I am calling for prayers and good will to those of us here in Dallas. This was 15 min away from were I live. This is way too close to home for me. I will resume normal posts at a later date. I and my family and friends are fine. I pray for peace for the families of the fallen. Thank you to those who serve.
#weallneedaponytonight
This is an old post that hadn’t made it out due to internet issues. I have a backlog of post since moving into a new [place and getting internet (yay!) I hope y’all enjoy the read!
Faith is something I don’t bring up much. Not because I find myself not wanting to offend someone. For me, it is more personal. My faith is my faith. It is something I treasure and draw upon.
Today I was reminded of how much I am loved by my God.
I was given all the cash by my wife that we had in hopes of getting my van past inspection. My van is very old and the only vehicle we have. It is very difficult to pass inspection due to several issues. We had the check engine light off and so I took the chance to go get it inspected. I cross my fingers that it would pass. While checking the van, the tech noticed that the back tire was very low but not enough to fail me. The tech was looking at me oddly as he knew the van had more than a few miles on it and wasn’t not expecting it to pass.
Surprise surprise.
It passed.
I was joyous as the tech was beyond thorough. I then called my wife joyous and went to fill up the tire on the way to get the van reregistered.
Disaster.
I had a nail in the tire.
I drove quickly to a tire shop and payed to have it plugged in the hopes it would hold.
It held.
Another miracle for me as that never happens.
I drove to the local office to renew the registration but was informed that because it was expired so long I had to go to the government office.
Joy.
I went home to grab one last paper for registration when I counted my money left from everything.
77 dollars.
Please be enough.
I went to the government office and started the paperwork. Texas has a few new rules with everything and was charging more than last year. I held my breath as she gave me the total.
77 dollars.
Even.
I couldn’t believe it. I not only passed inspection, a flat, and still had the money to register. By the exact amount.
God is good.
I had a counseling session with my pastor and he pointed out one big take a way for me.
Happiness is were you are happy but waiting for when times go bad. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Joy is looking for the good things in every situation. I should be looking for joy, not happiness. It struck a chord with me.
I find joy in my ponies.
I find joy in my blog.
Hug a ponies my Friends. I needed a win.
I will be at not just one but 2 (!) A-kon panels this year. I invite anyone coming out to see me at either one!!
Two men walk into a bar presents:
Middle of nowhere!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1735882090025164/
This is a panel with my friends Nick and Ronin (with guests) and we talk everything from My Little Pony to video games and everything in-between. We have combined years of social media experience and helpful tips from running blogs to promoting music and more!!
Then my second panel.
Check out Non-Visible, Otaku with non-visible disabilities at A-Kon 27.
“Making friends in the con community can be hard, but doing so with non-visible disabilities is harder. Being nerdy can be hard when you don’t fit in in your own community.
Come to this panel to learn ways and tips to help make friends, not seem too overbearing, help in anxiety and panic attacks, and anger management tips.”
I AM SO EXCITED!!
I hope to see anyone out there. If are able to make it, stop by and see me!! I would love to say hi and share a moment.
See you at A-Kon 27!!
For more info http://www.a-kon.com
I am back from Ikkicon in Austin, Tx. I worked 15+ hours starting Wednesday through Sunday. I am tired. I will be updating everyone soon. I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
I plan on finding joy this year. Any way I can.
Even with my ponies.
Hug a plushie my friends.
I love you all.
Merry Christmas to all of you. It is what I celebrate, and I wish you a wonderful day. I love you all.
Hug a pony my friends.
Quick weekend post. I had a friend of mine as my pony to a mural of ponies. I would like to share with y’all. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hug a pony my friends.
The East wind has come. Change is here now and I get to share it with all of you. I know I have not had a chance to update in over a week, and I apologize. I plan on a few blogs to get you all up to date.
I have left my job.
I will also share were I have worked for the past 5 years. I was a training store manager for Gamestop. Now that I am gone I have decided to share that with you (so I can be honest and truthful of my feelings.
This was not an easy decision to come to as I dif not have a job lined up. I have never tried to leave a job without another lined up. The reason for this is that my wife and I have decided that I should be a stay at home dad.
Scary huh? ( I am terrified personally)
She has been working as a sales consultant for Jamberry nails. I will probably throw a plug in here for her sometime. I am standing behind her and I am trying my best to ensure that she succeeded. It is hard for me to give up my job as the primary bread winner. I have to say that because its true. It has nothing to do with her being the “wife” but my jealousy as someone who kept the money coming in. Part of this blog is to help me admit when I am wrong or what I am thinking.
And so you get to join me on this new journey.
I will be posting over the next few days about my last days in retail and my move to be closer to family. I want to thank you all for your support and your patience in my lateness of posting.
Still hugging my ponies in a new place.
Quick post. I have been in need of my friends (stuffed and unabridged) and this popped up in my feed.
Perfect timing.
http://mylittlepony.hasbro.com/en-us/friendshipday
Hug a pony my friends.
I am back in Vegas for a conference. Will be short and sweet posts this week. If you are out here come by and say hello! Look for the pony backpack!
Just a quick update for the weekend.
I want to thank everyone who has been sending me pony links. I have been going through each one and I drool over them every time. I have actually been working with a 3d modeling program to try and 3d print my own pony. The results are better than what I had first anticipated but I have a ways to go.
I have been sick over the past few days (even taking a day off of work *gasp) and have been trying to recover. My body seems adamant to kill me so I have to put up the usual fight.
I do hope to have some big news soon but until it gets confirmed you will just have to wait along side me.
Until next time, hug a pony my friends.
My Stuffed Little Therapy 