For What I’m Worth…
I’ve been feeling pretty worthless lately due to my financial situation… Which got me thinking what are we really worth, now I’m horrible at math (Which is why I didn’t pursue a science degree, if I had I’d probably still be a useful member of society… Damn you Chemistry!), so lets see how this works.
We’ll start with a known value, my worth to my Ex ( $$$ ), she has made it known that money is her number one priority, and I pay her every month… I actually have to respect that at least I know exactly where I stand with her and no one wants me to succeed more, because it means more money for her. Then there is my value to my kids, I know this is an unmeasurable number and that this value will only increase with their age, but currently if asked Lucy would rank me somewhere around a Littlest Pet Shop toy and Bing, I would think, would put me on par with a bowling ball ( LP/BB ). How about the blog? There is some value in this, I think it is about as important as the show Dirtiest Jobs, it’s mildly entertaining and you take away some useless information (Rowe ). Friends and Family is probably a negative number in my equation because I get more than I give… I’m kind of draining! (- Drama ) And what about my value to society? Well, I’ve been out of work for over a year and really haven’t contributed much. ( – EDD ) Finally, there is my value to me… I like me, I think I’m a pretty good person (That doesn’t mean I’m proud of everything I’ve done, but overall, there are way worse people out there ). ( Me! )
So I think this woud be the math:
$$$ + LP/BB + Rowe – Drama – EDD + Me! = Jack
That’s enough math! In other news, I forgot to mention a few things on yesterday’s blog. First, my friends Tony and Kris are back on the radio! If you like country music you have to check out their syndicated show. I so happy that people I like are back on the radio, it gives me hope that’ll happen for some of the rest of us. Also, I have to admit that The Erik and Jack Attack over on CRN is growing on me… I love that they have some fight in them and they give us crap right back, it really makes it more fun for us!
Bob’s Big Boy tonight (Sun Valley location 6-10p)… I’ll post some pics! Meet the Love Boss in person and see how many Big Boy Combos Stench can kill off!
Floating cops. Not much of a Ninja! Q: Who still writes letters? A: perverts! This happens way too often! Stench’s great, great, great , great, great, great, great grand mummy. Jackson accusers Dad kills self. Don’t fight with this guy. This guy really hates weed. Lucy would think this was cool. I’ll see your knife and raise you a bench.
Rock On, Jack
Tags: CRN, Mike Rowe, Money, Sharks, Tony and Kris
November 17th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
you are worth a lot to me!!!
November 17th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
You make my day better so your are worth a lot more than what you think.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I agree with the other comments-you are absolutely priceless Jack! You guys are a bright spot in my really worthless day.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
DadJack + Blog x Lucy/Bing = ENJOYMENT WORTH A MILLION!!
November 17th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Keep your head up Jack, I know it sucks, but I have a great feeling things are eventually gonna look up for you and Stench, you guys are good people it has to get better!!!
November 18th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Dear Sweet Fabulous Amazing Smart Funny Thoughtful Handsome Kind Considerate Thankful Healthy Greatest Dad Ever Best Husband Ever Good Person Wonderful Brother Super Son Fantastic Friend Gifted Talented Writer Jack! You,Jamie and Stench have made me laugh and carried me through many a day for years! I look forward to reading your blog daily. You give me hope and listening to you, I believe there are still good people in this world. You are worth more than you know….I know the job scene is going to turn around for you – you just have to listen to what we all tell you about your writing Jack:)
November 18th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Oh my gosh Jack, you almost made me cry when I read this. You have NO IDEA how much you mean to so many of us. Everyday I think about what an incredible person you are. I know this is a tough time, but you are worth so much to all of us – your integrity, your nobility, your brilliant sense of humor, your parenting, your inner strength when these tough times seem to never end. I have such great respect for you Jack. If I could be half the person you are, I would be grateful. I am home alone a lot and listen to the podcast and the crn show. I have been looking for more podcasts to add on to my daily routine and discovered this program called Speaking of Faith. Now don’t get freaked out – it’s not religious but it does discuss all sorts of scientific/spiritual topics. I just listened to one about stem cell that was excellent. Another one was about Mattieu Ricard, an agnostic scientist turned buddhist monk. Anyway, the podcasts are free and very uplifting and inspirational from an intellectual standpoint. So maybe give them a try. Go to http://www.speakingoffaith.org. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that we all love you, support you and your worth to us is beyond measure!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Jack !
Even though we have never met I feel like you are one of my BFF, I read your
blog everyday maybe even twice a day because the way you write is so real and true to life…( I know its your life) because I’ve been there before in your foot steps.
I was with no job no money … A man that left me with two little girls to look after, its so very hard. But guess what I make it!! Both girls now in their 20thy doing very well. Jack it will gets better !!!!
Keep holding on to those two little ones! This is what keeps us going.
“Being a full-time mother of father is one of the highest salaried jobs, since the payment is pure love!”
November 20th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
The story of your life won’t be measured by your monetary contribution but rather the hearts you’ve touched. From what I can tell…that’s a considerable amount.
YAY, JACK!