This is one of the kinds of questions I got to answer today while in an interview. I think it was the only question that I answered somewhat decently. What is it about interviews that turns your brain to mush and makes even the most intellectual sound like an idiot. Ok so I probably didn’t sound like an idiot, but you get the idea. It really is only the well being of my family that interviews like these depend on..right? I’m hoping this will be one of those times in the future where I look back and laugh, but for now I ain’t laughing. Fortunately it looks like if this one doesn’t go through there will be a chance at another pharmacy too. Who knows? God I suppose, but for now he ain’t telling me. Guess that’s the fun in life. You know what else I hate…..interviewers with a poker face. Smile for the love. Maybe if I would have sung one of those fruity church songs like “There is sunshine in my soul today” it would have changed her countenance. Now I feel like raging on some poor alien in Halo or on Starcraft to show them what I am truly capable of, no drugs needed.

Today marks another one of those events that will probably be more fun for us just because it is with the first child. I must admit though that it is kind of cute. Ahnna has learned that she has a tongue. She has also learned that if she wants, she can stick it out on command and it is pretty funny. She has been doing it all day. I’m sure part of it is my fault since I have been sticking out my tongue at her since day 1. Somethings catch on faster than others. I was hoping that by now she’d be able to crawl some. Alas, I’m stuck with the fact that sometimes other abilities rear their head, or tongue, first.

Well this morning as I was walking to the rec center in the blistering cold wind of Pullman, I thought that today just might be the day. Well, I summoned all my positive chi and lifted 405 on the bench press. It feels good to be able to accomplish a goal. The only problem, at least initially, was when I was done, I was left asking myself, “Now what??” I suppose next week I’ll try 415 or something. Now if I could only keep this muscle and strength without having to workout any more…

I was at the rec center today and was benching and able to do 388. I attempted 408 but it was just a lil too much. I fully expect to be at 400 by the end of the school year.

It’s Sunday afternoon and Nathan and Ahnna are at the computer typing this post. I believe Wendy to be upset with me for taking a nap earlier, so Ahnna and I are kicking it old school until I have to go home teaching. Ahnna isn’t allowed to sleep any longer after 3 so that can make for some interesting afternoons. Sometimes she’ll play really well by herself if Wendy puts her down, but any time I ever try she just kind of whines until I pick her up. Oh well. I look forward to when she can tell me what the problem is. Until then I suppose that we will have some lazy afternoons with a screamer on board.

This is Wendy, just had to add that I was only upset because I thought he was going to get to sleep while I had no choice but to stay up with the baby again, but he let me rest for a little bit after that so I guess it was ok.

Hey all. So I have been having some fun in the world of pharmacy trying to figure out what kind of career path I would like to pursue. Pretty sure that I’m going to do a residency somewhere here in the state. We have a feeling that the residency location is probably where we will end up for a while. I’m also looking at a specialty residency, but not quite sure what field yet.

Today I actually get to present on the dangers of T E S T I C U L A R cancer! Everything from prevention to self exams (yes that’s exactly what it sounds like). It will be done at the student recreation center in the gym with a table and posters that my colleagues have put together. I’m not sure about some of the pics. I guess I need to make sure to present in a very professional manner.

Overall I’m still enjoying pharmacy and believe that it was a good career move for myself. Everything but the debt seems to be going well. I know I’m not in the “real” world practicing but I can honestly say so far that I love my job!

Originally written on March 3rd 2007

So I’m gonna be a poppa this year and I don’t know if I can quite express what I feel about this new adventure. The morning I found out I was in a bit of disbelief. To be honest I’m still in disbelief, especially since Wendy isn’t showing at all at the moment. I will say this, my place in this world makes a little more sense and my responsibliity factor went from feeling bearable to oh my freaking gosh. I’m happy for the little one to come though and look forward to meeting him/her. We have a name for a girl….Ahnna Belen, but we’re still looking for a good boy’s name. I’m not necessarily asking for suggestions, but if it’s a good one I wouldn’t mind hearing it. We are staying away from common names. Anyway, I so look forward to this my greatest responsibility ever, second only that of being the best I can for my most excellent wife. I believe that God’s infinite capacity for love comes from his ability to have an infinite amount of children and even though the little one is not yet present, I’ve felt a small portion of perhaps what the almighty feels for us.