Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Password Recovered

Why haven't I posted in awhile you might be asking??? Easy answer for that one. In the middle of changing my email address I lost the ability to log in to my blog and add new posts. Luckily the problem was remedied this morning and I can get back to posting.

It's good to be back!!!

It's been awhile

I just realized it has been a long time since I posted out here. Life has been very busy getting ready for the new house. Since we are closing on the house so close to Christmas we decided to have our Christmas next Friday on the 12th. I am very excited! I haven't had a Christmas tree or decoration up in over 2 years. It's so very nice to have a family to celebrate Christmas with. I have been busy shopping and wrapping presents and thinking about the smiles on everyone's faces when they open their presents.

I realize that 2008 is coming to a quick end and I hope everyone that follows my blog has had a great year. In terms of personal growth this has been a great year for me and I look forward to whatever 2009 has in store for me.

Merry Christmas everyone and I'll catch you in the new year.

TheGov, out

Welcome Home

It's nice to finally have a place to call home. A place to put a Christmas tree and hang Christmas lights. A place where I can hang some family pictures without worrying about the hole I am leaving in the wall. A place to play ball in the backyard. A place where I can get my tools out of the boxes and work on things. A place where I can have a pet without getting permission first. A place filled with the happy faces of the people I love. A place to call our own...

38 years ago

I always get a kick out of reading those "what was happening the year you were born" things so I thought it only appropriate that on my birthday I would post a little info on what things were like on this day back in 1970. Enjoy
The US population reached 205 million
The US lowered the voting age to 18
The first New York Marathon is run
The first computer chess tournament took place
The LCD was invented
The Beetles were disbanded
A gallon of gas was 36 cents
A postage stamp was 6 cents
A 1 carat diamond ring was $299
Average income was $9,400
Average house was $23,450
and my favorite - An 8 track tape player for the car was $38.99

I hope everyone has a great day!

TheGov, out

Goodbye Summer...Hello Fall

With the sunset tonight came the end of the 'Great Summer of 08'. School starts tomorrow and even though fall doesn't officially start for another month the summer feels like it is over to me. It was the best summer that I can remember. Three very special people, that I care a lot about, shared this summer with me. Thanks to them I feel that I grew on a personal level and was able to accomplish some things that I always wanted to do. One of those three allowed me to rekindle my love of sports and showed me that I have a lot of knowledge that needs to be shared with those that will listen. He also showed me that is OK to play and have fun. Another one of the three reminded me that there is so much hope and beauty in the world when viewed through the innocent eyes of youth. She also touched my heart with the way she would run up to me and wrap her arms around me every time I showed up. And the last of the three...well...where do I start. She showed me just how much I can accomplish when I have the love of a strong, independent woman in my corner. She also reminded me what it means to love and be loved unconditionally. It is rare in this world to find someone that you share so much in common with. Someone that knows your thoughts and can complete your sentences. We have shared so many great moments that I can't believe we haven't known each other our whole lives. I feel so very grateful and so thankful to have her in my life. Dreams really do come true...

I hope everyone out there had a great summer and is looking forward to the fall as much as I am.

TheGov, out

The First Lady

After 2 weeks of planning and a restless night praying things would go well TheGov popped the question. And to my delight she said yes. I am so incredibly happy! There is no way to describe the emotions I have but to the people out there that have found someone to truly share their life with I don't need to describe them - you already know. I feel like I have finally found someone that I can just be myself with and my life has grown so much because of that. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with this woman.

Have a great week everyone!
TheGov

New Personal Best

I just got home from the River 5 Kade in Sioux City. I must admit that I was thinking about skipping this race today. I had a bad week of training and didn't even think I could finish the race. Imagine my surprise when I crossed the line at 27:03. A new personal best for me. Almost a minute faster than my old personal best. I was so close to breaking the 27 minute mark that I could taste it. Oh well. There is always the next race.

Everyone out there have a great weekend!

TheGov, out