So if the post title did not lend itself to the subject of this post, I am currently delayed 5.5 hours at the Philadelphia airport. I guess the thought of a new opportunity and a new challenging position got the better of me and I completely forgot how much this airport sucks. I will say though I have not gotten upset, ticked off, or sworn during this little ordeal. The delay is weather related and well only God can control that so it does me no good to get upset.....I know I won't get home any faster.
Well after that little lead in I will attempt to recap the past 2-3 months since its been that long since I've last updated my blog. The past few months have literally been a flurry of activity and my life seems to be going at 90 mph at all times, even at night. I moved into a new apartment at the beginning of May. I decided to change neighborhoods and look for something that's a bit bigger, has 2 BR and 1 bathroom and with a parking spot if available. I searched for a couple of weeks with a realtor and found a place I really liked. The floors were just re-done, the paint was perfectly neutral, bedrooms were great and then....................I saw the kitchen. Flower borders, pink and purple paint, it was just terrible. I wanted the place right then and there until I saw the kitchen, and I was so disappointed. While the kitchen is dated it was defintley doable for a rental property but the paint and the wallpaper I found out I was not allowed to change, so the search continued. A few more weeks of searching and being disappointed with the MLS and craigslist, I called my agent and had her contact the owners one more time, pulled out some stops by signing a 2 year lease, took the garage spot and said I'd do the kitchen at my cost. They relented and rented me the place!!!! I am still working on getting settled in since my job and life have kept me busy. This weekend is wedding #2 of the summer already, but the bright side is that I am done after this weekend. I keep thinking that I have to go to every wedding I am invited to and I just can't do it anymore.
In addition to finding a new place to live, which was a huge blessing and answer to prayer, I started a new position with my company. I was approached about doing an interim position in West Chester, PA and after interviewing and hearing more about the business and seeing the opprotunity I decided to give it a shot. I am currently traveling back and forth each week from Chicago to Philly and working as the Plant Controller for a company called IONX which deals in Railway telematics; basically GPS tracking devices for rail cars and train locomotives. I've only been on the job for about 2 weeks but so far things have been going pretty well, but I still have a lot to learn. I am not really sure what my next move will be after this but I trust that God will continue to provide me with the skill sets and drive to succeed wherever he puts me. I have been very blessed to have a job in this economy and have learned to take nothing for granted.
Last but certainly not least is I started to date someone. This has been only the second girl I've dated since I was divorced. There have been other dates here and there but nothing too serious. Her name is Maggie and we met through friends. So far things have been going really well and we are still in the getting-to-know you phase of the relationship so that's always fun. We have a jam packed summer so far with as I mentioned before, a couple of weddings to kick things off. Next weekend we are going to see OAR, one of my favorite bands, and then a Cubs game on Saturday. Sunday is of course father's day and I think I got mom, dad, sis, and George to come down to my place for a BBQ and to hang out for the day. Later this summer I will be.....I......can't........say.........it........30!!!!!!!! Yep the big 30, but I've heard it's the new 20 so I am not too worried. Plus I look GREAT for my age!!!
Time to sign off for now, do a few more things for work and then head off somewhere in the airport to get a beer and people watch. I just saw a little kid dressed as a monkey and his tail was a leash that his dad was holding on to. Not sure why I find it entertaining that some parents treat their kids like pets, but I do, plus the kid was dressed a monkey.
Stay thirsty my friends.....
Adam
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Lent/Unclehood/A New Home
So it's been a couple or few weeks since I've updated this so there have been quite a few things that I need to update on.
Another season of Easter and Lent are upon us. A couple years ago I started to give some things up for Lent and decided that this year it would be TV during the week. People have mixed views on this; only Catholics give things up, why do you? Is the question that I've gotten quite a bit, so for those that follow this blog let me clarify my position on this. My view is that if you are a Christian and believe in one God and he became flesh and walked this earth as Jesus Christ, Jesus went without for 40 days and nights. I don't believe that you have to be Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, or Catholic to give or not give something up. I was recently talking to someone who was Catholic and I asked her why she gave up meat on Friday's. Her response made me chuckle, she said well because on Friday's it reminds us to give something up like Jesus gave up for 40 days. The reason it made me laugh is because I don't think we should just be reminded of what Jesus gave up for us only on Friday's during lent, nor does what I give up for 40 days make me a better person than they are, but I think we need to be reminded and remember what Jesus gave up for us everyday, and that was HIS LIFE for our sins.
For those that don't know yet my sister and her husband did not waste any time and she is pregnant with their first child. She recently found out that she is going to have a little girl so her future uncle guessed that one right and I will tell her that I knew she was a girl before her parents even did (wink wink if my sister is reading this). I am heading to Iowa this weekend and am a little worried about how much I might spend on Iowa baby gear for her. Hopefully it will be put to good use and maybe re-gifted to me when I have kids.
I sent in my lease termination to my rental company at the end of last week. It has been great living in my apartment for the past year, but I honestly feel like I have out grown this apartment and need just a tad more room. It has been awesome to see how much I can simplify and what I've been able to fit in an 800 sq foot apartment coming from a house that was twice the size of my apartment. I am now in search of a new place and I guess that will be where I leave this entry and we'll pick it up when I find a new home so please pray for guidance and that God will provide a new home for me to live, and that the renters in my house will keep their jobs and be able to live in the house for the next 2 years.
Another season of Easter and Lent are upon us. A couple years ago I started to give some things up for Lent and decided that this year it would be TV during the week. People have mixed views on this; only Catholics give things up, why do you? Is the question that I've gotten quite a bit, so for those that follow this blog let me clarify my position on this. My view is that if you are a Christian and believe in one God and he became flesh and walked this earth as Jesus Christ, Jesus went without for 40 days and nights. I don't believe that you have to be Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, or Catholic to give or not give something up. I was recently talking to someone who was Catholic and I asked her why she gave up meat on Friday's. Her response made me chuckle, she said well because on Friday's it reminds us to give something up like Jesus gave up for 40 days. The reason it made me laugh is because I don't think we should just be reminded of what Jesus gave up for us only on Friday's during lent, nor does what I give up for 40 days make me a better person than they are, but I think we need to be reminded and remember what Jesus gave up for us everyday, and that was HIS LIFE for our sins.
For those that don't know yet my sister and her husband did not waste any time and she is pregnant with their first child. She recently found out that she is going to have a little girl so her future uncle guessed that one right and I will tell her that I knew she was a girl before her parents even did (wink wink if my sister is reading this). I am heading to Iowa this weekend and am a little worried about how much I might spend on Iowa baby gear for her. Hopefully it will be put to good use and maybe re-gifted to me when I have kids.
I sent in my lease termination to my rental company at the end of last week. It has been great living in my apartment for the past year, but I honestly feel like I have out grown this apartment and need just a tad more room. It has been awesome to see how much I can simplify and what I've been able to fit in an 800 sq foot apartment coming from a house that was twice the size of my apartment. I am now in search of a new place and I guess that will be where I leave this entry and we'll pick it up when I find a new home so please pray for guidance and that God will provide a new home for me to live, and that the renters in my house will keep their jobs and be able to live in the house for the next 2 years.
Monday, February 16, 2009
So early....
It's not even 5 AM in Chicago and we have arrived at Miami Intl Airport just waiting to board and finish the last leg of our trip. Today was probably the worst experience I've had with TSA people and getting through security. Of course the woman says the priority access line is closed and then amazingly we get to the checkpoint and WHOA, nope, priority access is wide open. We then proceed to stand in line with all of the green circle travelers, I know I'm on a soapbox right now but today really almost pushed me over the edge. We had a guy trying to carry coffee thru security, one guy tried to carry 2 of his kids through with belts, shoes, sweatshirts on and then is amazed when he is asked to go through again. One guy decided to take his belt off a bit too early and his pants were a uhhhhhh a bit too big.
A bit earlier in the morning, we landed in Miami at 3 AM Chicago time, this woman was reaming out her husband and it was so funny to me. I felt bad for him but the stuff coming out of this woman's mouth was just hilarious. They hadn't even opened security yet and she was complaining how slow it was, uhhh it was open yet, hint 1 which her husband told her. She then started going on about 9/11 and how if they would have checked for liquids on 9/11 we wouldn't have to take them out of our bags now, so many things wrong with her statement I don't know where to begin. She then goes on to say that if security makes her take her plastic bag out of her bag she is going to let someone have it. It's now been about an hour and this woman's material was just priceless.
I finally made it to security and of course think I'm getting in the faster line only to get in behind this husband wife combo that have 2 jackets each, scarves, duty free, luggage, carry-ons, and personal items. It took them close to 10 min just to strip down and get ready to get through security.
We spent the weekend in Rio De Janerio, Brazil and it was amazing. The weather was so so on Saturday but in the high 80s and sunny on Sunday. Sunday we made it up to see the Christ and I got a ton of pictures so I will be sure to post those when I get home today or later this week. We stayed at Copacabana beach and went to Ipanema beach as well. Since the weather was a little off I was the only one in my suit so I went in the water and the waves were just awesome. The water is so clear I could see my legs/feet the whole time. A far cry from the beaches of Florida and Mexico that I have become accustomed to.
I will post more later, just filling everyone in on the drama of TSA security and the hilarity of some of the people that are out there.
Cheers
Adam
A bit earlier in the morning, we landed in Miami at 3 AM Chicago time, this woman was reaming out her husband and it was so funny to me. I felt bad for him but the stuff coming out of this woman's mouth was just hilarious. They hadn't even opened security yet and she was complaining how slow it was, uhhh it was open yet, hint 1 which her husband told her. She then started going on about 9/11 and how if they would have checked for liquids on 9/11 we wouldn't have to take them out of our bags now, so many things wrong with her statement I don't know where to begin. She then goes on to say that if security makes her take her plastic bag out of her bag she is going to let someone have it. It's now been about an hour and this woman's material was just priceless.
I finally made it to security and of course think I'm getting in the faster line only to get in behind this husband wife combo that have 2 jackets each, scarves, duty free, luggage, carry-ons, and personal items. It took them close to 10 min just to strip down and get ready to get through security.
We spent the weekend in Rio De Janerio, Brazil and it was amazing. The weather was so so on Saturday but in the high 80s and sunny on Sunday. Sunday we made it up to see the Christ and I got a ton of pictures so I will be sure to post those when I get home today or later this week. We stayed at Copacabana beach and went to Ipanema beach as well. Since the weather was a little off I was the only one in my suit so I went in the water and the waves were just awesome. The water is so clear I could see my legs/feet the whole time. A far cry from the beaches of Florida and Mexico that I have become accustomed to.
I will post more later, just filling everyone in on the drama of TSA security and the hilarity of some of the people that are out there.
Cheers
Adam
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Boa Tarde from Brasil
Boa tarde from Brasil.....Boa tarde means good evening. Just got home from our second Brazilian pizza experience and I have to tell you they can make a tasty pie down here. So far the trip has been a great time, yes even though we are here for work. The weather down here is a lot like Chicago summers but it's nice being able to go out in a polo and sunglasses in February and not have on 100 layers of clothing so you don't freeze to death.
We are in the city of Cruzeiro, Brazil for work this week, working at the Amsted Maxion plant. I haven't been in the plant yet as we were scheduled for a tour on Monday but of course due to sitting at the Miami airport for 2 hours for maintenence on the plane we were not able to get into the office on Monday. Work has been going well and quite a few people speak pretty good english here so its been nice to be able to speak to some people, but I have been picking up quite a bit of portugese from our translator and hearing all portugese music and tv. I am going to work on taking lots of pictures here the next couple of days and then TONS when we head to Rio for the weekend.
The hotel we are staying in is a legit 1/2 star hotel. Ants in the bathroom and hotel room, although none on my bed that I've seen yet. Hopefully they won't learn how to climb up there until after I leave, oh well, 2 nights down and only 2 more to go. Really it just took a night to get used to and plus you have to remind yourself there is nothing you can do about it and nothing better in town so you suck it up and deal. They do have western toilets but like China you cannot flush the TP. You have to dispose of it in the can and then they take it out later and burn it all. We have been working out in the gym in Cruzeiro which is owned by one of the women's husband that works at the plant. It's pretty interesting (pics to come later) as they have spin classes, and step aerobics, but then have bikes and weight equipment outside on the patio and under a covering. It's all open air, no AC, so it gets REALLY hot when you workout there.
Food so far has been really good as well. As usual very careful about the water, just drinking bottled water, but the food has been very good. The fruits and vegetables here have been amazing. I know my dad and Grandfather would love the tomatoes down here, with just a pinch of salt.
Well that's about it for now. I will try and update tomorrow or Friday before we head off to Rio. Doubt I will update while in Rio as I will be busy laying on the beach with a Caprihana (tasty Brazilian drink).
Cheers
Adam
Quote so far of the week is, "Don't worry, it's not a burn, it will bronze over." People that know me and how 'tan' I get should understand it.
We are in the city of Cruzeiro, Brazil for work this week, working at the Amsted Maxion plant. I haven't been in the plant yet as we were scheduled for a tour on Monday but of course due to sitting at the Miami airport for 2 hours for maintenence on the plane we were not able to get into the office on Monday. Work has been going well and quite a few people speak pretty good english here so its been nice to be able to speak to some people, but I have been picking up quite a bit of portugese from our translator and hearing all portugese music and tv. I am going to work on taking lots of pictures here the next couple of days and then TONS when we head to Rio for the weekend.
The hotel we are staying in is a legit 1/2 star hotel. Ants in the bathroom and hotel room, although none on my bed that I've seen yet. Hopefully they won't learn how to climb up there until after I leave, oh well, 2 nights down and only 2 more to go. Really it just took a night to get used to and plus you have to remind yourself there is nothing you can do about it and nothing better in town so you suck it up and deal. They do have western toilets but like China you cannot flush the TP. You have to dispose of it in the can and then they take it out later and burn it all. We have been working out in the gym in Cruzeiro which is owned by one of the women's husband that works at the plant. It's pretty interesting (pics to come later) as they have spin classes, and step aerobics, but then have bikes and weight equipment outside on the patio and under a covering. It's all open air, no AC, so it gets REALLY hot when you workout there.
Food so far has been really good as well. As usual very careful about the water, just drinking bottled water, but the food has been very good. The fruits and vegetables here have been amazing. I know my dad and Grandfather would love the tomatoes down here, with just a pinch of salt.
Well that's about it for now. I will try and update tomorrow or Friday before we head off to Rio. Doubt I will update while in Rio as I will be busy laying on the beach with a Caprihana (tasty Brazilian drink).
Cheers
Adam
Quote so far of the week is, "Don't worry, it's not a burn, it will bronze over." People that know me and how 'tan' I get should understand it.
Friday, February 6, 2009
New Year.....New Post
Well it's been quite awhile since I've updated this so guess I have a couple of months worth of updates to put up on here, if anyone is still reading this that is. Guess since the last time I updated this I have since found out I am going to be an uncle come July of 2009, and kind of hoping that the baby is late so we can have 3 August 1 birthday's. That might be kind of cool.
The holidays were good, had some nice time off from work and spent it with the family and got some things done around the city. New Year's was pretty uneventful, had a party at my friends lake house up at Lake Geneva, and then got up at 7 am on New Year's day because the HAWKEYES were playing, and boy did they just shalack Spurrier's Game Cocks. That was awesome!! I got to see my best friend, his wife, and 4 month old daughter for a couple of days, and they are doing amazing (and hopefully staying in Indy forever!) ;)
January was pretty uneventful other than a trip to KC for work, but it was just as cold as it was in Chicago so it was nothing to brag about. Last weekend was the annual Super Bowl boarding and ski trip out in Utah. We went to Sandy, UT which is just outside of Salt Lake City and went to Snowbird and Solitude ski resort and had a great 3 days of boarding. No powder this year so that was somewhat disappointing but the resorts were still so much better than anything in the Midwest.
I know I've been slacking big time on updating pictures and this blog and promise to be better going forward. I leave Sunday for Sao Paulo, Cruzerio, and Rio Brazil for 9 days. I will try and update this Internet connection provided.
On a side note I have decided that most girls I go on dates with are most definitely on the short bus. If you don't know what the short bus is, email me and I will fill you in. It's getting to that point where we need to explore new avenues of dating and that will be some mighty interesting posts I guarantee.
The holidays were good, had some nice time off from work and spent it with the family and got some things done around the city. New Year's was pretty uneventful, had a party at my friends lake house up at Lake Geneva, and then got up at 7 am on New Year's day because the HAWKEYES were playing, and boy did they just shalack Spurrier's Game Cocks. That was awesome!! I got to see my best friend, his wife, and 4 month old daughter for a couple of days, and they are doing amazing (and hopefully staying in Indy forever!) ;)
January was pretty uneventful other than a trip to KC for work, but it was just as cold as it was in Chicago so it was nothing to brag about. Last weekend was the annual Super Bowl boarding and ski trip out in Utah. We went to Sandy, UT which is just outside of Salt Lake City and went to Snowbird and Solitude ski resort and had a great 3 days of boarding. No powder this year so that was somewhat disappointing but the resorts were still so much better than anything in the Midwest.
I know I've been slacking big time on updating pictures and this blog and promise to be better going forward. I leave Sunday for Sao Paulo, Cruzerio, and Rio Brazil for 9 days. I will try and update this Internet connection provided.
On a side note I have decided that most girls I go on dates with are most definitely on the short bus. If you don't know what the short bus is, email me and I will fill you in. It's getting to that point where we need to explore new avenues of dating and that will be some mighty interesting posts I guarantee.
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