Defining Paradise

Well another week has gone by. I am a day late on my post.  I have been a little busy, but a little lazy as well. I've been staying up late and sleeping in. Sleeping in to me is about 9AM :)

No video of my new exercise routine this week. I actually had a recurring injury I often deal with that flared up on me. It was hard to wear my prosthesis, much less use it to walk or anything else. I did manage to get some spin time in on the stationary bike. Next week I will be really busy moving among other things. So it may take a bit to get that routine down on video. 

I parted ways with all of my music gear Wednesday. I took it all to Goodwill, except my upright bass, which I donated to an old local music store. I gave away a Silvertone Guitar, my Upright, an electric Fender Bass & my Gallien-Kruger bass amp. I just don't have the room to take those things with me on my move. Honestly, I have not touched most of the instruments in quite a while. Since I'm leaving here shortly I did not feel I had the time or energy to list & sell the items. Something told me giving the articles away was better karma.  I'm hoping at least one of the items will become a special find for someone. A person who can use, take care of & enjoy it, Maybe even become a tool for them to make a positive change. As I was heading home, crossing the bridge to go back beach side I heard the news that the bassist for ZZ Top, Dusty Hill had died. I''m not sure if they call that irony or not? Either way it sure did feel weird. So I had to thro in a tiny tribute. One of my favorite, lesser known songs, by ZZ.

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This post is not about my music gear or any band. It is about a certain state of mind. It is about creating your reality and controlling your destiny to the best of your abilities.

I currently live on the beach. I was so thrilled to move here when I first moved in. It seemed like paradise. In the last couple of months things had really gone sideways. My motorcycle ignition switch got so corroded I had to replace it twice. My bicycle got so rusty, after only a short amount of time that the steering became seized. The pool here got closed because it had black algae. I discovered mold in my place. Then I left my job. Everything seemed to be going all wrong. 

So what is a person to do? I took control of the things I could. I fixed my ignition and took better precautions to control the corrosion on the wires. I treated the mold in my place and repainted it. I sent out resumes and started doing job interviews. I changed my podcast selection to focus on some of my more immediate goals. I cut back on spending my time at the bar, watching mindless TV and other negative things that are unhelpful to attaining my goals.

Now things are looking up. I landed a new job. I'm soon to be off on new adventures. I will post some more details of my life changes very soon. 

My message to you. Do what you can to control your own destiny. Some things will be out of your control. I would not recommend spending time on what you can't control. If you can't control something it would be a waste of energy to try. You must learn to distinguish what these things are though. Falling into the trap of accepting something you can change as something you can't often is an excuse. An excuse to avoid dealing with reality. We all control a lot more of our lives than we realize. It takes courage, wisdom and time to make changes. The good news is we have more access to information than at any other point in human history. If you take the time and work to find a solution it is out there.

Sometimes the answers may not be as clear as we want them to be. You will have take chances. Change can be scary sometimes. Life is a spectator event. If you follow you heart and put faith in destiny I strongly believe there is path for you. No one knows the details of the journey. What fun would that be? We all know how to push toward that path though. You must prepare. You also have to have faith. That whole control vs not control thing again :) 

The things you can change will go a long way to helping you CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE no matter where that may be.  Who knows where things could take you? Maybe you could end up being a bassist with one of the most famous three piece bands in the world for 50+ years? Maybe this post is about my music gear and a band after all? 

ADVENTURE  AWAITS THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO PURSUE IT!!! Outcomes will vary but are guaranteed to be of satisfaction if pursued properly.

FYI  - I will be attending an amputee support group on the gulf coast of Florida this weekend. I got to do what I enjoy one more time before leaving the state. If I am fortunate enough maybe I will see you there or in future travels?

Best wishes

Ride Along

I am actually posting two weeks in a row!!!

While this is not a huge deal to most of you reading, it is a very big deal to me. I have not been consistently posting. That is mt fault and my fault alone. I really apologize for being such a slacker.

What Is New?

I'm still on the road. I got a chance to see my daughter for the first time since the pandemic. I met her and her boyfriend for lunch. It was great to catch up and just say hey in person. I also got a chance to spend some time with my Mom. I stayed with her for a few days. We went out to dinner a time or two. We spent some quality time together, just talking and sharing. I got a chance to help her with a few things around the house. I also spent a little time with an old girlfriend, that has actually become a pretty good friend over the years. It's odd because I have not held any relationships with exes. It is really kind of cool and actually gives me a slight feeling of maturity. I like to think we both have grown over the years.

I also got a chance to visit a cousin of mine that recently lost her leg due to diabetes. She is currently in a rehab hospital healing. I hope I was able to give her some encouragement. I contacted a prosthetist friend of mine in the area who I know will take good care of her. 

New Video?

I started doing some low impact exercises. Really they are all I am capable of at this time because I am so out of shape. I plan on shooting some video to demonstrate what I have been up to. I think they could be relevant to a few people out there. I'd really like to get something put together by next week. 

The Job Search?

I am currently in a undisclosed location The reason it is undisclosed is because I am doing a "ride along" tomorrow with a potential new employer. I don't what name who they are because nothing is official yet. Plus I don't want to jinx it by counting my chickens before they hatch. 

I will let you know how it goes :} 

God Bless. Hope you all are well 

 

224 lbs still. In my defense I did stay with my Mom and she kept trying to make sure I was fed :p

Into The New

Hello. 

 I am happy to report I will be blogging more regularly. Just in time as a lot of new changes are in the works for me. Which should mean lots of great subject matter. I have neglected this project for a very long time. I would love to make excuses, but that is exactly what they would be. So I won't.    

Career Change 

I am sad but believe it or not EXCITED to report I am no longer an employee of OPC Prosthetics.  A company that I have been with for over 10 years. I have a lot to thank OPC for. I have had some great times while there.  I am leaving on decent, if not professional terms with the organization. I would recommend anyone close to one of their offices to consider them for their prosthetic needs. There are a lot of good people that I consider friends I will truly miss from OPC. 

What Is Next For Ty?

It is really hard to say. This is where the excitement comes in. I feel I still have a lot to offer people in the prosthetic field. So I am actively pursuing a career with a new prosthetic organization. In fact, I am currently writing this post from Dallas, TX. I am talking to a company here about joining their team. There are some other things in the Prosthetic Field I am checking into as well. I do have other interest I would love to explore more deeply as well. Music, off grid housing/lifestyle, fitness and linux computer software. All things I have had a passion for at different times. Things I strongly feel I could actually do as a career if I got creative enough. 

Am I Scared?

I'm not going to lie. I am petrified! At this point I could end up anywhere. I may end up living in a commune or some off grid isolated area. Delivering pizzas for a while? Joining some rowdy band? Who knows? I may cash in my 401k early and just spend my days being a lazy fool. Right now I am trying to just enjoy this ride called life. I know myself well enough to know whatever I do I will do it with passion.

Changes I am Making

I have gotten out of shape pretty badly. Especially recently. I'm talking even doing simple stuff like climbing the stairs gets me breathing hard lately. I'm going to make a commitment to some type of regular workout routine. Diet. It has got to change. My eating habits have been terrible, I'm going back to the vegan thing again, I really felt pretty good the last time I did that. So I think I should give it another shot. Drinking. I've been stopping at the bar way too much for quite a while now. I know I will feel better if I can cut down or even quit for a while. Blogging. I really enjoy and actually learn a lot when I write these post, I am going to make a commitment to doing one once a week. Every hump day. So if I am not posting you will know I am slacking. After each post I am going to put my current weight. 

Talk To You Soon!!!

Pls feel free to comment or ask questions. 

Please feel 

224 lbs