It has begun..

Actually it probably began some years ago but I’m only now willing to admit it. I was driving into work this morning listening to my iPod. I just recently updated the song list on it so was enjoying some new tunes. Then it dawned on me. I was listening to “Save a horse, ride a cowboy” by Big’n’Rich. A COUNTRY song! I was mortified. Now people who know me know that I have ALWAYS hated country music. Even so called “new” country (which I still think the title is a load of crap) was garbage and meant for old people. But it would appear that I had hit a crossroad in my life but not seeing any posted signs, drove right through it without realizing it! Now I know there are probably some people out there reading my blog who have ALWAYS liked country and can’t see the problem. To those people out there I have this to say. You STILL have a lame taste in music! Just so happens I’m developing the same lame taste. Now I’m not a die hard fan still. I have no intention of getting myself a cowboy hat or painting the back windshield of my car with a confederate flag or something stupid like that. But I am willing to admit that I’m slowly losing touch with today’s music which, as we ALL know, is a sign of age. I still listen to new groups coming out and new songs, but I’m finding I download and listen to the stuff that I grew up with more and more which are sadly starting to get labels such as “oldies” and “classics”.

I’m also starting to wonder what other characteristics I’m displaying that groups me together with the “older” crowd? Do I have more hair growing in my ears then on my head? Am I dressing more and more for comfort and not for style (actually I can pretty much guarantee that last one)? Having kids now a days doesn’t mean you’re getting older anymore which is kind of sad when you think about it. Blech.. so much to think on!!

And I have the TIME to think on all this because I got an old persons injury (tendonitis in my hand) and have been put on restrictions at work! I don’t know if this camels back is broken but it most certainly is a sway back at this point..

Here I sit..

It's about 11:10pm sunday night. The night before Deb and the kids get home(FINALLY). At first I thought I was too keyed up to sleep because of that but I don't know anymore. There's something not quite right but I can't put my finger on it.. It's like pent up energy and I don't have a release because i'm not sure what kind of energy it is. BLECH!!

Maybe I just need a vacation.. And before you think "well he just was on his own for 2 weeks".. Well I was busy most of that time and I don't sleep well when Deb and the kids are gone so i'm pretty much exhausted. I guess I just need my routine back. I can handle new situations fine and can even thrive on them, but I still need my "safe" place. For the longest time that used to be holed up by myself with a ton of movies or books to lose myself in for a couple days. Now I tried that and it didn't work anymore. My safe place now is with Deb and the kids. I guess my batteries needed to be charged but I had no way of doing it.

Anyways.. I'm kinda rambling. I AM tired. Just can't sleep. And when I DO get to sleep, i've got to wear this stupid splint otherwise I can't move my hand for a couple hours in the morning because the pain is so intense. Here's a couple pics of the thing.




Isn't it lovely? The doc's said I had to wear it a couple weeks and then get re-evaluated. Yippee!! I know people get injured and stuff and I'd probably be fine if it were my foot (which has happened) or ribs or something. Or even my LEFT hand. But my right?? I do all my favourite things with my right hand and after years of neglect, the left one just doesn't feel the need to step up to the plate and help me out.

Blah.. rambling again.. Sorry

Anywho.. if anyone actually reads this anymore.. well. Ummmm.. Good For You!!

Wow... it's been awhile AGAIN!

Sorry it's been so long viewers. I've been a tad busy. To start off, the deck has been completed. The only thing left is the pergola which I'll probably do next year. Here are some pics of Deb and her mom cleaning it off.







Our bathroom is currently slap day in the middle of it's renovation. It was gutted down to the studs. They didn't find as much mold as I was expecting which is GREAT, but it is still a lot of work. The only downside i'm having a hard time with this reno is not having Deb and the kids with me. It was kind of problematic not having a bathtub to clean the kids in plus all the noise generated by workers. So Deb and the kids ended up going to her parents place until we got use of the tub again. That was July 15th. Now they aren't coming back until July 28th and even then, I don't believe the floor will be quite done. I was hoping the tilers would be in today so they could grout on friday but no such luck :( BLECH! It is so empty in this house it's driving me nuts. To top it off... I just got diagnosed with tendonitis in my right hand which means a lot of little fix-it projects aren't getting done.

Now... on to some happier news! My sister and her bf just got engaged! James will make a fine little brother :) Deb has been asked to be the Matron of honour and Patrick and Kat will be ring bearer and flower girl :) I think it's going to be a busy time for the McLaren family!

And more happy news... I GOT MY BIG SCREEN TV! WOOHOO!!! 50" Plasma mounted to the wall. It's loverly :)

And lastly but no less important... Kat called me the other day from her grandma and grandpa's saying she peed on the toilet :) Such a big girl!!

Alright... You're up to date now... I'm probably missing a bunch of stuff but my hand is throbbing from typing this so if you want more... suck it up because you ain't getting it for awhile!