Jul 31 2010
I’m running into an odd situation (for me) at least. Dating given my traveling situation. I recently went out to dinner with someone I met and signs all pointed as this may be the start of something good. But things ended before they got started – because of my mobile work situation. I’m not “in [...]
Jul 25 2010
I went for a walk at Oak Openings park in Toledo yesterday morning. On June 5 2010, the tornado that went through northwest Ohio went through the park. We had an opportunity to see where it took out the trees in the park. It was amazing to see acres of trees uprooted and laying on [...]
Jul 24 2010
I upgraded my television this weekend and scanned the skies for available television stations. I dropped my cable television almost two years ago after trimming my budget and realizing that there are other options than cable.\ Well, this morning I scanned for digital stations and this is what I got. I live in the Toledo [...]
Jul 23 2010
I’ve been back to work for about 6 weeks now. And while I am making about $200 more a week than when I was on unemployment, my expenses adjusted and I’m just about breaking even. I’m fearful about digging myself back out. I don’t have as much spending money as I would like (who does?) [...]
Jul 18 2010
Today is a “Gibby” day. It’s a nice hot and humid day and while I could (and should) turn the air conditioning on – I opted not to. I’ve been walking around all day in shorts without my shirt. And while I am completely ashamed of my lack of physique, it is a nice feeling. [...]
Jul 17 2010
I’m still adjusting to this travel/work situation I am in. I spent most of the week in Cleveland, and the weekends in Toledo. But I own the house in Toledo. I feel a little out of place in both locations. It took a while to get used to the situation last time and I’m sure [...]
Jul 16 2010
I am back home. I spent much of the week in Chicago. Actually west of Chicago in a wealthy suburb, but close enough. It was a work-related trip as the company I am working for is doing some renovations on some car dealerships in the area and it was a trip to do some walkthroughs, [...]