Code

 So the job updated the dress code. Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the dress codes always seem to push back against the hip hop culture. The culture sets the trends but there's always this disdain for it even though it's the most popular genre in the world. Now business casual doesn't include athletic shoes. You can watch any award show and probably see a suit or a dress even being worn with a pair of Air force 1's or Jordan's. Go to the individual websites and you'll see a section for lifestyle shoes. The original purpose doesn't matter. We made it cool to wear them in any occasion. But now it's a problem. The real problem is the lack of diversity in the people making these decisions. Not understanding that nobody is playing basketball in Jordan 1's. Or that we'd rather walk like Frankenstein than get a crease in our Air Force 1's. Or that some kids are born wearing Reebok classics. One day I hope this isn't even a conversation. But right now it bothers me that this is still going on. We all know what this attack is really based on. I'm not going there yet. 

August

                                     

The most significant change has been my second daughter being born. I'm a girl dad and have been for ten years. This birth was difficult because it happened during the pandemic. No family. No celebrating. Just us. It was definitely not the way I thought it would go, but I didn't know what to expect when we in. It's fine now. We made it through with no setbacks. The wife took out like a G. August showed up and stared a hole through me while my wife recovered.  Those were the best moments because now that August is walking around, she just gets into everything. The only peace we get is when she's asleep. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Just seeing how much she grows everyday is worth the price of admission for me. Watching her with my twin makes my day. The love they have for each other is undeniable and a joy to watch. I always wonder what they will do to change the world when they get older. I can't wait to find out. August sings all the time but I won't act one of those crazy people who says that their child has been singing since they were 6 months. That's not singing. That's just making noise. We'll see what happens with that. I'll stop trying to figure that out. I wish I could live until I was 100 so I could see that. It could happen. But until that happens I'll just keep watching and being amazed by everything she shows me everyday.  I'm just happy to be a part of her journey.  It would be so awesome to be able to hear kids thoughts.  She is probably wonder why she had to have cake all over her face for this picture.  She didn't, but I love it.  That picture would make a great Hallmark card.  

Back by No Demand

 It's been almost three years since I last updated this. So much has changed since then, but I can't tackle everything in one post. The world is a different place now and it won't be the same again. My wife and I brought a child into this new world. This is all that she will know. So this is normal for her. Maybe one day she will be able to see what normal, but I truly doubt that. Too much has changed and I feel like this is the new normal. No need for a long post talking about the good old days. Those days are gone and never coming back.