Time to Ante up!

Its been seven days since our dear Mr. Bauer's departure. Not like from this world, he only went to Chicago. Now before I get to the latest most dramatic news I would like to talk a little about what we have already done.

First and foremost we have tried to be supportive in our words and actions. Anything done for the first time may be very difficult. All journeys, trips and days of our lives have a beginning. This often deters people from getting out of bed in the morning. Come on, you know it's true each of us has at one time or another thought "Today would be better if I just didn't get up!" With this in mind I believe that our words of encouragement may have been just that for our friend. I do thank each and every person who added in with there kind words.

Secondly I know many of us have pitched in to purchase personally designed clothing which when bought a small portion goes direction to Ian Bauer. Now the part I like the most about this is that its not so much about the money, but about the action behind the purchase. When you buy a shirt it shows that you care. Check it out if you wish. I am sure your encouragement is more than gratefully received http://www.cafepress.com/ianbauer

Now among other things, I have taken it upon myself to add in my own personal way. Now I know that to many this seems more than a tad past social convention. For the past week I have wore each and every day the shirt which I bought at cafepress. I will try to ease your reaction by letting you know I did take it off for about two hours when it was in both the washer and dryer.

On much lighter notes, paul burek and I have put together a song in honor of our friend Ian. He will get to see it on sunday after his facebook fasting is over.

Personally I think the time to anti up has been from from over due. Its time for each of us to find ways to show others that we actually do care. Ian, thank you for being so easy to encourage. We each have a place in this crazy world. I'm glad mine has included you.

P.S. I really don't look like John Decan from Queen, lets just not go there!

Cutla out

Eleven Years Later

It's been eleven years since I've sat in the Dean's office at my old high school. But today there I was sitting in front of the new Dean. I graduated in 1998. But during my final year I made a promise to our old Dean. I promised her I would come back in five to ten years and let them know what I was doing.
You know it was still really strange to be in that office, immediately I felt like a twelve year old being punished for a years worth of tardiness. When I entered the school I had to buzz in to speak with the secretary through some kind of bullet proof glass, not something we had in my day. I asked to see the Dean who was in a meeting. I waited on a few minuets by talking to one of my old teachers. It was then that a most beautiful woman came in and I was introduced to the our new Dean. I believe that this was a part of why it was difficult for me. but only a portion. I mean walking into anyone's office for the first time basically unannounced to tell them your past 11 year story would be kinda weird. But this I hadn't planned on.
So, how did it go, well I guess. I only apologized a few times for how strange this must be for her. Even she said in a most natural way it would be great if someone I knew was there for me to share all this with. And really the whole meeting went like this. I could tell she belonged there. I mean she was so relaxed in her office her environment, and I was just out of place. I felt the more and more we spoke the more this was obvious. Then at the last moments of our conversation I relised that this is not what I came her for, it wasent as I had dreamed it would be. It was turnning out to just be a semi awkward moment. I was supposed to be encouraging. I was supposed to tell her my rags to riches story and leave her knowing any punk could be changed for the better if they just had a chance. Well I don't want to let you down, I mean few people will probably ever read this. probably only thouse close to me, and of them still few. But I did leave her with that. I did tell her about Christ, and my new life in Him, I told her about Moldova and my work and dreams there. Its just that I dident ever see it panning out like this.

Commisions and a better knee!

Naproxen Sodium 220mg.
AKA: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
In short, Aleve.

I have been with out Aleve for about two weeks now. Ive seen a great rise in painful symptoms such as sore neck, aching knees and the common but deadly pains linked to arthritis. Today I purchased 200 little caplets for the best price at one of those Sam stores. Thank God for Sam! And while I'm at it, for Naproxen Sodium and non name brand drugs. To think that being able to find out what the real ingredient's name is would be a skill worth having. Our culture is so filled with name brands that many of us don't know the real name for Styrofoam. The real name for this "Styrofoam" is Extruded Polystyrene Foam. Now that is a mouth full probably not worth memorizing.

Note two. Tonight or rather this morning Commissions for the month of December will post. We are all excited and no matter how tired any of us are, we will not be sleeping for a few more hours. last month I received a fair share. This months goal is to quadruple that.

Here is to Ultra International!

cheers

Confrence call

This morning I got in on a great conference call at the last minuet. Today we had a new guest, harry the owner of the company. It was an exciting call soon we will be adding some more new products, and a small change to the fast start bonus is going to mean more money in the long run for us. It is yet to be seen what kind of initial outcome the changes will have, but I am optimistic this is again for the best.

Currently Dan is at the internet cafe in town. coffee with cinnamon. nice combo!