Forgotten

I have forgotten about my blog the last few days. I had mentioned in an earlier post about habits and how they are hard to acquire and so easy to let go. I heard/read somewhere that it takes 21 days for a habit to form and 2 days to break it. Doesn't really seem fair. It's hard to do the hard/right things and easy to do what is easy/wrong. I guess that is just our nature. I wish I was more diligent than I am. My wife and I went to a double farewell today. My boss has twin sons leaving the same day for different missions. It was a great meeting and they were well prepared. It caused my some reflection at the impending (hopefully) calling and departure of my youngest son. I know he has prepared himself correctly up until now (I blame his mother for him being so good and well prepared) and I hope he endures not only up to and through his mission but his whole life. I pray that for all my kids. If things are going good, continue and improve, if there are things that need changing, do it now, and continue on what you know to be the truth. I give myself the same counsel. I have so much on which I have to work. It gets overwhelming and depressing but I know that my Savior is patient and sooo forgiving if I but do what is right, repent and move forward. I know that if I do this, I will not, in the end, be forgotten...

Geneology

Geneology I am kind of doing it. I messed up my wife's side a couple of weeks ago, I put her Mom's stuff on her Dad's side (I will never hear the end of it) but I traced some stuff back on my father tonight (I am standing on the shoulders of giants who have done A LOT of work on this) and I am a descendant of Richard I the Fearless, a King of the Goths and another King of the Visigoths, Julius Caesar, Marc Anthony (of Cleopatra fame), some kings of Britain, Norway, Sweden. I was able to trace a line back to 276 BC. Unbelievable. I know there are people waiting for me to do what I need to do for them. I am starting to feel the whisperings from those on the other side. The new Church website is very helpful. I haven't done anything on my mother's side yet. In fact, my Dad's line goes through his mother and I am stuck at my Great-grand father, my dad's grandpa. Girls, you also now understand why I call you princess and why it is true besides being of Royal and Eternal Lineage, you are of earthly as well. I love and miss you all so much. Work is good. I appreciate what I have. A friend of mine was called in and told today that the position they had has ended and to leave. Sad. I think there is going to be a lot more of this happening in the next while. I have got to work even harder and prove my value to my company. I like the people with whom I work. Nothing is perfect, not even when I had my own gig, but I enjoy going to work and doing what I do with the people there. I think I am going to get the bug for geneology!

Out of the habit

It has been a while, as you know, since I was last writing in my blog. I am out of the habit and it is going to take a while to get back into the habit but I will contiue to slog away and contribute my two cents' worth to the general opinion out there. Now there are some scurrilous comments about me out there on another blog from one of my daughter's that questions who and what I am. I want it clear that although I have been blessed with a "Queer Eye" I am deeply in love with my wife and that is that. I do pick out things well, however. If you need help, let me know, I will be happy to accompany anyone needing accoutrement advice and getting you looking "sweet" with accessories. Now that I have put those comments to rest, I will address what happened in church today. In HP Group we had a lesson on Priesthood Ordinances and we then consecrated oil. I felt strongly that each member of my group should have a vial on a key chain with consecrated oil in it for emergencies and one was provided for each member of our group. It was a great lesson with a powerful spirit. I enjoy my calling and I am learning to listen to the promptings regarding members of my group as well. I love the Lord, I love my family, I love the restored truth and I love my Father. I hope I never get out of that habit.

Connections

It's all about connections. Have you ever noticed in life that youcan get where you want to go a lot faster if you know someone where you want to go? I have always found that to be true in my professional life. I only got 1 real job by not knowing anyone and that was my first job out of college with the FBI. I applied and got in but I was also a legacy candidate, meaning my mom served in the FBI for a few years and that bode well for me. So I guess that I haven't really acquired employment of my choice at all without knowing someone. The reason for this? I have a son up at USU. He is looking for work. I happen to know people up there through work, I spoke to a person in charge (that likes our company which made it possible for me to even broach the subject with her) and she said as soon as they post, he needs to get a referral card, call her, she will tell him whom he should call and she will put in a "good word" for him. It also helps that he is somewhat bi-lingual. Life is about knowing people, networking and helping more than anything. If I can help someone, I am more than happy to do that as long as I feel that person will contribute and not besmirch my reputation. Don't get me wrong, you have to know things to put yourself in a position to get where you want but after that, it's all about the connections.

Back by Popular Demand

I got flack last night from a daughter for not writing my blog after my month't hiatus. Well, I am back. Yes, I will still put personal things but not names but I will try to minimize that but since all is a part of my life and my perception of it, it has to go in because that is what is making me, me. I think that made sense but I don't know. We had a very nice, peaceful, quiet Christmas. One of the best that I can remember having, not because of the gifts but because it was quiet and peaceful and, as the kids say now, chill. We, those who were home, saw a movie Christmas afternoon. Sherlock Holmes, I highly recommend it. Lots of fun. Work is going well. We are planning on a cruise on the "Fun Ship" Splendor by Carnival this summer. It's going to be fun. I/we have never been on a cruise and I am already getting trunky. We are going to the Mexican Riviera: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas as ports of call and 3 days at sea. Activities look fun and the food looks great. Kids are all doing relatively well. Got one of my boys situated up at USU. Nice to have him close. Wish my oldest daughter, son-in-law and grandkids were closer. My wife is still putting up with me. Life is grand. I am looking forward to doing this every night again after the request to start again. What am I? BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!! (Thanks for caring princess)