I’ve been terrible about updating my blog.  Now that I have Facebook and Twitter, I find that there is a lot less drive to come on here and write new stuff.  I am working on a post that is very important in regards to the future and God’s plans for it, I’m just not ready to publish it yet.

We’re still doing well in our weight loss.  As of this past weekend, I’ve lost 42 pounds and Cassie has lost 27.  I’m still hoping to hit 50 pounds by my birthday, but it’s now less than 2 weeks away and my weight loss has been slowing down the past couple of weeks.  I’m still very happy with how things have gone and I’m still losing weight each week so I can’t complain.  My workouts are getting more intense each week.  I’m now walking a mile, riding the exercise bike three miles, and then swimming over half a mile at most of my workouts.  We’re going to work towards running in the 5K the day of the Detroit marathon in October, and I will be running the whole way.  I’m shooting for doing the whole 3.1 miles in 30 minutes, which would be a big deal for me.  Thankfully it’s a long way away and I’ve got time to train.

I’m looking forward to April 1st at work because I’m going to be working for a new manager.  I’m in a difficult spot in my job because I like what I’m doing in general, but there are certain things about my job that are very frustrating.  A lot of the frustrations have to do with my manager and “team leader” who both leave a lot to be desired.  I’m hoping that with some changes my job will not cause as many headaches as it has.  I’m also still on the lookout for a management level position and I think one may be on the horizon that I would be perfect for.

Cassie may also have work related news in the future, but it’s far too early to mention it right now.

I’m looking forward to the Easter Sunday service at church.  The creative arts team always does a fantastic job with the Easter presentation and I hope this year will be no different.  And on the subject of creative arts at church, I’m becoming more involved with the Reality worship team and I’ve even been singing of late.  I never realized how much I missed leading worship until I started playing again.  Now I just need a decent guitar to play so I don’t have to keep borrowing other guys equipment.  I have a beat up old Yamaha guitar that’s fine for playing at home and practicing, but it’s not a performance guitar.  We don’t have the money to buy a new one either, so I guess I’m stuck borrowing for now.  At least the guitars I’m borrowing are Taylors and they sound incredible.

I’m off to the gym.  I’ve got another crazy workout to do.