Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Going Away
I did this picture last night for AJ, as his going away present...
And sorry I haven't written lately. I was on the rifle range and it takes a LOT of time...
Saturday, September 8, 2007
The Questions
Friday I was asked "what do you want to do?"
"Uhhh."
"What makes you happy?"
"Uhhhmmm...."
"What's important?"
"My family."
One out of three aint bad right? It's like having a rudder in the absense of an oar or a motor.
"Uhhh."
"What makes you happy?"
"Uhhhmmm...."
"What's important?"
"My family."
One out of three aint bad right? It's like having a rudder in the absense of an oar or a motor.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Choosing the Road Ahead
I've been spending a lot of time looking at my map. I'm at a cross-roads, due a new assignment. It's not like a new assignment is completely my choice, not even close, but I do get to make a 'wish list.'
I've never been good at definitives. Never been good at choosing one thing. I chose to my career because I couldn't choose another. Well I guess that's selling it short. Really I've just had one life goal for a long time now, and it may sound cheesy, but my life goal is to look back on my life on the final day of my life and think, 'that was one hell of a ride.' So my choice seemed easy.
Then I was choosing a major in college. I didn't have to really choose that because I knew my profession - atleast for four years. So I chose art because of the skill involved. It was something I wanted to know because I always want to know. About everything. If there would have been a guitar major I probably would have chosen that. And it's a no-brainer that if the government would pay for me to strum, I'd sign on for another four.
The biggest choice I faced was to marry Alison. A life together. It was the biggest - and easiest. Plus, everyone says marriage is a 'hell of a ride.' ;) And it has been, and will continue to be - some kind of ride.
But now it's decision time again, and the circumstances make an 18 year-old's 'ride' goal seem just that - adolescent. So what to do? I've got this belief that the right path will show itself. It hasn't failed me yet. It reveals itself in all kinds of ways though, subtle and blatant, in the heart and in the mind, or just in an instinct. And the decision made too soon is often times made on antiquated information by the time the subsequent action is taken.
Patience.
As much as possible.
I've never been good at definitives. Never been good at choosing one thing. I chose to my career because I couldn't choose another. Well I guess that's selling it short. Really I've just had one life goal for a long time now, and it may sound cheesy, but my life goal is to look back on my life on the final day of my life and think, 'that was one hell of a ride.' So my choice seemed easy.
Then I was choosing a major in college. I didn't have to really choose that because I knew my profession - atleast for four years. So I chose art because of the skill involved. It was something I wanted to know because I always want to know. About everything. If there would have been a guitar major I probably would have chosen that. And it's a no-brainer that if the government would pay for me to strum, I'd sign on for another four.
The biggest choice I faced was to marry Alison. A life together. It was the biggest - and easiest. Plus, everyone says marriage is a 'hell of a ride.' ;) And it has been, and will continue to be - some kind of ride.
But now it's decision time again, and the circumstances make an 18 year-old's 'ride' goal seem just that - adolescent. So what to do? I've got this belief that the right path will show itself. It hasn't failed me yet. It reveals itself in all kinds of ways though, subtle and blatant, in the heart and in the mind, or just in an instinct. And the decision made too soon is often times made on antiquated information by the time the subsequent action is taken.
Patience.
As much as possible.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Time to Settle
This weekend has been relaxing... ordinarily I'd be thinking about the week, but I still have two more days off! Good thing too, because Ali and I've been completely rained out since Thursday. My [weedlike and venomous] grass is taking over. Hopefully we'll dry out tomorrow so I can mow and weed and act like I'm busy.
This weekend I certainly haven't been. I did get an ottoman re-upholstered. I'd bought it for Alison's birthday - in May! I've also been plugging away at repainting the four louvered closet doors for the guest bedroom. More painting!
This weekend has been like there's no one else in the world except for Ali and me. And it has been real nice...
This weekend I certainly haven't been. I did get an ottoman re-upholstered. I'd bought it for Alison's birthday - in May! I've also been plugging away at repainting the four louvered closet doors for the guest bedroom. More painting!
This weekend has been like there's no one else in the world except for Ali and me. And it has been real nice...
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