Turkey lurkey doo and turkey lurkey dap.. i eat turkey and i take a nap.

oh thanksgiving is a great time of the year.. something about the pilgrams and all the blah blah stuff.. all i know is that its time to eat. The one time of the year when i can eat all i want all day and then nap it all off. yeah thats how i roll. This year me and alicia started a new tradition with bradley and dela. They cook all kinds of good stuff on thanksgiving's eve and then we watch christmas vacation. its a wonderful thing. I love this time of the year! I hope everyone has a great thanksgiving, and be sure to pull for the tide this weekend as be embark on a rival team.. the Auburn tigers.. ah i can hardly even say that without making a bad face.. ha, more stories on another day

Getting worse?

When I found out about the whole tuition program going into the crapper, I pondered to myself.... Could things get any worse?? Yep, sure can! Today we had a meeting with the General Manager and he told us that raises are no longer going to happen. Thank GOD, that I recieved my raise last month. But still, what does that mean for the company? He said that the good news, was that we all still had jobs. I really do thank God for my job. I mean dang, to hear about a tire company over seas laying off over 2000 employess. wow, times are tough. I hope the new president pulls us out of this crunch that we are in. On a lighter note, it's offically the week end, and im wicked glad. Work hard all week, and i need some time to relax. Not to mention thanksgiving is next week. Wow, this year has flew by. Im looking forward to going to Gatlinburg with Alicia and her family. Gatlinburg is a great place, but to go with someone that makes you smile everyday, makes things so much better. I just feel extremely privledged to go and to even be asked to go on a trip like that. She sure is amazing. It's basically one of those situations when I find myself thanking God several times a day for such an amazing person. God sure does give me the best gifts ever. Well, it's date night and I need to roll on out. H.I.B.

I sure did get my hopes up...

Well dang, the blogging world has not seen my face in a while. So, i figured that i would give an update on what's going on. Well as some may know I applied for the tuition reimbursment program at work. Everything was set, My boss as well as the general and vice manages approved it and i was good to go for them to pay for my school. My oh My how things can change. I was looking forward to not having to spend megabucks on school. Has anyone checked on how much school is? Pretty pricey if i say so. I have been putting myself through school since my first year, and the debt sure does show. I applied back in august and my bosses told me that it everything was approved and i should be receiving my forms soon. several months later and zero phone calls returned i found myself asking why? Today i called the corp office in Indiana and they told me that the program has been suspended due to the fact that the economy was bad and all that crap. Everyone who is in the program still gets to obtain the money and is granfathered in. how lame right? Yes it is, i thought so. So now im in a panic about all of my school and where to go from here. I do not qualify for any grants or anything so i guess im out of luck. This became a huge disapointment today and i did not know how to handle it, because i had everything figured out. It is times like these when i have to trust in God. I know that things happen for a reason, but dang i wish that i knew why. oh well i guess ill still hang in there like a hair in a biscuit.

Cold weather is upon us..

Ahhhh, I love the cold weather. It is amazing to me. I had a rough summer working outside and not having the ability to drink the proper H2O. I mean dang we need a water fountain or something. BUT alas, Fall is here. This actually means that i wll be able to get more done at work because im not in a constant sweat. We just had our anniversary sale at work and let me tell ya, there is a demand on some fuel efficient cars. Some dealers want the nice rides, but most cars i see; sell because of how well they are on fuel. My poor little crx is broken at the moment. It has an O2 sensor that needs to be replaced, so it has to go to the shop soon. Meanwhile, A v-6 is a whole lot better than a V-8. Thanks to Alicia i have been driving her car from her house to mine, just to save some cheese on gas. Wow how lucky Iam to have someone like her. It would be so much easier if she lived in moody. But hey you cant put a price on love. Speaking of Alicia, She is amazing. We have so much fun just sitting back and cuttin up. She is halarious. Im in a constant laugh because of her. I know that im crazy and act like a little kid all the time., but to have someone who can enjoy that and be the same way, totally means the world to me. Like today, riding around moody with not a care in the world just loving that im with her. To have someone like that totally make me so happy. Anyways I could go on and on about her!!!!
Moving along, life is great. I love the one who im with and i love the ones who are around me... like my family, my friends, my other family, and most of all God is to thank. He has given me all of this, and at the end of the day, i look back and say wow im a lucky guy! Every need is met, and i love it. This is my favorite time of the year, cold weather is awesome to me and it makes me look forward to certain things like thanksgiving, Christmas, Rock City and all the cool stuff that i like about this time of the year. Well this bed is surly calling my name.. so maybe ill start to blog more.... ha more stories to come. H.I.B.

Days go by...

As days go by, i tend to sit back and reflect upon my life. When i look at it, i see that im blessed. God has given me a life that i have only dreamed about. I take every matter within my life and fix problems and go for the best. God has given me a gift and i try to use my gift in a daily manner. Who ever said life was easy sure did lie. Life isn't easy and when life throws you lemons, you make beef stew... well it sounded good. Every now and then it's raining in my head and i dont know what is in store for my life. They way i look at it, is that if you worry it gets you nowhere. I have totally realized that if you trust in the lord and know that he has a plan, then there is nothing to worry about. HE is control, not ME. God puts people in my life for certain reasons and if i do not follow my heart then it gets me single and in a constant state of confusion. Im listening to my God and following the road that he wants me to be on. My father once told me that if something is worth fighting for, i need to go after it. Well Im living my life for my creator and cannot be any happier. Iam truly blessed to have everyone in my life and my special someone. It hits you like a ton of bricks. So as days go by, my everyday prayer is for me to keep on walking down the right street. H.I.B.

summer come back

What an amazing summer! Seems like yesterday it was the first day of summer; now school is back in, and fall is steady aproaching. Believe it or not fall is my favorite time of the year. Summer is wicked awesome though, going to the lake, beach, trips, cruzin' around. But comming from a guy who works outside.... yeah fall is the best. When i think of fall, i see trips to the mountains, FOOTBALL, tailgate parties, leaves changing, and not to mention, cooler weather. I love it. School is going great for me.. Im learning a lot.... well kinda, as much as i can. CIS class is easy, all we have is tons of labs, that do not last that long. Speech is an experience, ha let me tell you, my teacher is a nice guy but does not seem like the speech teaching type. I actually have a huge speech tomorrow night, that i am absolutly dredding. I like to cut up and make class fun, but dang not give speeches in front of the whole class. oh well, i guess we will see how that goes. Moving on to the next class, MATH is rather difficult. I havent had math since last year, and im trying my best to remember all the crazy formulas and the procedures that make it work. ha it will be fine though.. Moving on, Parents just had their birthdays, ha ha ha ha getting old as always. They decided to take a trip to tenn, which was a much needed trip. Dad works allll the time, saturdays and sundays, and mom is constantly working on hair and dealing with the kids. So yeah they packed up moms new ride and went to the mountains. Like i said, im wicked glad they had a break. well speaking of break, i guess ill get back im my speech. more stories on another day H.I.B.

im on the outside looking in...

For a long time ive been on the outside looking in on the word happiness. However, this time looking in is not the issue. God is amazing, God is huge, and God is love. The only reason im looking outside on the world is because of him and his love. Im so blessed beyond belief, and so thankful to be where iam today. God answers prayers and brings along special people in your life to help you through tough times and complications throughout your days. Im a firm believer of that!!!! Well on another note, school just started back and wow, it was hard to say good-bye to my summer. My classes are pretty fun, im actually having a great time learning all the college stuff; not to mention that one of my good friends is in two of my classes. Work... well work is work i guess. Never fun, but an ongoing experience of where i do not want to be for the rest of my life. Oh funny fact... ANGIE WEBB is turning 50 on the 29th.. ha it is rather funny to think about her going over the hill. If you ask her how old she is turning, i asure you, she will say 30. What a crazy little person she is. I need to look on ebay to find her a walker or perhaps a "rascal" to put around in. hahahahahaha i crack myself up. Well, my amazing girlfriend just pulled up, so another story on another day. love, peace, and chicken grease, JE