Yesterday afternoon after updating my blog I started to think, "It is such a beautiful afternoon and here I am stuck on 4 walls where I have no view of anything and not sure what's going on outside... Mmmm it is time for me to go," so I packed my suitcase and left work at 4:30 p.m. even though I have TONS of work to do (now corporate wants about 3 different versions on the budget).
I got home, changed my clothes, got my "stuff" ready, checked my bike, and hit the road... to Fletcher Creek.
You might think I know this place by the way I talk about it, but I had NO idea where it was or what I was getting into LOL and taking into consideration that I am "directional challenged" even worse... but somehow I managed to get to the place.
It is gorgeous! The nature, the river, the trees... made me feel so little... so vulnerable... so in touch with me, my feelings, soul, and emotions... it was a weird feeling... but in a good way! And even though it was a tough ride (Fletcher Creek Trail was hell!!! I only did half of it and it took me like over an hour!) it helped me clear my mind, think and feel more objective about issues and people in my life, work, my present, and my future...
I am such a fortunate/blessed person... in a great scale of things... I don't know what's going to happen with my bro, but I am so blessed I had the opportunity to know him and be part of his life.
I don't know the answer to a lot of things... I don't control everything... but I don't need to... and I don't want to... I just want to keep on living life and see what curve ball life throws at me! I am ready!
And fot Fletcher Creek... I am not done with you... perhaps today, tomorrow, or next week I will finish you!
That's it folks, after three weeks of limited sleep, lost of 6-5 lbs, waste of lots of paper and toner (see image).... the budget was completed. Of course, after our corporate review now I have more action items for this coming Monday, but the hardest part is now over and we just have to do the “twicking” parts.
It was quite an experience to say the least... I really worked hard (at the end, I did more schedules than my co leads) being this my first budget process with this company... and taking into consideration that I had minimum support from corporate and that I didn't get any training related to this I feel good and confident in what I presented. Overall, my bosses were very satisfied with my work and even congratulated me in a job well done… that makes me happy and all those sacrifices I had do to during the process worth it.
Of course, the lack of sleep, food, and at times compulsive “episode” behaviors raised some flags… but well, what can I say… this is the way I am and the way I’ve worked all my life. Whenever there is a deadline I have to meet, I really leave everything and everyone at side in order to get the work done… it is important to me to do whatever it takes to meet a deadline. Then, I can return to “back to normal” mood and operate at what people might consider the “norm.”
Although what’s “normal”? I really don’t know… what can be “normal” for someone can be the opposite to others… I really don’t know… The deal is that I am back to sleeping, eating, playing with Faust, having the door of my office open, talking to people, training/going to the gym, and even updating my blog.
It is such a beautiful day… at least for what I can remember before stepping into my office, what a shame to spend it here…
A little bit ago, I was talking to some of the “young” engineering guys at the plant… for some strange reason they came by my office to ask about fixed assets definitions and listing… one conversation lead to mnt biking and rock climbing… well one of them gave me good tips and a map for mnt bike trails… I am tempted to go and try them on my own and enjoy the summer days out and letting this be the time for me to connect with me and with nature, plus I really don't like waiting for people to come around and do things with me (it seems we all end up in different schedules)… I might go with the "smart dudes" next week mnt biking and even to do some rock climbing in the future, yeayie! That is so exciting and makes me a happy camper… stay tune!
Ok... I am leaving soon... perhaps I can attempt Fletcher Creek... yeah!
Hang in there Mr. Super Man... It is not your time to go flying to other skies... I could only imagine how hard, painful, and tired all this can be, but from all the people in the world you've always been the one that has been able to overcome all obstacles in life...
You've been my inspiration, model, and the person I've always looked after since I was a little kid, I am so proud of you... and now it is not time to go anywhere... you need to keep on fighting... I know you've had a good life and you have had fun, you've been around the world and even being Mr. Gay CRC couple times...
You think/feel it might be your “time” and you are ok with that; however, there is still so much life has to offer dear bro... there are more nieces, nephews to see/meet (hopefully my kid someday!), there are still more adventures in life... more places to see... more people to meet... more businesses to make... more toys to buy (and DVDs!!), and more love for you...
I am here for you… I love you very much… so please be strong!
George W. Bush named new Orlando Magic coach
Magic Fan 77 - Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted June 7, 2007, 1:45 PM EDT
The Orlando Magic announced that they have signed President George W. Bush to coach the team after reaching a compensation agreement with U.S. Government early today.
Bush replaces Billy Donovan, who was officially released by the Magic from a contract he signed with the team last Friday. The Magic have scheduled a news conference for 5 p.m. today to introduce Bush.
Bush was the Magic's runner-up choice to Donovan before Donovan pulled out of his five-year $27.5 million deal with the Magic over the weekend. Terms of Bush’s deal were not disclosed by the Magic.
"W enjoyed tremendous success during his tenure with the US," future former Magic General Manager Otis Smith said in a press release. "He has a great basketball mind, tremendous respect around the league and will get the most out of our players. W was sought-after by many teams this summer and we feel very proud to welcome him to the Magic family."
W and his wife, Laura, had flown to California on Wednesday to visit with the Sacramento Kings, who also were wooing him, and look at the city while he considered an offer from the Kings.Meanwhile, back in Orlando, the Magic were furiously trying to free Bush from the last year of his term as President of the United States.
It was not known what kind of compensation package the Magic paid to the US, but it was believed to be in the form of a draft pick or picks to help aid the war in Iraq.The US had not planned to ask the Kings for compensation if they had signed W.
US Vice President Dick Cheney wanted the Magic to compensate the US because “we really don’t like Orlando.”
W becomes the ninth coach in Magic history and is expected to be introduced this afternoon.
Donovan had been lured away from the University of Florida to replace Brian Hill, whom the Magic had fired after a 40-42 season. But the end to one of the strangest, most tumultuous and certainly the briefest coaching eras came to an end less than 24 hours after it began when Donovan had a change of heart and asked the Magic to be released from his contract.
Fascinating soap-opera stuff, to be sure.
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Ok on a serious note... Stan Van Gundy has been signed as our new coach... at least we have someone now... but I would say the compensation that we need to send to the Heat should come out of Billy The Kidding's pocket! We barely have draft picks this year and now probably have to send them to the Heat! THANK YOU BILLY!!!!
Oh Yeah... SVG welcome to the Tragic Kingdom, I hope you are up for some scary and fascinating roller coasters... At least know that you have one of the best young players on the league: Dwight Howard... that should at least make you somewhat happy =)
What a weekend and what a week thus far... Friday-Sunday: I drove back to Melbourne, FL for my MBA graduation ceremony... It was a long trip but it felt good to see some of my class mates and visit with my best friend, George, and my ex-puppies Fritz and Hans... I finally feel like I have moved on and now Asheville is home.
** Especial Section on The Tragic, I mean The Magic's misfortunes: Yes, I can’t let go on this one... while I was in FL my beloved Magic signed Billy The Kid (Billy Donovan = UF basketball coach) as our new coach... Euphoria... rockets flying thru the sky... what better combination... Billy is like a God in Gatornation and we saw him as the savior of the Tragic... 200 season tickets were sold right after the announcement... and then tragedy strikes again for the Magic. Billy had a change of heart and now wants to get out of the contract to go back to UF. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!?????? This is just not fair... a felt good story now has turned into another source of jokes for the Magic bashers, the NBA, and even all pro-sports (even Sarah Silverman is going to use it for new material on her stand ups). This is just becoming a typical matter on the Tragic family... we are taken as a joke! No respect what so ever!
FUC@ YOU BILLY!!!! AND I MEAN IT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND INSIDE MY SOUL… FUC@ YOU FOREVER AND EVER!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Gator fan but a Magic girl first and no matter what people who can't keep their word and contracts deserve no respect from moi! Now here we go again in a mess trying to solve this situation and now getting another coach, someone that really wants to be in Orlando (which it is not becoming an easy task because remember the Magic has no respect)... in what it has become the norm for us Magic fans... When are we getting over the curse of the Shaq-ino????? Please!!!!!!!! Oh no no oh no... D-Howard don't leave us! I know you deserve better than this constant freaking joke of what has become the Magic norm of business... but please stay!!! LOL Ok ok enough I am getting very upset now…
Sunday: Drove to Greenville to pick my new mnt bike (it is a beauty!) and from there back to Asheville... it was good to be home even though the marvelous cat-dog, Faust, had made a mess all over my bedroom...
Thus far this week: I've been learning more about myself and now more things make way more sense to me, but even though I know that there are feelings of constant highs and lows... I just need to cope with it and remind myself that everything is going to be all right and that overall everything is great. I'll go to do another 5k tonight at the gym that should help! I can’t wait to get my mnt bike out for a ride!
Oh gosh I really need to finish this budget and I have no desire to do anything related to it... but I better do it... deadline is Monday!
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