Spent all last weekend building some wall mounts in the garage for my rods. Wife said it looked like a tackle shop exploded in there so I figured it was time. Used some PVC pipe and wood from an old pallet. Probably spent 20 bucks and a few hours but now everything is off the floor and actually visi...
Took the family out to a state park about an hour from home and actually had a great time. Thought the kids would be miserable but they loved exploring, making a fire, and sleeping in the tent. Made breakfast on the camp stove Sunday morning and it hit different. Already planning the next trip. This...
Spent all weekend labeling and organizing. Got a pegboard system going, tool chest sorted, fishing tackle actually in one place now instead of everywhere. My garage was a disaster zone but now I can actually find stuff. Feels good man. Planning to spend some evenings out here just tinkering on proje...
Had a situation today where my boss was blaming one of my team members for something that wasn't his fault. I took him aside privately and explained what actually happened, backed up my guy. Could've stayed quiet and let it slide but that's not how a man conducts himself. You protect your people and...
First time breaking out the grill this year for burgers and dogs. Weather finally cooperated. Kids played in the yard while I stood there with a cold one, flipping burgers. Nothing beats it. Neighbor came over and we just stood there talking about nothing in particular. These are the moments right h...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, good posture. My dad taught me this way and I remember how it made me feel like a real man when I got it right. Took him to church last Sunday and he shook the pastor's hand like he meant it. Pastor even commented on it. These...
Been working on this old Honda CB for like two years. Keeps me sane honestly. Some weekends I get out there and tinker for hours, other times I don't touch it for weeks. My dad used to do stuff like this and I get it now. It's not really about finishing it. It's about having something you're buildin...
Took my 10 year old out on the water before work this morning. We didn't catch much but he got really excited when he hooked into one. Brought it in, looked at it, let it go. He was so pumped about it for the whole ride back. Honestly that's what it's about. Not the fish. Just being out there with h...
Been working on this for like 3 months in the garage between kids' soccer games and work stuff. Got a 4070 Super and a new 1440p monitor. First thing I'm doing is replaying the Elden Ring DLC on high settings. Wife thinks I'm crazy for spending this much but honestly it's my main hobby and I get may...
Been watching her work through Super Mario Bros Wonder for like a month now. She got stuck on the last boss and asked for help a few times but I kept telling her to try different things. Today she just crushed it without asking me once. The look on her face when she won was everything. Makes all the...
Spent all last Saturday labeling stuff, installing new shelving, and setting up a pegboard for tools. My wife actually complimented it which almost never happens. The TV area is cleaner, my fishing gear has a spot, tools are organized by type. I know it sounds dumb but having everything in its place...
Been a parent for 5 years now and I'm feeling reflective. What I miss: sleeping past 6am, finishing a conversation with my wife without interruption, spontaneity, clean clothes, having money. What I gained: my son laughing at my stupid jokes, my daughter running to me when she's hurt, feeling like I...
Guys I'm really wrestling with this. I want to lead my family spiritually but honestly I feel like a fraud sometimes. I pray with the kids at dinner but then I'm watching stuff online I shouldn't be watching. My wife sees me trying to correct our son's attitude about money and generosity but she kno...
Just wanted to share a win. Started doing 10 minute devotions with my kids using this app that tells stories instead of me trying to explain stuff. My 6 year old is actually asking questions and my 9 year old isn't rolling his eyes. Small thing but it feels like we're actually building something her...
Three years ago I was commuting 90 minutes each way and barely seeing the kids awake. Since going remote I eat lunch with them, pick them up from school, help with homework. My boss thinks I'm less productive but honestly I get more done in 6 focused hours than I used to in 10 at the office. My wife...