Duck Tape Adventure

Just a couple days ago, I used duck tape in a new way. Which happend to be when I ran out of band-aids.

Seeing as I was ready to hit the hay, I didn’t want to drive and pick up some. With a glance at toilet paper and a quick thought about using duck tape, I discovered my band-aid.

Unconventional with a taste of ingenuity; I was satisfied. Certainly it would not fall off, this is how I judge bandages. In the morning, it met my expectations and was still attached.

This newfound bandage certainly will do the trick if you’re in a pinch. Note though, it’s warm. So, it’s not as comfortable as the real deal, however, a new use of duck tape is found.

How have you used duck tape? When do you use it? How many rolls are lying around by ya?

Duck Tape Adventure

A Night Before A Fishing Trip

On the night before a fishing trip I’m anxious. Anxious about everything for the trip, even breakfast. Even if it’s a local fishing trip. The feelings are: how baits will work, what baits will work, and the first cast of the trip. Preparing is just as fun as the trip, although often not done as well as I could since my mind is racing about how the trip will be, and how the weather will be.

I’ve often thought I’ll catch a stringer full of the fish I’m after before the fishing trip; I'm doing so right now about tomorrows. Then, I wonder if thinking I’ll catch a bunch will jinx a successful day on the water. Superstitions are silly and I don’t by into them too much, so, I block this silly idea.

At the fishing spot if i'm not catching fish shortly after I arrive, I often find my self praying to just catch one fish and then I’ll be satisfied. And usually after catching that first fish, it’s not long before I’m praying and hoping to catch more. After all, I want a fish fry, or want to tell friends and my dad I was successful catching fish.

Successful catching fish, what determines a successful fishing trip? To be clear, it can mean different things to different anglers. For me catching one fish is successful. And I feel more successful if I do with lures than with live bait. But lures vs live bait is another blog post.

This post is about the feeling of a fishing trip the day before, more specifically the night before. As written earlier, this is the night before early morning Saturday fishing. I’m anxious, and as mentioned above about preparation, I should doing just that, now.

Well, I’m itching to fish now. And more anxious for tomorrow a.m. than when I started this post.

Do you feel anxious before a fishing trip? What do you prepare? Do you get your rods rigged before heading to the lake and buy bait beforehand? Or do you wait till you arrive at the spot to see how the weather conditions are? How do you do breakfast?

A Night Before A Fishing Trip

Being An American Sportsman

The smell of the lake as I'm getting into the boat is one of the things that causes me to come back for more. The scent of the air after a fresh rain/snow fall is another.

I'm feeling the early morning dew penetrating my shoes as I walk to a shore fishing spot beside a river or beside a lake. What a gift to chose where my next fishing trip will be. And I can fish by boat; backing your trailer into the lake of your choice is a great freedom as an American Sportsman.

The blessing to get away from the normal daily routine is the feeling of being free and adventurous. Discovering something new. The ability to make, and even mark your own path as you leave your driveway. Yes, God has blessed our country; you and I experience those blessings of His hand each time we venture to the outdoors.

These are some of the feelings that come to my mind, being an American sportsman. (If I were to go on I suppose there wouldn't be enough words to describe the richness of how it feels to be in the great outdoors, to be an American Sportsman.)

Being An American Sportsman

One More Cast

You're at the lake and walk, row, or crank up the motor to your favorite fishing spot. Sometimes it's peaceful, the water looks like glass. You may even see the sunrise or sunset. Other times it's windy, wavy, rainy and/or freezing and you feel nature's elements at every cast. One things the same each time you go out: it's you and the outdoors.

I love fishing for the suspense and anticipation. It's the suspense created as my bobber goes under, the anticipation of feeling a strike at any second while casting and retrieving, and thinking of mounting a trophy catch or preparing homemade fish frys.

Think of what fishing can teach; values can be picked up. Patience and persistence are needed to catch fish, especially as they can be stubborn from time to time.

It's the memories you'll make, and the moments on the lake where you clear your mind, kick back and relax. Even if the weather turns, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.

Whether you catch and release, or catch to eat, the passion is there. It's a lifestyle to eat, sleep and breathe.

Why do you fish? What makes up your life style? How do you get to your favorite fishing spot?

One More Cast

House Hunting Again!

Can't believe the house I saw today. For the past few months I have been searching for a house. Today's house adventure started out a lil' rough. The house I was driving to was in Waukesha, an area I am unfamiliar with. Thanks to directions from gas station, I found my destination.

From the outside the house looked in good condition. The siding was in decent shape and so was the roof. It had a nice yard with steps going into the back yard. I invisioned having a fire with a group of friends.

Well, the next few minutes were unexpected. Upon opening the door a stench filled my nostrils and it was piercing. The carpet was black. Black as if it were burnt.

I really do not want to look at anymore houses. However, I do want to be on my own and will keep looking. Thank you Lord for a home to come to that is taken care of.

House Hunting Again!

When It's Been A While

Whoa! It truly has been a while since my last post. However, "Phew!", at least it has not been a year.

Since my last post I've secured the position I went to school for, through the Lord's help. In my heart I set a goal to obtain a digital marketing position. Achieving this goal is the most rewarding feeling after one of the toughest challenges I've experienced after college. Now, it's working harder than I have before. I used to think college was hard. It was. But, now I see how much time,(free time), a college student truly has.

Free time, now, is a rewarding feeling in itself. What to do with the free time is a challenge as I feel like I must delve into my career that much more while I am tugged into my hobbies to reap the benefits of leisure.

God has blessed me with balance. This natural talent of mine, is now being pushed to the limit by the tasks of life. With the Lord's help, I feel my balance always improving.

A favorite sayings that inspires me is, "Behind every challenge lies reward."

What are sayings that have inspired you, and what achievement has stood out to you this past year? Feel free to leave them in the comments.

When It's Been A While

Your Brand

Managing your brand on twitter, your blog, and just simply online, is a job.
How do you manage your personal twitter account? Do you receive Google alerts about topics to write about in your blog, or to gather articles to support for blog writing with? Do you find it best to blog first thing in the morning? Do you manage daily or weekly?

Does the internet provide power to make your character, your personality, yourself, a brand? Essentially, could a person promote themselves and get paid for it? You know write passionate blog posts to get eyes and then start accepting ads for their blog. After all, personal branding is a full-time job? (Leave spamming out of the conversation; healthy promotion is meant by this blog post)?

Your Brand