HNT time again already? Damn ...
I haven't had a lot for ya'll this past couple of weeks. I don't know. Maybe it's the phase of the moon or something but my creative urge has just seemed to go up in smoke lately. I don't have the drive to do anything these days it seems. I think the only way to get over it is to make like the old Nike commercial and "Just do it!" So I am.
I applied for a new job in a different state recently. It would be a promotion and it would get me out of hicksville U.S.A. and put me in a much better place. I hope I haven't just jinxed it by telling you about it but if I did I might as well totally screw the pooch by asking you to send good thoughts my way for it.
I just went over my third month of sobriety and am feeling fine. I still get the urge to go grab a six pack when stress rears it's ugly head but not so much as before and I haven't given in to the urge yet. More good thoughts please. thankyouverymuch.
Some of you replied about my Friday post and were a little worried about me it seems. You know about my family situation. Well, it's pretty good most of the time. She works nights and I work days. We see each other maybe for about 30 minutes per day (split between morning and night) during the week. It's just when the weekend comes that things get a little hairy. Now don't get me wrong ... there is not a lot of yelling, screaming and fighting going on but most of the time you could cut the tension with a knife. I want to leave and take myself out of the equation but I don't want to feel like I am just abandoning the kids . I know. It doesn't make a bit of fucking sense to me either, but it's what I feel. I will be moving out as soon as I can save the cash to pay the deposits and other shit but until that time comes, I'll have to learn to deal with the situation. I'm trying. It's just that after 21 years? Old habits die hard, ya know?
Now for the HNT ...
I present a pair of mugs. One is my own lousy excuse for a face (note to self: SHAVE FOR CHRIST'S SAKE ALREADY!) The other? The one with the butterfly? That's the mug I got here. It's just one of the items Beth is offering for sale. She has a good reason for doing it too. There's lots of neat shit there and she has some beautiful photography to put on it. And the best part? Profits are going to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America. If you are able, I'm sure she will appreciate your support. I guess that's about it for now. I do have a great post about jerkey making coming up so stay tuned and if you want to be notified when I DO post, put your e-mail addy in the box on the sidebar. Simple and effective. Happy HNT Ya'll and lets be careful out there. Okay?
Comments
Nothing wrong with not shaving...and I'll be up at 5:30 am tomorrow morning if you want to do breakfast!
Posted by: moosekahl | September 20, 2006 10:38 PM
I think the face fungus looks good though. Yeah, habits are hard to break... but you're doing good. Cheers and Happy HNT!
Posted by: lecram | September 20, 2006 10:43 PM
LOL...I like the fuzzy face look!
HHNT!
Posted by: Felicity | September 20, 2006 10:44 PM
Hey cutie!
Happy HNT!
~xo
Posted by: Lee Ann | September 20, 2006 10:45 PM
tommy hun, i am so proud of your 3 months. especially given the tension in life now. you keep it up. and both mugs look realy good to me. hugs and kisses.
i can't wait for the jerky post!
HHNT
Posted by: lime | September 20, 2006 10:46 PM
fuzzy is good on you! *~*happy hnt*~*
Posted by: Phain | September 20, 2006 10:46 PM
Nice hat ;)
HHNT
Posted by: Crimson | September 20, 2006 10:52 PM
I love scruff on a man .. it is rugged and sexy
~~hhnt~~
Posted by: Bellarosa | September 20, 2006 10:54 PM
Nice! Scruff is sexy!
Posted by: spitfire | September 20, 2006 11:05 PM
fuzzy is good. smooth is good.... it's all good! HHNT!
Posted by: ch'i | September 20, 2006 11:09 PM
Hey Tommy, you look swell to me!
3 months that just rocks!
HHNT Darlin!
Posted by: Susie | September 20, 2006 11:11 PM
Good for you...keep up the good work.
Plus I like a man with a scruffy face.
HHNT
Posted by: Ag | September 20, 2006 11:21 PM
Both mugs look very good :). Life ain't no butterflies sometimes, isn't it?
Posted by: Cosima | September 20, 2006 11:30 PM
Tommy congratualtions of staying away from the drink, it must have been hard.
I hope the situation with your wife is resolved soon and you can start to breath again.
Oh, and good luck with that job!
Happy HNT sweetie ;)
Posted by: Suze | September 21, 2006 3:34 AM
Congrats on 3 months!! WHoo hoooo. Awesome!!
Awesome picture darlin!! Love the mugs..hehe
HHNT :)
Posted by: chelle | September 21, 2006 7:03 AM
Here's a dozen good thoughts for you!
Cool mug(s) and I like the hat too. Happy HNT!
Posted by: betchacantguesswho | September 21, 2006 7:54 AM
Great mugs Tommy!
And you know you still have my good thoughts coming your way
Happy HNT!
Posted by: The Melody Censaor | September 21, 2006 8:53 AM
That's a perfectly good reason for you to be drinking out of a butterfly mug... as for the other mug, it's quite nice to look at, too!
Happy HNT
Posted by: Rayna | September 21, 2006 9:51 AM
"there is not a lot of yelling, screaming and fighting going on but most of the time you could cut the tension with a knife."
Yip. Understand that 100%. But I'm about to be living alone... so... let's see how that goes.
Posted by: Wenchy | September 21, 2006 10:30 AM
Excellent pic of you with one of Beth's mugs! HHNT!
Posted by: Seamus | September 21, 2006 11:17 AM
Yup, cool mug.
Posted by: Jay | September 21, 2006 12:47 PM
*sending good luck and good vibes your way*
hickville, huh? maybe we'll be neighbors! :D
Posted by: Dawn (webmiztris) | September 21, 2006 1:01 PM
You're not leaving. You'd miss me too much ... Alright fine, leave be that way, I don't care ... Stay and I'll bring more chocolate ... You can't leave! Where will I get my chocolate from!?! ... O.k. be sure to write.
Damn! Already experiencing stages of grief. I guess if you do leave I'll have to post more versus walking down to your office!
Posted by: rose_michelle | September 21, 2006 1:39 PM
I can see you like shaving as much as I do. I think I look better unshaven than you, but that just my opinion. ;-)
Happy HNT my friend!
Posted by: BTExpress | September 21, 2006 5:44 PM
Love the mug. Both of them. :)
Posted by: flygirl | September 22, 2006 7:22 AM
Here are some positive vibes headed your way TG
Love that cap........HookEm!!
Posted by: steve | September 22, 2006 7:28 AM
Damn we look alike. I have not shaved my head in a month and my face in a week.
Things will work out!
Posted by: ole blue | September 22, 2006 5:01 PM
Congrats on the 3 months TG, that is fantastic. Love the pics too honey. Take care. *hugs*
Posted by: Chris | September 22, 2006 5:49 PM
I saw your lovely comment on Sam's Gathering of the Goddesses post and had to come see who you were :)
I am re-careering, so I can relate somewhat to your job transfer. It's always scary to make a change.
Congratulations on the sobriety. You have awesome willpower! I take a medication that for some reason eliminates hangovers. Not necessarily a good thing!
And, I think your scruffy mug is quite nice :)
Posted by: Biscuit | September 23, 2006 11:58 AM
Stumbled onto this site, just thought I'd say hi.
Posted by: Tawcan | September 24, 2006 5:42 PM
Nice pic, soulmate! ;)
Posted by: Tish | September 26, 2006 2:52 AM