Here is a picture of me two days after nose surgery. The packing is catching anything running from my nose. I know yuck. I have to change it about two to three times a day.

I took my exam on Wednesday morning. Thursday, I received a call and was told I did totally awesome on the exam. My name is going on the list for the Pharmacy Technician school starting in August of 2008. I prayed that I would do well and pass and the Lord answered.

I had my sinus surgery yesterday. It went well, except that I had to stay all day in the hospital. The doctor was worried about the anesthesia and my sleep apnea. I am in very little pain. But the best part is I can breathe again.
I finally got released from University Community Hospital at 9:30PM last night. Today I have been recuperating at home. I have watched three DVDs
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix—5 stars out of 5
The Bourne Ultimatum—-5 stars out of 5
and The Simpsons the Movie—3 stars out of 5.
Hope everyone is done with their Christmas shopping and remember the reason for the season the Birth of Christ.

I took my exam today for entrance into the Pharmacy Technician at a local technical school. I will know tomorrow how I did. I feel fairly good about it. Also, I am anticipating a good sinus surgery on Friday.

Well, it is official as of 16 minutes ago. I have retired from my law enforcement career of 18 years at 6PM tonight. I thought this day would come 7 years from now. However, I could not take it anymore. So after a lot of reasons and thought I decided it was time to go. I took early retirement. I will move on to the next stage in my life as far as jobs/careers in the next few coming months or weeks. I will let you all know what develops. As of now I am just a civilian once again.
Well, I am off. I am now going to go to my niece, Alexus' School Christmas concert.

I start my last two days at my job before my retirement on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 6PM. I am looking forward to it.
I also have been studying for an exam I am going to be taking next week with my new career. Lets hope I pass, this will determine a lot.
On the DVD front I watched Ghost Rider the other day and I give it 3.5 stars.
Other news this month. I lost a good friend. Why? I have no idea. I wish her well.
Well blog more in the next few days. Take care to all.

Well, I have updated the website. Most of you probably have noticed that I have a retirement date on my calendar. Yes it is official. I will be retiring after 18 years in Law Enforcement/Government work. I will hopefully making an announcement about my next career in the next few weeks.

Until then I have been enjoying my time off with a few movies listed below and have rated them according to my scale. 4 stars for excellent down to no stars.

Firehouse Dog—–21/2 stars
The Debry Stallion–2 stars
Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer—4 stars
Hairspray—2 stars
Meet the Robinsons—3 stars
I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry—2 stars
Ratatouille—-4 stars
Transformers—-4 stars
The Invisible—11/2 stars

I will be trying The Shangri-La Diet after the new year. Here is more information on it:

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope you get like your turkeys and get stuffed. I will making a big announcement on December 13. 2007 at 8PM so come back then. I will hopefully also get around to getting my website updated sometime in December.

UpdatesUpdates coming next month just before christmas. Take care.

Hello all. I know it has been a while since, I last updated everyone. I have been extremely busy with work and I will be taking early retirement, as soon as November if things do not change. I hope everyone is doing well. I will try updating my website in September.

I have been working alot lately. I haven’t had time to do anything. I did go to the doctor reference my hemmorhoid surgery. He checked me and stated everything is healing as expect. It was just going to take alot of time.
I can’t stand work anymore. But, I drone on. I have bills to pay. I am still debating whether to retire early in about two years or stick out the seven years and five months I have to go. Some days I don’t think I can make it to the end of my shift.
I have finished a great book while working overtime a couple of days. The name of it was Freakomonics. It was quite interesting. I am now reading Glorious Appearing the 12th book in the Left Behind Series. Well, I am tired. Take care to all my family.

Well, it is official I am sick of doctors, taxes and the rich. You know I am also sick of people wanting you to do your job and give them the excellent service they think they should receive. But, when expect the same thing you get anything but excellent service.
I wish to congratulate my friend Christopher Soleau. He will be retiring on July 12, 2007. He is taking a better job and will be successful at it, I know. Congratulations Chris!

[Listening to: Flowers in October - Tim Janis - An American Composer in Concert (06:24)]
The website is updated! The website is updated, FINALLY!

I know it has been a few months. But, I finally did it. I have been great the last few days. My surgery I had on April 5, 2007 is finally paying off. I have been going to the bathroom with very little trouble finally. I hope I don't have to have that surgery again.
Other than that I have been working alot. I think last month was my first full month of work in a very long time. This month will probably be the same, except I will be going in late one day. I have to get my passport and help my mom and dad get theirs.
I hope all my family and friends are doing fine. Drop my an E-mail.

Well, my brother tells me that Spiderman 3 is a great movie. I haven't seen it yet and it looks like it might be a while before I do. I have been working alot lately. Plus I am not completely healed from surgery. It only bothers me now when I go to the restroom. Other than that nothing much else has been going on. I have been contemplating retiring early. I can retire after 25 years with full benefits. That is seven years and approximately 9 months away. I just don't know how much more I can take. I am thinking about staying another 2 years. Then starting something new. I am not sure yet. Hope everyone is doing great and I know I will get to the website as soon as I get a full day off.

Well, today was the first day I saw the surgeon since my surgery. He advised everything was healing nicely and that it would just take time. He wants to see me back in two months. He stated by that time it should be completely healed. That was good news for me.

I know I haven't updated the website and added my vacation pictures. Still working on downloading them from my cell phone. I also have been in a little pain. So, I may not get to it until next month.
The surgery may have been a success. However, after that first day when I was all drugged up on pain medications, I began to hurt and we won't even talk about going to the bathroom. After using the bathroom, I have to sit in a tub full of warm water for about 10 minutes. I don't regret having the surgery. But, I can tell this is going to be slow healing process. I am in pain but mostly after a bowel movement. I have been able to go today without any pain medication. I have been able to start sitting for a few minutes at a time.
The doctor doesn't want me to go back to work until at least Thursday. Luckily, I have had great friends and co-workers who have donated time to me. I thank every one of them.
Feeling somewhat betterI am feeling somewhat better. The bleeding has gone way down. I have pain when first standing up and using the bathroom. The pain using the bathroom is harsh. I hope it will get better over the next couple of days.
I will call the doctor on Monday and set a followup appointment next week. I have been sleeping a lot and hopefully will lose some weight.
I did watch Eragon tonight and I give it 3 out of 4 stars. I am going to sleep. My Perocet is getting to me.