Here I Am

It’s been a very long time since I’ve written in Open Diary. It was once a daily thing with me and I’ve just neglected it. I have had a lot happen in my life since the last time I’ve written.

I got laid off from Staples, where I had worked for 13 years. I really didn’t see that one coming. We knew that they were going to be cutting workforce but I thought that I was indispensable. I was wrong on that account.

My daughter just turned 9. She likes to act like she’s 19 but that’s a whole other matter. I can’t believe it. I can still see her as a baby and it hurts sometimes to think of her growing up. I just want her to be Daddy’s girls forever.

My wife and I are still going strong though. We have our arguments and we both drive the other crazy on a regular basis but we love each other. I can’t picture my life without Sharon.

I lost several people who meant the world to me in the last year.

A long time friend passed away from cancer spring. She was like a sister to me. I still feel terrible that I wasn’t able to head to Iowa for her funeral. Then over the summer there was a double whammy. My maternal grandmother in July and my paternal grandfather in August. I still get teary when I think about them. I have so many fond memories of both my grandparents. In my head I hear them say my name and I know that they’re watching over me.

That’s a brief catch up of the last 5 years I suppose but it’ll do. I plan on writing on a regular basis. I would like to brush up and my skills and get my creative side revved up again.

That’s all for now folks.