Day 50, I am at my new job and looking forward to seeing what needs to be done, I absolutely love doing restorations and this is the biggest project I have ever started, fourteen units, thirteen hundred square feet each, the building is four stories tall and constructed in the nineteen twenties, I bought a camera phone and I will try to get some pictures but I don't know how to download them to the computer yet, I'll have to learn. Today we will start going through what tools were going to need and evaluate our best starting point, there are two wings, one with four units, and the other with ten, I believe we will start on the four so we can get some tenants in them as soon as possible. I feel very good about this new job, my new boss and I seem to get along fine and I don't feel intimidated by him in the least, plus remodels is definitely one of my specialties, a lot of people run into problems because they are not paying attention to what comes next when they start, I'm always looking three steps down the road and this ends up saving a lot of money and time, besides that I am skilled in every aspect of remodels except electrical, since this is such a big project with such dramatic changes I believe I will take lots of pictures and write about it and turn it into a resume for better things to come down the road, I think that all of you will enjoy watching this reconstruction of such a beautiful building as well.
Well I'm off work, I got up at five and started writing, it is nice being back to where I belong in my mind, anyway today was a very good first day, we got a shop set up at the site so we can keep everything locked up, made a tool list, got a Toyota Tacoma 4x4 for a work truck and opened a savings account at the local bank. My future seems to look very promising, I feel very confident that I'm not only going to save my boss a lot of money but his apartments are going to turn out great, I think better than he is expect ting. Ive got to younger helpers that I believe will make this job go well, they seem to follow instructions well and and I haven't seen them wasting any time getting things done. I miss spending time with my daughter and granddaughter and being able to see my boys but I definitely believe this was the right choice at the right time. It seems I have a place to live, a work truck that is registered and insured, I have a bank account and a good enough job that I will be able to start saving money.
I have to say in just fifty days I have put myself in a very good position, I don't believe that jail or rehab or aa/na could have gotten me here, I was completely helpless and beaten down, I have been clean for short periods in my life but have never received the love and encouragement that I have this time around, that is what allowed me to start saying no to a life of misery and I have a lot to show for it and I am indebted to all that have extended their hand to help me, I don't feel over joyed and I'm definitely not unhappy, I guess I don't know how I feel, maybe I'm just tired, I guess its time for bed, thank all of you for helping me get to this point in my life, I actually feel like just a regular person, not a crack head. James
James-thanks for talking to me tonight-oh my gosh-just thanks-Cynthia
ReplyDeleteSo, so, so proud of you! Life is coming a long just dandy, isn't it??? Love ya so much! Karin
ReplyDeleteJim, I'm so happy to hear that things are going so well for you with this new job! You have come a long way in 50 days! I'm very proud of you too! God Bless! Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou have accomplished a lot in 50 days, stay strong and keep being honest with yourself - and us.
ReplyDeleteSounds really good! I look forward to hearing about the progress you make on this project. Seems like you know what you're doing. Not like when I built my house near Clifton, Tennessee. I hardly knew what I was doing! It was definitely on the job training, and I learned a lot in the process. Re-modeling is a whole lot different than new construction, though! I almost wish I could be there and watch what you're doing. I'm sure I would learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jack
I try to start each day with a prayer. Not my will but yours God, help me to do my best today. I also say a prayer for you, that God may guide you and help you along the way. Being a good christian is not about going to chuch (although that does help to sustain and strengthen your beliefs) it is in your heart and in how you behave. You have always had a good heart, now you are learning how to behave and in doing so are helping others. I'm very proud of you.
ReplyDeleteJames, I am so happy for you, with all the work you have put in to staying sober, you deserve everything and more. I am just going to ask you to pray for me, I had a relapse thursday night, and I woke up this morning with so much regret. I honestly feel as though I need to be put away somewhere, I really don't know what I am doing in life right now, except making alot of people miserable.....including myself of course. My wife and I had an argument and I lost control of myself and my temper. I just want to make this another day and start over again. You are in my prayers and I can't wait to see all the progress you are going to make at your new job. Please be safe. You are the man!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like today was a good day! The foundations of this project sound strong and I think good solid work is going to go a long way for you right now. Your blog is an inspiration on how quickly all of us can turn our lives around. You are an inspiration Jimmy. Love, ~d
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