Been a while

So the whole writing everyday thing obviously didn't happen. Not that anyone is reading these or waiting with baited breath to hear my ramblings anyway. 

The last few weeks have been rough. I feel like a failure in almost every aspect of my life. The house is a mess and I don't give my kids the time they need, I can't dedicate enough time to the store and combined just feel like I'm struggling to tread water and not completely fail. My motivation has hit rock bottom as well. 

One thing that is going well is working out. A couple weeks ago I saw a video full of inspirational quotes. One of the quotes really stood out and I finally got the strength to really get into a work out routine. I'm a couple weeks in and loving it. As part of it I no longer drink soda and I'm eating healthier. So at least I'm not failing at everything. 

Anyway, can't sleep once again so figured I'd write a bit. Night all.

Jacob Bigler

Tired

So after spending the last couple days remodeling the store I'm pretty beat. The weird thing is I still can't sleep. That is something about life I will never understand. 

The new store layout is awesome and even though it took longer than expected and we ran into some problems I'm so glad we made the change. Hopefully it proves to be as good of a change as we think it will be. 

Jacob Bigler

Alright I missed a day and finding something to write about everyday is kinda hard. Nothing really to rant about, nothing super exciting happened today and can't think of some question to ponder. Hmmmm conundrum.

One cool thing today was Evan helped me take apart and clean one of my rock crawlers. It was really fun to see him try to use a screw driver. He had no idea where it went but he thought he was helping.

Jacob Bigler

Today I came up with a new smoothie/drink thing. I take a single serve cup that goes to our Ninja blender. Add in 8 or so grapes, pour in carrot juice until the grapes are barely covered and then add a packet of carnation breakfast essentials. Vanilla flavor. Then I fill the rest of the cup with milk and blend away. Makes an awesome drink.

Today was also cool because Gregor got his first medal playing Mario Kart Wii. It's just a game but I love seeing him understand things better and how far he has come in being able to connect his movements to what is happening on the screen. Awesome dad moment.

Jacob Bigler

Well so far late night posts on an iPad seem to be my MO but hey as long as I'm getting something down everyday right?

So Weird Al came out with a new album. I've heard two songs so far and they were both great. Word Crimes is absolute genius.

On a crazy note, Rexburg had major flooding going on today. I can't believe how bad BYU-I's campus is. I've never seen a storm drop that much water so fast. I'm sure rivers were over running their banks. Truly a sad and yet awe inspiring event.

Jacob Bigler

Alright day two. It's late and I'm on an iPad so this one will be fairly short.

Today was a good day. First day back to work after a week long convention. My guys did a good job while I was gone which made for an easy transition back.

There has been a problem on my mind lately I would like to throw out. I have heard many times the old saying you have to spend money to make money. Although I agree for the most part with this saying it creates an interesting paradox. To spend money you have to have money, so how can you make money if you don't have the money to spend in the first place? It's a question I'm sure I will ponder many times in the coming years.

Well night all.
Jacob Bigler

So here we go.

I have to admit, I never thought I would ever have a blog. As the title implies this blog has no major direction or focus. It will literally be my daily ramblings and thoughts.

Sometimes the blog will be filled with stories of my daily adventures, thoughts on world events, or stories from my kids lives. Other times a post may be an anger filled rant or philosophical question as I try to vent frustration and better understand the world around me.

To anyone who chooses to follow my ramblings, I hope each post will help you to understand who I am and how I see the world. I pray you will forgive the moments of anger and weakness and enjoy the journey as I let you into my life.

Jacob Bigler