A Day Out Shopping

Why is it a woman loves to just walk around and window shop knowing they don't have the money to purchase anything they are looking at? I , as a man , know what I want when I go to a store and get straight to the point when I get there. Im in and out in a blink of an eye. My wife can look for hours and hours and just have the best time . I guess Im lucky to have a wife that is satisfied with just window shopping and doesnt have to purchase everything she sees and likes . So I guess the more I think about it ,once again I'm the luckiest man in the world.

We Have Soo Much To Be Thankful For

I am married to a wonderful Filipina who until recently lived in the Philippines . It amazes me when i sit back and watch at how happy , excited, and content she is with such small things at times. Having been to the Philippines quite a few times myself and seen how little so many people have in this world it really can make a person appreciate what one has and all the opportunities this country brings us. I personally have made many many people happy by giving them so little , but to them it was soo much . My wifes family is very appreciative for all the help i give them at times . The difference between appreciation of people here in the US and of my wifes family is a universe apart and just the smiles I get from them makes me look forward to the next time Im able to help and see that smile again.

Love To Ride

There's nothing better on a cool summer nite than to be out with your face in the wind riding down the road on the motorcycle you just spent the whole afternoon cleaning and polishing. Yeah having everyone looking at your bike , the pride that goes with this is almost as good as the feeling of the wind in your face . I , myself take great pride in shining and cleaning the places on my bike most people overlook or think it's good enough. It gives it that extra "oooh" or "ahhh" when you pull up to a stop sign or pull over for a bite to eat. I love to ride.

Getting There Is Half The Fun

I have traveled back and forth from the Philippines around 8 or 9 times in the last 4 years and always have around a 22- 28 hour travel time to get to the island I frequent.To most people that sounds like a deal buster in going there so often, but for me its like an adventure before I get to the prize. I usually shop around for the best deals but prefer to travel aboard asian airlines. I've been to Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong on layovers. Each time I go I meet the most interesting people from all parts of the world, get to indulge in new and different cuisines that are nothing like their counterparts here in the states . Then there are always the first timers that I'm glad to help out on how things go on these trips as far as customs and boarding. I think of all the places I really prefer Seoul Korea's airport. It's just so user friendly and easy to get thru with beautiful shops and sights . All in all the time goes by a lot faster than it sounds and each time I see something new.

COMODO Equals Trust

Dont you hate never knowing who and what to trust in life? Well there's a company helping to make our lives a little easier to trust things out there. COMODO is working very hard at making it easier for us to always be sure everything we click on or is sent to us is always exactly what it says. Just knowing there is that extra layer of protection on things I'm going to or putting my name on is very comforting to know and helps me to be more at ease when surfing or making transactions on the net. And the fact that they are doing this for free makes me respect and trust them even more knowing this is being done not to line some corporate giants pockets but to ensure everyone out there has the same chance to know they are safe with what they are doing and not just the ones who can afford to pay for a service . The fact that their intentions are to change peoples low expectations of not being able to authenticate anything online to being able to authenticate EVERYTHING online says so much about their character and values as a company working for us, the people who need our computers to live nowadays in the era of the information highway. If you are anything like me I couldn't live without my computer for things such as banking, shopping and paying bills and knowing I'm doing this just that much safer helps me sleep much better at nite . Thanks COMODO keep up the great work!!!

Being a father again

OOOH nooooooo! The thought of the kids running around with their heads cut off is haunting. I have recently started to apply for custody of my 2 neices ages 3 and 8 months. My brother ,their father made a mistake in life and is away for a while paying his debt to society and the kids mother is never around . My mother and I have pretty much had them since my brother has left so I decided its time to make it legal for all of our sakes. Now I have 2 kids of my own -a 21 year old boy, and a 19 year old daughter. I also have a wonderful 12 year old step son and all of them are very calm and well mannered and I believe a lot of it is due to the way they were brought up. It's not that my neices are bad (of course the 8 month old is sweet as a button) but the 3 year old is WILD!!!! I know she cant help it , I'm sure having both your parents one day and the next they arent there anymore has to do a lot to a kid no matter how old they are , but I/we have our hands full in settling this one down a bit. She is full of so much energy and at times I almost think there is rebellion in her due to some sort of a depression and missing of her parents. Either way I love them both sooo much I dont care how much time and love it takes I plan to show them a good life full of love and stability. My wife and I have been wanting another child of our own and I have made comments at times when my neice is on a wild streak --NO MORE, but I in no way have ever meant it . I know from my past that a child is all in what you make of them in their raising. I dont care about anything else in life other than my family , everything else can be replaced. So I say the more the merrier.

hard times

I recently have come to a tough decision in life. After working in the construction field for the last 22 years (ever since i graduated high school) I was told I may have to find a new career due to a painfull shoulder injury. For most jobs this injury may not have been a problem, but in being a union Ironworker there is no such thing as "light duty" which my Dr said I'd have to be on for a long time and possibly forever. Starting over in the working world is a scary thing to think of. Ive worked so hard to master my craft and make a name for myself. Half the battle in the job I have is conquering the fear of heights, which pretty much weeds out the field and keeps my job secure due to the fact not too many people can handle working high in the air balancing on iron that at times isnt even secure yet and is kind of like surfing in the air.Theres a reason we are called the cowboys of the sky. If you cant already tell, Im very proud to be an ironworker and to belong to a brotherhood of other men and a union that loves their job as much as i do. What will I do , how will I do it . These are the thoughts going through my head today. How can a man 40 years old start all over and make the kind of money I make. I thought I've been scared before but compared to this -----I really haven't.