Happy Father's Day 2008

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers especially my Dad!!!! Here it is Father’s Day 2008 and for the second consecutive year I am without my children; however; the good news, this will be the last Father’s Day we will be separated. I am so ready to have my family back and I am counting down the days. If all goes well (and it will!!) I will see them in 17 days. Of course this is all predicating on someone else but I am still very hopeful.

Today started with my usual even for a Sunday as I made my way to the gym for an all morning workout. The best way for me to pass the time on days like today is to remain busy and going to the gym suits my needs. A dear friend had invited me over their house today for an impromptu Father’s Day barbecue and this was so nice of our dear friend. Initially I had agreed but as the morning progressed I realized I had some unfinished work to do at the office.

One of the partners (my boss’ wife) is coming in tomorrow and wants to look at the books. This should be very interesting because I have no idea how informed this partner has been kept. I fear “full disclosure” has not happened but I have been given the go ahead for full disclosure because this can be a strange predicament I have been put in. I needed to prepare a few schedules and I have been procrastinating all week long. I have had this type of issue in the past and unfortunately some things have not changed in my life. My intention was to work on it during the week but that never materialized and I wanted to come in yesterday but again I got side tracked. I can come up with a million excuses but the bottom line is I really don’t want to do it. I know I have to do it and I will do it but for now I will keep putting off.

I got a little sidetracked, so sorry. I did call our dear friend and declined the very thoughtful invitation and I continue with my day. I did have a treat in store for myself this afternoon as I had scheduled a massage earlier in the week. I have wanted to get a massage for awhile but money obviously has been a factor but I found a very good deal and decided to treat myself. It has been over three years since my last massage and I am a big believer in massages especially after training as hard as I have been training.

I got in a great workout and ran 10 miles with some very good intensity. I was indeed ready for the massage. First I made my way to the office where I wanted to get some work done but as usual I got side tracked which was totally self-administered. Instead of getting a few things done I goofed off and then made my way to the massage appointment. I scheduled myself for a 90 minute session and I needed every minute. I didn’t realize how beat up my legs and upper right shoulder (discomfort caused by working on the computer 10 hours a day) were until the therapist was applying pressure. I have received many massages in the past and today was a very good massage. The pressure was correct not too light and not too firm and my sore areas became very evident. I could feel the soreness right down to my bones in my legs and the therapist spent quite awhile getting the knot out of my shoulder.

The 90 minute session flew by and I was so relaxed. The setting was wonderful and as is the case with a good massage I didn’t want to leave but of course with the session being over I did depart. I departed feeling great but I was so relaxed I was feeling a little down. I don’t know how to quite explain this but it seemed that all of my stress had been removed yet I was more down then serene. I felt great but I guess my energy level had dipped causing me to feel a little melancholy. I also think the fact that it is Father’s Day and I hadn’t heard from my family until later in the day had something to do with it. My family was attending a recital and with the time difference the only good time for them to call was later in the day. I did speak with my wife and children which is always great. They were with family having a good time and I was driving to the Sunday evening Gamblers Anonymous meeting.

I have to admit I once again got caught up in the U.S. Golf Open this afternoon which was another reason I didn’t do what I was supposed to do, oh well!! I almost decided to stay and watch the golf match instead of going to the GA meeting. This was a bad thought and fortunately I came to my senses because I had the materials for the meeting locked up in my office. I now know that Tiger didn’t win but at this point he didn’t lose because he is tied with another golfer at the end of the tournament.

This means there will be a playoff tomorrow between Tiger and the other golfer which by the way is Rocco Mediate who I really like as well. Rocco has an excellent attitude and it would be great to see him win. Anyhow I pulled myself away and made my way to the meeting which is where I belong. I am eternally grateful for the GA Program because it continues to save my life each and everyday. I am sure the end of the golf match was exciting but what matters to me most is my recovery and I made the right choice by attending the meeting.