Hmmmm. then the next day....

Well, you can see how this went...

My last post was nine years ago - but a lot has happened in that near-decade....

Illnesses and deaths and surgeries and issues and medicines and healing and school and creativity and "life".

And I'm now working on my debut album to release 5/1/2020, called "Worth The Wait"

but I got notices that my Blogger sites needed some attention.. You think?

Truth is, you can find all my "stuff" on my website www.kennypeters.com or on Facebook, and I actually do manage to keep some things to myself....
But go check those for the best, latest & greatest.

KP

so much to think about today

Well.

Ok, quickly the updates - I've lost 20 pounds since starting this new project which is basically a self improvement project which I am blogging about.  Work situation is the same, but I've kinda put the brakes on finding a serious position until after the first of the year.  There are a few reasons for deciding this, some financial, some personal, but one "bright spot" is that people will be let go at the first of the year and there will be more jobs to choose from.  I haven't given up on the company that almost hired me last month as they said they had new projects coming on soon that they were interested in me for.

Now on to life...

Geez, where to start....One thought that crossed my mind tonight was age related.  I saw some clothing and have observed some behavior by our youth over the last few days that has been disheartening.  The observation is that most of them have no social skills (which is ironic considering they live in a very "social conscious" society) in person, generally are rude, and have no manners or knowledge of how to speak to people.  Granted, my experiences with these youth have been very limited, but it's still that first impression that sticks with you.  You come in dressed like a hoochie-mama, I'm gonna think you're a hoochie-mama.  Don't blame me.  I didn't dress you.  And if you come up to me needing something that I provide, have the decency to say "Please" and "Thank You" - it will do you wonders in life.

Maybe it's just me, but I was always taught that you want people to have a favorable impression of you after they've left your presence.  Maybe I wasn't even taught that, but I sure want it.    Just seems "right".

I'm typing this listening to my dog get comfortable behind my chair.  She emits little grunts and groans that I know are her language of saying "Oy, what a day!" and I treat it as much.  I've even answered her before as if it were real conversation.  Don't blame me.  I didn't make the noise.

Can't help how I hear it.

Dogs:  I have come to the conclusion that these are the most wonderful things around.  I could list the endless supply of neat things my/our dogs do, but the main one directed to any cat lovers (and yes, we have a cat too) - is that you can put them on a leash and go for a walk.  We took all 3 today, Dakota, Fergie & Harper, on a walk for a full mile - actually a little more than a mile.  Dakota & Fergie have to lose weight.  (as do we).  But there's just something about that excitement to see you when you've been away,. that unconditional love being exuded when you come back in the door......well, it's just wonderful.

There's more I could write about but I'm going to let this be it for tonight.  Not too much, just something that's been going on in my head for the last coupla days.

Laters,
Kenny

p.s.  I'm having a nice big bloody mary

Good progress!

Well it's been several weeks since I've posted, but it's all good.  The KP One Year Project is off to a great start and I'm officially 21 pounds lighter than I was 4 weeks ago.  So the weight loss part is great.

I have had a few interviews, things that I've been interested in pursuing but nothing has come to fruition yet in that arena.  I'm not giving up by any means, but rather using the opportunities to interview to sharpen my interview skills.

Working on cleaning out clutter in my life - had a huge garage sale yesterday, sold the old couch and the old refrigerator, and got a lot of knick knacks up & out of the way.  Can't decide or figure out what to do with the stuff that didnt' sell and am looking into a way of donating them to a women's shelter or similar organization.

Life is good - not much to write at this time but was dedicated to at least making a post for those who have been interested in this project!  It's going just as planned!

More soon!
Kenny

End of week #1

Well well well.

Even though I didn't tackle the week as hard as I'd like to, I'm rather enthused about the end results.  I managed to lose 3 pounds this week, and I think that is from starting to work out (just treadmill for now) and increasing the amount of water I'm drinking.  If I can continue this next week with the deletion of sodas from my diet, I'm going to feel even better!

I've decided to use Sunday nights as my "recap" night on the blog, but will also be posting with other important tips and happenings throughout the week.

Next to tackle as the weight loss continues:  I've not gotten my singing voice back since being sick a month ago.  It's like a constant source of - pardon me - phlegm is at the back of my throat and when I start singing or trying to sing, all I get is a screech.  I'm terrified of a bigger problem, like polyps on my vocal cords or something.  I'm going to try allergy medicine to see if that helps because I do feel that my sinuses are a bit inflamed and that could have something to do with it to.  But if that doesn't clear it up, off to the doctor I go.   Man, I'm tired of doctor's appointments.  I would be in the last 3 years I've been to at least 150 doctor appointments, in between the counselor, psychiatrist, and my regular doctor.  I never thought I'd be "one of those guys".  Oh well, it is what it is.  I'm thankful I have such great doctors - they've literally saved my life.

Ok folks - go have a good week!
K

Positive vibes to start it all off!

SO!

The KP One Year Project is officially underway and I'm proud to state that I started the workout regiment one day early - and have already seen a loss of 3 pounds this week.  THAT is without trying to control my carb intake and that is something I plan on doing, eating healthier, etc.  So I'm somewhat motivated by this very quick result acknowledging that by just DOING this - exercising, being active - will increase my metabolism and help get this weight off of me.  I had set up a year as being my goal for 70 pounds - but if I can take off 2 pounds a week, which is considered healthy and good to do - I can do my 70 pounds in about 8 months.  That would have me at my target weight by May/June of 2011, just in time to enjoy the summer like I'd like to.

On another note I got realllllllly frustrated at work tonight - 4 hours and I made a measly freakin' $21.  I've decided that I'm done with working for dimes and it served as just another reminder that yes, it's time to do something wonderful with my life.  Where that direction is going to take me, I'm not sure, but I need to rely on my talents to propel me and not "settle" for what I'm doing right now.  There are changes that would have to take place on a larger scale but I do definitely feel that I'm destined for more than I've been led to at this point.  And that in itself, is a good feeling.  I guess we all have to muddle through the bullshit to get there, though.

Decisions to make

Why is it that decisions that are centered around money are so hard to make?  I am faced with a decision that I don't know that I can make accurately right now.  One scenario would benefit us greatly for the remainder of the year and then drop off quickly, while another decision would sort of ensure continued "evenness" in our financial situation for who knows how long.  It involves taking a job that of course has the opportunity to be lost at any point, putting us back at square zero, not even at square one.   It's frustrating, and confusing.  Plus if I took the job I would lose my disability income and I'm not sure that's a step I am ready to take.  Not taking the job would ensure continued income and the ability to look for an even greater position as well as give me the time to work on some of my other endeavors, like weight loss, etc.  I guess we'll just wait & see what the outcome of today's interview is, but it's frustrating nonetheless.

Organizing the melting pot

So while blogging will be a nice way to journalize this project, I need to find a way to organize the various facets of the whole thing.  Weight loss, music, job hunt, etc.  Any ideas?  I thought something like Microsoft Project might be a good idea, but I'm thinking that might be too intensive for the tasks at hand.  I'm open to suggestions!