's great.
Happy new year.
So we spent our first Christmas season together as a family. I have to say that it was great. I really feel that our kids felt incredibly loved by family and friends as they were flooded with attention and gifts from all over. We had a great Christmas morning, eating with B, T, Jx3...our friends Tom and Erica ate with us, too. We had a lot of fun just hanging out and relaxing. After that we ended up going to Rich and Corina's for a delicious meal and a nice, peaceful afternoon spending time with them. The kids always have fun going to their house, playing with different toys, the dogs, and enjoying Rich and Corina's hospitality. After that (and a short nap for the boys) we made the seven hour flight out to Magna (actually a 25 minute drive, for those who don't live here) to spend time with our friends Fred and Leanne (the boys' Sunday School teacher) and Jill and Josiah. We had some delicious salmon in our wonderful dinner, and then relaxed for the rest of the evening. Josiah had gotten a drum set for Christmas, so the kids each took turns "jamming" on those for a little bit. I think they all have better rhythm than I do. I'm not kidding.
On Christmas Eve, the boys took part in their first Christmas Eve service, going up front and "singing" "Away in a Manger." It was hilarious to see Juan and Andres up there, not singing the song they had been practicing every night for three weeks. I'm sure they had wet diapers after that. They both looked like they were peeing in their pants as they stood up there in front of the 35 people who braved the snowy evening to enjoy a very nice service. Though neither Juan nor Andres really sang they both truly believe that they did sing while they were up there. It was very cute.
This past weekend (New Year's, etc.) was a little more mellow, although still pretty busy. Shirley has actually been the busiest of us all, going out on little day trips of fun with me, then with Rickie, and spending her usual 15 hours a day holding her cousins Jason and Jessica. Then we all went out to see the the zoo lights the other night, which was really quite fun. I had a blast watching the kids having so much fun looking at lights and the few animals that decided that night is a better time to be on the prowl. We got to see the snow leopard and the plain old regular leopard strutting their stuff. Kind of cool. I liked when one guy explained to his kid that the leopard was a cheetah...
I am not excited to go back to work. It has been a great couple of weeks of less work and much more time with the family. I am starting to really feel like a dad now, which is kind of weird. I guess I never really thought of it as perhaps not happening for this long, and I think that much of it is part of the reciprocated feelings from the kids, but it has been nice. I feel like I am not just the scary guy they call Papi who makes them do things they don't want to do (eat their food, go to sleep, put away their toys, etc.), but that now I am one they love and who loves them, who gives them comfort, one with whom they feel safe, who they love to rough house with, who makes good breakfasts for them and packs all three on shoulders to carry up stairs...I have become Daddy (even in name, as the three of them rarely call me Papi anymore), and I love it.
I forgot to mention that my niece Amanda was able to stop over for a night on her way back to Alaska. It was great to visit with her for an evening and I was especially happy that she got to meet the kids, albeit briefly. Juan was asking about her the next day (I took her to the airport very early), having enjoyed the time spent with her reading books to them. I live so far away from my family, so it is very nice when any one of them can meet the kids and spend time with them, getting to know them, and discovering for themselves some of the things that we we find so endearing that we share somewhat sporadically (because, believe me, there is no way we could ever share them all here) in our blogs.
I did get my banjo. Josiah and I went out about two weeks ago and picked up a good beginner banjo for me to make play. I was even able to break it out during worship this past Sunday, playing Joy to the World. I am really pleased with the instrument and have had quite a fun time learning little bits of how to play it. I am not really that good at all yet, but hopefully I will get there.
My buddy Josh is crazy. He had us playing hockey on back to back days yesterday and today. It was definitely good to get out and get some exercise in (especially with Cancun looming in the future), but my legs are dead. I have about 5 or 6 different places that are swollen from getting hit with sticks. Funny thing is that if we had a chance to play tomorrow...I would most likely be in. When I play I remember how much I just love playing, how much I enjoy getting hit and hitting back, running myself out of breath...I just don't think my legs enjoy it. We'll see what we play this weekend...
Anyhow, happy new year and all that. 2008. I am tired.
These are things I would like to do:
****three more tattoos
****find a 1982 Datsun B210
****live in a sixplex by the end of the year
****live in such a way to honor Christ and to be obedient to His call
****lose about 20 pounds
****record 20 more songs
****finish 50% of the books I start
****pare down my possessions
****love people like I should
****run in the SLC 5K at marathon time
****go to a Flyers game
****actually make some t-shirts
****film a short
****start a neighborhood breakfast
****stop eating crappy fast food (I'm not talking about you, chick-fil-a', calm down)
****get out with Janine at least once a month
****spend a day with Shirley (Daddy/Daughter Date) at least once a month
****write on here more...
I should go to sleep. I have to work tomorrow.
I should mention that I have the kids all singing John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulder" now. They mention Sonny Bono and Cher, sing John Denver songs, chant "power to the people", and love it when all our friends are together sharing meals...I think they are little hippies. They also love the Beatles and often sing "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." They are hippies. And I think that's great.
Happy new year.
Monday, December 10, 2007
I want a banjo
I have not disappeared. Please stay tuned. Something will be here soon.
Had some good snow recently. The kids absolutely love it. We were able to make a snow gorilla and throws some snow balls and shovel. It was good stuff. The most recent snow is still here (quite a bit this past weekend), so we may have some for a while. Shirley is getting excited for Christmas...but as much for getting presents for others as she is for getting presents herself. She is such a thoughtful kid. She has been spending a lot of time hanging out with B,T and 3J to help and hold the babies, as well as spending time hanging out with Sherri (our neighbor) and helping her with odds and ends around the house. She is always willing to help out and spend time with people...it is great to see. The boys continue growing and being boys. They are getting better with potty training and I am sure that they will one day just surprise us and have it down. They have loved Christmas lights and playing in the snow. Juan now thinks it is hilarious to ask if we can go to the farm because he knows that we won't be going while there is wet snow out there. He asks all the time. Funny guy.
Janine is now done with tutoring, a decision that she spent much thought and prayer in making. She will now be able to spend more focused time with the kids without the responsibilities of leading and tutoring in the tutoring program. I know that it is not an easy decision to come to, but we both feel that it is best for the kids. We just wrapped up our Kids Club Christmas party, too, which was a booming success. It was quite a bit of fun for everyone and we were extremely grateful for the generosity in gifts and the volunteers to help out. It was a lot of fun for all involved. Now that it is past, we are going to enjoy the month long break before we start again.
Josh, Josiah, Zack and I went to Iron & Wine on Friday night. It was a unanimous "show of the year." We were treated to a night of great musicianship and great songs, as well as some laughs and just a good show, in spite of Sam Beam feeling slightly under the weather. I would recommend to anyone to go to a show if given a chance. It was awesome. And it was probably the last show I will make it to in 2007. We've got Built to Spill (again) lined up for February, but we know little beyond that.
In a late decision, I have decided to go to Mexico with our church once again this summer. We will be heading down to most likely build a house somewhere in the vicinity of Tijuana. I am looking forward to the trip, but also to the preparation alongside our fearless leaders (Josh and Becky) and the rest of the ridiculously crazy Mexico crew (including Josiah and Jill, Tom and Erica). It should be fun. Mom Clemens...if you are reading this you should come stay with Janine July 12-19.
In job news, I got extended at my current job site for at least two more months. I was very pleased with the decision and thought it was a good choice by the company who is contracting me right now. It will keep me inside for the worst of the winter, too, which is nice, although the boots I bought three years ago for winter work are not getting the use I had anticipated:)) Oh well.
I want to get a banjo. I have been wanting one for some time now and have recently been pricing them online and playing one when I can get out to Guitar Center here in SLC. Does anyone have any suggestions or know of available banjos that might be of interest to me? Any insight on it at all? Let me know.
Anyhow, I am on my lunch break and should probably get going. I just wanted to drop a line quickly to let everyone know that I am still here and still planning on writing more. Hope all is well.
S.
Had some good snow recently. The kids absolutely love it. We were able to make a snow gorilla and throws some snow balls and shovel. It was good stuff. The most recent snow is still here (quite a bit this past weekend), so we may have some for a while. Shirley is getting excited for Christmas...but as much for getting presents for others as she is for getting presents herself. She is such a thoughtful kid. She has been spending a lot of time hanging out with B,T and 3J to help and hold the babies, as well as spending time hanging out with Sherri (our neighbor) and helping her with odds and ends around the house. She is always willing to help out and spend time with people...it is great to see. The boys continue growing and being boys. They are getting better with potty training and I am sure that they will one day just surprise us and have it down. They have loved Christmas lights and playing in the snow. Juan now thinks it is hilarious to ask if we can go to the farm because he knows that we won't be going while there is wet snow out there. He asks all the time. Funny guy.
Janine is now done with tutoring, a decision that she spent much thought and prayer in making. She will now be able to spend more focused time with the kids without the responsibilities of leading and tutoring in the tutoring program. I know that it is not an easy decision to come to, but we both feel that it is best for the kids. We just wrapped up our Kids Club Christmas party, too, which was a booming success. It was quite a bit of fun for everyone and we were extremely grateful for the generosity in gifts and the volunteers to help out. It was a lot of fun for all involved. Now that it is past, we are going to enjoy the month long break before we start again.
Josh, Josiah, Zack and I went to Iron & Wine on Friday night. It was a unanimous "show of the year." We were treated to a night of great musicianship and great songs, as well as some laughs and just a good show, in spite of Sam Beam feeling slightly under the weather. I would recommend to anyone to go to a show if given a chance. It was awesome. And it was probably the last show I will make it to in 2007. We've got Built to Spill (again) lined up for February, but we know little beyond that.
In a late decision, I have decided to go to Mexico with our church once again this summer. We will be heading down to most likely build a house somewhere in the vicinity of Tijuana. I am looking forward to the trip, but also to the preparation alongside our fearless leaders (Josh and Becky) and the rest of the ridiculously crazy Mexico crew (including Josiah and Jill, Tom and Erica). It should be fun. Mom Clemens...if you are reading this you should come stay with Janine July 12-19.
In job news, I got extended at my current job site for at least two more months. I was very pleased with the decision and thought it was a good choice by the company who is contracting me right now. It will keep me inside for the worst of the winter, too, which is nice, although the boots I bought three years ago for winter work are not getting the use I had anticipated:)) Oh well.
I want to get a banjo. I have been wanting one for some time now and have recently been pricing them online and playing one when I can get out to Guitar Center here in SLC. Does anyone have any suggestions or know of available banjos that might be of interest to me? Any insight on it at all? Let me know.
Anyhow, I am on my lunch break and should probably get going. I just wanted to drop a line quickly to let everyone know that I am still here and still planning on writing more. Hope all is well.
S.
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