So, from Negative Stuff comes positive Stuff

I originally was going to make this post about how certain things suck at the old place of business. However, I'm working on not being so bummed.

There were all these open sales positions opening up at my company. And I was encouraged to apply. I really put myself out there, studied our products, I went out in the field for a day w/ a sales rep and everything. I know I could do that job. I was getting psyched for the interviews for the rep positions. I truly felt that I was an expert in our product knowledge.

Lo and behold, I get the word that they were not interested in pursuing me further! I had spent time a way from my family, trying to make a career transition. I did everything I was encouraged to do; I networked, I schmoozed, and I hustled (and flowed) . Then, they decided "to go in a different direction". My aggressive nature had "turned pepole off". Can ya believe that?? We're talking about sales here!!

However, things are looking up. I'm not only embracing my current role (cos hey, what am I gonna do, right?) things are looking up outside of the place as well, for reasons I can go into later. All is all, I can say that it takes guts to try and make a career change; and it sucks to be rejected by the same people who encouraged you to apply in the first place.

I took a deep breath, looked at Vicki, Tobin and the rest of my family. Everyone is hanging in there. Maybe things are not perfect from a life perspective, but they are pretty darned good. Hey, there's a new UFC next week too!! So things are looking groovy. I still know that I could be the #1 sales guy in the country, btw. I'd would never buy my suits off the rack, either!!

So did everyone have a good Valentines Day????

I had a great one, thanks. It was awesome because Mr. T got to say home for once :) Aunt Susannah came over from Brooklyn, and actually babysat for us!! We went to the new(ish) place, Rob's Bistro that's on Main Street in Madison. The food is just great. Really enjoyed the ambiance. We both had a lamb shank that was just the best!

Not only was the food great, but it was really a great time w/ Vick. Truly romantic. What a wonderful gal I have in my life. 10 years in a relationship, and married for six, and I still get giddy when I think about her!! She still brings the sass, and keeps me in line. Not to mention that it's hot when she references Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira in a joke! I just think it's sexy that my sweet wife can make jokes about an "Anaconda Choke"!!!! That rocks!!!

In all seriousness, to make this a little like a love letter to Vicki, because she deserves it. Seeing how she lights up around Tobin, is just amazing. Her eyes light up when he walks/crawls into the room. She's the most amazing wife/mom/friend that I am very lucky It's been a great long weekend. I'm sad to go back to work tomorrow :(

We watched a ton of great movies this weekend. Albeit, they were ones that Tobin had to be asleep first for us to watch 'em!! There's these 3 films called The Red Riding Trilogy which is sort of about the Yorkshire Ripper case in the UK in the 1970's and 80's. The 3 films intertwine characters and basically tell the story not only of The Ripper, but the decline of England in the 1970's and 80's due to Margaret Thatcher. Truly compelling film making. Gotta give them a shout out for that!!

Anyway, I'm off to get my beauty sleep! I could post something about the Drug place of work, but I'll save that for another time!

It's the Day after the Nor'Easter!

I'm so glad I took the day off. The office did not even have a delayed opening!! They ended up shutting at noon, which is like, stupid. I kept my slippers on all day, watched bad tv, and played w/ Tobin (and Vicki!). It's hard to believe that he is over 14 months old now! My son is getting so big. He has the best smile, and impeccable comedic timing!!

It was good to take the day off, I wasn't really missed here at the old drug place. As it turns out, only 20 people or so showed up for work!! After all, it was a state of emergency!! I mean, you're not supposed to go out when that is the case. The thing about yesterdays' snowstorm was that it got worse as the day went on!! Great day to be watching movies and playing w/ an incredible little boy. Just perfect!

Gotta give a quick shout out to an incredible trio of movies Vick and I just discovered. We're big serial killer genre fans. We discovered the Red Riding Trilogy Films about the Yorkshire Ripper in England in the 1970's and 1980's. Of course, we discovered that the 3 films are based on a quartet of books by David Peace, so we gotta check them out next!! Great films. They are more "faction" then true fact. However they are incredible portraits of an England gasping as the era of Thatcher approaches and consumes itself.

I'll write more later, but I gotta tell you that I got myself a pair of new eyeglasses that are SO awesome!! I look like Elvis Costello with them!!!

London is Burning, And I Live by the River!!

I was having an ordinary sort of Tuesday today. Nothing major happening. Just at work, staring at the old computer screen, making sure time was moving forward, and not backward. I was thinking that nothing out of the ordinary was gonna happen. Then, I made the great decision to go out for lunch. Not only was it a good idea because it broke up the work day a bit, and I had some delicious soup at Atlanta Bread Company (I wonder if Braves Star Chipper Jones has ever eaten at one such establishment?). I heard something about todays date, and how special it is to those of us kids who like the punk rock.

To Begin, The Sex Pistols played their first concert in the USA on this date back in1978. Was it in LA? Boston? Some other major metropolis like Philadelphia you may ask? Nope. It was at some joint called the Great American Music Hall of the South. It was like some shit kicker country place. Way to go Malcolm McClaren w/ booking that concert tour!!

I kid a bit, of course. That "Never Mind the Bollocks" album STILL has a big hold on me. It literally rocks as an album from beginning to end. Of course, things did not end too well for Mr. Sid Vicious, but hey; that truly is punk rock in a way, I guess. hearing that this was the anniversary of the US Tour (Until they had multiple reunion rent show tours in the 90's and 200s, it was THE Pistols Tour), really brought me back to 7th Grade, sitting in my bedroom (and this was 1983/84 mind you), and listening to a dubbed copy of that album on a cassette player.

The other big anniversary today is that "London Calling" by The Clash was released today in 1980. What a great album! I'm not gonna go through the entire track listing or anything. But from the Title Song, to "Jimmy Jazz", to Mick Jones warbling about The Crimean War in a song where he manages to encapsulate The entire fall of the British Empire from a military standpoint, to the hidden gem "Train in Vain"; this album is one of those albums that critics rightfully go crazy for.

I may come off as some old fuddy duddy, but I don't thing very many albums in the past 29 or so years have been as good. (Some Replacements stuff, GnR's debut, Arctic Monkeys debut, maybe). "London Calling" taught me that punk doesn't have to be ALL anger, there can be melody and emotion, and humor (I mean Koka Kola!!) in it as well.

So, Kudos to the late, great Joe Strummer, and the boys, as well as Johnny and Gang!!! Thanks for some great music that still holds up!!!

2010!!

Well Good afternoon, Dear Readers, I'm baaaaaack!

I've taken some time off from writing the old blog, just did not feel all that creatively inspired. However, my therapist, Dr. Dave,has strongly suggested that I return to the creative out put no matter what. So, you will see my posting on here a bit more frequently than once every 4 months!!

Tobin turned 1 on December 4th. It was pretty wild and emotional. We had a little party for him at the indoor playground at the Madison YMCA. Lot's of little kids running and screaming and climbing on things! It was a blast. My Dad flew up from Florida and we did not even fight that much :) He kept his distance, and I kept mine!!

Special shout outs to Rock Star Rollie and Rachel for staying until the "after party" was over!!

Young Mr. Sincoff has matured and developed at an amazing rate. I'm not saying my son is a genius or anything, but he's developed quite the sense of humor!!! It's pretty amazing to come home from a day at work at gnirreF to see my little boy giggling and jumping up an down when he sees me!! It's pretty wonderful.

We celebrated New Years at the lovely Newcomer residence just a couple days ago (I write this blog posting from the in-laws in PA) . A rocking time was had by all. I needed yesterday to recover. I'm feeling slightly better today, more human and less hung overish. Kayly and Nate really know how to throw a party, and are great hosts. Kudos to them, and even thanks to Ethan Newcomer for letting us crash in his room!!

So, all eyes are on the prize so to speak. It's the beginning of 2010. What does the year hold? Well, The Sincoff family machine will struggle on, and we are hanging in there. I plan on sticking to blogging alot more. It is refreshing to be back on here again.