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Author Archives: Lee
First Day Complete
Today was my first day in my new position with CAITS an acronym for Clinical Affairs Information Technology Services, as a Computer Support Technician. It’s a new role in a location at the university that I’ve primarily stayed away from, … Continue reading
One Year
Today marks one year since I’ve seen my father alive. It was at our annual family Thanksgiving celebration, which I’ve been told by my uncle has been happening continuously since the 1950’s. Here’s the last photo I took of my … Continue reading
Emergency
After the incident that happened on that Friday the 13th, my now ex wife filed for an “emergency custody & visitation” hearing. It rattled me to my core. Indiana is known for taking the mother’s side of anything in regards … Continue reading
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Starting Over
As of this moment, I’m basically starting over in life. Not a move I wanted to make, but I digress. I’m starting with my girls. My first mission is to revamp what is now their space. I just purchased a … Continue reading
Posted in Deep Thoughts, Divorce, Family, Life, The Amelia Files, The Taylor Chronicles
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It’s final (in many ways)
Friday the 13th, a date that will and already does live in infamy. That’s also when my divorce was final. It started as a typical day, but turned into something very dark, something I might pay a heavy price for. … Continue reading
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It Doesn’t Feel Right
Today is my first full day back at work since my surgery, and it doesn’t feel right. I would have never started or even thought of working at IU if it weren’t for Rachel. I wouldn’t be a man with … Continue reading
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Goodbye IU
Suddenly this week, my soon to be ex-wife left her position at IU. She didn’t leave for another position, she just left. She had a good paying position in what I always thought of as a prestigious department. In her … Continue reading
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Almost Real
Today has been almost like what my new life will be. Alone. My former parents’ in-law came today and took those pavers they had wanted to so badly. I stayed up until almost 5am in the hopes that I would … Continue reading
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A House, but No Longer Home
The packing of things has commenced, and it’s made me extremely depressed. Most of the things that genuinely made this house our home are packed or in the process of being packed away. It began last night. I picked up … Continue reading
Of Mice and Men
I never read the book, but I did see the 1992 film that’s roughly based on it. I’m starting to feel a lot like Lennie as of late. I seem to be excellent at ruining any good things I have … Continue reading
Slumlord
Yesterday, I became something I never thought I would be, a landlord. I don’t know how to think of it exactly. I’m just trying to save my house, but I know I can’t do it on my own. I’ve been … Continue reading
The National Rifle Association
A few months ago, I purchased my second handgun. This is the first public mention of it. The model to be exact is a Taurus P111 G2, chambered in 9mm. It’s a great compact concealed carry weapon. I happen to … Continue reading
Rants
I’m in a mood to just get a lot of things out. They may not be clear thoughts, they may not be proper thoughts. They are however my thoughts. My mind destroys me at times, I’ve been told it’s a … Continue reading
The 5 Stages
I’ve been thinking about the Kübler-Ross model for stages of grief, it has 5 of them to be exact. I didn’t really go through that with the loss of my father. He lived a good life, and I was proud … Continue reading
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Back to the Grind
Today is my first day back at work since the procedure. I’m tired and in some pain still. Primarily because the chair I’m forced to sit in gives too much support in that area. I have no options or alternatives. … Continue reading
Vows
We all have vows we make. To others, to ourselves and to higher powers. To me there has only been 1 vow that meant anything in my entire life, my wedding vows. I said them before an audience of friends … Continue reading
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She’s Moved On
6 weeks ago, my partner of 14 years and my wife of 11 filed for divorce. The reasons are varied, and according to her it’s something that must be done. I simply see it as giving up. Giving up on … Continue reading
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Tagged children, divorce, Life, relationships
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