Blast from the Past

Well, I have taken the first step in the process of starting my own business. Last night I spoke to an acquaintance of mine who basically stole my idea and launched a game store here in town. He rented one of the old buildings downtown and did a marvelous job in refurbishing it. I guess his wife is an interior decorator and she did her magic on the interior. I am very impressed!!

Anyway, he offered to allow me to set up, promote and sell GW stuff in the store. He is a rabid player of the game, but he doesn't want the hassle of dealing with the company and their draconian sales tactics. So, I'm stepping up and handling the whole thing. He is a great guy and I think it'll be a pleasure working with him. So, the vast load of starting our business has been shouldered by him and we'll definitely be able to launch something in January and February... A Blessings in disguise.

In a related story, while I was hanging out at the game store playing 40K against Geary I noticed a familier face. She was staring at me from across the room, but I couldn't quite place her at first. Then, it donned on me that it was Momoka. I have not laid eyes on her lovely face in over ten years!! Without saying a word we gave each other a hug, and I must admit that I got a bit misty. The embrace of and old friendship is one of the finest joys in this life. I got to met her husband, who seems like a great guy, which makes me very happy because she deserves a good man. I hope that I will get a chance to see her more often.

A sad season

Well, school is over and I am bored. I cannot stand periods in my life where I am not accomplishing anything. Instead I am just waiting on things, namely money.

Today's journal entry received it's title because of a gut-wrenching event that happened this week. I came down on my oldest daughter for her grades and in true teenager fashion she lashed out at us in the most vicious way she could muster. We had a long argument that lasted into the evening and culminated with her losing just about every privilage she has in this house including a room of her own and a bed. She has been sleeping on the couch these past couple nights.

I just don't know how to handle her anymore. It seems that she has chosen to do the wrong thing in about every situation she has dealt with. Also, she is just so demanding of attention and what she "thinks" she is entitled to. The worst part is that I could see in her eyes that she basically hates me. Last night I looked at a picture of my sweet girl from a couple of years ago and I started crying. Where did the little girl I loved so much go to? What was the point that she abandoned love, respect, courtesy, honor, and innocence?

I despise this world and the war it makes on innocence. I am afraid that my daughter is a casualty of that conflict.

Personality test

Yet another personality test!!!



what decade does your personality live in?

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Oh, BTW... We finally got our DSL turned on today.

Rekindling old interests

I had a marvelous time this past weekend. On Saturday I went to an SCA event in Northern California. It was only a feast and wasn't that enjoyable, though the dancing and singing was without rival. However, the following day we had a moniers workshop and I got to teach a group of potential apprentices how to do the craft of our guild. In addition, I got to hang out and have a great time with Emmerick and I got to meet a very fine group of people.

I know I've never really mentioned the Moniers guild in this journal. That is really because my involvement predates the start of this document. However, I can tell you that my heart has always been with the guild and I have missed it sorely.

As for reviving my long dead association with the SCA... I really don't know, there is still much about it that I despise, namely the Byzantine politics. I was heavily involved about 10 years ago and my goal was to be recognized and awarded by the royalty. However, that never happened despite all my best efforts. It became a game of not what you know, but who you know. Anyway, as for my current involvement, Emmerick wants to promote me to a "fellow of the guild" and have me take over administering the regional moniers work. However, his apprentice, Dubhgall, who is in charge of the kingdom-wide guild, has a different vision I think. Of course, this is only what I can garner from what they have each individually told me. For all I know they could be in sync with their plans. Anyway, I will do the work they ask, and I plan to exceed their expectations. But, I will not play the politics game with anyone. Nor will I seek recognition of any kind within the "society." I seek to advance the thing I love and that is the guild. This will become my mandate.

In other news, last night we went to the Christmas party at my wife's work. A good time was had by all and I came away with a healthy appreciation and respect for my wife's boss. In addition, I got to see my wife get drunk. Haven't seen that since High School.