| Thursday, December 17th, 2009 |
| 2:24 pm |
Friends in Athens
If anyone that I know in Athens has knowledge of whether or not any shops will be open the day after Christmas? My girl and I are thinking of driving up there the day after Xmas and maybe do a little shopping. If anyone knows and can pass me the info that would be great. You can leave a message here or send me a private one. Thanks! Current Mood:  cold |
| Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 |
| 2:18 pm |
Need a gift idea for the Holiday?
I am proud to say that I finally finished doing all the adjustments for my Deviant Art site! There are many an item to choose from with my art on it. They have the prints, wrapped canvases, postcards, greeting cards, mouse pads, coasters, magnets, mugs, and puzzles. So if you are having difficulty with gift ideas then I hoped I've helped. Visit http://childofdanu.deviantart.com Current Mood:  calm |
| Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 |
| 5:03 pm |
Having a bad day....
Today about 4 pm my boss called me into his office to inform me he was letting me go. He said it was because he couldn't trust me anymore. First thing he brought up was while I was in Dallas for training I didn't have a receipt for every penny I spent (since some of it was used for tipping and I offered to pay that back to which he refused), then it was something I did as an artist for a company my ex-brother-in-law works for and had accidently used the company watermark and proofing system which I corrected and used my own watermark. Then he said I was being deceitful for deleting the e-mail and I was covering my tracks (I just delete e-mails that are useless) and being paid for something that I was using company computers for (I haven't been paid for that art yet anyway which he said didn't matter). He also said that I was being stubborn about using the corporate method of using one program to do all my work. Well if I did that then I would never get any work done and I told him before and even the guy that came down that the corporate trainer said it was okay to use the program I felt most comfortable with. I had been busting my ass for him the last several weeks and especially the last few days with over 30 banners in just a couple of days and several plotted signs. To add insult to injury he had somebody change the locks while I was there. I've never been so insulted in my life to be told that I was dishonest at my job. I feel bad for the other two guys that work there since any place I've ever worked in the last 20 years no longer exists and he's doing a fine job at losing customers. What's really bad is that when I try to go get unemployment again he'll probably try to contest it like he did with someone else, even though he lost that. This has not been a good day. The only bright spot is the support I'm getting from my girl. Current Mood:  Annoyed & upset |
| Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 |
| 9:03 am |
Patrick Swayze loses batttle with cancer.
Just when the guy's career was starting to turn around the BIG C grabs him at the age of 57. I think the one film I liked him most in was Red Dawn, maybe followed by Roadhouse. I suppose not everyone is as lucky as my younger sister (who happens to share her birthday with ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) photognome ) and been a liver cancer survivor for almost 38 years now. I know my girl's standpoint on stem cell research, but I will always fully support it if anything can help save lives instead of taking them. Support Cancer and Stem Cell Research. Well Patrick now you can do your Chippendales dance with Chris Farley now for all Eternity. Current Mood:  exanimate |
| Friday, September 4th, 2009 |
| 8:41 am |
Can't WAIT!!!!
Well I went into work early this morning so I could get away quicker to get to Dragon*Con. Damn I can't wait to get there! So I hope to see any friends there and make some new ones also. Current Mood:  excitedCurrent Music: Radiohead |
| Thursday, June 25th, 2009 |
| 8:39 pm |
Holy Crap!
Michael Jackson dead at 50. Farrah dead at 62 and Ed McMahon dead at 86. Current Mood:  shocked |
| Saturday, June 13th, 2009 |
| 6:16 pm |
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| Friday, June 12th, 2009 |
| 5:51 pm |
39
Well today's my 39th birthday. Going to get some grub and then get some beers later on. MMmmmm...beer. Current Mood:  nostalgic |
| Thursday, April 16th, 2009 |
| 1:23 pm |
Happy News
Well today I went by Graphtek and filled out an application and I start working next Monday. Under a program with the GA Dept. of Labor I will start off working 24 hours a week and still get my unemployment benefits while training. Then in May I will go to Dallas, TX for 2 weeks for training since the company is merging with Fast Signs and eventually I will work 40 hour weeks. Today I received a letter from Macon State that my graduation ceremony is on the 8th of May, so hopefully I can get my boss to allow me to participate in the ceremony since I'm the first in my family to receive a degree. On the art side, after 2 years I finally started putting art on my Deviant Art account and already there are quite a few people enjoying and perusing my art. So if you're interested or know anyone that may would like a print of work they are for sell. The web address is childofdanu.deviantart.com Next week my girlfriend's sister is getting married in St. Augustine, FL so were going camping since it's cheaper than a hotel and we're both excited about going camping. Current Mood: chipper |
| Sunday, April 12th, 2009 |
| 12:56 am |
Bringing happiness with Utilikilts and the Incredible Hulk
Friday my girlfriend and I were shopping at a Kroger that is near my house and as we begun to walk down the aisle where the Easter candy was a tall, young, black girl with tattoos on her arms stopped us. She asked if it would be okay if she could take my picture. She said her son is a big fan of the Incredible Hulk movie and I was wearing the movie t-shirt my brother gave me for Christmas. She also said that he would get a kick of not only the shirt but the fact I was wearing my green Utilikilt also. She told us her son was Autistic and just loved comics and anything unusual. I said sure. This wasn't the first time I've had someone stop me to take a picture while wearing either my green or black Utilikilt, but it was the most satisfying to make an Autistic child smile. Current Mood: amused |
| Friday, March 20th, 2009 |
| 2:19 pm |
Went and did it....
Well after 20 years of working I went and filed for unemployment. I didn't really care to file, since I never have before, but until my former bro-in-law hooks me up I needed to do something. Maybe I just have this thing about having to go through Government hoops (and I will) to receive benefits, which is why I never did before when I was out of work. Hopefully I won't have to wait long till I'm working again. On another bit of news the editor of MSC's Fall Line Review who was on my shitlist after putting a comment I made under my piece I submitted may have vindicated herself by offering to hook me up with the 11th Hour, a local arts & entertainment newspaper much like Creative Loafing. To which I told her if Brad, the editor, was willing that sure he could have my contact info. So we'll see how that turns out. Current Mood: contemplative |
| Sunday, February 8th, 2009 |
| 9:36 pm |
Back last week when I was stuck in Arkansas I received some mail that I forgot to share. My Associates Degree in Art came in the mail. I can't believe I forgot to share this piece of news. First in my family to receive a degree. The ceremony is not till May, but I'm happy. It's not a major degree but after 20 years out of school I have another diploma. Current Mood: accomplished |
| Thursday, February 5th, 2009 |
| 2:20 pm |
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| Friday, January 23rd, 2009 |
| 2:15 am |
Road Travel
Well I'm currently in Memphis, Tennessee driving a 24 foot truck with my buddy and boss' son stuff from the store and whatnot. We drove from Centerville to Memphis in about 8 or 9 hours. We'll be heading out in the morning to Yellville, AR. Still haven't started the new job yet, that may be at the beginning of February. Will be taking a flight back Wednesday with a layover in Chicago. Started back up on my camping book just need to do illustrations and photos for it and then edit the thing cause I'm ready to go camping again. Current Mood:  tired |
| Thursday, December 25th, 2008 |
| 4:49 pm |
I want to wish everybody that I may not get to see Happy Holidays and good wishes to all today! Current Mood: cheerful |
| Saturday, December 20th, 2008 |
| 10:53 pm |
I'm still alive!
Well it's been a long time since I last posted (my internet connection got locked that I've been weaseling for the past 3yrs). I finally finished school this semester so in the Spring I hope to get my Associate in Art. I will be the first in my family to get a degree. Recently I was very sick from something that gave me severe vomiting from my keister that only stopped when it went North and I was my old self again. Boy I hate losing even a day of work. As this year gets closer to ending I also hope that the job my former bro-in-law promised me is still going to be available. Recently there has been more news we have found out from sources other than the police that my boss was definitely the victim of foul play. His son/stepson has been staying with me since the 24th of October. I wish he could go home to spend the holidays with his family but he has to wait for the 22nd to swore in as administrator of Barry's estate so my family will treat him like part of our family. I hope that I will eventually get my own internet so I don't have sit outside and surf the net. I hope all the people I call friends are doing well and I hope to at least get on here again before X-mas. Tomorrow I'm making Brunswick Stew and most likely about 4 gallons MMmmmmmmmmm!!!!!! |
| Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 |
| 11:56 pm |
I want to thank everyone that responded. I was told this morning that Barry had been so badly burned that they are using dental records to verify his identity. Something may have happened on either Saturday or Sunday night I've been told that he got drunk, got in a fight and beat up, misplaced his car to boot. Then Monday night he tried to commit suicide possibly with a handful of pills washed down with liquor to which his girlfriend (that I don't trust) called paramedics and he was not cooperative. The news has said that his girlfriend left after a fight and when she got back the house was on fire, but she didn't call the fire department it was an alarm company instead. He was found face down on the floor of his den. I started today calling customers to pick their belongings and removing expensive merchandise that myself and Linda's son worry that his girlfriend may try to take. I didn't get alot done, smoked a lot and drink multiple cups of coffee. I go back Thursday to do more. Thanks again to everyone and their well wishes. Current Mood: numb |
| Monday, October 20th, 2008 |
| 11:18 pm |
Bewildered
About 10:30 I got a call tonight and I couldn't believe it. I was told my boss' house had an explosion and may have been inside. When I drove over there it was true. I found out that Barry was inside and had indeed been killed in the explosion along with Odie his Jack Russell terrier. First I lost his wife and now him. I go tomorrow to take care of his business. I may have another job in the wing, but I feel bad because I was going to tell him tomorrow that I was leaving. I'm really at a loss for words on how strange my life has been. Current Mood: shocked |
| Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 |
| 12:32 pm |
Unsure
Yesterday I was approached by my ex-brother-in-law, who is going back to being a cop again, to possibly take his current job at a graphics company. With a little training beforehand I could get this job making $11.50 to $12 an hour, 40 hours a week. Problem is I'm torn. I've been at my current job for over 5 1/2 years through a lot of tough times, but I only make $9 an hour. I hate making job transitions, but with the way my boss has been since he wife passed away with his unreliability and pill abuse I have considered the move to finding another job. If he were to fuck up now it would make it a lot easier. I feel like I might be betraying him but I have to look out for myself. This company is about to bought by a chain and could end up having benefits like health insurance that I haven't had in years. I wish his son/stepson was here so I wouldn't feel that he was left with no one that knew the amount of skill that I had procured in my time there. I would like the change since I would get weekends off unless there was a big project that needed to be done and there is so much good about it that I worry that it's too good. Chris did warn me that I would be working with some hardcore conservatives and rednecks, but I think I could handle them. I've got a few weeks to consider taking the job, but have to think on how I would break it to my boss that I would be leaving. Current Mood:  confused |
| Friday, August 22nd, 2008 |
| 7:56 pm |
Damn there are a lot of me...
Apparently there are 406 people in this country with my first and last name. On a side note I'm damn disappointed that the Utilikilt guys may not be at Dragon*Con, especially since I was going to buy a new one there. Current Mood:  disappointed |
mischievous