Bar, Bar, and More Bar!

All I can think about lately is the new bar idea. Things are starting to heat up. Yesterday, I scheduled an appointment with Zion's Bank to process my SBA loan. I will have to work with Bam on a business plan first. We also need to set up our LLC and obtain a business license. There are so many things to do that it is difficult to know where to begin. We are heading out to visit the location this morning and discuss things with Bam.

I had my last 2 tutor appointments for the semester last night. My students have finals on Monday. I sure hope they do well. It was a fun experience, but I think I'm going to have to stop tutoring so I can focus on this business plan.

Something funny happened yesterday. My old boss from Richmond American Homes came by the city office to meet with me about a possible business plan in Salt Lake. It was very odd to run into him like that. He hired me six years ago when I was desperately unemployed and always treated me great. I hope things work out for him. He is just an awesome person.

Steph has been ill forever and now she has a two day migrane. I feel bad for her (and me) since it makes it impossible for us to do anything fun together.

Better get ready to head out to South Jordan. This business idea will truly be a challange for me. I have the chance to apply everything I have learned towards something that can really pay off! And this time, it won't be for some stupid corporation that will throw me away as soon as the market turns.

Broken Old Man

Well, I've done it again. I just can't seem to accept my age. I went to the Sports Mall with Travis, Josh, and Kevin. They wanted me to teach them how to properly lift weights. I made the mistake of doing deadlifts. It never hurts while I'm doing them, but man do I pay in the morning. I'm hobbling around like an old man today! I wonder how the other guys are doing? They are all much smaller then me and we did spend 2 1/2 hours lifting. I'm sure they are feeling it.

My current injuries include: A pulled rear deltoid that makes it difficult to sleep, I gimpy ankle that prevents me from running, and now the back problem. I swear my body just wants to be old and out of shape! I guess I will only be able to go on a walk today.

Steph and I have a massive financial opportunity in front of us. We may be investing in a new bar down in South Jordan. Today I am focusing on how to obtain a business loan. I'm really excited as I am bored of our current situation. Back when I managed restaurants, my life seemed so much more exciting. I think this is just what we need to mix it up and hopefully make some serious money.

Steph and I are both sick. She is much worse off then I am. Last night we just watched a crappy movie called Far North. At the end, a lady cuts her daughters face off and puts it on in an attempt to imporsonate her. Yuck! Nothing like creepy movies before bed to help you sleep.

Rachel has been wallowing around the house with her boyfriend. They don't do anything besides fondle each other. I can't stand it! The boy appears to have no curfew and doesn't feel uncomfortable with touching my daughter right in front of me. What the hell? I never acted like that when I was a teenager. I have to find some things to keep that girl busy!

I'm off to research business loans. If this bar thing works out, my life could be very different in a few months. The opening is planned for July so we have our work cut out for us.

Make It Good

I've finally decided to start a blog! Everyone I know seems to have one, so I guess I'll join the crowd.

A little about me. I work for Salt Lake City as an Urban Planner. We live in Taylorsville, a suburb of Salt Lake City. I am married to Stephanie and we have two kids, Devin and Rachel (20 and 15). Steph works for Zions Bank and Devin is an electrician.

The biggest change this year is that I found Steph's biological father. He didn't even know Steph existed until now and has no other kids of his own. They have been cultivating a relationship and things are going well.

It's Thanksgiving once again. We will be hosting about 25 people in just a few short hours. Steph has been prepping food for the last few nights. I have been tutoring 3 nights in a row which takes a lot out of me. This year we are celebrating with the Peck side of the family. They are a good time, but I do miss my family. I have not even spoken to any of them in MONTHS! Oh well, that is how Irvin's are. We all feel hurt that no one calls us, but we never make take the first step ourselves.

Last week, I went to my brother-in-laws bar "The Point After" to watch the U of U/BYU game. We finally one! It's about time. Larry and Bill (Steph's step dad) even played pool together... Now that was weird.

I better get to work. This place is soon to be a mad-house. I wished more of my friends were coming over, but it should be a good time anyway.