Well a lot has happened, let me give you the rundown of everything that has happened up until now. "Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't believe it" (ok I watched Airplane a few times too many).
Well congrats is in order to Becky on her new job. Sadly she will be leaving Children's Medical Center to take a new position at Cook's Childrens Northeast Hospital as Inpatient Manager and Employee Health Coordinator. She is excited about the new position as this is a new hospital branch from Cook's that has been expanding. Though small at this time the Hospital will offer her the chance to experience a more managerial role in health care.
The bad news is I am going under the knife again. Seems like I did not learn the first time I had shoulder surgery. Don't blame it on hockey, this injury is purely from weightlifting. I have torn the labrum on my right shoulder and will need to have it repaired. Surgery is set for September 10th. So come one and come all on the 10th to get your laughs at my expense. Just remember according to Becky I make a great drugged up drooler.
In other news, Pastor Eddie at our church just had shoulder replacement surgery and is at home recovering. I can tell he is getting tired of being at home as his self reflections on his blog have made me laugh on several occasions. Please keep him in your prayers and if you get a chance check out his blog at http://eddieadamsblog.com/.
We are all booked for our cruise. The ship leaves May 26, 2009. We depart from Copenhagen then heads to Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Gdansk, Oslo, and then returns back to Copenhagen. Just for an extra stop Becky and I will be having a one night layover in Amsterdam. There is still room and many good specials if you are interested in going let me know and I will get you the hook-up deal.
My new job is moving right along and The Komets have 4 wins and one loss in overtime. We currently are in sole possession of 3rd place. With my surgery scheduled right before my last regulation game, it looks like I will have to watch any postseason activity from the bench.
Becky is playing neighborhood triage nurse. This week she has had to take care of a neighbor who cut the tip of his thumb off and then she treated another neighbor who inhaled pool chemicals when the container popped in her face. I guess it just does not work to take a day off from work. NOTICE TO ALL NEIGHBORS, please wrap yourself in bubble wrap, wear an oxygen mask, and do not use sharp objects tomorrow. Becky really wants a day off.
Well I must be off, I am taking a genetics class this semester and I need to get some reading in before I hit the pillows tonight. Wish me luck and I will be wishing you luck too.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Moving Forward
Throughout life we are always pressed with challenges. Challenges such as cancer, moving to a new city, getting your career going, the emotions of life, and changing your comfortability. All of these are bumps in our life that happen and slow our progress to move forward in life. A few weeks ago at church we listened to a sermon based on the topic of sticking with it. It pointed out how people change their situation rapidly as a first means of making things better. A theory of, "that in today's society we find it is easier to just give up and go elsewhere instead of sticking to it". Reflecting on this message I came to realize that the ease of giving up is not the main problem. It's the journey.
When going down the path of life challenges hit us creating the choices of giving up and going to the right or pressing forward and going straight. Over the last few weeks I have seen several people close to me (and even myself) going through at least one of the challenges above. I have seen a good close friend feel relieved to be heading closer to home with a great job offer, while still having the fright of moving to a new city. Instead of saying I will just stay where I am, she is embracing this necessary change to move forward with her career and life. I saw another friend dealing with the fright of being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Though she had every right to run to the right she continued forward knowing that her worst fears could come true and a permanent life change may exist from her diagnosis. She continued forward and much to her surprise a misdiagnosis looks to have been made and her cancer may not be cancer at all.
As I watch all of these people go through this they could have given up at any moment, but they did not. Life is starting to look better for them now. I myself came to the realization that for my career it was time to get out of my comfortable role at work and take on a new role. I could have kept with my current role, but the lack of the challenge was there and I felt that I could do more. Never wanting to be the person that just coasts by I applied for the Director's position of our Kitchen and Bath Renovations and HDTV programs. This would require more traveling and having to stay on top of several million dollar programs that rehabs and installs new Kitchens and Baths in apartments in our portfolio at UDR. I will also oversee the ordering, purchasing, inventory, delivery, and installation of HDTV's on our property as an incentive for leasing with us. Like I said this is the road of moving forward instead of turning to the right.
Life challenges us at all times. Just remember a change can be necessary if you are needing to move forward, don't think of this change as not sticking to it. Keep moving forward
On a side note girls weekend will be October 2-5 in Cancun. Becky is needing at least one more roommate. It is an all-inclusive resort getaway (including air, hotel, transfers, food, drinks, and activities). If you are able to go let Becky know as it will be a great time for the girls to get away to the beach, enjoy some ocean activities, and comeback rejuvenated to their spouses/boyfriends (that maybe some wishful thinking).
On the Hockey front, this season has shaped up to be quite challenging physically and mentally. It is with much regret that last night I announced when this season ends in September, I will be taking the next season off away from the ice. I may come in and sub for a game or two, but I need to take a break and let some minor aches and pains heal. Though nothing major injury wise has occurred, I have come to be cautious when some pains don't seam to go away in between games. So if you have been thinking about coming to a game, now is the time.
Finally I wanted to announce the next big family and friend vacation maybe coming in May. Presently we are looking at a Baltic cruise. Again if you are interested in going let Becky or I know as we will try to negotiate another great fare or group rate if we get enough people.
I hope everyone is continuing to to do well and I look forward to hearing from you.
When going down the path of life challenges hit us creating the choices of giving up and going to the right or pressing forward and going straight. Over the last few weeks I have seen several people close to me (and even myself) going through at least one of the challenges above. I have seen a good close friend feel relieved to be heading closer to home with a great job offer, while still having the fright of moving to a new city. Instead of saying I will just stay where I am, she is embracing this necessary change to move forward with her career and life. I saw another friend dealing with the fright of being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Though she had every right to run to the right she continued forward knowing that her worst fears could come true and a permanent life change may exist from her diagnosis. She continued forward and much to her surprise a misdiagnosis looks to have been made and her cancer may not be cancer at all.
As I watch all of these people go through this they could have given up at any moment, but they did not. Life is starting to look better for them now. I myself came to the realization that for my career it was time to get out of my comfortable role at work and take on a new role. I could have kept with my current role, but the lack of the challenge was there and I felt that I could do more. Never wanting to be the person that just coasts by I applied for the Director's position of our Kitchen and Bath Renovations and HDTV programs. This would require more traveling and having to stay on top of several million dollar programs that rehabs and installs new Kitchens and Baths in apartments in our portfolio at UDR. I will also oversee the ordering, purchasing, inventory, delivery, and installation of HDTV's on our property as an incentive for leasing with us. Like I said this is the road of moving forward instead of turning to the right.
Life challenges us at all times. Just remember a change can be necessary if you are needing to move forward, don't think of this change as not sticking to it. Keep moving forward
On a side note girls weekend will be October 2-5 in Cancun. Becky is needing at least one more roommate. It is an all-inclusive resort getaway (including air, hotel, transfers, food, drinks, and activities). If you are able to go let Becky know as it will be a great time for the girls to get away to the beach, enjoy some ocean activities, and comeback rejuvenated to their spouses/boyfriends (that maybe some wishful thinking).
On the Hockey front, this season has shaped up to be quite challenging physically and mentally. It is with much regret that last night I announced when this season ends in September, I will be taking the next season off away from the ice. I may come in and sub for a game or two, but I need to take a break and let some minor aches and pains heal. Though nothing major injury wise has occurred, I have come to be cautious when some pains don't seam to go away in between games. So if you have been thinking about coming to a game, now is the time.
Finally I wanted to announce the next big family and friend vacation maybe coming in May. Presently we are looking at a Baltic cruise. Again if you are interested in going let Becky or I know as we will try to negotiate another great fare or group rate if we get enough people.
I hope everyone is continuing to to do well and I look forward to hearing from you.
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Triple Dip
Usually when you hear of a triple dip visions of 3 scoops of ice cream sitting on a waffle cone come to mind. For me if its got 3 scoops of ice cream throw it in a bowl add some hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, whip cream, a cherry, and some Reese's Pieces. Then you have just made a Reese's Pieces Sundae from Friendly's (an ice cream and diner chain that is predominant on the east coast). So I guess it is safe to say that when I go to excess for my triple dip then I go all the way.
Such was the same case on Saturday night. After attending one of my Hockey Brother's wedding I was invited to come out and play a game for the Silver Wings (aka "The Mini's" as all players on the team own or some how is connected with the Mini Cooper automobile). They were going to be shorthand for the first game of the new season. Knowing that I was already scheduled to play back-to-back for the Grave Diggers and The Komets, I felt it was the perfect time to go to excess.
After having a long and mentally challenging week, it was time to test our my physical well being. During a typical week I spend 3-4 days working out in the weight room (or some other sort of exercise) all in preparation for playing hockey on Saturday nights. Not only has this benefited me in many ways (over the last year it has lowered my resting heart rate to the low 50's, my blood pressure has dropped, and my cholesterol level has been staying below 161) it has allowed me a way to bond with fellow like minded individuals.
Saturday night was a long hard fight with my first two games being a loss and The Komets game being the only win. However when it was all said and done I was tired but refreshed at the same time. Not only did I get to play with some Super Stars of our league (Supergirl, Sergio, Bobby, Bruce, and No Brakes), I also was able to help introduce some friends to the game of hockey. I was so happy that my other non-hockey friends were able to come out, watch a game, and join in the post game camaraderie with the players. The night was filled with some sadness as we said goodbye to our team Captain of The Komets. After multiple seasons, through thick and thin Bruce is leaving the team to move closer to his family in San Diego. For those that do not know Bruce he was the eldest member of our team, a Gentleman who led by example. He has been a mentor of mine on how to keep my composure and lead the team in many instances. I hope that someday I am able to co-Captain a team and lead by the example that he set.
To top things off I was able to sit down with some of my very closest friends and have those one on one endearing conversations where no judgements are past but a greater bond is brought between us. My favorite quote of the night was "to see the way you guys care for each and respect each other shows a bond that does not always exist in other cultures". If you get the chance come out and watch one of the games. You too might enjoy the camaraderie.
Komets Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Komets Blue Devils Sat, Aug 02 8:15 PM EU Green
Puckers Komets Sat, Aug 09 6:30 PM EU Gold
Komets Chiefs Sat, Aug 16 9:30 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Komets Patriots Sat, Aug 30 10:15 PM EU Gold
Komets Stickmen Sat, Aug 30 10:45 PM EU Green
Komets Patriots Sat, Sep 06 10:45 PM EU Green
Privateers Komets Sat, Sep 13 10:15 AM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Moose Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 02 10:15 PM EU Gold
DFW Titans Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 09 7:15 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Brewzers Sat, Aug 16 10:45 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Hitmen I Sat, Aug 30 6:30 PM EU Gold
Snipers Grave Diggers Sat, Sep 06 9:00 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Blue Devils Sat, Sep 13 8:15 PM EU Green
**Schedule Subject to Be Changed. Please verify here http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-division-schedule.html?divisionid=21104&seasonid=3020.
Such was the same case on Saturday night. After attending one of my Hockey Brother's wedding I was invited to come out and play a game for the Silver Wings (aka "The Mini's" as all players on the team own or some how is connected with the Mini Cooper automobile). They were going to be shorthand for the first game of the new season. Knowing that I was already scheduled to play back-to-back for the Grave Diggers and The Komets, I felt it was the perfect time to go to excess.
After having a long and mentally challenging week, it was time to test our my physical well being. During a typical week I spend 3-4 days working out in the weight room (or some other sort of exercise) all in preparation for playing hockey on Saturday nights. Not only has this benefited me in many ways (over the last year it has lowered my resting heart rate to the low 50's, my blood pressure has dropped, and my cholesterol level has been staying below 161) it has allowed me a way to bond with fellow like minded individuals.
Saturday night was a long hard fight with my first two games being a loss and The Komets game being the only win. However when it was all said and done I was tired but refreshed at the same time. Not only did I get to play with some Super Stars of our league (Supergirl, Sergio, Bobby, Bruce, and No Brakes), I also was able to help introduce some friends to the game of hockey. I was so happy that my other non-hockey friends were able to come out, watch a game, and join in the post game camaraderie with the players. The night was filled with some sadness as we said goodbye to our team Captain of The Komets. After multiple seasons, through thick and thin Bruce is leaving the team to move closer to his family in San Diego. For those that do not know Bruce he was the eldest member of our team, a Gentleman who led by example. He has been a mentor of mine on how to keep my composure and lead the team in many instances. I hope that someday I am able to co-Captain a team and lead by the example that he set.
To top things off I was able to sit down with some of my very closest friends and have those one on one endearing conversations where no judgements are past but a greater bond is brought between us. My favorite quote of the night was "to see the way you guys care for each and respect each other shows a bond that does not always exist in other cultures". If you get the chance come out and watch one of the games. You too might enjoy the camaraderie.
Komets Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Komets Blue Devils Sat, Aug 02 8:15 PM EU Green
Puckers Komets Sat, Aug 09 6:30 PM EU Gold
Komets Chiefs Sat, Aug 16 9:30 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Komets Patriots Sat, Aug 30 10:15 PM EU Gold
Komets Stickmen Sat, Aug 30 10:45 PM EU Green
Komets Patriots Sat, Sep 06 10:45 PM EU Green
Privateers Komets Sat, Sep 13 10:15 AM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Moose Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 02 10:15 PM EU Gold
DFW Titans Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 09 7:15 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Brewzers Sat, Aug 16 10:45 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Hitmen I Sat, Aug 30 6:30 PM EU Gold
Snipers Grave Diggers Sat, Sep 06 9:00 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Blue Devils Sat, Sep 13 8:15 PM EU Green
**Schedule Subject to Be Changed. Please verify here http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-division-schedule.html?divisionid=21104&seasonid=3020.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Happy Birthday!!
Still looking quite dapper . . .
Well another birthday has come upon us. Today is my Dad's birthday. Don't ask me how old he is because I quit counting. After 60 the only thing that matters is whether your getting social security or not (your McDonald's discounts have already come in by then). Every year I remark at how little my Dad has shown his age, for a period of time it seemed like he was aging fast. Now he has stalled and it is my Mom who is making up for it (sorry Mom).
Mom and Dad were able to stop by and spend the night this week so we could dine on an elegant meal at Ruby Tuesdays. Followed by the celebratory birthday cake (yummy pure sugar). It was great to spend time with them. Of course our birthday celebration was not complete until we shared cake with Coco, Pepper, (their dogs) and Haven (our dog/cat greyhound).
Happy Birthday Dad. I hope you got all of the gifts you wanted and none of the ones you didn't want.
On other fronts Becky is pulling her hair out in Algebra and I am getting less sleep by helping her. Don't worry sleep is so overrated. A good friend of mine once said "don't worry about sleep you'll get all you want once you die." Morbid but true thought. I will admit I think Becky is getting the hang of this second semester of Algebra so my sleep pattern should be returning soon.
Hockey season will be starting up soon. I will post a schedule as soon as I get it. Becky's family reunion is coming up August 9th, if you want to go let Becky or I know and we will make plans to go in one vehicle. This year it will be at Lake Palestine and we will spend Friday night at my parents house, so we can hit the lake early on Saturday.
Well another birthday has come upon us. Today is my Dad's birthday. Don't ask me how old he is because I quit counting. After 60 the only thing that matters is whether your getting social security or not (your McDonald's discounts have already come in by then). Every year I remark at how little my Dad has shown his age, for a period of time it seemed like he was aging fast. Now he has stalled and it is my Mom who is making up for it (sorry Mom).
Mom and Dad were able to stop by and spend the night this week so we could dine on an elegant meal at Ruby Tuesdays. Followed by the celebratory birthday cake (yummy pure sugar). It was great to spend time with them. Of course our birthday celebration was not complete until we shared cake with Coco, Pepper, (their dogs) and Haven (our dog/cat greyhound).
Happy Birthday Dad. I hope you got all of the gifts you wanted and none of the ones you didn't want.
On other fronts Becky is pulling her hair out in Algebra and I am getting less sleep by helping her. Don't worry sleep is so overrated. A good friend of mine once said "don't worry about sleep you'll get all you want once you die." Morbid but true thought. I will admit I think Becky is getting the hang of this second semester of Algebra so my sleep pattern should be returning soon.
Hockey season will be starting up soon. I will post a schedule as soon as I get it. Becky's family reunion is coming up August 9th, if you want to go let Becky or I know and we will make plans to go in one vehicle. This year it will be at Lake Palestine and we will spend Friday night at my parents house, so we can hit the lake early on Saturday.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
What a Party
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend Becky's birthday party. She had a wonderful time. She also enjoyed her surprise when I told her that we were leaving after the party to spend the night gambling in Shreveport. Unfortunately Becky did not win, but she did enjoy a good solid hour of playing her favorite game, blackjack.
For those who were unable to make it here are some pictures.
For those who were unable to make it here are some pictures.
I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful fourth! We enjoyed dinner and the local fireworks show with a good friend. By the way Becky was able to complete the first half of her college algebra course with an A (and here Becky was so concerned with this course that I took the summer off from school). She just started the second part of the course, I will keep you posted on how she does.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sorry for the delay
Too many details popped-up causing some slight changes in plans (and requiring that I go to the restaurant to make sure it would work). Now everything is in order, the place has been secured for us to meet and have lunch in celebration of Becky's birthday. I sent out an evite to many people, however I found that I do not have email addresses for everyone. I will be sending text messages on Monday. If you have not received your text message or email, contact me at srjanis1998@gmail.com before 6/25. I need to have a head count into the restaurant in time for preparation of the birthday cake.
Without further adieu here is the invitation.
Becky's 30th Birthday
Luncheon Host: Stephen Janis
Location: Bread Winners - Uptown 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
Map Click Here
Cafe Website Click Here
When: Saturday, June 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come have lunch with Becky to celebrate her 30th birthday. We will be dining on the patio please wear cool attire. Please reply by 6/25 if you will be able to attend.
Without further adieu here is the invitation.
Becky's 30th Birthday
Luncheon Host: Stephen Janis
Location: Bread Winners - Uptown 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
Map Click Here
Cafe Website Click Here
When: Saturday, June 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come have lunch with Becky to celebrate her 30th birthday. We will be dining on the patio please wear cool attire. Please reply by 6/25 if you will be able to attend.
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