It's been quite some time since my last update. Needless to say life has been pretty hectic. I cannot wait for this year to be over so I can start anew. My dad has been getting really depressed and at this point I can't blame him one bit.

Things have been up and down regarding his health. He looks much better and is up and around. He takes his Corvette out and goes for long drives usually once a week. The doctors told him he needed to be opened up again for another surgery. A week later they told him that he only needed to have his bile tubes changed; which got done on Tuesday. Now they're saying once again that he needs surgery. I know they're doing the best they can but it's emotionally draining to get your hopes up only to have them shot down again.

I really hope this next surgery is the last. It's also taking a great toll on my mom. Everyday she seems like she has a little less to give because she is exhausted.

I'm doing okay; got my full time hours back but work still has it's share of bullshit. I really would like to move into sales but I got a 'corrective action' for not treating other associates with respect. It's been one big headache. On the bright side, I got to see Brand New last Thursday with Jesse. I was up front for the whole thing and I had a blast. It was probably the most fun I've had this year.

I've also had a few friend 'fallouts' this year. It's disappointing but there's not a whole lot I can do about it. I realized today that I got stood up twice in less than a week. It makes me truly appreciate the friends that are always there for me. Friends that stop on a dime when I need someone to talk to.

Jeanie is out of rehab now and I just don't know how to feel. I miss the hell out of the girl and I really would like to see how she is doing. We had so many memories that will never leave me and I'd be happy to create more.

I've recently let little things irk me, rather than looking at the bigger picture. I can attribute these things to the stressful happenenings in my life but I really need to work on it.

I just hope my dad will be okay.

Cheers,
Sammers