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| Oh Summer Days |
By: LuisM | On: Aug 08 2008 |
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Been another good while since I've posted here, guess that just means I've been keeping plenty busy and I have. But it's a good kind of busy because it also keeps my mind occupied and active on productive things, also allowing me to get a lot of things done but also having some relaxing fun. For the most part I've been working, focusing on future classes at college, and of course also seeing my lady on almost a daily basis.
Anyway, I'll start with work. It's been somewhat stressful, mostly because my bosses think they can take advantage of my time there, such as fixing computers, setting them up or doing extra stuff that has nothing to do with my job. In that sense, I've taken a step toward stopping all of it. How? Either by charging them extra or simply ignoring extra things they ask for. It's worked on a couple of things, but it's a work in progress but so far I'm pleased that it's either going to stop or I'll simply be recognized for my extra work and I believe that's both fair and the right thing.
Family is still having some problems, but I'm kind of not really getting too involved, mostly because it has nothing to do with me or nothing that I would personally be able to help with. But I am praying, I'm also praying that my mom realizes that life isn't always negative, that there are bright areas in life even when things seem dim. And that God is her salvation as well, because she's blind right now, she doesn't see life the way it should be and it saddens me to see her in darkness because she's such a good "catholic" woman, I will keep praying however, she doesn't think I love her but I do love her and I am praying for her, I want the best for her, I want to see her smile, I want her happy once again.
Now on to college, great news here too, how so? Well I got a scholarship for the next two semesters and I will use them to my advantage to earn at least one certificate, either graphic design or database. Why certificate? Because I already got my degree but I wanted to further my expertise and learn additional careers around my own so I can offer more services for my customers on my company.
And speaking of company, upgrading my prices has given me a new way of looking at things. And I'm also looking for more developed and in-depth projects than just some simple 4-6 page design web site. This also allows me to grow with what I do and also give satisfying services to customers that are interested in my services. I'm glad to have done so, I got rid of the low-class-cheap people, basically and I'm happy for that.
Something you can't help but to look back into past loves and see that you've either stepped up or stepped down from what was then, or to be nicer, just to realize that you are either in a better position, in a better relationship, or sadly, in a worse position or relationship than you were in the past. I've come to realize that Vanessa has been a blessing in my life and that I am in a better position and a relationship than I was in past relationships. I see her almost daily, whether we're watching a movie, talking, praising God together (something I've never done with any girlfriend before), or simply just hanging out, things are just amazing. I haven't been able to love in a long while and not this sudden either, nor have I ever felt like this before but I am glad for what is happening and how things are going. I am hoping for this to last, I don't need another scandalous-false relationship that only ends up breaking me in two. I want this to work, I have prayed to God for someone like her, we are doing well so far and it continues to do so. I did notice that time isn't our friend, I always find myself sad because I did not feel we had enough time together or we both find that there isn't enough time to do things we plan on doing and because of short time we forget things we planned on doing, we need more time together, we do see each other almost daily but for some reason it's not enough but I think that's a good thing, mostly because that just means we have a lot in mind to do and share together, it also tells me that I simply can't have enough of her, that should be a good thing, right? I do need to change one thing about myself though, I guess I can be too touchy-feely but it's hard to resist my attraction to her, to her beauty and everything else and it's just how I am anyway, kind of hard for me to change that but I'll have to try my best if I want this to work. I've been experiencing a lot of new things with her, and I like it, I've been doing things with her I haven't with anyone before, but I like it, I like it a lot, I want more!
Well, summer days are being counted down so make them count people! Hope you guys are having fun, don't get too stressed on work, you never know when our last day will be here, balance it out with some stress-free days and some productive days as well, till next time.
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| 2:00 am Blog :P |
By: LuisM | On: Jul 26 2008 |
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It's been a few busy weeks. I have not had the chance to post here for a good 20 days, geez time flies! Anyway its 2 am so I'll try to make this somewhat short but also not too long. Because I'm also rather tired and sleep is creeping in slowly.
I've become aware that I've been selling myself short on my web design company, many other companies are charging way in the thousand range where I am selling my services a good 10 times under than that so I've said enough being a good guy and start showing that I really mean business. I've upgraded my prices by 100%, this will show that I am serious about what I do and will also attract the clients that are more suited for the services that I offer. Selling for cheaper doesn't always mean bad or poor quality of work; I just didn't know what price to range my services on at first. Then I learned that majority of people like to save money (of course) but once they get a low price, they want it even lower than that. So enough of that, basically, enough of cheap people who aren't willing to pay the right price for a service that I've studied for almost a good 10 years of my life, practiced it and at this point, mastered it. Some may run away from the prices but I will just rid myself of trouble makers (cheap people who want it cheaper) and attract people who know what they want and seek it.
I may be starting a project with my uncle sometime this week, hopefully soon because I want to work on the web site, working on web sites is what I've made a career out of and I get excited to get started on any. So aside from working on a web site with my uncle (mostly just him taking care of getting the text and me doing the rest) I will also be working with him with computer networking/repair. Well, maybe, we have yet to make any official agreements. So that's what's coming up later and soon. I've also been getting a few requests to make web sites, one for a church and another for a rapper, I am hoping they'll take my offer and continue with the project.
Things with Vanessa couldn't be any better, we are a great match. Obviously, nothing is perfect but we strive towards a balance that allow us both to be happy together and enjoy each other's time and also have the ability to show each other our true feelings without being scared of showing too much, if there is such a thing. We've been spending plenty time together and to my surprise I do not fear boredom or the initial fear of losing her. Things are going well under way and I want them to continue so, balance, communication, love, and most of all, God is what's keeping us going and growing stronger daily.
One downside to working with my uncle will be to give up gym, there just isn't enough time. But as I've said right now it's nothing official but if it comes to that point I will have to give it up because time will simply not allow it and if it does I'll probably be dead tired by the end of the day, I see it already. Another downside to this change will mean less time on the decks, but let's face it; I haven't touched my decks in almost eight months so at this point that's just an extra "downside” to the mix.
Some things have been hectic, such as how this Friday has felt like a Monday, completely and utterly busy and stressful beyond belief. But things calmed down a few hours after, and it definitely calmed down when Vanessa came to visit me at work before going out to do what we had planned. Plans to go to six flags or kings dominion have changed into going to Hershey Park instead, and I can't wait. I've never been there so it'll be a lot of fun to go to a new place and get on all sorts of new rides, and I deserve the little fun, I've been too busy with other things that I need to get out it to just step back and relax a little.
Well, I tried to make it short. It's time for bed so I am gone, I hope you guys are having fun and enjoying the beach. Hit me sometime, post a comment, thanks for reading, and for coming to the site! I'll be adding more photos soon, so keep an eye out on that, I love the new photos section and its features, pretty nifty. Well, until next time!
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| July Goodness |
By: LuisM | On: Jul 06 2008 |
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Full-on summer and I can’t help but to keep walking with a smile on my face, I haven’t had such a great summer in a long time and I’m happy that it continues to be so. Though there are some struggles, but I hope that things will work out in the end because otherwise I’ll need plenty prayers.
Family is one of those struggles, still having some issues in this department but I’m praying and I’m hoping for things to get better because they need to. There’s no need to stumble so much, I just wish time would allow for things to get better sooner than later but right now it seems like “later” is taking its on course rather than “sooner” but I hope that “later” comes in soon, please keep my family in your prayers. So far a few prayers have been heard thanks to all the support and God of course, as He’s the one that is helping us so.
But summer has been awesome! And I couldn’t be happier; my new found love has been a big blessing in my life. I’ve prayed for this for a long time, I’ve prayed for her for a very long time. I wanted someone who believed in God as I did, who was sweet, tender, caring, loving, goal-oriented, and so much more that I can’t list here. And the good thing is that she fits into every single detail I have been looking for, in every single way and I can’t be happier. It feels like I’ve known her for a while, that all the times we’ve spent together have happened long ago, that we’ve known each other for a long while now, but I like it like that. I love the way I feel around her, the way I feel for her as she feels for me. It feels so right, it feels so good, and it just fits. We are so at level with each other, we even complete each other sentences and we sometimes even know what we’re thinking. It all feels so right that we’ve basically met each other’s parents and it all just seems so right, but she has yet to meet my father’s side of the family but I’ve told them about it and they are excited, they want to meet her so I’m happy for the positive attitudes and reactions.
I’ve made further changes to the web site, I’m also thinking about some other additional changes but I’m not sure when I’ll apply them just yet and they’ll take quite a while to get established, I just don’t know if it’ll be of benefit to the web site, I’ve been thinking about changing the templates section to a tutorial section, for simple PHP scripts, Photoshop tutorials, maybe even a few already established tutorials out there. Give me some time and maybe I’ll apply the change but nothing official for now. I was able to get rid of most bots that have been trying to gain access to my web site, mostly through some of the scripts I have available here such as comments and even e-mail forms.
Well that’s it for now, thank you all for visiting my site. I’ll keep you updated as time allows, feel free to leave a comment here on send me a message, you can also feel free to comment on any individual photo that you’d like (as that option has now been made available). Enjoy summer!
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