I've been wanting to get outside to ride my bike around, but this rain is persistent. I still found some time to walk around in it and had a lot of fun, although walking a mile or two in flip flops can be painful to your toes.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Florida is getting a lot of rain today
I meant to post this a few days ago, but my video wouldn't update on youtube. So here is a blog from a couple of days ago :D
I've been wanting to get outside to ride my bike around, but this rain is persistent. I still found some time to walk around in it and had a lot of fun, although walking a mile or two in flip flops can be painful to your toes.
I've been wanting to get outside to ride my bike around, but this rain is persistent. I still found some time to walk around in it and had a lot of fun, although walking a mile or two in flip flops can be painful to your toes.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Nostalgic for the old Internet
Back in the 90s, the Internet was a much different place. There were so many competing web hosting sites, search engines, chat clients, video streamers, video players, etc. Social media was not really here, sure we had geocities and a few others sites, but it was nothing like it is now.
Web pages did not fit a particular format, it was just a cooler place. Everything was customized, people would write their own pages, and it was a bit of an art trying to find good sites out there. I even miss the old web rings. Now, well now it is all sort of bland. I don't find myself fiddling around with my OS anymore, I no longer download all sorts of software to connect with friends.. I dunno, I guess things got too easy ;p
Mind you, I do enjoy the new Internet too, I just wish there were more homepages out there written by their owners. I have been thinking of making my own, and started the search for free web hosting sites. I've also been looking around for a search engine that is specifically designed for personal web pages.
Since I spend so much time on my computer, and everything is basically trivial, I decided to give Linux a try again. Here is an OS that can keep me occupied for a while, as I try to relearn it.
By the way, I'm done with the water fast for now.. I'm really looking forward to starting my new job, and having money to restore my sailboat. Speaking of which, it has been raining here in Florida like crazy, my boat has tons of leaks in it. I had to wet vac several galons of water out of it, I can't wait to get all of the fittings removed and sealed. I also can't wait to build a lifting cradle for her, which will also serve as a shelter.
Web pages did not fit a particular format, it was just a cooler place. Everything was customized, people would write their own pages, and it was a bit of an art trying to find good sites out there. I even miss the old web rings. Now, well now it is all sort of bland. I don't find myself fiddling around with my OS anymore, I no longer download all sorts of software to connect with friends.. I dunno, I guess things got too easy ;p
Mind you, I do enjoy the new Internet too, I just wish there were more homepages out there written by their owners. I have been thinking of making my own, and started the search for free web hosting sites. I've also been looking around for a search engine that is specifically designed for personal web pages.
Since I spend so much time on my computer, and everything is basically trivial, I decided to give Linux a try again. Here is an OS that can keep me occupied for a while, as I try to relearn it.
By the way, I'm done with the water fast for now.. I'm really looking forward to starting my new job, and having money to restore my sailboat. Speaking of which, it has been raining here in Florida like crazy, my boat has tons of leaks in it. I had to wet vac several galons of water out of it, I can't wait to get all of the fittings removed and sealed. I also can't wait to build a lifting cradle for her, which will also serve as a shelter.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Finally got a job!
Wow, it took nearly four years but I have one at long last! It actually was my wife that got me it, delivering newspapers. The pay isn't great compared to my previous job, but it will pay the bills :D Trucking isn't entirely out the realm of possibilities still, we shall see how well this goes first.
It is a seven day workweek, which is sort of a bummer but it is a job so I am just thankful that I have it. The only thing that really bothers me, is that she was able to find me one in one month while I have been filling out applications for years now. She is basically the person that is going to be my boss, she is considered a contractor, and I am her employer. You see, I don't have a criminal record, I have good references, a valid license, the sort of things you think would appeal to employers.. I'm not really sure why it is that I wasn't given a job through my own effort, but am starting to think there is a lot of ageism combined with sexism out there. I say this, because a lot of the people I speak to basically are saying the same thing.. middle aged males are just not appealing to most employers it seems.
Regardless, if you live in Florida and are unemployed you have my sympathy. It is rough in a lot of counties here, just keep on trying.. it may take years, or if you have a wife it may take a month ;) Also, check out trucking as an alternative, CRST is what I was going to go with (and may still) check them out, do a lot of research first because they may not appeal to you. Also, North Dakota has a lot of jobs available in the oil fields - something I was also considering doing.
It is a seven day workweek, which is sort of a bummer but it is a job so I am just thankful that I have it. The only thing that really bothers me, is that she was able to find me one in one month while I have been filling out applications for years now. She is basically the person that is going to be my boss, she is considered a contractor, and I am her employer. You see, I don't have a criminal record, I have good references, a valid license, the sort of things you think would appeal to employers.. I'm not really sure why it is that I wasn't given a job through my own effort, but am starting to think there is a lot of ageism combined with sexism out there. I say this, because a lot of the people I speak to basically are saying the same thing.. middle aged males are just not appealing to most employers it seems.
Regardless, if you live in Florida and are unemployed you have my sympathy. It is rough in a lot of counties here, just keep on trying.. it may take years, or if you have a wife it may take a month ;) Also, check out trucking as an alternative, CRST is what I was going to go with (and may still) check them out, do a lot of research first because they may not appeal to you. Also, North Dakota has a lot of jobs available in the oil fields - something I was also considering doing.
Friday, June 22, 2012
First day of water fast
Today marks the completion of my first day fasting, and cutting back on my nicotine intake. Overall, it has been a good experience as my headache is gone, I don't feel depressed, disoriented, or dizzy.. this is the first time in a week, so something is working right. I have had a high pitched whine in my right ear for the past week though, and it is still here. I'm hoping that goes away, as my blood pressure drops through out this fast.
I'm not sure how long I will continue the fast for, so it is just going to be a day to day thing with no goals set up. It is not the first time I have done it, I have done a one week fast in the past and it wasn't so bad. The first two days were the most miserable, but after that the hunger pains mostly go away. I'm also taking supplements to ensure I get the minerals and vitamins my body needs. The last time I did it, was to lose weight. This time it is for health concerns, so hopefully that will be a powerful motivator to keep me going.
One major pain is, I was really looking forward to having a few beers tonight. Fridays are my beer nights, where I sit back relax drink several lite beers and listen to some music. Such is life though, at any rate I will save that for when I quit this fast as a reward.
In other news, I may have a job tomorrow delivering newspapers. If that doesn't work out, then it is off to Iowa to start my trucking career.
Wish me luck.
I'm not sure how long I will continue the fast for, so it is just going to be a day to day thing with no goals set up. It is not the first time I have done it, I have done a one week fast in the past and it wasn't so bad. The first two days were the most miserable, but after that the hunger pains mostly go away. I'm also taking supplements to ensure I get the minerals and vitamins my body needs. The last time I did it, was to lose weight. This time it is for health concerns, so hopefully that will be a powerful motivator to keep me going.
One major pain is, I was really looking forward to having a few beers tonight. Fridays are my beer nights, where I sit back relax drink several lite beers and listen to some music. Such is life though, at any rate I will save that for when I quit this fast as a reward.
In other news, I may have a job tomorrow delivering newspapers. If that doesn't work out, then it is off to Iowa to start my trucking career.
Wish me luck.
The importance of exercise
Just a quick note out there, to any of you that have stumbled across my blog and may be feeling a bit tired, depressed, dizzy, and perhaps all around hopeless.. Go outside, and take a walk - for real, it really helps out a lot to get outside and get that blood pumping.
For the past week, I have just been feeling horrible, depressed, and really dizzy. I've been sitting around reading the Internet, and just coming across miserable person after miserable person, and I sort of fell down into that depression they seem to all have. So, I decided to get out of the house and walk around a bit at 5:30 in the morning. I walked about a mile to our walmart, checked my blood pressure which was looking a bit high and walked back.
It is amazing what two weeks of inactivity will do to your body, and mind. It is no wonder I have been feeling dizzy, my next plan is to go on a water fast, and cut down significantly on my nicotine intake. If I keep at it like I have been, I'm going to have a stroke.
Anyway, I feel a lot better now and not nearly as dizzy. Please, if you are feeling at all the way I was just go outside and walk around for a bit.
In other news, still unemployed and looking for work. I may have a job delivering papers for a lousy pay, but it is better than nothing. If that falls through, I am likely to be relocating to Iowa to earn my CDL and drive trucks around the country working for CRST. I'll keep the blog updated.
For the past week, I have just been feeling horrible, depressed, and really dizzy. I've been sitting around reading the Internet, and just coming across miserable person after miserable person, and I sort of fell down into that depression they seem to all have. So, I decided to get out of the house and walk around a bit at 5:30 in the morning. I walked about a mile to our walmart, checked my blood pressure which was looking a bit high and walked back.
It is amazing what two weeks of inactivity will do to your body, and mind. It is no wonder I have been feeling dizzy, my next plan is to go on a water fast, and cut down significantly on my nicotine intake. If I keep at it like I have been, I'm going to have a stroke.
Anyway, I feel a lot better now and not nearly as dizzy. Please, if you are feeling at all the way I was just go outside and walk around for a bit.
In other news, still unemployed and looking for work. I may have a job delivering papers for a lousy pay, but it is better than nothing. If that falls through, I am likely to be relocating to Iowa to earn my CDL and drive trucks around the country working for CRST. I'll keep the blog updated.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Being unemployed is depressing
Here is a typical week, of applications being sent out:
Family Dollar
Dunking Donuts
Griffin Industries
The Core Servicing
Aerotek Professional Services
RGIS Inventory Takers
Times Publishing Company
3M Technical Support
Walmart
WinnDixie
McDonalds
These were jobs that offered later shifts, that were within traveling distance, so we wouldn't have to get childcare to take care of my children. After this week, this list is going to raise significantly as my wife has the summer off, and both of my kids will have school starting this year. I'm planning on updating this, every week so that when I do eventually get a job.. and if I ever feel frustrated, all I will have to do is look back to when I was unemployed. I really hope I get a job soon.
No interviews, since the hospital, and it is not for a lack of trying. If you are employed, hold on to your job with all of your muster until you actually find another. If you are unemployed, you have my sympathy.
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