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Thursday, January 29, 2004
Geeeeezzz! I haven't updated for a few days and a few people are saying where you been? Is my life that exciting or Is yours really boring right now? Just the same here are today's thoughts.
Well, I haven't had any outrageous fun. Yep, its true. And last night my friend Tom who I was all in a huff about and I finally talked a bit. Still haven't told him all the reasons I am ticked off at him. In time, he and I will discuss.
Relationships and friendships are closely related. Good times and bad times and yes differences of opinion and outlook on priorities. My thoughts on how he acts and his lack of responsibility are his choice. I know I wouldn't act that way even in a drunken stupor. Those aren't characteristics in my personality.
My thoughts are of my friend Kirk today. I could write pages on him. Here is the Cliff's Note version. I met him approximately a year and a half ago. I helped him with a floral education seminar. We hit it off great. I was asked to assist him a few weeks later with the flowers for a party in New Orleans. We decided a trip to Boston to see Cher was a good idea. We had set a time when I was coming back from Pasadena after working on the Rose Bowl Parade Floats to meet up in Las Vegas.
Between Boston and Las Vegas he had revisited his neurosurgeon. His chordoma (cancer on his spinal chord) had grown back again. This isn't uncommon for recurrence. He had previous battles with this and Chemotherapy is ineffective and already maxed out on the radiation.
Vegas was an awesome trip for me; it was my first trip there. Had a fabulous yes Fabulous time there. Shortly after that trip Kirk had surgery and subsequently 2 other surgeries and round of spinal meningitis all of that occurred in 10 months.
We haven't stayed in contact like we used to. He is a very strong person and very determined. His outlook is unlike anyone else I have ever met. I think of him today because today is the day he goes back for another MRI and CT scan. Yes, the tumor has come forth again. I ask for energy to be directed towards him. He continues to be a driving force behind my goals personally, spiritually, and professionally. I continue to look up to him in so many ways. I am very proud to have met him and have him in my life as a mentor and a friend.
Well, I haven't had any outrageous fun. Yep, its true. And last night my friend Tom who I was all in a huff about and I finally talked a bit. Still haven't told him all the reasons I am ticked off at him. In time, he and I will discuss.
Relationships and friendships are closely related. Good times and bad times and yes differences of opinion and outlook on priorities. My thoughts on how he acts and his lack of responsibility are his choice. I know I wouldn't act that way even in a drunken stupor. Those aren't characteristics in my personality.
My thoughts are of my friend Kirk today. I could write pages on him. Here is the Cliff's Note version. I met him approximately a year and a half ago. I helped him with a floral education seminar. We hit it off great. I was asked to assist him a few weeks later with the flowers for a party in New Orleans. We decided a trip to Boston to see Cher was a good idea. We had set a time when I was coming back from Pasadena after working on the Rose Bowl Parade Floats to meet up in Las Vegas.
Between Boston and Las Vegas he had revisited his neurosurgeon. His chordoma (cancer on his spinal chord) had grown back again. This isn't uncommon for recurrence. He had previous battles with this and Chemotherapy is ineffective and already maxed out on the radiation.
Vegas was an awesome trip for me; it was my first trip there. Had a fabulous yes Fabulous time there. Shortly after that trip Kirk had surgery and subsequently 2 other surgeries and round of spinal meningitis all of that occurred in 10 months.
We haven't stayed in contact like we used to. He is a very strong person and very determined. His outlook is unlike anyone else I have ever met. I think of him today because today is the day he goes back for another MRI and CT scan. Yes, the tumor has come forth again. I ask for energy to be directed towards him. He continues to be a driving force behind my goals personally, spiritually, and professionally. I continue to look up to him in so many ways. I am very proud to have met him and have him in my life as a mentor and a friend.
Monday, January 26, 2004
Well sorry I missed the last few days. Yes, I feel a bit guilty for not keeping you up on all the day to day bizarre things in my life. So deal with it! Friday nite I went to the Flower Festival at the big old cathedral here. Damn I looked great. Double breasted hunter green suit with a new dark sage green shirt (got for Christmas... Feels kind of like suede). A tie with purple charcoal and burgundy contemporary design. Get the picture? I looked good. No inferiority complex here. LOL . I did have a friend atttend with me he wore olive green double breasted suit. He also looked good. I had thought possibility of more with him but don't care for sarcasm in remarks at times. Saw the ex again he was alone and avoided me at all costs.
On Saturday nite went to the River City Mixed Chorus Concert . Its a group of gay men, lesbians and gay/lesbian sensitive people singing. It's the groups 20th anniversary season. I do know a few of the members. Such a treat to hear them sing. A great concert. Songs of love, laughter, comedy, and a yes a few that reached into my soul and shed a few tears.
I went out for a bit to DC's was somewhat crowded. I had 3/4 of a beer was bored and went home. Guess I really didn't want to go out at all.
Sunday ehh. Went to work for a few hours. Had to make order for two sympathy arrangements. Awesome arrangements if I do say so myself. ( hehehe ) I think I just sprained a muscle trying to pat myself on the back. Snow started yesterday about 11 and its now Monday afternoon and its still snowing. I am thinking we are at 10+ inches.
10+ inches hmmmmmmm. Don't go there. A guy that used to work for me said more than a mouthful is just a waste.
OK nothing to say about today but brrrrrr and Calgon take me away!!!!!
On Saturday nite went to the River City Mixed Chorus Concert . Its a group of gay men, lesbians and gay/lesbian sensitive people singing. It's the groups 20th anniversary season. I do know a few of the members. Such a treat to hear them sing. A great concert. Songs of love, laughter, comedy, and a yes a few that reached into my soul and shed a few tears.
I went out for a bit to DC's was somewhat crowded. I had 3/4 of a beer was bored and went home. Guess I really didn't want to go out at all.
Sunday ehh. Went to work for a few hours. Had to make order for two sympathy arrangements. Awesome arrangements if I do say so myself. ( hehehe ) I think I just sprained a muscle trying to pat myself on the back. Snow started yesterday about 11 and its now Monday afternoon and its still snowing. I am thinking we are at 10+ inches.
10+ inches hmmmmmmm. Don't go there. A guy that used to work for me said more than a mouthful is just a waste.
OK nothing to say about today but brrrrrr and Calgon take me away!!!!!
Friday, January 23, 2004
Well my day started off just peachy. I woke up. Then did the usual morning stuff. Thought about shaving and showering and thought again. I was already late and figured I didn't really have to impress anyone today. Yep I bypassed it all. I did brush my teeth though. I went to work and there was a message from an 85 yr old women. She was all in tizzy about why my shop left a note in her mailbox. Well she wasn't home when we tried to deliver and sometimes people have a screen door that is locked and its not a handle that can accommodate a hang tag .. ( fits over a door knob handle...not a push button screen handle) So my driver left it in the mailbox. Well she wouldn't have found it if the neighbor hadn't returned her scissors and left those in the mailbox.. Do you see this wasn't a conversation I was going to win on. She refused the flowers cuz they were a day older. Do you know I came within a millimeter of telling her " Well your a day older too! Shall we refuse you and send you to the mortuary?" I opted to listen instead. A wise business choice I guess. Talked her into allowing us to redeliver. What a start to the day.
The big catholic cathedral church in town is having its annual Flower Festival. The church is all decked out in fresh floral displays although each year fewer florists are participating. My store isn't doing a display but I am assisting the floral organization in my state with that area. The "ex" still pals around with some of my former friends and current friends. I figured I would have to see him. Mind you its been over 2 years and have seen him 5 times in that two + years. I have said "Hello" first on two occasions. He has responded with a moderate "Hello" back and yep you guessed it that's all. Avoided , ran away , last time I saw him he was three feet from me and I didn't even recognize him. Did I mention that he is huge now??
So I went last nite to work on the area. Yep you got it. Right off the bat he was with a guy that used to work with me. I said "Good Evening Gentlemen". The guy who used to work for me said "hello" and made some small talk. The ex responded with his usual silence.
What a surprise .....................NOT!!!!
Tonite is the preview for the patrons of the Cathedral. I am taking a friend. Have gone on a few dates but not really sure about the future. Yes, of course he and I will be all dappered up. I think we are both wearing double breasted suits. Wait til tomorrow to see how more drama in the life of a florist unfolds.
By the way. I do have a wedding tomorrow. So far the brides and one of the attendants bouquets are done. A bi colored rose of yellow and red, hot pink gerbera daisies, royal blue belladonna delphinium. Raspberry stock, deep purple matsumoto asters, seafoam statice. If I had the link in here for pictures I would show you. Down the road I will it's only my second day.
The big catholic cathedral church in town is having its annual Flower Festival. The church is all decked out in fresh floral displays although each year fewer florists are participating. My store isn't doing a display but I am assisting the floral organization in my state with that area. The "ex" still pals around with some of my former friends and current friends. I figured I would have to see him. Mind you its been over 2 years and have seen him 5 times in that two + years. I have said "Hello" first on two occasions. He has responded with a moderate "Hello" back and yep you guessed it that's all. Avoided , ran away , last time I saw him he was three feet from me and I didn't even recognize him. Did I mention that he is huge now??
So I went last nite to work on the area. Yep you got it. Right off the bat he was with a guy that used to work with me. I said "Good Evening Gentlemen". The guy who used to work for me said "hello" and made some small talk. The ex responded with his usual silence.
What a surprise .....................NOT!!!!
Tonite is the preview for the patrons of the Cathedral. I am taking a friend. Have gone on a few dates but not really sure about the future. Yes, of course he and I will be all dappered up. I think we are both wearing double breasted suits. Wait til tomorrow to see how more drama in the life of a florist unfolds.
By the way. I do have a wedding tomorrow. So far the brides and one of the attendants bouquets are done. A bi colored rose of yellow and red, hot pink gerbera daisies, royal blue belladonna delphinium. Raspberry stock, deep purple matsumoto asters, seafoam statice. If I had the link in here for pictures I would show you. Down the road I will it's only my second day.
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Well hello and welcome to my blog. Yes, this is the first entry. I got started on this idea by a friend named Mark. And I also know that he will be checking this and assisting me in refining this. Thanks Mark. (by the way he is single and a great guy in Dallas). Not really sure how to start this but here goes. I am a floral shop owner. Yes, I enjoy my work very much, but of course there are things that occur when working with the public that makes me laugh. Cry and yea there are the few that just irritate the hell out of me. Don't worry I wont be telling them about this site.
Well first entry .. Yes the pressure is on... Tick tock tick tock. Will anyone read this ? Will they think wow what an awesome guy? Will they think that the floral people are certifiable nutso and in that case I will be put into straight jacket tomorrow in which case this will be the only entry..>??? Tune in to find out..
Well sure I got a great story or maybe a hundred thousand of them but look I procrastinated til now to get this entered. Its ok I do some of my best work under pressure. And yes, I know my friend Mark will kick my ass (and not in a good way) if there isn't an entry here.
Let me give you a teaser - last night. Well ok actually since I waited so long to do this it was the night before last. I was to go out for dinner and a few cocktails with a very good friend Tom. It started off as it was intended to be. During dinner he received a page and it was from his new employer of 2.5 weeks setting up a conference for 8:30. I thought it was for 8:30 am but found out it was for that same evening. Well dinner and two drinks later he calls his company and reschedules call for 10 pm . Onward to the next bar post dinner. At 9:36 pm I go to him saying "We need to get going for his call". He says " NO, I am going to just call AT & T and tell them I am not available".. A few more drinks and a friend of mine walks in he begins cruising him. Another two friends walk in and he cruises them. Its now 12:14 am. I go up to him and say "let's go". Through the muttering slurred and wobbly friend he responds " let's go party at my house". I respond " I just want to go home " One of the other friends tries to get me to come party. I am in no mood at this point. I thus walk out of bar and walk to the post office. ( about 1.5 blocks) then thankfully I have my cell phone and call for a cab back to my car. ( Damn, I knew I should have driven.) Its Nebraska and brrrrrrrrrr its cold of course I called a cab. I called my friends home and left message that I was ok and on my way home and also called one of the other friends and left them similar message. Well got two calls from the drunken friend that night . One this am . ( which said he was an hour late for his job and in jest he said it was all my fault LOL... NOT ) He has since called I think I am up to 5 more times and left 3 voice messages. Yes, you are correct I haven't returned a call and frankly at this point don't really want to communicate with him.
Ok well hmmm gee I guess it wasn't so hard to figure out what to say for the first time. Wow. I feel better. heheh yikes its 2 am. Got to work at 9 am . Got to make the flowers pretty don't you know. By the way yea I do love what i get to do for a living so I am extremely fortunate and yes my boss is absolutely awesome. But sometimes its not always fun to work in a flower shop. Oh yea I hear that line all the time. Care to stop by on Feb 12 and 13th?? Strip hundreds of roses. I said roses you silly goofs not stripping for hundreds. Ok Ok I am done I hope this is enough to make Mark happy.. hehehe Love ya markus and now its 2:35am. I proofed it like a good student did I pass ?
Well first entry .. Yes the pressure is on... Tick tock tick tock. Will anyone read this ? Will they think wow what an awesome guy? Will they think that the floral people are certifiable nutso and in that case I will be put into straight jacket tomorrow in which case this will be the only entry..>??? Tune in to find out..
Well sure I got a great story or maybe a hundred thousand of them but look I procrastinated til now to get this entered. Its ok I do some of my best work under pressure. And yes, I know my friend Mark will kick my ass (and not in a good way) if there isn't an entry here.
Let me give you a teaser - last night. Well ok actually since I waited so long to do this it was the night before last. I was to go out for dinner and a few cocktails with a very good friend Tom. It started off as it was intended to be. During dinner he received a page and it was from his new employer of 2.5 weeks setting up a conference for 8:30. I thought it was for 8:30 am but found out it was for that same evening. Well dinner and two drinks later he calls his company and reschedules call for 10 pm . Onward to the next bar post dinner. At 9:36 pm I go to him saying "We need to get going for his call". He says " NO, I am going to just call AT & T and tell them I am not available".. A few more drinks and a friend of mine walks in he begins cruising him. Another two friends walk in and he cruises them. Its now 12:14 am. I go up to him and say "let's go". Through the muttering slurred and wobbly friend he responds " let's go party at my house". I respond " I just want to go home " One of the other friends tries to get me to come party. I am in no mood at this point. I thus walk out of bar and walk to the post office. ( about 1.5 blocks) then thankfully I have my cell phone and call for a cab back to my car. ( Damn, I knew I should have driven.) Its Nebraska and brrrrrrrrrr its cold of course I called a cab. I called my friends home and left message that I was ok and on my way home and also called one of the other friends and left them similar message. Well got two calls from the drunken friend that night . One this am . ( which said he was an hour late for his job and in jest he said it was all my fault LOL... NOT ) He has since called I think I am up to 5 more times and left 3 voice messages. Yes, you are correct I haven't returned a call and frankly at this point don't really want to communicate with him.
Ok well hmmm gee I guess it wasn't so hard to figure out what to say for the first time. Wow. I feel better. heheh yikes its 2 am. Got to work at 9 am . Got to make the flowers pretty don't you know. By the way yea I do love what i get to do for a living so I am extremely fortunate and yes my boss is absolutely awesome. But sometimes its not always fun to work in a flower shop. Oh yea I hear that line all the time. Care to stop by on Feb 12 and 13th?? Strip hundreds of roses. I said roses you silly goofs not stripping for hundreds. Ok Ok I am done I hope this is enough to make Mark happy.. hehehe Love ya markus and now its 2:35am. I proofed it like a good student did I pass ?
