A Tired Day

Went into work this morning tired as all hell. These sleepless nights are biting me in the ass. Monday night I had the bright idea to stay up till 4am helping Zeke fix his computer and I've been paying for it ever since. The days of chemo are what really screwed me up. I can't have a half hour block (or more) taken out of my eight hours of sleep or I am a train wreck. In this case I've been paying for it all week. Tonight I hope to sleep better!

Things at the office were not that smooth either. Put a couple of computers together and couldn't get them to turn on. It's probably an error on my part, guess we'll find out. Still very frustrating.

Came home, and decided to work on the Ron Thompson video (oh and we're calling it the "remembering Ron Thompson project..." -- the official name of the video is going to be something more creative like "Remembering Ron Thompson, the man." Hopefully Chris will help me figure it out. She brought me food tonight and we got to work on it. Kyle Hook helped us critique it, and I have to say the first part is turning out pretty darn good (considering the circumstances of the video). I am just hoping to put together something that the family and friends of Ron can watch and hopefully remember the good times. His service is Saturday.

-LB

2007 Brings More Posts From Me!

Well, we can hope, right? Perhaps that is my New Year's resolution: to post more on this thing. That is actually the promise I am making to you right now. I will post to this every day, every other day, or at least three times a week. I'm serious.

Now, to catch you up. Had a so-so Christmas, followed by a pretty good New Years. Even though it is stressful, it does feel good to get back to work this week. Having 10 days off was really nice (don't get me wrong), but I felt like I should be doing something, when I wasn't.

This week I am doing a lot of things. For one, working on the Ron Thompson video -- which I am naming "Remembering Ron Thompson." Ron lost his battle with cancer just a couple of weeks ago now, and his celebration of life is this Saturday. I am putting together a video presentation of it. Additionally, we are playing catch-up at the office.

Monday night I did not get any sleep as I was helping my friend Zeke with his computer. We finally got things somewhat squared away about 4am. The next day was the first day back at the office and I was a train wreck all day. It was no fun. Today I was a little better, but still obviously tired. But hey, I should be good by the end of the week.

Friends who were in town for the holidays are slowly leaving as well, making it kind of depressing... but it is the way it is.

Still working on the TOP TEN of 2006. I will get that out as soon as I can. There are some very special people on it this year!

That's all for now folks, don't forget to e-mail and comment to me :)

LB

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all!

I will be going to Cove this year to celebrate the holiday with my family. I hope this finds you all well! Here are some festive Christmas shots of my hometown and business.




Keep an eye out for the top ten of 2006 in the coming week! Though the list is delayed from it's normal debut, it will still be ready to go before the new year! Again, Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all! -LB

Top Ten for week of December 9, 2006

1. Keithanne Boeve'
2. Haddie Schmidt
3. Sterling Shetler
4. Chris Gamboa
5. Cynthia Hilden
6. Alyse Fischer
7. Hannah Bobbitt
8. Debbie Bobbitt
9. Carl Bobbitt
10.Kyle Bollman

It's That Time of Year

Yes, the holidays... the wonderful stinkin' holidays. The time where everyone gets so materialistic it makes a person want to puke.

Okay, so I'm not a big fan of the 'holidays.' I have in recent years even been known to get a little depressed around this time of year. I have a wonderful family and group of friends to spend them with, but yet the time of year bores me to death.

I am starting to change my tune though, and focus my feelings on the real reason for the holidays. To give to others, especially those who need it the most. 9 years ago this month I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, and people came pouring out of the woodwork to help me.

Recently, three people I know in the county I live in have been diagnosed with cancer, a couple of them terminal. I think it's time I stop feeling sorry for myself and put positive thoughts their way and pray for them and their families, just like the folks did for me.

Besides, I have plenty to be thankful for -- a striving and successful business which employs people; a great family, and a whole lot of friends. This year I promise to be HAPPIER for the HOLIDAYS!

-LB

A Good Time Was Had By All (until I got sick)

Hello All,

Yeah it's been quite some time (once again) since I've updated. But I am more than happy to update you and hopefully stay on top of it this time around.

First of all, I am writing this blog entry just off the heals of a terribly horrible stomach flu. Yeah, I was in bed for the past couple of days (or on my couch watching TV). I was pretty useless, but got some television and back Tivo recordings caught up on.

My sickness couldn't have come a day sooner or I wouldn't have made it back from vacation. What I time I had... what a time we had... yes I took a friend along and we had a great time!

Chris came along with me to the Oregon Coast, Gleneden Beach to be more specific. We really enjoyed our stay at a beautiful condo which was oceanfront.

It was a much needed relaxing time for both of us! I took a few pictures:The view from the condo

Inside the condo, the big screen

Chris in Cannon Beach

Manzanita
Chris and I
Tillamook Head Lighthouse
Me in Cannon Beach

We really had a great time, and hope to do it again when time warrants! I also plan to head back to the Willamette Valley in December, but probably won't make it to the coast.

If I don't write before Thanksgiving, everyone have a great holiday!

-LB

Top Ten for Week of October 14, 2006

1. Keithanne Boeve'
2. Sterling Shetler
3. Haddie Schmidt
4. Chris Gamboa
5. Debbie Bobbitt
6. Carl Bobbitt
7. Hannah Bobbitt
8. Kyle Hook
9. Alyse Fischer
10.Cynthia Hilden

Good Week, Good Friends

Things last week were good, very good. I felt like I was at the top of my game. I got a lot done, and continued to improve my business. My new employee is working out great! I am so excited to have her on board. I hope to have a picture and bio on my company's site (www.lbsites.com) very soon when I launch the new design.

This weekend was rather uneventful. I did go to Joseph's football game on Friday, it was a fun trip and a rather interesting game after two players were ejected from the game. We still ended up pulling off the win, but next week's game could be a little more challenging.

Spent Sunday night watching a movie with some friends at the lake. It was a peaceful, entertaining, yet restful time -- which is something I needed very bad!

Looking forward to another week... doing my best to stay on top of everything -- which is only getting easier with the new help.

More later! -LB

Top Ten for Week of September 30, 2006

1. Keithanne Boeve'
2. Sterling Shetler
3. Chris Gamboa
4. Jay Watts
5. Hannah Bobbitt
6. Debbie Bobbitt
7. Carl Bobbitt
8. Cynthia Hilden
9. Marisa Gamboa
10.Kyle Hook

It's About Freeegin' Time!

Yes, it would be nice to have an update on this blog, at least once in a while, right? Well as fall is well into gear, I think I will have more time to update you all.

What is going on in my life? As usual my answer is 'a lot of work.' It continues to stress me, but provides me a living at the same time. Do I love doing what I do? For the most part.

Thursday I had a pretty rotten day. One of my friends was mad at me, and a pin head business owner called me to chew me out over things I was 'supposedly' saying about his business. Anything I've said about it has been true. I choose not to mention his name, because it is not worth mentioning. The business is poor, and the customers are treated terribly. This I have evidence of.

So I should focus on the positive. I have a new employee, she is absolutely great. I knew instantly she would be come an asset to my business. She is a quick learner as well. I have true talent on my hands.

Filming a game in Imbler on Friday. Looking forward to leaving the county for at least a few hours. Hopefully Joseph will do well.

Look for new pictures in my photo gallery soon. I've got some pretty big changes coming to my own site as well as my business site. Keep checking back!

Thursday was a crummy day, but this week has been excellent. I thank my family and friends for the strength I have each day. -LB