Life changes are like taking mushrooms, you got to be cool, work with the situation, and not let it get too out of control.

by Peter Marus

I feel like I'm on unsteady ground.  No, it's not my knees falling apart (though they have their own minor issues). It’s a lot of changes around me and I’m trying to go with the flow and not worry.  All the changes are positive, but big in size and scale.  


One that is going on is the transformation of my house.  My wife and I just had the siding redone and the house looks like a different place.  It’s updated and fresh, something it hasn’t been in decades.  As I write this there is work being started on the inside.  That work is massive as well and will take almost the rest of the summer.  That means everything is going to be turned upside down, hopefully not too disruptive.  But to prepare I got a new barbecue in case I don't have a stove from my kitchen being redone.  What will I do if I don't have water from some other work? Purel, bottled water, and cologne for days I'm not at the gym (or switch to all morning sessions).


The bigger change, and what prompted the house stuff, is my wife and I are expecting our first child in December.  We found out earlier this year and are excited.  So far so good health wise of my wife and future child.  Actually this pregnancy has helped my wife get in better shape from correcting some issues the pregnancy took from borderline to over the line.  Again, I'm trying to keep cool but my emotions do swing from excitement to panic.  It feels like an overwhelming task, but I'm trying to not over research or get advice from ”experts”.  That's a whole other rant for another time.  I'm going to try to keep calm and do what I think is best for everyone.  As I have learned, right solutions aren't always the ”best” solution, just have to do the best you can.


Oh, I'm also now a notary public in NY.  Hope that leads to a better job.