Started golfing last summer and now I'm obsessed. It's the only time I'm not thinking about work or home stuff for like 4 hours. My score still sucks but I don't even care anymore. Anyone else get this way about a hobby? Wife thinks I'm crazy spending 50 bucks a round but it's cheaper than therapy
Holy crap that show is intense. Had to watch the whole thing in like 3 days because I couldn't stop. Anyone else watching it? The kitchen scenes stress me out more than my actual job lol
Had to leave 45 minutes early yesterday for my son's orthodontist. Rescheduled my meeting, let my team know. My manager pulls me aside today saying I need to be more 'reliable' and that I'm 'not as committed as before.' The appointment was scheduled a month ago. Meanwhile Brad in accounting takes Fr...
I went in thinking I just needed to talk about work stress but my therapist asked some questions and I broke down. Apparently what I thought was just 'being tired all the time' and 'losing interest in stuff' is depression. I'm 42 and apparently didn't realize this was happening. Starting meds next w...
Just got a vintage pool table for the basement and mounted the tv on the wall. Still need to add some proper lighting and finish the bar area but its shaping up. My wife says I spend too much time down there already lol
Been waiting for this moment since she was born 8 weeks ago. I was changing her diaper this morning and she just smiled at me. Not a gas smile either, a real one. Made me tear up a little. All the rough nights don't seem so bad now. This dad thing might be okay.
My son told me he finished his homework then I found out from his teacher he didn't turn anything in. When I confronted him he tried to lie again. I got angry real quick. Later I talked to him about how men own their mistakes instead of making them worse by lying about them. Took a page from my gran...
Guys I need some real talk. I work long hours and come home irritable, snapping at the kids over small stuff. My wife pointed out last night that I'm not showing them what patience and grace look like. She's right and it stings. I pray in the morning but by 3pm I've basically checked out spiritually...
My son asked me yesterday why God lets bad things happen to good people and I totally froze. I gave him some Sunday school answer but he wasn't satisfied and honestly neither was I. He's too smart for generic responses. Has anyone else dealt with this age where they want real answers? I want to buil...
Just completed my garage workbench yesterday and had to share. Got the pegboard wall organized, mounted my tool chest, and even ran some LED strips overhead. Now when the kids are at school I can actually work on my woodworking projects without having to clear off a pile of Christmas decorations fir...
Been putting this off for like 2 years. Started Saturday morning and finished up today. It's not perfect but it looks way better than that broken cracked tile situation we had going on. Pro tip if anyone's doing this: watch a bunch of YouTube videos first. I made some mistakes early on but learned a...
Started this thing in June and just nailed the last board yesterday. Went from a tiny 12x10 deck to about 20x14. Built new stairs too which was way harder than I expected. Used composite decking which cost a fortune but won't need staining every year. Family had a cookout on it last night and everyo...
I backpacked through 14 countries in my twenties. That WAS my identity. Booked flights on a whim, stayed in hostels, had stories. Now I'm planning 2-hour beach trips with enough supplies to stock a small shop. The freedom is completely gone. But here's the thing nobody tells you - showing your kid t...
Been going through a rough patch with my walk with God and I'm realizing my kids are watching everything I do. My oldest asked me why I don't pray before meals anymore like I used to. I didn't have a good answer. Started praying again and it's helping me more than I expected. Anyone else been throug...
This might sound weird but I feel like such a hypocrite when I pray with my kids before dinner or bedtime. Like I don't pray much on my own so why should they listen to me? I want them to have faith but I'm not exactly walking the walk perfectly. Anyone else deal with this? How do you lead spiritual...