Today is Thursday. I have to keep reminding myself because every day seems exactly the same to me. I have no Mondays or Fridays. Sunday is really the only day that has positional significance to me.
Vicki and I went down to the Second Mile Mission this morning. Thursday is the day that she volunteers to do whatever they need her to do. Today was her day to do data entry into an Excel spreadsheet. I sat and watched her work for awhile and then went off on my primary mission for being at the Mission - to see if I could work myself into the volunteer rotation. After discussing my impressive list of talents with Greg Stirman - the managing director of the place - it was agreed that I would best be suited to doing manual labor in the warehouse, and if I'm good driving one of the trucks that picks up donations. The warehouse is perfectly suited to me - it's hot and kind of dirty and not too well lit. I'm really looking forward to getting involved. I told them I could start next Thursday (which means that Thursdays will now hold positional significance in my week!). Unfortunately, I forgot that I will be in Abilene next week at Kadesh. I guess I'll have to call in sick on my first day.
I spend a good amount of time today approving people as my friends in Face Book. When Bethany was home last weekend she signed me up for a Face Book account. So far I've heard from three or four high school friends I haven't talked to for 38 years and a bunch of people from church. I can only imagine how disappointed the younger set is now that Face Book has been thrown open to the aging masses. It must have lost some of its allure for the kids when their parents became members. Which reminds me, I need to ask Bethany and Kayla if I can be their friend. I'll keep my fingers crossed without having any unreasonable expectations.
I got some exciting news last night. We had our first meeting for those of us who will be participating in the First Colony Church of Christ production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. We did this show ten years ago and I played the part of Asher, whom I believe is mentioned exactly one time in the entire Old Testament. My exciting news is that this time around I will have a bigger part. I will actually be the featured singer in one of the "brothers" numbers. I will start practicing my song immediately. Vicki will be thrilled. The shows will be the last weekend of September and the first weekend of October. Mark your calendars now. Good seats still available. Mention my name and you can get a $12 ticket for $14.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
I Have a New Shirt!
Yesterday my good friend Ed Goforth - yes, that's his real name - gave me a new shirt that I can use when I'm interviewing (see pictures below). The front of the shirt assures prospective employers that there is no need to be concerned about my qualifications, and the back shows that my salary demands can be minimal if necessary. I can't wait to try out the shirt! Look our world!
Besides getting the great new shirt, Vicki and I did some other fun stuff yesterday. For starters we both went to the dentist to have our teeth cleaned - at the same time! There is nothing more romantic than sitting in adjacent cubicles in the dentist's office having your teeth scraped, polished and flossed at exactly the same time as your spouse. Try it some time. It's awesome!
Last night we went to the Astros game with the above mentioned Ed and his lovely wife Donna. It was the first time in 25 years that I have actually paid to attend a professional sporting event. Back in the good old days when I was gainfully employed there were always plenty of vendors and consultants who were more than anxious to provide free tickets to the Astros, Rockets and Texans. We even went to the Final Four in 2003. Now, however . . . nothing. No freebies. Zip. By the way, the Astros won in eleven innings, but we weren't there for the thrilling conclusion. Ed and Donna are both lightweights who can't stay awake past about 9:00.
Final item of big news. This afternoon we picked up the umbrella for our outdoor patio furniture. The ensemble is now complete and ready for outdoor fun. Now we'll be able to sit on the back deck in the middle of any 95 degree afternoon and not get broiled by the sun.
Besides getting the great new shirt, Vicki and I did some other fun stuff yesterday. For starters we both went to the dentist to have our teeth cleaned - at the same time! There is nothing more romantic than sitting in adjacent cubicles in the dentist's office having your teeth scraped, polished and flossed at exactly the same time as your spouse. Try it some time. It's awesome!
Last night we went to the Astros game with the above mentioned Ed and his lovely wife Donna. It was the first time in 25 years that I have actually paid to attend a professional sporting event. Back in the good old days when I was gainfully employed there were always plenty of vendors and consultants who were more than anxious to provide free tickets to the Astros, Rockets and Texans. We even went to the Final Four in 2003. Now, however . . . nothing. No freebies. Zip. By the way, the Astros won in eleven innings, but we weren't there for the thrilling conclusion. Ed and Donna are both lightweights who can't stay awake past about 9:00.
Final item of big news. This afternoon we picked up the umbrella for our outdoor patio furniture. The ensemble is now complete and ready for outdoor fun. Now we'll be able to sit on the back deck in the middle of any 95 degree afternoon and not get broiled by the sun.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
I Started Looking for a Job Today . . . Sort Of
I sort of started looking for a job today. I made a list of people whom I intend to contact someday and I updated my resume with my new email and cell phone number. At some future date I'll email my revised resume to the people on my contact list. Then, when I get really motivated I'll make some appointments to do some actual face-to-face networking. I'm looking forward to getting started . . . someday.
I did a few other productive things today. I rented one of those wheel things that you use to measure distances and measured the routes that I walk around the neighborhood. I knew the approximately distances, but now I have the satisfaction and security of knowing exactly how far I walk.
I also went out this evening and took some sunset pictures of the old Booth School, which is a few miles down the road in the tiny town of Booth. The school was built back in 1912. It's been closed for a long time but it's still in pretty good shape. I've been meaning to do this ever since we moved to Greatwood three years ago. If any on the pictures look good I'll put one on a future edition of the blog.
Tomorrow Vicki and I have plans to get out teeth cleaned - together! If we're not too worn out from all that excitement we might go to the Astros game. We'll play it by ear.
Oh, one more thing. I bought some sheet music today. I plan to start playing the piano again a little in my spare time. I took lessons for five or six years when I was a kid, but except for a few Christmas caroles every year I haven't played much for the last forty years or so.
I did a few other productive things today. I rented one of those wheel things that you use to measure distances and measured the routes that I walk around the neighborhood. I knew the approximately distances, but now I have the satisfaction and security of knowing exactly how far I walk.
I also went out this evening and took some sunset pictures of the old Booth School, which is a few miles down the road in the tiny town of Booth. The school was built back in 1912. It's been closed for a long time but it's still in pretty good shape. I've been meaning to do this ever since we moved to Greatwood three years ago. If any on the pictures look good I'll put one on a future edition of the blog.
Tomorrow Vicki and I have plans to get out teeth cleaned - together! If we're not too worn out from all that excitement we might go to the Astros game. We'll play it by ear.
Oh, one more thing. I bought some sheet music today. I plan to start playing the piano again a little in my spare time. I took lessons for five or six years when I was a kid, but except for a few Christmas caroles every year I haven't played much for the last forty years or so.
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