T.A. Michaels

Today is June 30th. January first was 179 Days ago. December 31st is 184 days. So technically even though we mark the end of the first 6 months of the year today. We are still less than half way through the year. The half way mark will be July 2nd at 12 noon. I'll try to always remember that. That way, when i attempt to make changes in my life. As long as I make the change by July 1st... It will have been done within the first half of the year.   As I embark on another life journey tonight, I go into it knowing that there is hope for us. Even though the month of June has had many sad moments for those I care about... I know that this is the cycle of life. And not some twisted sense of fate which is driving those closest to me to sorrow. I've thought about consulting a priest... but to be honest that doesn't fall in line with my "faith." I think in the end... a monk would be a better person to talk to.  I'll end my crusade against the memories of those who were...

 Today was rather frustrating. I have a long term project at work that we did a cut over on Today and it didn't go well. Between frequent calls with the client... and just a general sense of being tired... I think i got caught in a hot mic moment because I swore after getting off the phone with them... and I'm honestly not sure if the call had hung up yet. Granted... I'm almost 40... but it kind of sucks not being able to voice my thoughts in a manner I'm used to.  Needless to say it's been weighing on me for part of the evening. The only plus side today is the fact we got paid today. (Well, Katie did). I hit the bank and moved money around... Then went and got one of my tattoo's touched up. My next tattoo appointment is September 30th @ 4:00pm to get the underside of my sleeve tattoo finished. He's estimating about 3 hours for the tattoo which is reasonable. It's probably going to hurt a bunch.. which I'm fully expecting because the closer you get t...

 A lot has happened since I last wrote. Some of it has been good. Some of it has been bad. Overall though, Things are on the up. Let me fill you in... When I last left off, Katie and I had just gotten married. The honeymoon has it's good moments and it's bad moments. For instance... setting sail to another country was fun. Going on the day trips and adventures were nice and we took lots of pictures to capture the memories. On the other hand... the "adult" atmosphere of the cruise ship nearly ended the marriage. A certain addiction (Gambling) ended up coming back out into the open and while I'm not proud of what I did by any means... being 500 feet away from a casino at all times on the ship is a bit rough... especially for a problem gambler. Katie... ultimately forgave me for my mistakes. In November... I quit drinking. Today makes 222 days since my last drop of alcohol (November 15th 2022). Being sober has it's perks. For instance... I've lost a bit of we...