Author: Jason

Payday

today is Friday. Payday. In more ways than one. I’m still earning my keep over at Dell. Never would’ve imagined it but they gave me Google as my latest assignment. The irony isn’t lost on me. I used to hate computers and now I’m working for Dell and supporting Google in our push to bring AI everywhere. Even to the stores at McDonalds. Next payday, comes from Steph as we just rolled over her 401-k from IBM. And according to the rule of 55, she can take her money off the table without penalty as she was “terminated” in the same year she turned 55. She’s done amazing things in her career and frankly, it’s her paydays that have been just as meaningful as mine. And then, to complete the trifecta, an Airbnb guest from Canada just dropped in our lap for a 40 night stay at North Coleman. List price.

To celebrate we did what we usually do. Spent some. Saved some. And invested some.

hydroplane

Julian spun out off the road last night. He was in a pretty deep state of shock when we retrieved him. We dropped him off safe at home then went back to go get the car. It was all so surreal. Especially at 2:00 in the morning. Here’s a pic of the tow truck driver coming to the rescue. His Beamer was backwards, down a ravine, half way down the onramp to 400N. It was definitely not in a position to be driven. I filed a claim with Allstate this morning. We’ll find out soon whether they deem it totaled or not. I think at this point we’d all rather be rid of it. Especially with college coming up. This kid needs to slow his roll

the 3 other pieces

Man i need to write more. And read more. Steady theme i know. At least I swam today. played tennis with Julian. Traded Wordle with Phi. Fell madly in love with Steph.
Still… my thoughts wander to when I’ll wrap up this current chapter of the captain’s log. Is it when Jules goes off to college. Or Sophia for that matter. Maybe it’s a new job for yours truly. Things are changing quickly. Stephanie could be the dark horse. Maybe i make it all about her.


counting my blessings

it’s Easter coming up. Today is Good Friday. Steph just left for Franklin. Took the dogs with her. Gloria’s birthday was a few days ago. On Tax day no less so easy to remember. We have a dinner planned, then church on Sunday (the new one where she plays the piano). Sophia snapped back and doing well off in Austin. Jules getting his final kicks off in Atlanta. Soon to be Kentucky. And here am I. chilling by the pool. Counting my blessings for this little life of mine.