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I gotta say, before watching this video, I was quite uninformed of how the real world works. This is a long video, but, if you have 48 minutes, and a cup of coffee (or two), watch this video and inform yourself. (Thanks to Tim Storm for posting this to his blog – otherwise, I may have never encountered it.)
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A Dad’s temporary vacation from Kids (They’re having a sleepover)
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I woke up this morning thinking, “I can sleep.”
The kids are gone. I can sleep.
I CAN SLEEP!!!!
Whoohooo!!
Wait…
I can sleep.
There are no kids.
Whoohoo.
Whoohoo?
What?
There are no kids.
Then, I realized.
…sadly.
There are no kids.
There are no kids.
Nothing.
Silence.
Kendal isn’t waking me with her little voice, softly “Dayad – I’m hungwee foe my break-fast.”
Evan isn’t laying next to me, shoving his feet under my legs, with his razor sharp toe nails slicing my thighs.
Evan isn’t annoying Kendal.
Kendal isn’t yelling, “EVAAAAN….”
They’re not laying next to me, contently watching yet another episode of Songebob.
They’re not arguing who gets to lay next to me. (At which point I lazily point out that there are two sides of me, and I can scootch to the middle of the bed)
Nobody is yelling. Nobody is upset. Nobody is arguing.
Nobody is here.
There is nothing.
Nothing at all.
Nothing but silence.
Nothing but Emptiness.
Complete and total Emptiness.
How can I possibly sleep?
Nothing is here.
No purpose.
I feel an odd loss.
A waste of life.
EMPTY.
EMPTY.
EMPTY.
Of course, the kids are at Dave’s for the night, and I should be so happy that I can sleep in.
But, instead, I immediately think of my parents and my grandparents – what they went through. And then, I think of my sweet Aunt Donna (who recently had her 3 kids leave the nest and had a massive depression result.)
….this is how they wake up EVERY morning.
This is how they woke up that FIRST morning — but it was REAL for them. Not some vacation.
This morning is a vacation for me.
My kids are coming back. They’re coming back today.
Hell, I can go get them right fucking now. ( I just might. )
But not them.
Not my parents, my grandparents, nor my sweet Aunt Donna.
Their kids are gone.
Gone forever.
They wake up to silence.
Silence, every day.
They wake up to EMPTINESS
…and live the emptiness, the loss, the waste — for the entire day. They live with it — every moment of their lives.
What a blast of my future.
What a reality check.
You better enjoy what you have — while you have it.
Then, you better figure out what the fuck you want to be when you grow up, because your reality will always change.
When the kids grow up, you better.
So, when it’s time to grow up, again….
Miss the kids.
It’s understandable.
That’s been your life.
Miss every moment they brought you joy.
Miss every moment you watched them grow.
..but don’t be sad.
…for long.
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My good friend and colleague, Jim Kukral just launched his well-earned new biz: http://www.thebizwebcoach.com/
Jim Kukral
has been building his brand for years in the internet marketing space. He’s been a pioneer in Affiliate Marketing and Social Marketing and is an impressive speaker.
Jim is genuine and wants to help businesses — people. He’s a great person, and I’m supporting him. You should too. (And, if you are a business that could use access to an impressive Business Web-Coach, then, Jim Kukral is your man. For $47 / month, how can you go wrong?)
About the launch.
I am impressed with Jim’s launch strategy. He used Social Media to PRE-ANNOUNCE his launch, and then on the very day of launch, he (and everyone who knew from the pre-launch) announced on Twitter (etc.) to watch Jim LIVE on his webcam and have a discussion. Over 150 people (that I saw) were watching Jim Kukral live, and discussing his new biz.
This is a screen capture of Jim on a LIVE broadcast and live chatroom of his followers and friends where he’s announcing his new business of offering business web coaching, his new branding of Jim Kukral, new book that invites us all to participate — and everyone here was discussing it.
It was great — every person in the chat room who had a question or a comment, Jim acknowledged them LIVE and in public, on the air. Very cool.
Congratulations Jim.
I will definately join.
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Okay, so this has NOTHING to do with internet marketing. But I had to share this.
Well, in a way, I guess this has “something” to do with internet marketing.
In this video, she is showing how “in the know” she is, and how “connected” she is with her fans. This may be considered a little glimpse into the real, personal life of this famous and gorgeous actress.
I love Jessica Alba.
I shall encapsulate the video below in a single word: “Wow”
Jessica Alba Staring Contest – Watch more free videos
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This may expose a little too much of myself — my extremely goofy self.
I have a new-found addiction to a funny show called “Robot Chicken”. (Apparently, it’s not a show that many women find as funny as I do. I sat next to my good friend Connie Berg on a plane ride to San Diego for the Share A Sale “Think Tank”, and was cracking up as I watched a couple episodes on my iPhone. She was not amused. Sorry, Connie.)
In the video below, I simply setup my webcam on my MAC to focus on the plasma TV in my family room, and used iMovie to clip and re-order the funny few things that I saw on the first episode of Robot Chicken that I had ever seen. (This was the origin of my love for this crazy show.)
Yes, all the captions are my creative — very creative — work, and all rights are reserved.
As I watched the bit with “the Bush sisters” with “the Corey’s”, I thought of my good friend Karyn — as she has some similar quirky party qualities of the “Bush sisters” as seen on this show.
Karyn, I dedicate this to you, my dear.
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I have this friend.
Her name is Angie.
She probably doesn’t want you to know this….. But, she took the test for the “Dharma Initiative”, and it took her more than 29 seconds. She was very disappointed in her results. (”I’m such a loser”, she said to me.)
Yep, Angie. You’re right.
You associate with me! I feel for you. But, if you want some killer Affiliate Management, she may be somewhat decent.
http://70.32.117.22/site/index.php#/choose
This is a pretty top secret link. So, don’t go tellin’ everyone, eh?
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Okay, I admit – it took me 2 listens to really appreciate this song. Why? Because the whole song develops over the… well.. song. It’s okay to be slightly annoyed at the repetition at first. I was. Just let it run through — and then listen a second time. Damn.
Oh yeah – thanks to Linda Woods, from PartnerCentric for sharing this with me on facebook.
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Maybe I’m still adolescent at heart. Maybe this really is funny.
And yes, you may borrow my pen, Angie.
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Probably the most unusual — and creative — names for a business I’ve ever encountered is the brainchild of my good friend (and BEYOND extremely talented internet marketer), Angie Seaman.
The name: Duckies For Hire
I have worked with “everyone” in Affiliate Marketing. There are seriously talented professionals in this industry, and I’m happy to know them and consider them friends (well, some… hehe…)
When I say Angie Seaman, at http://duckiesforhire.com is an amazing Affiliate Manager, it is a significant understatement. Her creativity, work ethic and expertise make her the most impressive Affiliate Manager imaginable. Scoop her up before I do. 
Oh yeah – she even has a media division: http://duckiesmedia.com
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