Leaping One Eye Blind
I am having to rewrite this post as the original was lost. This means I lost the entire month of February to blogging. Thought I had been saved by the leaping day, ut no, that was not so. At the time I wrote I had only one contac in my left eye, while my right eye was extremely irritated. That is where one eye blind line originated.
February was so busy. Trying to get the marketing plan moving. I have a website up at “W” cubed dot geraldblakemorecpapc dot com if you wanna take a peek. It is not looking the way I want either. For some reason the site does not fill the browser. Working on that issue. I am hoping to create a niche by installing and supporting QuickBooks, an accounting software package. I would accept tax work too, and consider that a cash boost when I get those opportunities. But the majority of my marketing shall be aimed at local businesses. If things go well I may have to hire bookkeepers to help me keep pace. A couple of Indian companies have contacted me offering these kinds of service support, but I am thinking why not see if there is not the same company in Malaysia or Singapore. I like this area more and then I would have a valid business reason to visit Makan Makan land. Sounds good, ya?
Kids are keeping me busy too. My son is really challenging his school. Not doing his work, or completing it and not turning the work in when done. Problem is he is a perfectionist and he refuses to turn in the work that makes him feel uncomfortable. He also refuses to speak in speech, which is not good. Spent a few hundred dollars on high school admissions tests and application fees and fear that he may not even pass the eighth grade. I hope he opens his eyes. When I mention that he better like the seventh graders a lot as he will join them next year, he thinks I am just teasing him. I wish that was the case.
My daughter is doing well in school. She sat for the SAT last Saturday and we are isolating the schools she shall apply for. She intends to apply for all of the major Texas universities and she also likes a couple of schools in Colorado and Cornel in New York. Currently, she has expressed an interest in studying architectural engineering.
She and I went library hunting on Saturday. First we went and got a Houston Public Library card. That took an hour as they were very busy. Then we went to the University of Houston Downtown campus and they would not accept that library card. My daughter looked at the info wrong online. And I needed an alumni card to get any access to that library branch. So we drove over to the main campus and parked in the visitor’s parking garage. Very nice for a parking lot and there is a Welcome Center (which is closed on Saturday) and we found the Information Booth was also closed. From there we walked across the street to the University Center which had an open information center. I asked for directions to the new Alumni Center, which is located on the other side of campus. A little over a mile (couple of kilmoters) from the UC. When asked if that location was opened, the young man assured me it was. So the girl and I walked over passing the begging squirrels, dodging student joggers and inhaling second hand smoke from brainiacs that understand science, but not health. A beautiful day, a slight breeze and lots of sunshine to cheer our merry jaunt. And when we arrived at the Alumni Center it was open, allowing us to enter, but closed in regards to getting an alumni card.
So we walked back. We chose a different return route and I showed my daughter the Underground, also closed, and told how some jerk made her mom cry there once. A rude fellow that did not want to do a survey and was more than blunt in refusing. Surprised my daughter, as she has never seen her mother tear up. We stopped by the library so I could get the policy for checking out books. They said alumni card or Texshare card would do the trick.
So that is my task today. Go to my local Fort Bend library and get a Texshare card. Then I will get an alumni card and go visit some of the faculty at the Hilton College. Drop off a few business cards and offer to give some accounting chats for the students if they like. And make myself known a bit to any restaurants that might need my services. Also want to see if there are any new books on managing that I should get add to my library.
The missus is doing well. Saturday with my daughter took a lot longer than I planned, so I had to stand her up for “Hello Dolly” that evening. She went with her friend and they had a nice time. The kids and I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Five. Really was a sad season with Buffy’s mom and all. *snif snif* Sunday her brother invited us to dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant and we had a nice time. Honestly, I thought they were going to pull a surprise party for me, but no go. She still has until tomorrow to pull a rabbit out of the hat. But then the hat may not exist either.
And I am so glad the primary is tomorrow. After the voting is finished, I can get a break from all the political commercials for a few months. Please!!!
I better find some clients soon or I am going to have to get a real job.
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
happy belated bday!
SA: You’re not late at all sweetie. Actually a day early. 14 hours behind Hong Kong here.
Thanks for the birthday greeting.
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Happy Birthday and many happy returns, SA!
i can’t wait for the elections to be done with…but it’s a long ways to go….i’m sick of the ads too.
SA: Thank you Dawn!
I am so tired of all their faces and hollow promises. Be done with it all.
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:40 pm
happy birthday, simple american!
hugshugs and more hugs!
yayayya, makan-makan land is waiting for u and i’m still at the airport!
SA: Thank you Angel.
hug hug huggity hug!
I hope those airport folks are treating you right.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
happy happy happy birthday SA!!!!
*hugs kisses and chocolates*
SA: Thank you!
It is very cold out side, but I feel so warm and cozy now.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
it is glad to finally be able to read a long post from you..hehehe
take k and good luck!!! =)
SA: Thank you PC! *hug*
It felt good to write this post, even if it took two attempts to complete.
Wishing you the best. Wondering if I am ever going to see that left ear.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Malaysia is a good choice … cheaper than Singapore and more efficient than India… (personal experience and opinion)
SA: Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks for the confirmation. I just need to figure out how to handle the withholding taxes for Malaysia (if that happens) and benefits.
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Dear Jerry, happy birthday… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! you are a good father… glad that your children do well in their study! It’s a great moment to assist our children as a parent, isn’t it?
SA: Thank you Trinity!
Wish my son would do better. But when the kids get it right there is some satisfaction, for sure.
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! =D
you’re website is looking good, nice and professional. as for taking up the entire screen..that’ll be hard..cos it has to depend on the resolution of individual monitors.
what happened to ur missus that time someone made her cry?? =(
SA: Thank you!
The web site does? Good, good. I worry too much about stuff maybe.
It was just a rude jerk. Could not politely decline to do her survey. I wish I would have kicked his ass.
March 3rd, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Happy birthday SA! Looking forward to more posts, and of course a booming business for you!
SA: Thank you GT!.
I sure want to post more. Definetly want to boom, but would be happy with just a spurt to get going.
March 4th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Jer!!! HAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPYHAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!
XXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXX
Have missed seeing you around! I thought you were covering the campaign trail all over the country!!
SA: Wah!!! Thank you Kat. *hugs*
Cover these politicians? I need biohazard gear to handle them. I vote against everyone of them if I can. Republican or Democrat, America loses for another four years. Which is why I better pick the right Congressman to fight these buggars. Oops. I’m ranting.
March 4th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Happy Birthday to you.
SA: Thank you so much.
I need to go visit you and see some baby pics. That will always make me happy.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Happy Birthday to you!!!
What happen to you? Where are you? Why so busy? You still ok? Retired from blogging??
SA: Thank you ZM!
I am just super busy. When you are the beginning business owner you really have to hussle to get the wheels rolling. But I am fine. Not gonna retire. No way.
Got to go look and see how the little Angels are doing too. I hope all is well with you. Miss our chats on IM.
March 4th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Happy Birthday!
May things work out eventually.
SA: Thank you PY!
Things will work out in their own good time.
March 4th, 2008 at 8:59 am
happy birthday!!!!
wish you all the best this year, next year…every year!
SA: Thank you Christine!
I just hope I make it another year.
Got to make it long enough to meet you and Kunstemacker. 
March 4th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Oh Good!
You are still alive… and busy. :p
SA: I’m hanging in there. How about you? Still in Arizona?
March 4th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Happy Birthday to you and many happy returns!!!
SA: Thank you so much. So happy to get the royal visit.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Hey SA, haven’t heard from you in ages…glad to know you’re still blogging.
I will read the rest of post later….just popped in while the kids are getting ready for bed. Gotta keep an eagle eye or they’ll still be awake by midnight.
I have my free books site up: http://thisbookforfree.com/
SA: I know how tough it is to get those little ones tucked in. lol
Trying to blog, but just cannot do as much in the past. At least not now.
Your free book blog is a terrific idea.
March 5th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JERRY~
Hope you have a great birthday and all your dreams come true~
SA: Thank you V. I am thankful for your visit. Ah dreams. Hope I don’t dream too big.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Happy belated birthday..
really busy lately,huh..anyway,all the best..
March 6th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Happy Merry Belated Birthday! I see this is now fixed but I’m still at work so can’t read your post at leisure. will do so when I’m home.
lovely chatting with your on YM for those few minutes
hugs!
March 8th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Hey.. SA,
Glad to hear everyone is doing well at home.
And a happy belated birthday to you ..
March 9th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
i guess someone should’ve kicked his ass..cos he so deserve it! =D
how was ur birthday n the election? it’s nice here in msia..opposition won quite alot as compared to previous elections! =D
March 18th, 2008 at 12:06 am
sending some hugs! rahrahrah! (miss you around in blogland, but it’s good not to waste time either)
March 18th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Happy Belated birthday Jerry!
March 28th, 2008 at 3:51 am
you have been busy, sweetie! i miss you, but i love to think of all the experiences you’ve had while you were away. hoping all is well with you and that you’re not too stressed. kisses! xx.
p.s. belated happy birthday.
SA: Not stressed. Jusy busy bee. buzz buzz!
March 28th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Are you writing a book SA…is that what makes you very busy?
SA: I wish I was writing a book. No. I’m a CPA and it’s tax time. Hope I free up blogging time after the 15th.
April 2nd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Tsk, tsk. Jerry. Outsourcing already…..
I wonder if Texas can secede from the North AMerican Union?
SA: Not with our current governor.
And I am a capitalist. I have never subscribed to buy American. I believe in buy the best. That does not mean American cannot make the best. I will buy American when it is quality. I have and shall continue to do so.
April 7th, 2008 at 8:08 am
where is mr sa?
SA: Sugar Land.
Staring at the tax deadline in the eye. Have some clients that I need to finish their work. Plus I need to finish mine too. I plan on blogging on the 16th the day after the tax deadline.
April 15th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
ADULTO!!!
guess what! i’m back into the blogging world so i should be here more often although I see that YOU haven’t been blogging much. that is strange. more strange than green polka dotted underwear.
i apologise. i dunno where that bout of randomness came from. haha!
i miss the whole blogging gang!
AND WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO SINGAPORE! make it soon please!
SA: Please but my underwear back in the drawer!!!
I hope I can get over that way next year.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
hey, tax season is over. go duck hunting now! means come back to blogland lah.
SA: Hope to make a post soon. Had a big marketing push after tax season finished.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hey.. I hope you get to read this.
I may be going to Houston for work end of May.. hope we could meet up. Please drop me a mail zarasmama@gmail.com
SA: Sent you an email. There is a holiday weekend then too. Memorial Monday is May 26th.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 am
*dust* *dust*
Happy belated burp-day!~
SA: Wachoo!!! Scuse me. Sneezing from all of that dust.
Thank you! Burp!!!