act now for this special offer! (revised)

this doesn't kick ass anymore. moving on...

why am I here and what am I doing? I should be somewhere else doing something better.

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truly, truly

today I witnessed another humbling and inspiring lesson from family members as over THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of collective hard work towards a single goal finally pays off. true perseverance, dedication, and unwavering vision. shame on me for ever doubting myself or my ambitions among these amazing people. I never will again, and nothing will keep my from my own triumphs and success! AMEN.

lullaby of the working class

shed a tear for rock and roll.

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the card cheat

this week I started looking for leads to jobs. there are several gas drilling companies in the area hiring general laborers since the Marcellus Shale boom is in full swing here. they don't go into many specifics on the phone part of the process. I'm sure it pays decent. it's not something I'm too excited to do but my lack of skillset limits my possibilities. which is why I looked into some education programs at the local community college and also one of those 'career training' schools. I don't know. I will probably just pick whatever and do it.

I did get dad fixed up with a new bathroom sink this week. it's much taller so he doesn't have to bend over so far in the morning times just to shave or splash his face. it's not as wide either so he has a bit more room too. he seemed pleased and then talked about how hot the weather has been like he always does.