Another quick update to get the blog back on track so I can get back to my semi-regular posts. Funny how much I missed doing these things. I realize very few people read them, but I like looking back at them, and hope someday the kids will enjoy going back in time and visit their dads mindless babble.
It’s 2018. New year, new plans. This year Shannon and I will be turning the big 4-0. Scary thought! One big goal I have this year is to get back into better shape as well as a better place mentally/emotionally. My goal is to start my 40’s in better condition then I was in during my 30s and maybe even my 20’s. I’m eating a bit better – certainly better portion control. I’ve been off soda/pop for over 5 years now. With my back in a bit better shape I am starting to get back into some actual exercise again. If my shoulder would just cooperate I’d be rockin! — progress. Mentally/emotionally is a slower progress, but it is progress just the same. While I’m at it, I’m also doing what I can to try and be the best husband and father that I can be. I love my little family with all my heart — I just want them to know that without question. With better health both physically and mentally I hope to be able to keep showing them that love for a very long lifetime to come.
Small personal task was completed earlier this year : I got my boat license! No, I have no plans on buying a boat or any other watercraft in the foreseeable future, but with some motivation from a good friend , I spent the time and got it done. Hoping to put it to good use this summer!
While I’m on the topic of vehicles, I don’t have a great deal to update regarding the garage. Bug and bike are in hibernation still. Hoping to wake them in March/April to get them polished up and do some small tasks before putting them back on the road for the summer. I installed some new grab handles in the jeep as a Christmas gift for Shannon and also picked up a replacement soft top as hers was getting a bit beat up. One small interior upgrade to do to the back seat and the jeep mods will be done until it’s time for summer tires. And finally the Sierra is coming along. All the tasks I had planned out for stage 1 have been finished. Interior is basically all updated. Power windows, LS door panels and seats, stereo system, etc. Also installed a muffler I got as a gift from Shan/kids. Sounds awesome! They also bought me the parts I need for my rear suspension. Hoping this spring to grab the remaining parts and finish the suspension as well. Right now that’s scheduled for the May24 week that I have booked off while Shannon is working and the kids are still in school.
Finally, we have officially started planning out the garage/laundry room addition for the house. Right now we are really hoping to begin construction this summer. Money will dictate if it will happen this year or not, but the process has officially begun. Hoping to make some more progress in the next week or so. If I have my way, we will break ground before school is out in June. To follow along with the progress click HERE or select PROJECT GARAGE from the top of my page.