I haven't blogged in a really long time, I mean a REALLY long time. Lots has happened in my life since the last time I posted anything. Some of you (if there is indeed anyone who still pops over here) are facebook friends of mine so you have a general idea about what's going on in my world. Lately though I've been kind of neglecting facebook too. Here's a rundown:
- Conditions at my brother's company in GA were less than ideal. The company is struggling and I rarely got paid on time, and I never got paid what I was supposed to get paid. I'm all for helping the family out, but I have bills to pay. As of right now I am owed a little over $10,000 in back pay. Also, my brother lives beyond his means and has a newly remodeled kitchen, nice vehicles, is building a new shop/playhouse in his backyard, etc....it was hard to not feel unimportant and unappreciated.
- I originally moved from TX to GA to help out my brother with said company and with my nephews. I can't tell you all enough how much I enjoyed getting to know the munchkins! Those are two of the most adorable, amazing little guys. That being said, my brother had a tendency to not EVER want to, as he said, "babysit"....so I sort of became built in babysitter. I have problems with this. Ok, parents out there, is it really considered babysitting if they are YOUR children? I love my little brother dearly but after living in GA for awhile I came to the conclusion that he is a selfish ass.
- I got a new puppy! She is the cutest, sweetest, smartest, best dog EVER. She was originally my sister in law's mom's dog, but she couldn't keep her....so I adopted her. Without further ado, here is Nikita the Wonder Dog:
Isn't she gorgeous! Look at those blue eyes! Gah, love love love her!!!!!
- Back in June I got really fed up with my life in general and decided I really needed a vacation. My dear friend Markus (aka Munky) in Denver, convinced me that a trip to CO would be ideal. I agreed. I flew out to Denver and spent a week hanging out with some old friends (I lived in Denver from 2005-2008), and had an absolute blast! Munky began devising a plan to move me back to Denver....it was difficult not to consider it.
- Upon my arrival back in GA my brother asked me if I was moving to CO....he is very perceptive about some things. I was honest with him and told him I was considering it. On July 12th I got into a very heated argument with my cousin/co-worker. I was told that I was going to Hell for being gay. I was told that I was sick. I was told that straight white men are oppressed by women, gays, and minorities. That evening I decided that I did not belong in a small town in GA. I called Munky and we began planning my move.
- On the morning of July 18th Nikita and I started a roughly 1,500 mile journey from GA to CO. We arrived in Denver on July 19th at around 2:00 pm....yeah, we were balls to the wall on our trip. We are both happier here. Nikita is loving the cooler weather, and she has a new playmate (Munky's dog, Morgan). I am thrilled to be in a more open-minded city, around old friends, and to be on a new adventure. Now I must find a job!
I am going to try (again) to actually maintain my blog on a regular basis. Munky and I also have a plan for video blog in the works. He is a graduate from the Art Institute and has a film degree....so we feel we should put that to some use. More on that later.
I hope everyone is well, I have missed this corner of my world!
*ducky hugs*
- Conditions at my brother's company in GA were less than ideal. The company is struggling and I rarely got paid on time, and I never got paid what I was supposed to get paid. I'm all for helping the family out, but I have bills to pay. As of right now I am owed a little over $10,000 in back pay. Also, my brother lives beyond his means and has a newly remodeled kitchen, nice vehicles, is building a new shop/playhouse in his backyard, etc....it was hard to not feel unimportant and unappreciated.
- I originally moved from TX to GA to help out my brother with said company and with my nephews. I can't tell you all enough how much I enjoyed getting to know the munchkins! Those are two of the most adorable, amazing little guys. That being said, my brother had a tendency to not EVER want to, as he said, "babysit"....so I sort of became built in babysitter. I have problems with this. Ok, parents out there, is it really considered babysitting if they are YOUR children? I love my little brother dearly but after living in GA for awhile I came to the conclusion that he is a selfish ass.
- I got a new puppy! She is the cutest, sweetest, smartest, best dog EVER. She was originally my sister in law's mom's dog, but she couldn't keep her....so I adopted her. Without further ado, here is Nikita the Wonder Dog:
Isn't she gorgeous! Look at those blue eyes! Gah, love love love her!!!!!
- Back in June I got really fed up with my life in general and decided I really needed a vacation. My dear friend Markus (aka Munky) in Denver, convinced me that a trip to CO would be ideal. I agreed. I flew out to Denver and spent a week hanging out with some old friends (I lived in Denver from 2005-2008), and had an absolute blast! Munky began devising a plan to move me back to Denver....it was difficult not to consider it.
- Upon my arrival back in GA my brother asked me if I was moving to CO....he is very perceptive about some things. I was honest with him and told him I was considering it. On July 12th I got into a very heated argument with my cousin/co-worker. I was told that I was going to Hell for being gay. I was told that I was sick. I was told that straight white men are oppressed by women, gays, and minorities. That evening I decided that I did not belong in a small town in GA. I called Munky and we began planning my move.
- On the morning of July 18th Nikita and I started a roughly 1,500 mile journey from GA to CO. We arrived in Denver on July 19th at around 2:00 pm....yeah, we were balls to the wall on our trip. We are both happier here. Nikita is loving the cooler weather, and she has a new playmate (Munky's dog, Morgan). I am thrilled to be in a more open-minded city, around old friends, and to be on a new adventure. Now I must find a job!
I am going to try (again) to actually maintain my blog on a regular basis. Munky and I also have a plan for video blog in the works. He is a graduate from the Art Institute and has a film degree....so we feel we should put that to some use. More on that later.
I hope everyone is well, I have missed this corner of my world!
*ducky hugs*
