Turning Multiple Pages At A Time

Yes, the title says it all! That is exactly how my schedule has been for the past several weeks. I have been quite busy at work with travel (New Orleans in January and Rhode Island in February) as well as catching up with my daily/monthly regular stuff. I guess at some point I will get fully caught up; I don’t like keeping my hopes up though, however, but all I can do is go to work, do what I have to do, and do same thing the next day.

That’s the norm at my job for a while now but I feel like sometimes to vent out and get some of things on my mind out of me. It makes me feel lighter.

I came back a couple of weeks ago from Providence, RI for a business trip and I loved that trip. I was there for four days and I did what I can to enjoy my stay there. I met up with my abstract management people whom I’ve been working with for the last a year and a half. It was nice to have met them in person. Quite interesting group of people: different personalities and yet quite professional. There were many of us who represented many major associations in the metropolitan DC area and some were from other states. I proudly represented my client professionally throughout the conference. I’ve learned so much about what the company is all about and what they do, what they can do, and what not. Knowing and learning what the others do and how they manage their programs was quite helpful for me and they seemed happy to share it and I did the same.On the flip side many reporting capabilities that others have was because of what I have established for my client. Many said they’ve modeled their reports from mine as they are purposefully made for specific needs. And I said “Great! Glad I set my client as a good example!”. It is always good to get positive points!

Overall the meeting experience was truly exceptional. I look forward to working more with them and make improvements to our system as we go along.

As part of my tradition, I checked many parts of Providence in a short amount of time. Won’t go into details now but some I was able to do but some I wish I could have done. There were many things definitely that I would have loved to have done but unfortunately I couldn’t afford to lose anymore days off from work. I knew I was coming back to lots of catching up and I was afraid staying longer might make things a bit more complicated. In any case, I had a great time in Providence. I certainly will try and go back and spend more time up there!

So this month I will plan on visiting a good ex co-worker of mine in Pennsylvania. We have not seen each other for quite some time now and I definitely miss her as well as family. Her husband just got accepted in the Navy and will be leaving sometime in May for training. I plan to visit them before he leaves. It’ll be fun!

I will catch up with you on the flip side… see ya!

Half-Full? or Half-Empty?

Well, well, well. 2009 is finally here. God, what has happened so far? So many things that has happened that I don’t even know where to start. Definitely this month went by too fast that I barely felt January was even here.

My January started off with many parties during the first week, then second week was to catch up with work after close to a two-week holiday vacation (totally awesome!!!), then a business trip to New Orleans, LA a couple of weeks ago. I had a fabulous time in New Orleans and that includes meeting Jenene, my ex co-worker who lives in downtown N.O., and getting a sense of what Bourbon St. is like and other great places. She showed me downtown, the French Quarter, Casino, the Super Dome, St. Charles St. where famous and multi-million houses are, drove around following the trolley-tracks, the famous Bourbon St., and a drive-thru Daquiri (don’t ask me!). We had a great time that evening!

In addition to that, my clients and I went to different restaurants for dinner - Red Fish and Palace Cafe. Both of which are well known of their excellent, 5-star dining experience. If you like seafood, this is THE place to be! I had some of their signature dishes and having an authentic cajun food was truly awesome. One other place was Cafe De Mond which is legendry in New Orleans with their beneighs and hot chocolate. If you visit N.O., you most definitely have to visit this place. You’ll be amazed what they have there. No beneighs and of course Jazz music while down there is not a New Orleans visit! So I’ve heard.

Well, as a tradition, I went to “The Oz” which apparently the most popular gay bar/dance club in downtown New Orleans. The joint was pretty interesting in that although it isn’t as big as DC clubs, the clientel was diversed and just plainly hot. What happens in New Orleans stays there, too! LOL. I had a great time that evening but not so much the next day. After having close to ten SOB wasn’t so cool if you need to get up at 6 am for a morning meeting. It sucks. It does. Bad. In anyway, I had a fabulous time!

Now after my meeting it was time to catch up. As it turns out I have absolutely no time to breath from this program as I am due to organize yet another program like right about NOW! I know, tell me about it. I worked my ass off for 10 months for that program and it was over in 3 days. And now, I have to put together another one. What excites me though this time is that the program will be in San Francisco, CA! Woot!!!! So excited! OK, let me be honest, I can’t wait to see Miguel there again. I really can’t wait. Mmmm… anyway… that’s that.

So it turns out I have yet another two-day business meeting in Rhode Island in 3 weeks. I will be meeting with the company that I use for our abstract management. We’ll be discussing how we establish our online system to accept abstracts for our next program which is the one I was just talking about. It will be fun to meet with the people that I communicate via email and phone in person. It’s always nice to put a face to a name. Anyway, I touched base with my guy and we both are highly anticipating each other to discuss business matters. My guy, Scott, is very nice and responsive. I can’t wait to see him in Rhode Island in less than 3 weeks.

After my trip there, my Mom and I might be going to San Francisco for her birthday which will be in March. It may not be the whole week but I want to take her there for the weekend. That would be her birthday gift from me. As I have mentioned it before I’d do anything for me. Anything that makes her happy and also makes me happy.

OK so lots of travel plans so far during my 2009. New Orleans, then Rhode Island, then San Francisco, then probably Blue Ridge Mountains for camping in April for my birthday. We shall see. Point of all of this is that 2009 will offer me lots of great opportunities to travel anywhere and anytime. That’s my goal this year - LOTS OF TRAVEL! So if you have any suggestions, drop me a note and I would much appreciate it.

Love Cool Peeps!

So this past weekend was really awesome, and in fact it was one of the weekends that I wasn’t actually home the entire weekend. It was fun actually to be able to get out and do a lot of stuff and not worry about a thing. I mean I still think about stuff–but I guess not so much when you’re having enough fun. LOL.

My weekend started off with me and my future sister-in-law (I hope!) at Ned Divines, an Irish Pub, in Sterling. I told her that I’ve been so stressed at work because of the very few days I still have before my holiday vacation (12 days off!!!) and of course with my upcoming business travels in New Orleans, LA in approximately 4 weeks. I felt like I needed a drink or two to top it all off so I wanted to go and unwind for a while. It turned out she wanted to go so it was nice for her to have come with me and then my brother joined us later after work.

As usual, a few folks wanted to make connections with me–but I felt awkward since it was a straight bar. I just didn’t expect coming across with “one of ours” in there…you know what I mean. Anyway, some guy who I think was very attractive (and toned! OMG!) was making himself appealing but I didn’t have the gut to say anything but What’s up! Normally d-Jae doesn’t make the first move. Not sure why but that’s the way it is. Perhaps in the future I’ll change my approach. At any rate, the night ended up being awesome! Definitely going back there to catch up DJ Ecstasy with some good ‘ole music this Saturday after my job’s holiday party!

Saturday was moving day…well actually it was for my brother and his two friends. I have been suffering from stiff neck during the past week or so ever since I came back from New York. Long story but all I know is that it still hurts! Anyway, they moved furnitures all day and then after that we had good eats at Risa’s house, then we met two of their friends to go downtown to see the Christmas Tree (see below for pictures). It was really fun! Too bad we didn’t get to take lots of pictures. 10 minutes after getting there they turned the lights off on us as well as the White House. I was like Damnit! Oh, well! We had fun, though, throughout the night after all.

So Sunday we checked out the Dulles Expo in Dulles, VA with their computer/etc. liquidation sale (or whatever). Got a few things reasonably priced. It was really cool. As always I check people out (Ha!). Wanted to make connection with this dude but he wasn’t from the area…so that sucked! But, whatever! After that we went grocery shopping, had good eats (again! and I think I gained two pounds while I was over there for the weekend), then I went down to Woodbridge to see my Mom and Rob because I miss them. Spent 2 hours there then came home and did my laundry. LOL.

Busy weekend, huh?! Yes, it was and I’m still recovering from it. I had fun, we had fun, nevertheless. This weekend, though, is yet another fun and busy weekend. I have three Christmas parties that I have to attend to and one is clubbing. Not sure If I will have the energy to go clubbing but we shall see….

Anyway, hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! As always, have fun and be safe! Here are some of my recent photos. Enjoy!!!

Stirrings

Well, let’s see…I haven’t written anything for a while due to a number of life commitments and so it feels like I’m brand new to this all over again. It feels kind of extraordinarily funny for me not to have connected with my blogging mode to update everyone about what has been going on with my life. And, what’s interesting about it is that there had been so many things that have happened over the course of the last few weeks that I simply don’t even know where to start…

Let me start by saying I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with their family and friends. Mine was really awesome: my family and I celebrated Thanksgiving Day dinner Filipino style and spent time doing what we enjoy the best, BOWLING! Yes, on Thanksgiving Day! Ain’t that crazy? Actually it was crazy and it wasn’t at the same time. In either case, we all had fun and it was kind of nice to see my Mom very happy–to see her sons with her that day. I love my Mom dearly and I’d do anything for her. Absolutely anything.

Now moving on… Workwise, it’s been crazy for the past two months - but this time though was especially hectic as both my boss and I are now coming down to only a few weeks away from our business trip to New Orleans, LA next month. The push had been this 160-page program book that I’ve been working on and fortunately we were able to send it to press for printing procedures, and I mean 1400 copies! I mean it’s nuts!!! I hope I got everything in that book as accurate as anyone could ever imagine. Well, if there were any mistakes, Oh, well! Not the end of the world! (But I would be pissed off, though, however!). So now I’m just tyin’ up some odds and ends for the conference as well as catching up with my regular projects that I have been putting off for quite some time now. They all seem to funnel down at me lately and my goal is to better handle them as I get myself slowly caught up. I’m getting there day by day but it’s a slow process. Oh, well… it’ll get better…

Despite of all that, I have been religiously going to the gym during most of weeknights and work out. In fact, I have been noticing a dramatic drop with my waist size and actual weight. Because I’ve been doing a significant amount of overall cardio and free weights, my weight thing seem to stay on the same weight neighborhood where I was before. I mean I’ve lost some weight ever since I started working out - but I appear to be “stuck” on 160 lbs. It “roller coaster” slightly from time to time but I guess the muscle weigh it more at the end and I’m sure I’ll be heavier if I keep it up. The beauty of it all is to have the interest in keeping it and maintaining it from “top to bottom”. I’ve already made this 2-hour every day deal a major part of my routine, not only that it gives me something to do but keep my body and health in as best shape as possible or as far as what my body can tolerate. Better toned body I guess is more to love…

As part of my hobbies as well, I went with several friends of mine, including my Mom, to New York City to watch a broadway show called “Grease” in which Ace Young and several amazing actors and actresses played. The show was incredibly entertaining as well as the whole idea of being there with your love ones enjoying something that could turn out to be an awesome hobby. I plan to see other broadway shows here in the DC area such as Rent or Lion King. I heard Rent is coming to town so I will plan to go see that.

In our trip, we went to see Ground Zero which is now just a big giant hole on the ground. Incredible sites was there to see and it continue to remind me how devastating 9/11 was for the whole country. Glad to see the American spirit to come and witness where it all happened and pay respect to those who have died that day. It’s sad. Very sad.

On the brighter side, we went to Times Square, then to the Christmas tree at 30 Rock, then Mama Sbarro’s. It was just awesome. Just awesome! I wouldn’t mind going up there again soon. Like soon. LOL. Oh, and if you want to check out my pictures from my trip (Grease, Times Square, 30 Rock, etc.), go to MySpace or Facebook. I hope you’ll enjoy them!

Now I’ve got things lined up between now and the rest of the year: holiday vacation from Dec 24 - January 4, go see Rent, go see a Washington Capitals hockey game before the year ends, spend some time with family and friends during the holidays, and a business trip to New Orleans, LA, January 13-18, 2009. That’s the schedule for now but it’ll fill up as we head towards Christmas and New Year’s (might to go Times Square!).

Oops! Almost forgot…on the Lovelife department… it’s zero!

Enjoy your holidays! I’ll touch base with you again hopefully before 2008 ends. If not, well have a wonderful Christmas and energetic New Year! Ciao!

Fun at Neds Divine

Here are some photos taken at Neds Divine in Sterling during Risa's Birthday Bash! That place was really awesome!

(Me, Cecil, and Brian)

(Cecil, Patrick, and Patrick's GF)

(Cecil, Me, and Risa, my bro's GF)

(Me and Brian, Cecil's BF)

(Cecil and Debbie)

We might be hitting Neds this weekend for more fun. We'll see how it goes. I'm sure it's gonna be fun!

Leave It All Behind

It's been more than two weeks since the last time I got to hang out with Rich, and quite frankly I feel like I am yet again at a point of deserting what he and I started long after two months of knowing him since we met at Freddies on a regular Sunday evening. I know I'm wanting more from him--but I feel I'm getting less than what I anticipated to receive.

Close to a month ago was when he and I had a rather blunt, intense conversation about where we were in our relationship and the big question was where should this rather aggressive acquaintance be. At the time he felt that things were just going too fast than he expected and that he felt it was best that he take a "slow" pill while seeing what develops. He was upfront about it, for which I give him credit, and explained that he had just accepted a promotion within his company, which essentially require him to travel 80% of the time uncontrollably for the next three months. I understood what the situation was and expressed that I would try and take things slow and see where it leads us.

Sure enough he's been traveling back and forth from one state to the other almost every week and there is definitely no stopping and I sure cannot blame him for doing his job! The last time I spoke to him though, however, was yesterday when he finished packing and was about to leave for Lancaster, PA for a five-day training - but he said he will be back on Friday night and will be home for the weekend. He plan to do low-key stuff and try and recuperate from his long week.

But, before all those traveling - being out of town days at at time - took place, he warned me about it, with which he said might make things complex, in terms of getting together, etc. Despite the fact I said I would understand it, I appear to be wanting more to be with him, if possible, everyday...

I stop and ask myself everyday - is this when it's time to let go?

I knew that he'd tied with traveling but I have never expected it to be this overwhelming travel. Quite frankly it's driving me nuts. Why? Because I don't get to see him that much, I sit here and wait until he gets home and hoping he'd be around to see me. I mean really... doesn't that sound pathetic? Yes, it does.

Time and time again I have told myself do I have the godsend patience to deal with this? I want to see him so bad but it's almost impossible because he is never around anymore. But, when he is, he's tied up with something else. Does that send me a message? If you're reading this, do you get the message? Did anyone else get the message, or is it just me? To be honest, his actions are just as clear the sunny blue sky. The message I get is that he's too busy and that he couldn't make time for me anymore. That I can't seem to believe...or is it just me over-reacting? Not sure what to do really, quite frankly. Should I extend my patience for one more week and see what happens? He said that he'd call me mid this week and see how I'm doing. I know I'm pathetic and I admit it - but all I want to do is see him and be with him.

My gut tells me I'm over it! Quit it and end it once and for all. If he wants you, regardless how busy his schedule is, he'd make the time to pick up the phone and make a 5-minute phone call. Don't care if you're brushing your teeth but dial my number and talk to me - a total girl attitude! I understood the whole traveling thing but this is not about his schedule anymore. That point of understanding has already passed. This is now a matter of the interest of wanting to see me again because he wants to and not because he has to because he is being nice.

I know for sure the fine line between genuineness and pity, and if he is hanging out with me for pitysake, well guess what, I can't take it--run with it and stay away! I'm too good for that. I think I'm not gonna try and make plans with him simply because I hate to make the move and be rejected. If he wants to do something, I'd go but he won't see me make the try. I think I'm pretty much done with him, in terms of trying to make connection and staying connected.

All I can say at this point is everything is on his court. I won't try anymore... I'm happy with what I've got: family, friends, work, lifestyle, hobbies, etc. I certainly don't need someone trudging me along for nothing or while trying to figure things out. As said in the movie Soldier's Girl: "Don't use me to figure yourself out!". I'm still young and can find someone who might be in the same position as I am. Obviously Rich and I aren't on the same wavelength and it is emotionally painful to be in that roller-coaster path. I've been there before and I certainly know when to stop.

I've learned to tolerate things over the years and look at them in different perspectives optimistically. However, I'm also smart what to look for, what to watch out for, and what worth keeping to give you the extra umph! in the morning for. Quite frankly, this one isn't worth it! I hope I'm wrong. I'd rather be wrong than right.

Sorry...just venting. I will say this I can't wait to be in San Francisco! Right there might be an opportunity to live a new life. Not sure yet whether I'm ready to leave it all behind...but time can only tell. I shall see what happens next. Anyway, I have a quite a few things I have planned during this week and all the way through this weekend. Enough to keep me occupied. Any suggestions of fun things to do, drop me a line. OK? Thanks!

Fork Or Chop Sticks

So this past Friday my two good 'ole friends Jeannie, her beautiful girlfriend Marisol, and I went to Tokyo Japanese Steak House up in Old Town Alexandria, which is conveniently located close to my old job near the water and has a fabulous, flawless view of the Potomac River. We have not been able to hang out lately simply because of our busy lives. We had been wanting to get out and have dinner together - but fortunately we were able to re-connect his past Friday. Jabari was suppose to come but didn't make it. He will catch up some other time. Nevertheless, it was a lot of fun!

We had the opportunity to catch up on things: stuff about work, living situation (they might be moving to Centreville soon, which would be really awesome!), and of course, love life. I didn't have much to share in the love life "department" other than me telling them about me and Rich dating now for over a month. Not too much detail went into that but all I said was that I'm dating this guy and see where it leads us.

They, on the other hand, are very happy with one another. They seem to share different things that they have in common and endlessly explore each other differences. They balance their relationship so much that they not only are girlfriends, but best friends as well. Quite frankly I'm jealous; not because I don't want them to be happy - but I just wish I could find that special person for me as well. It'd be nice but I'm still looking and open to anything. Perhaps in time that person will eventually appear and make connection.

I give them the full credit of being with one another and keeping their real friends close. They are both very outgoing people and they couldn't careless what and how you might be. They believe, and so do I, in real friends that no matter what happens, you stick together. As we always say, friendships aren't perfect either. You meet people, get to know them, and have a good time. We all believe in that. As long as you are aware of your boundaries and respect, I'm sure you get it back.

Anyway, I had an awesome time with them. In two weeks, we're planning to do another dinner. I'm thinking about going to Texas de Brazil (a steakhouse) in Fair Oaks. This place is awesome and I'd love to take them over there and check the place out. I'm sure they will love it.

For the rest of the weekend, I went to Fuego after Friday's dinner, met a few friends there, and drinking and more drinking. Then tonight I went to Freddies to catch up on my drag shows. Ashley Jozet Adams asked me to go check her out tonight so I did, with my friend Gino. Had fun as usual!

Now I'm tired. LOL. I'm ready for bed. This week is going to be crazy for me (yet again!). So have a great work week everyone!

Halloween 2008 Photos

Here are a few pictures we took at Fur Night Club in downtown on 11/1 during their 2008 Halloween Party.

(L to R: d-Jae, Brian, Cecil, Sarah, Risa, and Bro Gilmor)

(Front L to R: Patrick and d-Jae; Back L to R: Risa, Lucky, Cecil, Bro Gilmor, and Sarah)

(L to R: d-Jae, Brian, Cecil, Sarah, Risa, and Bro Gilmor)

(L to R: Bro Gilmor, d-Jae, and Sarah) That's what you call TRASHED!

Hilarious pictures! There's more to come!

Let Me Dance With You

This past weekend was one of the fun weekends that I haven’t had in a long time. I wasn’t really expecting it to be that much fun considering all of the events that recently took place at my job: losing someone dear, overwhelming workload, not feeling well, etc. Last week was quite a handful; I initially planned to do something low key throughout the weekend - but it turned out to be one of the best weekends ever!

Saturday morning I went to LifeSpa to get my hair done; got it cut, layered, etc. Looked hawt! Then I went to visit my Mom in Arlington where she works and kind of talked to her for a little bit. Since it was early in the afternoon and I haven’t had lunch yet, I drove to one of my good ‘ole favorite little pizza joint up near Old Town Alexandria and ordered something to eat. Ended up having leftovers so I went back to Mom and dropped off some lunch. She loves Calzone and so do I. She appreciated it - she thought it was really sweet.

You know every once in a while I do that kind of stuff. I like to feed people. I guess it’s one of Filipino traditions; we try and give comfort to anyone, any time at any given place or whatever. I find it very attractive when someone does have that character.

Anyway, I enjoyed lunch alone (which was nice for a change), then I went shopping at Pentagon City. Man, I haven’t shopped in a long time! Recently I’ve been shopping online at 1 or 2 in the morning with all kinds of stuff (I know I have a problem) and I prefer receiving them in the mail as oppose to walking into the store. I find it very convenient, but I have to practice patience. (It’d be nice to get the stuff you bought through the computer, eh?) Knowing d-Jae he sometimes doesn’t have the patience. Anyway, it takes a few days for stuff to arrive, which is not a big deal. I went to Sephora bought some Giorgio Armani cologne and a vest at Club Monaco. I loooove those stores! Certainly my brand. Shopped a little for outfit for clubbing at Fur (I’ll get into that in a sec). Looked hawt! Really hawt! Kind of low-key and yet daring!

Then Mom met me and my brother at Tyson’s Corner for dinner. We went to Neisha (a Thai Restaurant) which is one of our favorite places that we go to as a family other than your regular Coastal Flatts or PF Chang’s. The joint is very relaxing and the food and service is just great. If you haven’t been there, you should check it out. Definitely a place I’d recommend for a date. *wink*

In the spirit of Halloween I went with my brother Gilmore and Risa (his GF), along with 5 other people, to Fur for their Halloween Party. Man, that night was really awesome! Everyone dressed up with their own thing and I reluctantly did not dress up just because I felt my hair was too good for it (LMAO!). One of my friends was gonna show up not dressed up so I thought I wouldn’t so he wouldn’t feel left out. In any way, getting in was as usual crazy; it took us an hour to get i…for $25! Yes, I said $25! Ridiculous! Oh, well but definitely worth it.

So we got in, danced with my Gil and Risa crazy as usual, drank quite a few martinis but managed to still get out of there sober, made some connections, danced with a few stangers (guys). LMAO! Yea, I know. Guys dancing at a straight club/bar? Surprisingly didn’t get stroke by lightning! I guess some of the straight guys weren’t really straight and weren’t making the dance floor hawt enough so I went in there and danced distinctively. I said like come on guys, move those damn feet and shake ‘em asses! Don’t dance like you’re retarded. LMAO! Anyway, the climax of the night was winning $5000 for the best custome. Well, the naked woman impersonating Mystique (from X-Men) won the price. Hawt! (but not my type) but fun though! I give her the credit not giving a shit what people think. I think she should have won more than that - but I think 5 grand should be enough to get the paint off of her.

So that was Saturday! Good times! Good times with my brother for the first time at a club. I’ll try to get him to check out TOWN one of these days. I don’t think he is thrilled about it, but we shall see. We’ll be going back to Fur on either 11/15 or 11/22 to celebrate Risa’s birthday bash. I vote Fur than TOWN (I think!). It’s nice to check out places that you haven’t been in for a change.

Sunday, it was yet another fun and low-key day. I spent the whole day with Rich shopping around at Pentagon City (again!) and chilling out at his condo. We had dinner at his place with a glass of red wine or two. As usual very soothing and comfortable. He always makes sure I was okay (cute!) the whole time. He is traveling (again!) to North Carolina this week but will be back this Friday, and then I think he is off to camping with his friends up in Blue Ridge mountains. We will re-connect once he gets back. I promise that I’d cook him something Italian/Greek (Pasta Carbonara?), serve it with champagne, and desert for later. It’s gonna be good. Looking forward to it!

Here is the thing…Rich and I at this point enjoy each other’s company. Not sure if there will be more than that in the future, but time can only tell whether we want to move up to a different level or not. I want to but I can’t force him if he’s not willing to. For right now I’m going with the flow and see where it leads us. I think that whatever we talked about previously (about his new job and lots of traveling) kind of trudging us along pretty well, and I think him getting the job and traveling so much kind of scare him that I would not date him because of it. I think, it seems it is working just fine so… We shall see how this moves from here on out.

Anyhow that’s the weekend update! This week is yet another busy week for me as I need to produce a 160-page book for our conference. I managed to get 80% of the front and back matter done last week and I’m now working with a designer to lay it out for me so I can review and approve to print. Fun times! I’ll touch base again with you next week! Have a great work week!

We'll Miss You Jerry!

Our colleague and a dear friend, Jerry, our Chief Financial Officer, peacefully passed away last night after his long battle with cancer, in the presence of his wife Sharon, his children, and a close family friend. He was 74.

Today everyone in the office spent the whole day with one another monumenting the many happy memories that everyone have experienced with Jerry. All of us were touched by Jerry’s gentleness and his amazing personality regardless whether inside or outside of the office. He was extremely very accomodating person and extended himself to everyone, anyone in every way possible. It was extremely devastating for everyone — especially to his family — to have lost a very genuine person, who loves to live life to the fullest and to put a smile to every face that he comes across with. He left us nothing but good and happy memories that we will all cherish for the rest of our lives.

To his beloved wife, Sharon, just know that we are here for you at any time. We are such a unique group of people that someone’s pain is everyone else’s. You are in our prayers. We love you!

To our blessed friend Jerry, from STAT Marketing, Inc. family, it’s sad to see you gone but we know you are in a better place - in God’s faith. We will miss you and you will be in our hearts for as long as we are alive. You will exists in our memories now and forever. We love you, Jerry!