It's been a while since I wrote, today is one of those times when I have tons of random thoughts so bear with me, this is probably going to be a long post, maybe I'll break it up into two installments.
First I would like to say a big "Thank You!" to Congress and the President for passing the Economic Stimulus Package. It's really comforting to know that my Grandchildren will be paying for our mistakes. We as a Country are really selfish, it's all about how we can fix our problems now, nevermind that generations later will still be paying for our screw ups. Honestly, I could rant about this for a long time. In past economic crisis, the government didn't bail out the automakers and big businesses, just ask Packard. I think I'll write a letter to GM, Ford, and Chrysler to see which one of them is going to give me my next car. Yes, you read it right, GIVE me my next car. See, I figure as much of my tax money as they are spending without any oversight, I figure they owe me a new car. Nothing super fancy, but something a little more than a base model, maybe they can name it the Spending Spree Special. Maybe if enough people write to them, they'll get the hint that they're a bunch of idiots, but I doubt they'll send me my car. I think I have some anger issues to work through concerning this whole deal and it would be best for me to stop rambling about this one.
I have been thinking a lot about duck hunting lately. Actually, I have been thinking about several outdoor activities. My problem is that I really like the idea of duck hunting but that's about as far as I get. I get to the idea and plan it all out in my head but I never put it into action. I think because there is no hunting to be done right now, I am day dreaming a little of all the hunts that I would like to do sometime. I mentioned to one of my co-workers the other day that maybe I need to decide on one or two types of hunting and just concentrate on that and try to get good at it. He told me that he had tried that several years ago and it didn't work. I wish I were really good at all types of hunting. If I had to pick just one, I would say that Turkey hunting is my favorite. I like deer hunting but I tend to get bored sitting and waiting. I have found that I enjoy hunting game that doesn't require a lot of sitting and gives the opportunity to get up and move around. I've only been duck hunting a few times but I enjoyed the social aspect of duck hunting, sitting in a blind with a couple guys, drinking coffee and telling lies...oops, I mean, uh, true hunting stories!
The other reason I have been thinking about duck hunting is that I can't help but think about Mr. Phil Robertson, aka. the Duck Commander. I want to be as bold as this guy! I remember him telling a story about a guy calling him to order duck calls and the guy was throwing out curse words left and right just as part of the conversation. Phil just hung up on him. The man called back and Phil finally told him "Man, you have a filthy mouth! Why would you curse the one God that can save you?" I find that I just let those around me, especially at work, say whatever they want and I never speak up. I admire Phil for his boldness and I plan to go hear him speak again in August in Bentonville, AR.
Speaking of hunting...I took Connor to the shooting range on Saturday. We had a great time! I think every boy ought to be taught how to shoot a gun. I let him shoot the .22 and he is really a good shot. I enjoyed spending some time, just he and I, out in the woods. We went to Jack Creek and threw rocks in the creek and went down a hiking trail before we went to the rifle range. I think he would have been fine with staying there all day, throwing rocks in the creek but he finally decided he wanted to go shooting. I think he had a good time.
You know, sometimes I find myself being extremely selfish! I'm sure we all do, but the last few days I have found myself irritated about not living in a house. For those of you who don't know, I live in a metal building until I build a house. So, today I had to give myself a kick in the pants and remind myself that God will provide me a house when it's time. There are people that live in a lot worse conditions than I do and sometimes I have to remind myself of that.
I have been lazy today, I went to church but as soon as I got home, I just layed around. I have been watching a lot of Man vs. Wild and so I did a little searching and Bear Grylls has a blog so I added a link to it. From reading it, it seems that Bear is a God fearing man and while he shows all these crazy survival situations, he is a true family man. He and his wife just had their 3rd child. I admire a guy like that and I really like to watch him demonstrate how to put survival techniques into action. I wonder if I would be able to survive some of the places he goes? Do you ever feel the need to test yourself? To see what you are made of? Maybe not in a survival situation but just in some type of situation that tests you mentally and physically. I used to love testing in martial arts because it tested me. I remember being put to the ultimate test prior to testing for 1st degree black belt. My instructor insisted that prior to testing before the Grandmaster, each black belt candidate was required to endure the "Meat Grinder". Eight hours of non-stop movement, it was brutal. Sometime I will write all the details. I honestly don't remember the pain from it anymore, but I will never forget the sense of accomplishment after completing the "Meat Grinder" Even more so, I will never forget how easy the actual black belt test seemed after going through that. I never thanked my instructor for that experience but looking back, I probably should have. We had a motto at our Kuk Sool Won school "Pain is temporary, but pride is forever" I am still proud of my accomplishments and one day hope to return to teaching martial arts.
So, since I'm just rambling I do have to tell you about my supercool Valentines Day plan. I left clues for Andria in her vehicle on Friday and they eventually led her to me. I had a suite reserved at the Residence Inn and I got Olive Garden take out and had a candlelight dinner waiting on her when she arrived. After dinner we went to see a movie I think the title was "He's Just Not That Into You" and all I can tell you about it is "I Wasn't That Into It!" It was terrible and we left about 30 minutes into it. I took Andria shopping and then we called it a night. We got up the next morning and went to breakfast and then went to watch Connor's basketball game. It was a pretty good Valentines surprise, if I do say so myself!
OK, I have to switch my brain off or this post will be like reading a novel, it might be already but don't say I didn't warn you. Guess I should've considered that whole "Two installment" thing, huh?
Hope everyone has a good week!
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