Sunday, May 16, 2010

The Next One

I couldn't think of a clever title, so that one will do. Celtics are doing well in the NBA playoffs and that's cool. I'm trying to go through the Love Dare again to help Ellice feel loved.

I've been down, but I'm really making an effort to stay positive. I've been in a fair amount of pain lately on top of the feeling down, so that's not helping.

The job situation has changed; I've been transferred to preschool, which makes little sense given my training, but the county does as they will, training and experience notwithstanding. I guess that's what I need to be doing. Ellice is on the hunt again as there was a mass pink-slipping and hers was one of the jobs to go. It will be challenging to get a position in that county, but we'll keep trying. At least we have insurance. We may not be able to afford our apartment, but we'll have insurance.

On the reading front, I've got 19 read so far this year and that puts me ahead of pace. My goal is 50 this year, though I've not cracked 40 in any year previous. Ambitious, no?

Iron Man 2
This movie was fantastic. I love all these Marvel movies and hope they keep cranking them out. Downey is spot on as the egotistical, troubled Tony Stark. Mickey Rourke did an excellent job as the Russian villain, and Cheadle stepped into the role of Rodey well. Just great stuff. Good action, interesting plot and the buildup to the Avengers movie continues with nods to the upcoming Thor and Captain America movies. I can hardly wait. ****

2 comments:

Melissa said...

I hear you on the 'down but positive' front. As I told your wife, I'm on the edge of the precipice where all it needs is a strong gust of wind.....

I'm not familiar enough with the Iron Man ouvre to go see it big screen, tho I did enjoy the first one and will see the 2nd. Glad you're enjoying them.

How's the daughter? (WTG on TLD)

Anonymous said...

How is the summer treating you, Mr. G? Your family is lovely, and I miss you guys...hence the pestering for new blog....ahem...tiff