Why Do I Bother?

As you know, I recently celebrated my 40th Birthday. What a perfect time for a mid-life crisis. Since I am not in a financial position to buy a new sports car, take on a mistress, or buy enough clothes to start cross-dressing, I decided to go with a tattoo.

It’s a flaming sun with two dragons chasing each other around the inside of the orb. I have been talking about getting a tattoo for some time now and for Christmas I got a gift certificate for a tattoo shop near Seattle from my family up there. You may not be able to recognize that fleshy object to the left as my right calf. The tattoo fills most of the large calf muscle and is about 5-6 inches in diameter. Click the image for a full size view.

I didn’t know exactly what to expect since this was my first tattoo. I learned from the tattoo artist, Dave at Gem Tattoos, that the calf is one of the more painful areas to get inked. Most people start with the shoulder. I wanted it in a place that I could easily show off but still be able to hide when necessary. I know the design is a bit unusual, but I was very pleased with how it turned out. If you live in the Kirkland, Washington area and are interested in a tattoo, go see Dave and tell him Jeff DeLeon-Benham sent you. It won’t give you a price break, but do it anyway.

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There are a number of big events coming up for Mel and I. I thought you might like to hear what’s going on …

First of all, Mel had an interview with a company near Seattle, WA that went very well. She has been asked to attend a second interview at the company headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. It would be a great opportunity for her, for both of us. She’s a little nervous about the interview tomorrow, but I know she will do great! I can’t name the company just yet, I’ll tell you when she gets the position.

That brings me to the second item. Mel and I will probably be moving to the Seattle area in the next few months. It’s a good move for both of us. Mel will be closer to her family which she longs for, and I will be able to pursue multiple IT jobs in the area. I will miss my family and friends, but it’s only 3 hours away.

Tomorrow is also my 40th birthday! Holy shit! My parents were old when they were 40 but I’m certainly not. Since Mel will be in Utah we wont be celebrating tomorrow. Instead we are taking the weekend off. First we’ll share dinner and a party with about 19 of my friends and family, then a few of us are headed to the coast where we have rented a house to continue the merriment. It will be a hoot.

In spite of how busy we have been, Mel and I did find the time to celebrate all the changes in our lives with a little dancing. There’s a video of the event that you can find at http://www.dancesisterdance.com/myvid/index.php?v=fd14f4079eaa0. Make sure you have the volume on your speakers before you click on that link.

Thanks for dropping by the blog!

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For my birthday, Mel agreed to let me spend $100 on poker online.  My birthday isn’t actually until tomorrow, but I have more time today.  I have been dying to play for real money for a while now and I’m sure I will regret it.  It would probably be best if I lost actually since I am likely to get addicted if I don’t.  I’m not new to the game, I’ve played in some freindly tournaments with the guys from work and have actually won more than I’ve lost.  My biggest win was almost $300, not bad from a $40 buy in.

Wish me luck … or wish me a quick and painless death if you don’t want to see this become another Texas Hold ‘em blog.

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