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  • “May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart” Eskimo Proverb

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    Sundays appear to be good days to update. Again, I’m not sure why.

    I’ve got a student coming over in about an hour and a half – and I’ll be giving another guitar lesson.

    Yesterday, my brother picked me up and we went to a small get together with some of his friends from school – I’m a at good place in my life, and didn’t feel as …..inferior….. as I normally do. Over time, I’m finally getting to the conclusion that as long as I’m happy with what I’m doing, then the rest falls into place. We drove around a bunch in Ft Worth and went to the stockyards. My green hair went over pretty well there – in a lot of ways it was like being in Houston. The really “square” folks stared – everyone else pretty much ignored me. It was definitely a fun time – Ross’ buddies are all pretty quick on the draw.

    School starts tomorrow. All my credits have been accounted for. After I finish this 13 hours this semester, I’ll only need four more classes to get an Associates Degree. I’m not stopping there though – I’m going to transfer into the college around the corner and go for a degree in Music Business/Recording. Not quite sure of all the different parts of it, but that’s the plan. Having the plan is good enough right now.


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  • “I’ve never let my school interfere with my education.” Mark Twain

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    Holy crap.

    I’m glad I delved a little more deeply into all the school stuff…..

    I just ordered all my books online (!), checked a message board for one of my classes (!) where the entire class syllabus, exams and study guides were posted (!).

    Unbefreaking—- anyway.

    “Back in the Day”….this was ALL manual. The stuff was stored at the library….registering for classes was a bitch, then you had to get your “book list” the first day of class…..THEN go buy them.

    These kids don’t know how good they have it now.

    At least I’ve got SOME computer skills, the setup is good (not great) and so you end up having to manuver around a bit to find everything.

    I did finally pick up my parking permit – got to go back Friday and pick up all my boooooks.

    Little nervous about it all.

    I’m sure I’ll do fine…..


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  • “How many people make themselves abstract to appear profound. The most useful part of abstract terms are the shadows they create to hide a vacuum.” Joseph Joubert

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    I wish I had something interesting to report.

    Things are kind of slow when my daughter isn’t around, and my green hair only entertains me so much. I hear from my lawyer that I will need to go back to blonde before the probate hearing. Yay me. Then it’s back to green.

    Being unemployed is a little surreal. It will be good to go back to school, giving me a daily goal (wake up, go to school, repeat).

    I’m using a book that teaches fretboard logic – and it’s working very well for me. I’m really happy with it.

    Picked up a ton of $2 bills at the bank today. I wiped them out. Why? Why not? It’s legal US currency – it’s time to reintroduce it into circulation. C’mon people! Do your part!

    Going to have a parent/teacher conference tamale. Little one made “student of the hour” last week – of which I am extremely proud. The things you do for your kids…..

    She’s enjoying the whole process which is awesome. This is exactly what she needed. I can enthusiastically endorse Sylvan Learning Center.

    Am considering doing the P90X program – my insurance agent/guitar teacher does it and he loves it.

    I’m trying to use every Category that I have…..here we go – I’m close.

    Installed a new toilet the other day – life is so much better with a new toilet. Don’t underestimate the power of a new toilet.

    Speaking of humor….just kidding. I honestly have had more conversations with this hair than I can count. People say the oddest things. Which is great, because it’s sharpening my response skills.

    “Which came first, the chicken? Or the egg?”


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  • “Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are only stupid” Kin Hubbard

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    I’m pretty excited.

    I talked to someone else at the school and they think that my credits from (a long, long, long) long time ago will still apply which may mean that I’m still a sophomore. I am totally excited that this may be the case – which may mean that I’ve only got about 12 hours for an Associate of Arts, that I’ll transfer to UTA and “make something of myself”.

    Still pretty freaking excited.

    Can’t wait to quit work too. 😉


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  • “Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit” George Carlin

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    They always say, “Never quit while you’re ahead”. Oddly enough, I never hear a corresponding statement for any other occasion. So, henceforth, forthwith, I shall now say, “Never quit while you’re ahead, but get the hell out when you’re behind”.

    As I inch my way toward my impending resignation…….

    Oh.

    Did I not mention?

    I’m giving my two weeks notice on Monday. My last day will be August 7th, the day right before the Green Day concert. I’ve considering going blonde – then lime green for the show, but that might be a little much for a senior as advanced in age as I am. That and I don’t want to “flame out” like I normally do on these work ending occasions. Usually I’ll end up burning some bridges – but this time I think not.

    What will I do with myself? Going Back to School as it were…..

    Can’t find anything else worthwhile to do, so I might as well get an edumacation (again). Maybe I’ll get one of those degrees this time.

    So….I’m thinking this will be pretty much like any other job ending that I’ve had….with the exception that i’ll still have to come up with child support each month. D’OH!

    Have to take a math placement test tomorrow – by the time I get a degree there should be jobs available again. LOL.


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