Has it been that long?

Wow, has it been since June of last year since I posted anything here? That's what the last post says, but it's hard to believe.

This year, thus far, has been a wild and crazy ride and it's only the 12th day of the year. Between Cassandra's basketball and volleyball, Ryan's basketball, crazy work schedule, trying to get runs in because of an upcoming 1/2 marathon, meetings at Salem, I've been beat.

There are the money issues as well. After next month, we lose Cassandra's monthly check from the state, because she turns 18. Of course, this senior year isn't cheap. There's the $300 senior ring, the $200 for the graduation package, the $200 for senior pictures, the $3000 for club volleyball...Then there's the drivers classes and the car that follows. Did I mention college? There still may be a JC in the works but next month we go to Vegas and see if she can get scholorship offers during her volleyball tournament. I doubt we'll be playing in the main arena, but there is a showcase Friday evening where she can work out in front of over 300 college coaches.

I have got to get my side business going. I have 2 clients who pay me $50 each a month to maintain their computers. If I could build that, that would help. Also, I need to start with the computer education on the side. I'll need to put that book together so that I can make a little residual income from the internet. Let's see...speaking would be nice as well. I've been wanting to do that as well. It's the year to put up or shut up. Thus far I've just been giving it lip service. It's time to get serious.