Holy shit friends – its’ been exactly 128 days since I’ve had the gumption to update The Modern Uncle. But boy, rest assured that it hasn’t been from a lack of doing anything cool, or getting important things done, or not having a ridiculous amount of fun! Come on – that just wouldn’t be me. So, I was thinking to myself this morning as I drank my cup of Folgers ‘Black Silk’ (thanks Shellie) with a dash of hazelnut creamer, turned my computer on, and fake started my busy day – today would be a good day to refresh The Modern Uncle. After all, we are all Uncle’s in some way shape or form. I mean, come on, what better day to be refreshed, then on ‘Fat Tuesday’? The day of over indulgence – what’s crazy is that ‘Fat Tuesday’ is actually related to a religious Holiday? Yea, right? In Catholicism, it is the day before ‘Ash Wednesday’ – the day before ‘Lent’ starts and people ‘fast’ and give up things like ‘meat’ on Friday. I remember having to do that shit – not eating ‘meat’ on Friday – so Friday was always ‘Fish and Chips’ from the ole’ VFW. Ahh, good times in Flinttown.
Anyway – I digress. I’m not really sure where to start off. I mean shit – I promised jumping out of planes – check. I promised DIY Man Cave shit – check. I promised Adventure & Debauchery – check. I suppose one of the larger and life changing things that has happened in these past 128 days was my divorce finalized! It only took a year! Wow – jeez folks – just say no! Life is much less complicated when you don’t have a self-made drama queen in your life and unrealistic expectations to try and live up to. Anyway – the most important thing is that I’m awesome – I’m kicking, and I love my life right now. Thanks to all those who supported me – that’s the last it will ever be on the pages of The Modern Uncle.
I venture to say that I have got more done in the last 128 days then the last 8 years. I’ve traveled probably once or twice a month – now, I don’t mean to fucking Australia friends, but locally for sure. Did some snowboarding and shit – wicked fun. I got this twig in my head to build a man cave in my garage – so it’s pretty much built! Boom… I will detail the pain staking and extensive process of undertaking this type of construction in the up and coming weeks. I swear I’ve been through 8 sets of used furniture – seriously. Some went to the Man Cave – I’ve kept the semi –not stupid looking sofa couches for now – but they all don’t recline and they are a stupid old people blue color. Whatever… The time will come – for now they work. Once I have updates of the kitchen remodel – you’ll be the first to know.
So, lots to do. Between my actual real job, school, friends, socializing, debauchery, and my hottie – I’ve got to keep this thing up and running. No problem – hopefully my guest contributors will contribute something, anything, ever… Fuck – I’m going revoke your writing privileges. I’m also going to start a Modern Uncle Facebook page… Maybe people will think The Modern Uncle is so cool, I’ll get paid for it. Highly unlikely – but guess what – so is life.
Talk soon,
-Billups
