Pick it and Flick it

Update

2010-07-03T20:03:00.001-07:00

I've joined the United States Marine Corps, I go to boot camp on Jan. 3, 2011.

I OBJECT!

2009-12-28T17:44:00.002-07:00

There is nothing that urks me more than being falsely accused. I can handle being criticized or blamed for something I did, but workin all day long, with obvious results, then being asked why nothing had been done, I will have none of that! I tend to overuse commas when I'm mad. I can't get it out of my mind unless I tell eeryone about it. GR.

I'm almost 21

2009-12-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

YEP

I'm quite famous, actually (click me)

2009-12-03T23:23:00.002-07:00

Go visit my YouTube channel and see my awesome videos. Comments are required!

2009-11-24T21:35:00.001-07:00

I told on somebody today. It felt good to be in the right.

Don't make me get out my SpellCheck!

2009-11-22T23:34:00.002-07:00

Ever since my introduction to the famed website, FailBlog.org, I've kept my anomalistic radar on extra sensitive mode, looking for funny pictures to post. My day-to-day searches have all ended the same, kaput!! I'll let you know, by posting photos, when I stumble upon the treasure, that I may also have my own collection of out of place funnies.

I am now a married man. I'm enjoying it so far as day one comes to a close. Nothing has really changed between Mary and I, which is a good thing for the both of us. I have this nifty, certificate looking paper deal with legit' Herby Hancocks along the bottom edge, telling the State of Utah and others (who care) that I'm off the market. My futuristic ideas for our relationship should begin to take affect soon, so watch for smiles, and ignore the inside jokes.

My experience as a gardener, painter, and cashier has not prepared me for TOOL WORLD. All caps for intimidation purposes. Out with the Flowers and trees I found my home, the adhesives and primers became my comrades down ailes 10 and 11. I'm not saying I am dreading the duties of my newly appointed post, history of Riley teaches us that he's better suited for pansy @$$ tasks and light weight chores. Considering myself a well-rounded individual, no extra valor or courage was necessary for me to look my Manager in the eye and gladly accept the change of pace. I'm hoping for the best, maybe I'll become more in touch with the Homo-erectus, tool using side of myself. Only time will tell.

Sunrise, Sunset...

2009-02-13T17:13:00.001-07:00

As Mary approaches her due date, I find myself more scatter-brained than ever, every day. How ready we are cannot be determined by what we have purchased for our baby, but rather how many tears have been shed while thoughts of holding the baby raced through mine and Mary's minds. We hold it together pretty well, as we make most ends meet. My experiences with adhesives, as many of you know, have been many and they have been negative, all but one have got me into trouble one way or another. The good adhesive, or rather the "bond," I speak of is Love. It has never let me down or lead me astray during the times in which I have no other source of reliance. Anyways, all work and no play could very well be the source of my insanity.

Methinks...

2009-01-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

In the world today, one is judged by their outward appearance. I am trying to change my attitude, I do not want to judge people.

Dr. Appointment

2009-01-16T10:42:00.001-07:00

The least enjoyable part of doctor visits is the waitng room. It is not the fluid-filled needles or the drawing of blood, but the ticking clocks, the shuffle of magazines, and the expressionless, sniffling faces evenly spaced throughout the room on uncomfortable benches. First impressions are the most important part of impressing clients. Medical physicians need to realize that dull, awkward waiting rooms set the mood and the attitude that things have only to get worse. Finally the nursing assisntants call out your name; you follow them back, through their labirynth of hallways, past all the empty examination rooms-- why can't they just place you in the closest vacant room? Anyways, you finally arrive at your room, where inside you AGAIN wait for another fifteen to twenty minutes with more tick-tocking clocks and humming lights, I mean, seriously? Where's the little red light that reveals the location of the hidden camera? COME ON!!

I had to pee...

2009-01-04T19:29:00.001-07:00

Being a cashier has taken a toll on my sanity. I repeat myself constantly, with verbal commands and greeting gestures that normally I would consider absurd. I also have to deal with pissed off people who realize, after long explanatory lectures, that its not my fault they can't put the batteries in their Mag-Lite properly renduring it "broken." I am usualy correct, when they are mad for no reason, and they fail to see my side of it. I am not here to be yelled at, or argued with. I am here to help. So do not come here looking to stand your soap box, I will kick it out from under your feet.

It's love that makes the world go 'round...

2008-12-24T20:16:00.002-07:00

This Christmas season has been a good time for Mary and I to realize that it is not how many presents you give, it's how much time you spend with the ones you love, I love Mary and Charlotte. They are my newest family, I want to be the best father and I am making that my new year resolution, to be there for my babes. Merry Christmas Everyone, thanks for your love and support, it is greatly appreciated.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving was amazing and super filling. The turkey was so good. I don't think I have ever eaten so much at one sitting. I really enjoyed getting to know the Reads better and I also enjoyed beinging apart of their holiday tradtions. I have also never eaten with so many people...haha. The Read family is so big. :)

Well, it's Christmas time and Riley and I are getting in the spirit. We decorated a real tree and made ornaments out of applesauce and cinnamon. I know it sounds silly but it smells so good and they are easy to make.

The baby is getting bigger everyday and she is moving all around. She kicks so hard you can actually see her move under my skin. I get tired a little easier and long days take a lot out of me. Riley talks to the baby almost everyday and when she hear certain music she moves more, almost like she is dancing.

We are really excited for March to come quickly, but we are enjoying our first christmas together and looking forward to making amazing memories and starting traditions that we can share with our new family.

Signs

2008-12-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

Today I helped a Deaf guy in returns at work. I was his interpreter, he had to be helped by the manager who didn't know how to communicate with our deaf customer. I felt pretty smrt.

I am thankful for my family

2008-12-07T15:35:00.001-07:00

Recently, I have found myself in some hard places, surrounded by rocks, but it is my family that has helped me through those times. I love them, they love me!

They make it difficult for me!

2008-11-25T10:18:00.005-07:00

I recently filled out an online application for Target, I didn't get an interview, and I wonder if it was because they were spending time fixing their web page...

As many of you know, I work for Lowe's. I've been fortunate in my recent days to be able to assist customers with a fast and courteous checkout while using our self checkout system. The idea is to avoid the lines, and any possible annoying cashiers, by using the automated registers. Its quite simple, the user selects their preferred language and begins scanning their selected merchandise, then places it into the bagging area before scanning the following items. Simple right? I've never been so shocked to find that "it's harder than it looks."

So I have made a list of user errors or as what I'd like to refer to them as i-d-1-0-t errors.

1. they are called touch screen, not push with all of your weight screens,

2. just because it says bag the item, doesn't mean you have to place all of the scanned items in ONE bag,

3. if one is not going to bag the item, select "Skip Bagging" before scanning next item. There is no logic found in swinging it back and forth past the scanner multiple time, it has nothing to do with the bar code, it you, MORON!

4. if the nice lady's voice prompts you to "Please, wait for assistance," don't stare at me expecting to notice you, call for help, use that voice you were given,

5. when purchasing a small item, such as a fastener or screw, that doesn't have a bar code located on it, don't tell me how much you remembered it costs or if it is on sale, I need the ITEM NUMBER!

That is the list for self checkout. Sometimes I need to watch the door, for security purposes. I smile and tell the Customer, "Thank you for coming in, have a nice day." What scares me are the responses:

1. "Pretty good, how are you?" and,

2. "You too." (when told thanks for coming in)

People need to get out more, experience our ever-changing, modern technology that is not out to get you or make our lives miserable.

And please, someone tell me what "strapping tape" is and where one might find it?!

Gr, I Scary

2008-11-17T12:32:00.002-07:00

Mary and I got yelled at while eating at Lonestar. But the shrimp was to die for!
I'm thinkin of transferring from the Clinton Lowe's to the Latyon location.
1. closer, save money on gas and
2. better hours
I'm looking to get a second job, maybe at Target as a stocker, good pay.

My thoughts

2008-11-06T12:50:00.002-07:00

Today I paid my rent, it's quite the load off my chest. Baby is on her way, my hand is retarded, gas is getting cheap (yay.) I work as a cashier now. It has its pros and cons; customers can get pretty feisty when they have spent most of their day in our store and the Self-Checkout registers are "not cooperating" or "being dumb." On the other hand, I get to stand in one spot and push buttons and tell people to have a great day!

I didn't vote for McCain or our President Elect, I didn't register. oops

I'm happy to be a daddy to a small human, I need help with my diaper changing skills, I say- Kids shall be born knowing when and where to dump their waste. Amen

Mary has been helpful with my present handicap, by helping fold laundry and putting up with my rants about not being able to work two jobs (ifvyou need any yard work, around the house repairs, babysitting, or any other cash-paying favors, let me know)

I think it should only snow on the mountains.

Surgery

2008-10-14T08:14:00.002-07:00

On the 6th of October I was moving a small bathroom cabinet into my apartment. It had small glass panes in the doors. One of the panes was cracked in half. anyways. I had just taken it from my trunk and the top shelf came off so I went to keep it from falling, my hand slipped into the broken pane, so the glass landed on the back of my right thumb and sliced two tendons and a nerve. I got surgery on the 13th and now i have to go through physical therapy. Mary has been a big help taking care of me. I cant wait to use my thumb again.

Today I saw the baby moving.

2008-10-02T09:27:00.002-07:00

Mary and I made a trip to the doctors today, we found out quite a bit. First, she is 16 weeks and two days along in her pregnancy and the baby is healthy and has a big head like me! We got an ultra-sound taken and saw everything there is to see in these early stages. I didn't cry, I was so happy to be in that room, seeing a life I helped create, with the one I love! We don't know the sex yet, hoping it's a boy. We find out on the 23rd at our big ultra-sound appointment. YAY!

Mary got blood taken, quite a sight to see; comparable to watching an ant under the intense beam of a magnifying glass! She's fine now though. She wakes up each morning with the ever-present morning sickness. I can't make certain foods around her, she has me on a strict, non-smelly food diet until the baby arrives. I sneak in a hot dog now and then when her senses are out of range. I'll try to keep an update either on my blog of by word-of-mouth. Things are good, and have only to get better.

Picturez

2008-07-31T00:32:00.002-07:00

This is Mary, I'm the one on the right. Mary is the love of my life. She completes me and I can't believe we've had to wait this long to be together! I love her!

Introduction:

2008-07-30T23:35:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are new to my way of thinking, hold on. Your train-of-thought is about to be derailed exclamation point I bet the only people viewing this blog will be family members, including, primary, secondary, and tertiary. Not much for me to jaw on about, but I am good with a rebuttal every once in a blue moon. So Post! Post! Post! Thank you very much!