Really? This is what I came up with?

Travel bug,
travel hug,
bring some water,
in a travel jug.
Driving far,
driving car,
hopefully driving,
to a bar.
Brought some soap,
brought some rope,
in this car?
Brought some hope.

Bam! Sweet rhyming abilities, LOL!

Up in the morning.

I must have gotten this early rising habit from the parents. Granted, they are the king and queen of it but I too am an early riser. (At least in this house) Its 8 am, cold, beautiful, peaceful, the coffee tastes great and I'm downstairs enjoying some alone time. The T.V. is off (FINALLY) and the only noises to be heard are the swishing of water in the dishwasher and the faint clicking of the keys under my fingertips. So peaceful.
I often day dream about a future home where I can wake up and enjoy a cup of joe while gazing out over a spectacular mountain view. The warm crackling fire tickles my back as I enjoy the early morning song of mother nature. I do cherish this alone time, before the daily noise starts. Before the thoughts and opinions of everyone around begin to bombard my world. Soon the Flatscreen will be blasting out information from all over the world and this houses' very own political commentator will be preaching his sermon about everything that is said. This alone time for me is never long enough! The day starts quick and the commotion too. I guess I'll just have to get up earlier.

Thanks for reading!

Random thoughts.

"I'm feeling tired as if a heavy blanket of snow were laying over me and the weight from the burden of winter is wearing on my back! Long nights and grey days have soaked me through, and I carry the weight of water in my sole. " However, I am the reflecting light that illuminates all in it's glorious path. Loud melodies of energy flow from the heart whose hue cannot fade and true color never part. So why the contrast of mood do I portray? Perhaps to keep interesting the constant coming of days? Quiet Brain, Quite! I hold nothing to be true. Stop this foolish writing, cried mr JoeBoo.

Like a little Joey Shakespeare right? LOL

Yes yes yes here we go again. Another day filled with sunshine, laughter, high pitched voices, and perhaps a little whining to go with it. Some he said she said and a guy waltzing around the room trying to have the perfect answer or response for every situation and question. I figure that for four hours a day I, or yet we, the staff, need to put our games faces on and show these youngsters what true character is, what good sportsmanship is, how to be polite and get along with others. For four hours i need to have the answers, be on my toes, and hopefully be ready for anything.

If you have worked with kids before than you know a curve ball or two is going to come your way, everyday! Am I going to miss it and go back to the dug out, or is this going to be my shining moment when all eyes are on me and I knock that curveball the heck out of this park. I'm aiming for the later. Why not right? I mean its only four hours that I must be on the top of my game. Granted, it is an exhausting four hours filled with chaos, noise, bloody noises and so, so much more.

What we need to focus on are all the opportunities that present themselves to us throughout the day. It's tuff to spot these though. They are camouflaged or can even be lost in the hustle and bustle that is after school care. But the all stars, the ones who you want on your team are the ones that can pick through all the miscellaneous crap and find little ways to connect and influence the lives of 1 or all 134ish kids that are at the site.

My advice for the rookies;

Smile every chance you get! Be positive as much as you possibly can. Never, never , miss an opportunity to say something nice to one of the littles (or fellow staff). And thank the kids and the parents everyday for coming to your site.

*Remember, after school care should be a second chance for every single kid that walks through your doors. "It matters not what happened outside of these walls. What matters are the choices you make from this point on!"

Smile, have fun, and play. Who knows, you might just be the person that kid remembers for the rest of their life. Make it a good memory!

Mr. Brisson

Day two!

Okay here I go writing once again. Today it's oatmeal and maple syrup with a some black coffee to help get me start the day. The cup of joe is basically a staple of the morning routine and without it I become a consumer of c0ffee house lattes. I wonder what that costs me? 3.20 a latte times 3 days a week equals 9.60 per week. Multiply this by the 52 weeks in a year and I end up spending about 500 dollars (499.20). Thats almost a year of car insurance, and it takes me about a week to earn that amount (after taxes). If your looking for a sugar daddy...well...I could point you in a different direction maybe. :) I'm on cup three of my delicious dark coffee yet I'm not feeling to zippy as of yet. If I find myself driving 80mph to work I guess I could assume the coffee is kicking in. Sorry officer, it's the coffee! It has a grip on me and if you want to give a ticket to someone go to Peets coffee and write them up for selling little crack beans! HA! Tires screech, dust flies, I'm out of there! I think I'm feeling the caffeine NOW! Deep breath, deep breath, just kidding, I'm fine. But I should start heading off to work. Although I have been putting in days that are way to long. I need to start working smarter and not harder. Hmm... how to do that? I guess that will have to be on another blog! Until then, farewell and I hope everyone has satisfying day.

Need to Practice!

One day is all it took for me to not complete the goal I had set for my self. Why, why am I so forgetful? Umm....better yet, lets not try and answer that at this moment. I should be focussing on setting another goal and achieving it. You got to get right back on that horse right? SO, I'm writing tonight and am setting another goal to write tomorrow. Maybe I should start this goal setting business of with tiny little goals just until I get the hang of it. Logical, I know, but sometimes we forget to stop and think of the obvious, or logical solution.

So, I'm going to practice goal setting. And I'll start by writing tomorrow and completing my first goal. I must go now. Thanks for taking the time to read this short note. Happy blogging!

Its been a while!

I'm back! Not running however but at least I'm thinking about it. It is funny how easily one day of not running quickly turns into a few months off the wagon. Oh well. Work is taking over I suppose, and there is always plenty to do at work which I am sure everyone who may read this already knows. Speaking of work, I better get the heck off of this computer and on my way to mi trabajo. Lets see if I can make one entry per day this week. Hey, a goal! I just set a goal. Oh gosh, now I'm nervous!

Until tomorrow,

Joey