The First Grader

Want to watch something different and refreshing? Watch The First Grader on Netflix. It has made me even more excited to visit Kenya.

1st Attempt At Using Oil Pastels

I used oil pastels for the first time. Here is the result.

Altered Puzzle - From Winnie the Poo to Super Heroes

Yesterday, my wife and I finished a project; we created a puzzle of super heroes. It was super cheap too. All we bought was a one dollar puzzle from the Dollar General store and some mod podge from Hobby Lobby. For the super hero pictures, I used discarded comic books at the library I work at. Below is a picture of the completed project. I plan on using this as a craft for the teens I interact with at the library. What do you think?

I Danced At the Top of Saint Louis

My friend Curtis had his wedding yesterday in Saint Louis. The reception was held at the top of the Met Building. There was a lot of dancing. Samantha and I had lots of fun. Here are a couple of pictures from last night.

Having a good time with our friends, Jim Ed and Alex.

Money Hole

It feels good finding out you have made an impact on other people's lives.

Years ago while donating plasma, I randomly called out the spot on my arm where the needle punctured the skin my "money hole." (In case you didn't know, you receive money when you donate plasma) Then today, an old friend and an employee of Biolife told me that to this day, other patrons use the aforementioned reference due in no small part because of me; it caught on like wildfire when other patrons heard me mention the phrase jokingly to the phlebotomist that day.

Always be yourself; you never know who might notice.

I wasted an hour at work today...

Before I began drawing, I thought I had a good idea. You can see the original picture where I got my inspiration. My drawing didn't quite turn out the way I thought I would. At least work went by fast today.

2nd Anniversary

Samantha and I went to Kansas City between July 22 - July 24 for our 2nd anniversary. We visited Worlds of Fun, the Kansas City Zoo, the Blue Nile Cafe, and the world's largest shuttlecock. We both had a blast! Here our some pictures of our trip.

On the train at Worlds of Fun

I made a friend

Having a good time at Worlds of Fun

Samantha catching a ride on a frog.

Samantha being pretty.

Samantha on the African Safari Skylift

Polar bear taking a swim

Mmm. Ethiopian food.

Getting ready to dig in at the Blue Nile Cafe in Kansas City.

Samantha next to the world's largest shuttlecock