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It’s so fun watching these kids grow up. While kids of my own might still be a possibility, “Uncle Jeff/Jedg” is okay too. Love my niece and nephew to the moon and back.

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My nephew is such a happy little guy. 

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Summers of ‘04-’06 bring back some good memories. 

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What the fuck? -broadly gestures at everything-

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Uncle life. It’s funny watching my niece grow up and develop her personality. She’s a goofball.

I wish I could see my nephew but now we wait while the court system sorts out how two people who just weren’t meant for each other are going to raise a child. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for these little humans.

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My house is slowly turning into a home. There’s still this sort of empty feeling to it though.

I’ve spent the last 5 years avoiding dating like the plague but I’m putting myself back out there. I will say the dating process, especially in our day and age, is the worst.

Well, here’s to hoping I don’t get any more calls from work about building issues so I get a couple hours of rest.

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45 minutes was all it took for you to no longer be here on Earth. Last Wednesday around 10AM, I got texts from my mom and aunt saying that my grandma had an episode this morning and she wasn’t doing too well. While I debated what I was going to tell work, I started getting my stuff together for the trip out to CA. At 10:45AM, the family group chat was informed that ‘Bama’ was no longer with us. I threw my bags together, picked up my mom, and headed west to CA. It was a few rough days before getting back home earlier tonight.

Bama, I hope you’re finally at peace. You made my childhood so fulfilling and I’m thankful I got to take a month off work in the 05-06 summers to spend time with you guys. I will forever appreciate everything you’ve done for me. 

Until we meet again..

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Been rather absent lately. Between work stress, house stuff, turning 30 midlife crisis, and the state of everything as a whole.

Some days I feel inadequate. A bad grandson. Son. Brother. Nephew. Friend. Manager. Others I don’t. I’m trying to be a better person. Some days I’m just so tired of the weight of the world. Just getting that off my chest. No ominous meaning behind it. I live alone and don’t want to burden friends with further negativity.

Maybe it’s time for a dog to run some ideas past. (Love Bill Burr’s bit about his dog, hilarious).

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Construction update: Really starting to take shape. Most exterior work is complete. Next up: interior shenanigans. Time has flown by since signing the papers back in September.

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0300: Drained yet restless. Ready for my house to be done (5 weeks left if there aren’t more delays) and ready for some semblance of normalcy. As an introvert, even I’M starting to miss non work-related social contact. I’m beyond thankful I still have a job (on-site) and can only imagine how stir crazy people are getting due to job loss or working remotely.

Stay frosty friends.

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Home update: I’m now about a month and a half away from my home being complete. It’s a bit nerve wracking but I’m ready for this next step in adulting. Next level of adulting is to find someone to share it with one day.

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Haven’t been on in a couple months (mmm anxiety). Here’s some of what I’ve been up to.

Trip to Davenport, IA to surprise my friend for his bday (This was a “I peed all over the hotel bathroom floor and adamantly denied it” kind of trip. Had a good laugh about it though); Visited my nephew in Truckee, CA. Love that little dude; Have went on a couple snowy trail runs. Wheeler Pass was hands down one of the sketchiest runs I’ve had. Snow changes the game.

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Construction is set to begin in a week and a half. Already started foundation work two lots down from me. So excited.

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Slabs are drying across the street from my lot. Homes one street over are making a lot of progress. Been so stressed the past few months with work and life. It’s nice to have something to look forward to.

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Recently did some adulting and signed on a piece of land. Will be a homeowner in 6 months. Been such a stressful process though.

I’ve been really missing traveling, too. New Zealand and Australia made me realize I can still have a good time traveling alone. From 16 hour flights to driving on single lane highways, late at night while sleep deprived.