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walter
04 October 2008 @ 02:01 am
02 July 2008 @ 04:50 am
I fucking love life. I'm enjoying every minute of it. The good with the bad. I'm soaking up every second of life and truly experiencing things in a way I never have in the past. Every cloud seems to have a silver lining, if only we are perceptive enough to see it. Given the right perspective and and appropriate action, there can be no such thing as a bad day. What other true purpose is there to life but to enjoy it and to enrich the experiences of those around you as you do? With the right frame of mind anything is truly possible.
I believe there is a reason and purpose behind everything that happens in our lives. Taking the time to explore what sets us on our path can only enrich our experiences. There IS good in this world. Sometimes finding it is not enough though. It's what we do with it once we've found it that make all the difference in the world. So here's to making the world a better place one experience at a time.
To those that are reading this, know that I love you and hope that you are finding the good in life and making every second count!
Be well and truly LIVE life.
-Walt
I believe there is a reason and purpose behind everything that happens in our lives. Taking the time to explore what sets us on our path can only enrich our experiences. There IS good in this world. Sometimes finding it is not enough though. It's what we do with it once we've found it that make all the difference in the world. So here's to making the world a better place one experience at a time.
To those that are reading this, know that I love you and hope that you are finding the good in life and making every second count!
Be well and truly LIVE life.
-Walt
Current Mood: 
giddy
giddy02 July 2008 @ 04:36 am
I was having a pretty awful night at work tonight that I will not bother to go into right now other than to say a 7 hour shift turned into a very stressful 10 hour one with no break. However, after I got home, I chatted with my down stairs neighbors for a bit and found out that not only is our hot tub open all night, but they have get togethers there now and then. They said that next time they have one that they would invite me along. 30 min later, they knocked on my window. In the end I got to know my neighbors better, had a few drinks and made some new friends. What would have been an awful day, ending with me just crashing lonely and miserable, turned into one of the best evenings I've had in a long time. I got to relax in a hot tub with some great people, have a few drinks, share old stories and in general have a great time.
It's nice to know how great a day can become even when it started off so bad. So here's to turning lifes lemons into lemonade! I've finally found a social circle here full of good hear felt individuals. On what could have been an awful day, I think I will remember as one of the best in a long time.
Sometimes lifes little surprises are better than anyone could have hoped for.
It's nice to know how great a day can become even when it started off so bad. So here's to turning lifes lemons into lemonade! I've finally found a social circle here full of good hear felt individuals. On what could have been an awful day, I think I will remember as one of the best in a long time.
Sometimes lifes little surprises are better than anyone could have hoped for.
Current Mood: Glowing
21 June 2008 @ 12:58 am
You ever have one of those weeks you just know is going to suck and there is nothing you can do about it? Well I just had one and I'm about to have 4 more. That's right folks, over a month with no day off. While the overtime will be nice, it's really kicking my ass.
However, I'm still doing a damn good job and not cutting corners or anything. I don't think I'm mentally capable of doing a bad job at something. I take too much pride in my work to not do it right. The down side of always doing a great job is that they keep trying to promote me, which I can't let happen. I'm not about to take on 60 hours a week and be a full time student at the same time. While for this next month it's going to be "ok" I guess, I can't do it once school starts up. I took on this job with the understanding that I would be working 35 hours a week but it's never been just 35.
I'm proud to say that even with as stressful as things have been, I'm not letting it get me down. I'm doing a great job, getting overtime pay, getting in much better shape, my back has not felt this good in a long time, I'm keeping all my ducks in a row and I finally got my acceptance letter from Pellissippi State for the fall semester.
So here's to kicking ass and taking names! (drinks a beer)
However, I'm still doing a damn good job and not cutting corners or anything. I don't think I'm mentally capable of doing a bad job at something. I take too much pride in my work to not do it right. The down side of always doing a great job is that they keep trying to promote me, which I can't let happen. I'm not about to take on 60 hours a week and be a full time student at the same time. While for this next month it's going to be "ok" I guess, I can't do it once school starts up. I took on this job with the understanding that I would be working 35 hours a week but it's never been just 35.
I'm proud to say that even with as stressful as things have been, I'm not letting it get me down. I'm doing a great job, getting overtime pay, getting in much better shape, my back has not felt this good in a long time, I'm keeping all my ducks in a row and I finally got my acceptance letter from Pellissippi State for the fall semester.
So here's to kicking ass and taking names! (drinks a beer)
Current Mood: determined
23 May 2008 @ 01:04 am
Ugh, as luck would have it, not more than 4 min after I got to work today, a lady came in the store to tell me that someone had backed into my car (by the way, I showed up 5 min early today). And for some reason I backed into the parking space today, so they hit my front end.
I called the police and they said they would send someone over. I wait 45 min just to have them call me back and tell me that they would not send someone since there were no injuries and it happened on private property. To top it off, my store has an inspection tomorrow so I had a very full work load to do anyway. This gave me an hour less to do it in. Well after busting my ass all night, I'm finally home. At least my car is still drivable.
I called the police and they said they would send someone over. I wait 45 min just to have them call me back and tell me that they would not send someone since there were no injuries and it happened on private property. To top it off, my store has an inspection tomorrow so I had a very full work load to do anyway. This gave me an hour less to do it in. Well after busting my ass all night, I'm finally home. At least my car is still drivable.
Current Mood: 
frustrated
frustrated22 May 2008 @ 03:13 pm
I'm happy to announce that I have finally applied to college. If all goes well I will be starting this fall at Pellissippi State Technical Community College.
Current Mood: 
excited
excited05 May 2008 @ 03:05 pm
Here's a few important bits of info from Yahoo news about Marvel.
"Marvel Studios announced Monday it will release "Iron Man 2" on April 30, 2010"
"Four other films based on Marvel superheroes also were announced: "Thor," due out June 4, 2010; "The First Avenger: Captain America," May 6, 2011; "The Avengers," July 2011; and "Ant-Man," which is in development but has no release date."
"Marvel also has "The Incredible Hulk," starring Edward Norton, coming out this June 13 from Universal Studios."
""The Avengers" consists of a rotating roster of Marvel heroes — including original members Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and Thor — that could see the return of virtually any of the franchise's characters."
"Seeking more creative control and a bigger cut of the receipts, Marvel plans to make future films itself and hire studios to distribute them for a fee. "In controlling our destiny, we can control where the characters are and we can have our movies connect and be in the same universe," Maisel said."
I must say, I'm very excited about all of this. It's nice to see that Marvel has total control of their movies.
"Marvel Studios announced Monday it will release "Iron Man 2" on April 30, 2010"
"Four other films based on Marvel superheroes also were announced: "Thor," due out June 4, 2010; "The First Avenger: Captain America," May 6, 2011; "The Avengers," July 2011; and "Ant-Man," which is in development but has no release date."
"Marvel also has "The Incredible Hulk," starring Edward Norton, coming out this June 13 from Universal Studios."
""The Avengers" consists of a rotating roster of Marvel heroes — including original members Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and Thor — that could see the return of virtually any of the franchise's characters."
"Seeking more creative control and a bigger cut of the receipts, Marvel plans to make future films itself and hire studios to distribute them for a fee. "In controlling our destiny, we can control where the characters are and we can have our movies connect and be in the same universe," Maisel said."
I must say, I'm very excited about all of this. It's nice to see that Marvel has total control of their movies.
Current Mood: ecstatic
ecstatic02 May 2008 @ 12:16 am
Started my new job today and I can't remember ever being more tired. Then again, working a laborous, nonstop, on your feet kind of job while you have an upper respiratory infection would tucker anyone out.
Pluses:
getting a paycheck
getting in shape again (omg I'm so out of shape)
will still have time for school this fall
Minuses:
had to cut my hair really short and shave all facial hair off
it's really hard on my back
I'm working nights
I guess it balances out in the end.
One day I will have the power to move mountains, but for now, a pebble will do.
Pluses:
getting a paycheck
getting in shape again (omg I'm so out of shape)
will still have time for school this fall
Minuses:
had to cut my hair really short and shave all facial hair off
it's really hard on my back
I'm working nights
I guess it balances out in the end.
One day I will have the power to move mountains, but for now, a pebble will do.
Current Mood: 
exhausted
exhausted10 March 2008 @ 11:48 am
Greetings and update
Hi to those I have not spoken to in a while. Well I got laid off of my job at the bookstore. It was seasonal work and I'm glad it lasted as long as it did. Looking for another job now and will hopefully find one that pays better than the last. In my spare time I've been playing RF online, Civ 4 and a lil WoW. I need to be spending a little more time with my family than I have, since I live near them now. Strange to be missing them when I live in the same town ><.
I'd like to think that I've built a new life here, but it just doesn't feel that way yet. Perhaps once I've started school or have a real job it will feel different. God I wish I had some friends down here :( It seems impossible to find a social circle in this town.
Anyway, I miss you all very much. I hope to be able to visit KY and or IN soon.
Hi to those I have not spoken to in a while. Well I got laid off of my job at the bookstore. It was seasonal work and I'm glad it lasted as long as it did. Looking for another job now and will hopefully find one that pays better than the last. In my spare time I've been playing RF online, Civ 4 and a lil WoW. I need to be spending a little more time with my family than I have, since I live near them now. Strange to be missing them when I live in the same town ><.
I'd like to think that I've built a new life here, but it just doesn't feel that way yet. Perhaps once I've started school or have a real job it will feel different. God I wish I had some friends down here :( It seems impossible to find a social circle in this town.
Anyway, I miss you all very much. I hope to be able to visit KY and or IN soon.
Current Mood: lonely
lonelyCurrent Music: 10 Years - Wasteland
10 December 2007 @ 01:52 am
Just watched the Anime Appleseed for the first time last night. Loved it!
25 August 2007 @ 02:21 am
I'm proud to say that I got exactly what I was aiming for. I'm the new full time assistant manager to Hot Topic. On top of that I have secured a storage place for my belongings that I will be moveing later today. I also just got back from seeing the Hairbangers Ball for the first time. It was awesome! Everything is falling into place nicely. Life is good!
Current Location: Bloomington, In
Current Mood: excited
excited16 August 2007 @ 01:32 am
Well, I'm still on steroids and muscle relaxers, but I'm at least able to be upright for about 30 min at a time. It also looks like there will not be any permanent nerve damage. I'm still in a lot of pain, but at least it is bearable now.
I just wish this wasn't happening the week of Gencon. Anyway, for those who are interested, I'm going to be ok.
I just wish this wasn't happening the week of Gencon. Anyway, for those who are interested, I'm going to be ok.
Current Location: Bloomington, IN
Current Mood: Pain
06 August 2007 @ 01:53 am
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06 August 2007 @ 12:52 am
Current Location: Bloomington
Current Mood: in pain
04 August 2007 @ 01:24 pm
Today one of the greatest and strongest men I knew passed away. His name was Ben Burns. I miss him already. He was a genuinely good and decent man who fought it out to the very end. I've known him for 9 years and cared about him a great deal. Most of all I respected him. He was an honest and wise man who did what he said, said what he did and spoke his mind.
I'm trying to focus on all the good times and how kind he was. He suffered much in the past two years though. At least now he can be at peace. He fought so much longer and harder than most any man would have. No matter how bad things got, he still kept his head high and tried to keep his spirits the same. God bless you Ben and keep you safe.
I've lost 4 people in the past 10 months that I cared a great deal about. Each one was a blow that hit harder than the last. I'll remember each one of them until the day I die and I will miss them all. I hope that one day I will see them all again in whatever after life there may be. I need to believe there is one. I refuse to accept that the depth of ones character and the strength of ones spirit just fades away.
This also stands as yet another reminder of how fragile life really is. Cherish the life you have and the lives of those around you. They are the most important things you will ever have. Be loving, be good and help yourself and others live a long and happy life.
For those reading this, be thoughtful of Heather right now in her time of need. Ben was her grandfather and she loved him very much. Please send your prayers to her and her family.
I love you all and hope to be able to spend more time with each of you in the future.
Current Mood: depressed
depressed25 July 2007 @ 07:34 pm
So my interview for the management job at Hot Topic went extremely well. I should know within a week if I got the job. But given how well the interview went, I'll be shocked if I don't get it.
It's a full time assistant manager position. It's hourly, so no overtime unless I'm actually going to get overtime pay for it. They also have options for insurance and bonuses. I'm very excited about it. Still not sure what the pay will be, but it will at least be enough for me to get by.
Anyway, I just thought I would share in my excitement. It will be great to have a job that I truly enjoy and is not a dead end.
It's a full time assistant manager position. It's hourly, so no overtime unless I'm actually going to get overtime pay for it. They also have options for insurance and bonuses. I'm very excited about it. Still not sure what the pay will be, but it will at least be enough for me to get by.
Anyway, I just thought I would share in my excitement. It will be great to have a job that I truly enjoy and is not a dead end.
Current Location: Bloomington, IN
Current Mood: excited
excited23 July 2007 @ 12:13 am
The job hunt continues. I've not had any call backs yet, but I still have a lot of places I can apply to. I'll be revisiting some of the places I applied to last week. I'm determined to have a job by the end of this week.
Still getting in shape. I've got a workout routine with 3 others. We hit pretty much every muscle group 3 nights a week for about 90 min each time. Feeling the burn and I now weigh the same amount I did 10 years ago. Now I just need to add some of that weight back in muscle.
Lastly, I'm going to be in need of a storage place. Are there any out there that any of you would recommend? The cheaper the better as far as I'm concerned.
Still getting in shape. I've got a workout routine with 3 others. We hit pretty much every muscle group 3 nights a week for about 90 min each time. Feeling the burn and I now weigh the same amount I did 10 years ago. Now I just need to add some of that weight back in muscle.
Lastly, I'm going to be in need of a storage place. Are there any out there that any of you would recommend? The cheaper the better as far as I'm concerned.
Current Location: Bloomington
Current Mood: determined
17 July 2007 @ 01:19 pm
Well, I had an interview yesterday, which lead to another one afterwards and then a 3rd one today. All 3 interviews went well and each person who interviewed me seems to think I would be a good fit. So here's hoping I will be employed soon. Not throwing all my eggs in one basket though. I've applied to several places and will continue to do so.
In other news, I just went grocery shopping on my own for the first time in longer than I can remember. I actually enjoyed it. While I was out, i also bought a pair of dress shoes and a new belt. Lost too much weight for the old one to fit anymore.
Well, I'm off to go work out and keep getting in shape. Later everyone.
In other news, I just went grocery shopping on my own for the first time in longer than I can remember. I actually enjoyed it. While I was out, i also bought a pair of dress shoes and a new belt. Lost too much weight for the old one to fit anymore.
Well, I'm off to go work out and keep getting in shape. Later everyone.
Current Location: Bloomington, IN
Current Mood: productive
13 July 2007 @ 01:01 pm
Happy Friday the 13th everyone!!!
Watch out for those black cats and such! Also, for those going to Jens party, have a great time and have an extra scare for me. For those going to the Dark Ages game, have fun and I'll see you at the next one.
Watch out for those black cats and such! Also, for those going to Jens party, have a great time and have an extra scare for me. For those going to the Dark Ages game, have fun and I'll see you at the next one.
Current Location: Knoxville, TN
Current Mood: 
anxious
anxious