This past two weeks I have been watching the boats that are/were racing in the TransPac race from Long Beach California to Honolulu Hawaii. Having participated in the race two years ago, it only happens every two years, I have a whole new appreciation for the people who participate and an even bigger appreciation for…
Author: Aaron Wilker
Cookies in the Jar
In a world full of negative news, whether real or not, I am grateful for “Cookies in Jar”. This is a term that I am borrowing from David Goggins, a man who has proved that if you set your mind to a task and continue to push forward you can accomplish just about anything. Will…
Cognative Thinking
Cognative thinking, that is what I am grateful for. I am not sure that I even know what the true meaning of cognative thinking is….but whatever it is, I am grateful for it. Hopefully I practice it as well.
It’s a gift
Every day is a gift from god and I am so grateful that I get to enjoy them. It was a long weekend, but it was a wonderful weekend. Even with a little different work schedule this week, I am grateful for all of the things that I get to do and see. One of…
Land of the Free?
Tomorrow the USA will celebrate it’s independence day from England. The declaration was signed on July 4th, 1776 but it was a long, hard fought war before freedom was acheived. This is a good reminder that anything that you really want may not come to you easily. It is also a good reminder to our…
Meetings…
This past Sunday I was invited to a dock party, celebrating a neighbor’s 85th birthday. He is a very interesting gentleman, who has lived a very interesting life. He and I engaged in a lengthy conversation. I look forward to having many more with him. I am grateful for the opportunities that the lord brings…
Projects
As we get ready to move into the month of July, I am grateful that two of my big projects at the school are almost completed. It will be such a relief. Things are happening and we are moving forward. Life is good!
You are not alone; and neither am I
I am grateful knowing that at work, at home and in life, I am not alone. If my problems feel great, there is someone that I can council with that has either endured what I feel or can help me see it differently; maybe it isn’t so bad. Since coming to work for The Academy…
Let the Music Play
Within a period of two days the world has lost two giants in the music industry. Maybe you have heard of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, maybe not. Without a doubt you have heard their music. Especially in the current state of our nation and all of the chaos that is being potrayed on media…
It’s Alright
So far this has been a rough month at work; neighbors complaining about construction noise, employees quiting or being layed off, other employees having to be disciplined, it just has not been fun. In the end, I do know that I am appreciated and that it is just a job. If it was really bad,…
Silence is Golden
This week the neighbors of the school that I work at will tell you that silence is golden. This past week I have received more phone calls regarding the construction noise than I have ever received in the year and a half that I have been working at this school. I informed our contractor that…