Break

It looks as if I am gonna have to take a little break from blogging... not by choice I might add. I am getting closer and closer to mid term exams and other projects that are near there due date. Since I don't have a MAC computer I am having to do a good bit of work at school and with Cycle Gear getting all my time during the day and school at night.... there is little time for anything else unless I stay up till 3 or 4 in the morning or get up around that time. I am really anxious to post a few stories I have already written but what can I say.... Priorities....Hopefully I can get my work done a head of time but these projects I am doing take time to do. I wish it was something I could throw together but you have to put a lot of thought and T.L.C. (tender loving care) in everything you do. They really look at the effort you put into there projects and grade you on it. Right now I am leaving for work at 9:30 am, head out to school when I get off and then getting back home around 11 pm.
It's a little tough trying to organize what I need to do around the house and make time to do other things as well but I'm sure I'm not the only one that has several different projects going on at once. I'm just really happy to have this opportunity to be this busy. It seems a bit overwhelming but I will soon figure out a way to get everything organized. Well... better get back to work. Time is ticking....

Cycle Gear

As you may already know, I have been on the look out for a part time job since I quit Vulcan. I got hired by Autobell but after talking with a few employees and the guys that hired me, I quickly found out how they really do things around there. The location was perfect. With me having a love for being around the big city of Charlotte, Autobell was within a few blocks away from uptown but it just did not work out. I was a man about it and told them face to face that I could not work like they wanted me to work. So I quit. I really hated to do that because I know that I'm a really hard worker-even if I'm doing something I really don't care to be doing. My parents raised me to be honest in everything I do and to make sure I work like I'm suppose to.
After a couple of weeks went by, I was getting a little bummed and started thinking maybe I should have stuck it out. You know.... if I would've continued working for them, then I probably wouldn't be able to give you the exciting news. I got a call from a place here in Matthews called Cycle Gear. I went in to talk to the guy and was completely blown away by what was offered to me. First of all, Cycle Gear is a retail store that has been going since the 70's. Cycle Gear came to Matthews around 3 years ago and sells .... exactly what it's called.... motorcycle gear. You can get things like tubes, tools, lubricants and many other accessories you might need. So I was talking to the guy and told him my schedule and he then told me about the position I applied for. Talk about a huge blessing from the Lord.... my hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. No weekends. I almost hugged the guy when he said that. I had such a weight lifted from my shoulders. This means I will have time to study and complete my school work and I can also continue with my photography work. After my interview he sent me straight up town for drug testing...how cool is that.... The funny part is when they told me it was going to be a hair sample for the testing. I wish you could have seen the look on the girls face when she saw me. She even asked me if I realized she was gonna have to take some hair. I just grinned and thru my leg on the table and said... have all you want. Good thing I had enough hair on my legs because she had to get 4 samples. My poor ole head would have been all gaped up.With all of that being said, it is official. The test are back and I'm in the system. One more thing, my job is called a merchandiser. All I have to do is put invoice numbers in the computer and keep the shelves stocked. This is just fabulous...Well, I guess I better close this down and get to bed... gotta go to work in the morning.

Construction

Ok now, enough is enough. This is the second time I have got hung up in road construction when I was on the way home from school. I can appreciate these workers doing this at night because 485 on the Pineville side is very heavy with traffic and I don't think need to mention how heavy the traffic is on 77. I don't mind getting in backed up traffic as long as there is movement around 30 mph but when I have to stop and sit there... that is when I start getting frustrated. Not because of the construction but because there is ten different ways to get home albeit some are longer but at least I don't have to just sit there. It would even be nice if they would tell you a few miles back so you can be thinking about another exit to take. Think I'm crazy huh... that's my tax dollars at work. Wait a minute...... tax dollars..... anybody seen the light rail system on South Blvd. I am not into politics but I heard the other day the light rail system will only be 2% effective cost wise. If they took only half the money it has cost to build that stupid train and put it into the Highways that are in extreme need of expanding, it would be 98% effective.

Go Figure!

Looking back

As I sit here in my chair thinking about what I'm gonna write about next... I couldn't help but to look back at some of the stories I've wrote since the first of the year.
I can remember a few years ago telling Shelly how I wanted to start writing stories and how I thought it would be neat to look back on. Sometimes when you want to do something... you wait to find and figure out what will work the best for you. I'd been feeling like my heart was telling me things and I needed to get them in words. So at first I just started writing emails to myself and saving them. Then I thought about letting a few family members read them to see how they responded. It wasn't much longer and I was told about blogger and with a little research, here we are.
To be honest with you I have always wanted to write stories but I always made excuses why I thought I wouldn't like to write. See, I love to think back on the old days... how life was...war stories and just plain ole stories about what elderly people did when they were young ... the good times they had. If I am around elderly folk... and they're talking about what they done in the old days... I can't help but to be buried into their speech. I don't know why but it just does something to my heart when I hear stories like that and then see them laugh about it. It makes me think about their situation. Let's say I'm talking to an eighty year old man... he is not in that good of health but able to get around slowly... When he is talking about" the good ole days"... he is thinking back on the times he had so much fun or times that made him the happiest. The reason it blesses my heart is because even though they know their good ole days of being young and crazy are over... they can still look back and laugh about it. They cherish those moments.... and they brace them around their hearts so they will never be forgotten. I bet it's even like medicine when they have the opportunity to share their "good ole days" with someone. I'm sure they can tell you many stories of bad times too. We all have those and you have to do the best you can with your situation.
To me, elderly folk are like living gifts. To hear them call you with their weak scratchy voices is something that I will always cherish. You see... I never got to see or hear my grandparents. They passed before I was born. I will never have the chance to go my grandparents for good cooking and feel their gentle hugs and I will never have the chance to get lost in their stories about what they did for fun. At this time in my life... I find myself wondering what they would call me... or how their home made biscuits would taste. Those are the moments I would brace around my heart so they're never forgotten... but I can only imagine.
This past Sunday, I visited the church I use to attend while living in Lilesville and heard an elderly lady speak of the good times she has had with the church and the people that she loves. It was all I could do to hold a river of tears back. What I'm getting at is try to make the most out of your life, reach for your dreams..no matter how high they are or how crazy they might seem to others. It could be very rewarding for you. If it dosen't seem to be working out, then you can say you gave it a chance. You see good times makes good memories and to be able to look back on your life and laugh about something you done is priceless.
If I live long enough, I only hope and pray I can remember back on the good times I've had in life...my friends I care about and my family that I love. Good memories are the best.. and they go with you everywhere you go.

Rain

I was just about to hit the sac when all of a sudden I pulled another thought out of my H.T.S.M.D.... which stands for Highly Traveled Simple Mind of Design.

This is my thought....



WE NEED SOME DADGUM RAIN AROUND HERE!!!!


I also thought about washing my truck since that usually brings out the rain but I'm outta luck on that one because union county has mandatory restrictions on water usage. Anybody got any ideas!!!!

Thought of the day

Why is it that you can't blow into a dogs face but they will hang their heads out the window of your vehicle while you're driving. What a site to see.... big ole dog with his tongue and ears flapping in the wind and his mouth wide open. Here's another thought... if you just so happen to have one of those dogs that like to ride in your vehicle and you notice his head is out the window with his tongue hanging, you ought to hang your head out the window as well... go ahead and stick your tongue out to. Think about it.... that's good stuff. That might just be a kodak moment for you!!!

Facelift

I thought it was time for a new look so I decided to change the template. Change is good!!!!

Week 2 of the Art Institute

I completed my second week of classes and they went way better than my first week. I should have this thing whipped before long. Now if I can only figure out how these kids can do their work so fast. I have to ask a hundred questions and them frigging kids can yawn, laugh and whatever else you can imagine and still understand the assignments. For example, tonight a few students didn't have the tools for class and the instructor said if you don't have your tools then borrow or do it at home. This guy went on and on about the assignment and even changed his mind on a few things. I noticed a couple of young guys just watching him talk like they could read his mind... then they got up and left. Not me... I almost have my instructors on a leash... well it ain't that bad. The way I look at it is do whatever I need to do to learn. They stress to us about calling them or emailing them for any questions and you better believe I got their number. You know what though... I am really happy and fortunate to be going back to school. The other day I went for a workshop and when I walked by the front desk, I seen a fella go by.... then my instant image reflects alerted me. Well I'll be doggone. Here I am talking to a high school class mate I haven't seen in 15 years. Talk about being shocked... I was big time. The only bad thing about it was we didn't have a lot of time to talk. As I go through this time in my life, you better believe I am going to share my experiences with you. My only problem is finding the time to do everything I enjoy doing which is a lot these days. That is a good thing you know... I want to be able to look back on my life...when I'm old-an-frail-week-in-the-tail and say I gave it all I had.
Life is to short not to think likewise.

Blog # 2

About a month ago I was debating on whether of not I wanted to start a blog on motocross. This blog would be all about motocross and motocross only. After I talked myself into it, I thought how could I loose...if I don't like it, I can delete it.

I have had some interesting ideas run through my mind and I am gonna try my best to achieve them. What I'm talking about is ideas career wise and ideas hobby wise. I am learning skills that will benefit me if I decide to make a go at some of these things. I just have to roll it up... through some seasoning in there with it before I present it to you. I can't just say... this is what I'm gonna do blah..blah...blah and then period. That would be crazy.... that wouldn't be interesting to read now would it. I like to have everything planed out to see if something is going to work for me or be a waste of my time. Lets take the car wash deal I mentioned in the last email I sent you. Now that was a total waste of my time. I wish I would have never said anything about it.... Well anyways you get my point.
My mind is crazy at work with school, I'm trying to figure out the layout of my website and I'm trying to keep these stories flowing.... all while I stay sane... just kidding. I have been a little out of the rut though, this school deal has thrown me off course a little but I am slowly but surely finding my way. Oh and by the way... the motocross only blog I mentioned earlier... is up and running for any of you that are interested in a some moto action. It is called photography by bunn at this moment but I am thinking of changing the name. Here is the link... go get your moto on...
http://www.bunnsmotophotos.blogspot.com/

Website

I'm sure a lot of you know that in the past year, I have stumbled onto a passion that I hope and pray will grow into something I can use to benefit myself and others. I have fell in love with photography. Every time Shelly and I go riding I am always on the lookout for a good picture. I've mostly been taking photos of motocross which is another passion of mine but in the past few months I have been able to get a few shots of other interest. It seems as if the more photos I take the more I fall in love with it.

Shelly and I took a little vacation to the beach to see her parents and while we were there I had them drop me off in Georgetown while they run a few errands. Let me tell ya something.... I had so much fun walking around with my trusty camera on my side taking pictures of all the boats and the town.
You know I could really make a long story out of this but I will spare you this time... what I really want to say is I am having a website built for everyone to see all the photos I take and other events as well. I am not sure how much longer it will be in construction but my domain name will be http://www.designsbybunn.com/

I really feel like this will be a huge plus with everything I am pursuing right now. Every time I go to a motocross track to take pictures I get bombed with people asking if I have a website to see their photos. This will definitely make life a little easier for myself and others. I will let you know when it is up and running.

Georgetown - Pawleys Island

New Kitchen

Get ready and brace yourself because if you're not careful your jaws will drop when I say this. In another month you will probably see a few changes inside the house. We are getting our kitchen redone. That is not why you need to brace yourself though... so do you want to hear why.... The reason would be because Shelly has asked me to get a few pictures of our kitchen... you know... before and after... so that means I think she might actually post a few pics in her blog that she hasn't touched in almost 6 months... I'm happy for her because she is excited about this. By the time I send this edition of the bunny show out, the work will more than likely be done or close to it. So if you want to you can cruise over to my love muffins blog and check out a few things from 6 months ago. You can click on bunnyshoney under us bloggers or you can get there from here...http://www.bunnyshoney.blogspot.com/

Construction begins in week or so... I'm sure I'll be posting a few photos just in case Shell Bell forgot how to log on.....just kidding.

Coming or Going?

Is it me or is it every time I get out on the highway there is a lot of traffic coming and going all day long. It don't matter if it's 10am or 1pm there is gonna be cars on the road. What in the world do people do in life. I know this sounds funny as I'm driving down the road around 1 pm but I'm out looking for a part time job and going to school. Not all of these people or at least I hope not, are in my boat..besides, their not writing this story either. Anyways, just a funny thought I seem to have every time I go trucking down the highway. I know you are gonna think I'm crazy but I have always wanted to be able to get on the Hwy, start driving and fall in behind someone and see just where in the world they are going. I don't mean stalk them but just see where they end up. You might follow someone into another state or you might follow someone to Walmart... but that's what would make it fun to do if you had the time and money.

Class

Well... I have completed two nights of my first week of school. What do I think??? That's a good question. I will have to get back with you on that one. I'll tell ya how I feel though...I feel weird... really weird. What can I say... I have been working since I've been out of high school (15 years) and now I have a completely different schedule. I think the first thing that feels weird is me being around so many kids. Another reason I feel weird is this school is pretty much based on MAC computers which I have no experience on. I have learned something though. Mac does not stand for Macintosh... it stands for Mac Daddy. I don't know if all Mac's are like the ones we have but those computers are killer. Last but not least is the school routine. I am so use to going in and doing what I know to do. At Aii, (Art Institute) we have several fringe benefits as well as things we are not to do. One of my biggest challenges is being open to learn cause I'm ready to get down to business with the good stuff but first I have to take some other classes before I get into the meat of the program. Hopefully it won't be long and I will find my routine. Please continue to pray and remember me in your thoughts... I'm gonna need all I can get.