Updates. Wow. A ton has happened in the past month or so since I've successfully landed in KC. I'll just start with some sweet pics:
Firstly, here's Stace & I in scenic Spokane, WA at the Glover Mansion (no, not the Glover pictured...). Notice the bide & groom in the background... almost as happy as the two of us. Sarah did look stunning and we had a great time there!
Next: check out my Dad's new wheels. That's right, Professor Gerondale is now running a course for the University of Houston's College of Optometry where he drives this sweet RV to correctional facilities around the Houston area to let students test their chops. He is officially a full-time employee, and no longer working in the private sector! Go Dad! Ask him about ocular parasites sometime...
I was bored one evening here in KC, so I decided to try my hand at my graduation present: a handmade Stave puzzle. Titled: "School's Out", it took me about 2 hours to finish - it's roughly 6" X 6", beautifully hand painted and hand cut. Notice the gaps in between the pieces, and random color changes.... very tricky and interesting to figure out. Thanks, Mom & Dad:
Friday night I went out with Mandy & Nate to hit Westport - to see the Pitch's Music Extravaganza! We started out by having dinner at this Japanese restaurant - and I got my sashimi fix. Wow - their salmon was out of this world. We started out at this Irish bar, then made our way to the Hurricane. Mandy was DD, so Nate & I traded rounds of Newcastle. Mmm. My two favorite bands of the evening: the Rich Boys and the Republic Tigers. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any upcoming local shows featuring either of the two. I spent Saturday morning nursing a hangover - but wow we had a great time!
I spent last night with from guys guys from work doing a "poker night" event. I actually suck ass at Texas 'Hold'em, but out of 8 players in the tourney, I got third place... which means I didn't get any of my damn money back, but I did knock out two people over the course of the evening - a first for Joey. Gambling is way more fun when you actually win once in a while. Also, I beat Sherm at guitar hero on my first time playing the game. It was fun!
Also: I'm making some progress on one of my long-term goals. I applied to BBBS of KC; the chief caseworker is visiting my apartment next Monday to make sure it's a suitable environment for children. Also: I'm sure many of my friends, family members, and co-workers will be getting phone calls soon to make sure I'm a generally swell guy. Wish me luck! I'm excited to see the sights of KC with a new friend!
Finally: work is really getting interesting! I'm being given a lot of new and challenging opportunities - so I really need to t.c.b. these next few weeks to finish of the first bit, and show them I'm ready for whatever they want to throw my way!
Firstly, here's Stace & I in scenic Spokane, WA at the Glover Mansion (no, not the Glover pictured...). Notice the bide & groom in the background... almost as happy as the two of us. Sarah did look stunning and we had a great time there!
Next: check out my Dad's new wheels. That's right, Professor Gerondale is now running a course for the University of Houston's College of Optometry where he drives this sweet RV to correctional facilities around the Houston area to let students test their chops. He is officially a full-time employee, and no longer working in the private sector! Go Dad! Ask him about ocular parasites sometime...
I was bored one evening here in KC, so I decided to try my hand at my graduation present: a handmade Stave puzzle. Titled: "School's Out", it took me about 2 hours to finish - it's roughly 6" X 6", beautifully hand painted and hand cut. Notice the gaps in between the pieces, and random color changes.... very tricky and interesting to figure out. Thanks, Mom & Dad:
Friday night I went out with Mandy & Nate to hit Westport - to see the Pitch's Music Extravaganza! We started out by having dinner at this Japanese restaurant - and I got my sashimi fix. Wow - their salmon was out of this world. We started out at this Irish bar, then made our way to the Hurricane. Mandy was DD, so Nate & I traded rounds of Newcastle. Mmm. My two favorite bands of the evening: the Rich Boys and the Republic Tigers. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any upcoming local shows featuring either of the two. I spent Saturday morning nursing a hangover - but wow we had a great time!
I spent last night with from guys guys from work doing a "poker night" event. I actually suck ass at Texas 'Hold'em, but out of 8 players in the tourney, I got third place... which means I didn't get any of my damn money back, but I did knock out two people over the course of the evening - a first for Joey. Gambling is way more fun when you actually win once in a while. Also, I beat Sherm at guitar hero on my first time playing the game. It was fun!
Also: I'm making some progress on one of my long-term goals. I applied to BBBS of KC; the chief caseworker is visiting my apartment next Monday to make sure it's a suitable environment for children. Also: I'm sure many of my friends, family members, and co-workers will be getting phone calls soon to make sure I'm a generally swell guy. Wish me luck! I'm excited to see the sights of KC with a new friend!
Finally: work is really getting interesting! I'm being given a lot of new and challenging opportunities - so I really need to t.c.b. these next few weeks to finish of the first bit, and show them I'm ready for whatever they want to throw my way!
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