New Year, New Blog

I have been meaning to do this for quite some time. I imagine much of what I record here will be fairly mundane, but here's what I am going for.....

I've always wondered about life when my grandparents were growing up, I hope I can start making a record for my 4 kids and eventual grandkids (and so on). Should I get hit by a bus, or perhaps contract some life threatening health condition (I have high cholestorol for example). Perhaps this blog would be a bit of a way for my descendants to get to know me. Jessica (sister) does the family history and pictures thing, but as people look at our family tree the consensus will certainly be that I am the most interesting family member (and tallest --> which probably goes hand in hand)

I have been able to travel to some cool places as well. Germany (Vacation), Hawaii (5yr anniversary), many great cities for work @ Daktronics. I wish I had a better record of some of those places. Truth is I started this blog several times since blogs came into being, but I've had distractions that never let me stick with it. Leukemia has a way of changing perspectives, as well as providing an immense amount of free time.

Since I mentioned it, I also feel the need to have a ongoing log of what I am going through with my Leukemia (AML). Facebook is fine for letting people know what is up, but I hope to create more of a running log of the events. I pray that myself or someone I know never have to go through this again. I wish I could reference some of my experience from my prior 2 treatments.

Cooking\Food has been something I have enjoyed, which is obvious considering my expanding waist line. Love of food can also be attributed to genetics. You'll see some things like that from time to time. In fact, I remember most of the places I visit by the food there. I've recently fried up some killer donuts and made probably the best rack of baby back ribs I have ever had, and yes I have had ribs in KC (You'll find I don't mind patting myself on the back).

This whole thing has been inspired by a coworker and friend (Bo) to finally get this done. Bo recently quit his job at Dak and is making plans to sail around the world (sailingbo.com). It's on his bucket list. Creating a bucket list for me at this point seems to be tempting the fates, so I'll hold off a bit on that one. I like hearing how others go about life, and I get a kick out of the things he posts.

I'll wrap it up for now... What's the #1 thing on your bucket list...ok, what are you waiting for?