I've been asked to write a simple article for www.familiesintheloop.com, but my first draft was not a hit with the wifey and I'm not sure how to start/end my next draft. When I'm lost I hit the Internet for inspiration but I came across this: http://www.babble.com/dad/fatherhood/top-50-dad-blogs/
Moist!!!
I've been developing www.frenzivisuals.com lately and blogging at www.frenzi.it. Busy.
Funny how I changed the URL to my personal blog to www.iBlogGood.com and I haven't posted anything in 10 months. Ironic.
I can watch baby K. do this all day long... ... ...
Our "thing"... I take the frozen booby milk out and wait for it to thaw under warm water. Prepare the bottle and a cup of cereal for myself. Read her a book (my morning book is "Little Pea") and then we settle down to our "spot". And I watch for ten minutes as she gulps her milk down. No way close to the physical act of a mother feeding her baby directly, but it's my way. My special way. God, I lOVe her!
I have no choice, but to be a full-time S(tay).A(t).H(ome).D(addy). A little quick history for those not in the circle of trust. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for almost two years now, and we have a daughter. No, we didn't get married because of our daughter, but my wifey did get prego shortly after our marriage. + Don't share this with anyone else, but "I never miss!" - (The Grindhouse) + Before all this madness, my wifey was pursuing her M.D. and I was clawing after my M.S. In a strange game of chance, a coin flip, I ended with diaper duties and the wife returned back to work because she has too much to lose in this sour deal. I'm not sure if I should be proud of being a S.A.H.D. because I lose a little piece of my manhood everyday. Just imagine... I'm always home with our daughter and experiencing most milestones while the wifey is experiencing it through text messages in an O.R. Sucks! It has now transitioned over to the point that I take care of everything and the wifey just brings home the $$$. Actually, it should be only one $ because she doesn't make that much as a resident. Some of you guys might think that I'm lucky and probably play Modern Warfare 2 with the baby all day until the wife comes home to take over, but that is a hoax. Besides the nanny gig: I'm a house keeper, an accountant, cook, and husband. I have no time to play with my Wii (I still try to squeeze it in after my two babies call it a night). Besides the hardship that dangle along with being a S.A.H.D.; I'm a little embarrassed about it, too. Not sure of the core reasoning behind it, but it's embarrassing (to me).
Our daughter is at the age where she wants to explore and tires of her old toys very easily. Not crawling yet, but almost there. The wifey has requested that I look into activity groups for our baby to join. First, we live in a competitive community of mothers and there are waiting lists for everything. Second, in doing my due-diligence on the Internet I keep crossing pictures of rooms full of mothers with their kids. Honestly, I think in my circle of friends I'm the only S.A.H.D. I can't call up another bro with a kid and do a bromance lunch with him. No, I have to call up mothers for play dates (which isn't bad because the mothers I know are cool). I'm stuck in a situation where I always have to interact with mothers. It's not all that bad, but you know?! I'll do anything for my baby, but it still steals a little piece of my manhood from me. If we ever get into a class I can only imagine the discussions we'll be having... "My husband sucks for not caring!" - (Me: I'm sorry that we're all jERks!) "Did you watch Rachael Ray last night? Girl, I can make that dish in my sleep." - (Me: I'm picking up KFC for dinner tonight (because I can't cook)!) "That new bachelor is a pig, but I can't stop watching." - (Me: He is, but a very lucky pig.) I'm kidding! Please do not send me hate letters. Anyway, I think I'm in the right for being a little embarrassed about being a S.A.H.D. My wifey deserves to be home with our Kaila. I'm a little sad that can't be the case right now. Well, I'm going to keep playing the lottery and hope our luck changes. Minus the embarrassment, I'm blessed to have my family and have a place we can call home. Thank you, Jesus!
This was taken on my iPhone when she was 5 months old. Now she's seven months old and a totally different baby. STOP growing!
I'm in a funk! I have dreams (wishful goals) that I want to pursue, but I want to keep my dreams pristine... Explanation: my dreams usually end with champagne pouring down from the sky, a vault full of gold coins that I swim in every morning, and adoration from everybody. To have my pristine dreams burst into flames, crumble into ash, and to have the wind carry it away is not acceptable. But I hate being in a funk.
I've been contemplating one goal for over a year now and I still can't push myself to do it; photographer. Professional photographer. My handicap is the positive comments and reviews I receive from uploaded pictures on Facebook, Flickr, and this blog. I'm the type of dude that feeds on public acceptance and awareness (lack of a better word). Even though I know I'm a leader; I'm more of putting your needs before mine. So, the glorious comments I receive only confuse me more because I'm not sure if you're being real, or not. Honestly, I just don't want to end up like the contestants on American Idol who are laughed off the stage because they lacked talent even though they believed in themselves and had supporters who kept feeding their "ego". But they're heroes for stepping forward and I'm still a chicken hiding in the corner. This isn't a plea to stop having my friends leave loving comments, or keep away from encouraging me to pursue my dreams, but... Self-therapy. If I talk (write) about my fears publicly then maybe it'll be easier to overcome them. Who knows?! I just hate being in a funk.
Anyway, I just can't end a blog post without attaching a photo. Please vote for this iPhone picture: www.contest.adorama.com/entries/16792 (Adorama iPhone Photo Contest) Thanks! (Baby K. is dreaming of the grand prize.)
I get a little sad when I look at this picture. I want my baby girl to pursue all of her dreams and to dream big, but I'm contradicting myself because her daddy is still in the minor leagues with his dreams. Sad! Also, she is growing up way too fast! Double sad!!
Date: 08.29.2009 | Location: Chicago Beach
This is my best friend. Watch him swim, bike, and run. But don't be fooled by his teddy bear features because underneath his smooth human skin, he is a CYBORG (possibly from the future)!
Not a man. Not a beast. But a machine!!!
Can you find my leprechaun?
I was waiting around and playing with my camera's settings because I assumed that Brian would take forever to finish the swim, but I was wrong. I was left in the cold while Brian passed me without a peep. (Brian, where are you?)
(Sad that I lost him.) After catching the last swimmer come out of the lake I decided to venture home, but I somehow caught Brian's back. Hi, Brian's back! (Found him.)
Dude, stop being a showoff!
Proud of you man!
I'm thinking of buying the Wii Fit to get back into shape. I've developed a "I have a wife and baby" belly, and I need to start looking better for my two ladies. Wish me luck (in robot voice)!
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Date: 02.28.2009 | Location: The Stonegate
I can't believe I turned into that "dude" who neglects his blog for several months, and only checks his "footprints" to gauge his dwindling popularity. Instead of keeping up with old promises, can we just sweep the last six months under a rug and start anew? In the spirit of this relaunch, I want to point out the new URL to this blog: www.iBlogGood.com. A different take on an old joke, and an idea "borrowed" from a good friend, Mr. Han. For me, it's part of a six-step program to keep me on the computer and away from enjoying the outside world. Please keep the RSS feed hot and check back often because this blogger is back.
This post is long overdue and I could've passed it over, but my (photography) journey with Gina and Paul needs closure. It started with engagement pictures in downtown Chicago and somehow it ended with me at their wedding as the primary photographer. I must admit I was a little dumbfounded when they first asked, but it was an honour to capture our friends make a truthful commitment in front of friends and family of their love and dedication to each other and Jesus Christ. It was because of Gina and Paul that their wedding was heartfelt and intimate. We heart you two, and wish you both all the best!
Gina and Paul's Engagement Shoot: http://kimkichan.xanga.com/678986671/paul-hearts-gina/
Man, I'm back to blogging and I have butterflies. Gina, did you feel the same way on your wedding day?
"Eye see you!", was what I wrote down first, but the comment was very cornea. I feel less of a man for writing that and not deleting it.
I think I'm getting the hang of writing "smart" comments again on all my pictures. I think it's Gina's smile that's keeping me calm.
I can be wrong. Maybe I need to wrestle with my inner-blogging demons first or maybe, I'll always be at war with blogging.
Singing: "Hit me like a ray of sun. Burning through my darkest night. You're the only one that I want. Think I'm addicted to your light." Maybe I need some help because I just quoted Beyonce.
Voom! Mowing down the wedding. Boom! I need to follow suit and mow down this blog.
Are you glad that I'm back?
Peace out!
And goodnight!
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When I redesigned my Xanga blog I planned to write a blog entry once a week, but I've been lagging because my life is a little boring. Instead of sticking with photography as my main topic, I'm going to branch out into game and movie reviews, and also try to share my struggles with setting up a photography business. To kick-off my renewed desire to write more, I want to share with the Internet that my wife and I are famous. No, we're not famous like Brangelina with photographers stalking us in ninja outfits; however, we're on the front cover of our wedding photographer, Bob Davis' new 5" x 4" book.
Straight from the website: "This 5" x 4" book is a small collection of Bob’s favorite images. He shares with you his technical recipe to how each image was created along with a little story from each shoot."
You can learn more about our friends, Bob and Dawn Davis from their website and blog. They have been amazing and very supportive of us; even though this is a small blog I feel honored to have them be part of it. Please go and support our dear friends and also, don't be afraid to come up to us for autographs. We're still humble people and this new fame hasn't gone to our heads, yet. : )
Also, if you're interested in occupying the "open slot" (check out the homepage) for several months, please message me. I'm a giver and a lover, and I would like to help you out!
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