Writer's Block

It seems that I've hit somewhat of a wall with my blogging lately. Not for lack of topics, more of a reaction to being mentally exhausted. A lot has been going on lately, everything from looking for a place to live towards Collierville, to job hunting in that area. I'm nervous about doing the whole 'new job' thing again. The endless 'what if' scenarios, the fact I'm twenty-six and don't have a future proof career and yet I'm going to be a father before the year is over. It's just frightening!

Anyway, the above photo is what Alicia has been craving a lot. This and the occasional milk shake or salsa. Not together, that would be brutal. I've been craving beer. Tall, cold, refreshing beer. I get her ice cream sometimes, and sometimes she lets me get a beverage. Score! Ohhh, a minor distraction from an overwhelming situation. I need to be mentally stimulated, give me your ideas that you would like me to write about! Requests!

Continuing Thought

I'm still thinking about language. My wife is suggesting Spanish for obvious reasons, I can't really argue that that won't be a beneficial language. I don't mind Spanish at all, but I sort of prefer German or Russian. The issue I'm having is that our kid won't be able to use German or Russian much here in the States. Oh, I don't know. I want to learn a language too. Maybe I can find the motivation. I'm open to suggestions.

My mind is too busy tonight. Too much I want to do, too much that actually has to get done.

The Odd Questions

Since finding out, my mind has been filled with questions. Some of them valid, others are really absurd. I think I will share some of them with you now, in no particular order.

When should I introduce our child to Pink Floyd? Yes, this was a question that came to mind. In fact, it hit my mind directly, as if my brain somehow found it distinctly urgent. Of course, I came to the conclusion that the moment I put headphones on the womb I should put Pink Floyd in the playlist. I do love Pink Floyd, but it's not even my favorite musical group! WTF?

How should I go about Star Wars? I loved the trilogy as a child, watching the VHS tapes to the point they would no longer show a discernible image. Now with the prequels and all the other cash grab garbage related to them, how do I approach such an important subject?! Simple, I use the Bible (!) has a guide for this one. The Adam and Eve apple approach. You may partake in the original trilogy, but never, ever partake of the prequels, lest ye be eternally disappointed and ashamed.

How do I keep people from teaching our child that creation is a fact and that the big bang theory is absolutely wrong? This one still bothers me. Living in the Bible belt makes this especially difficult. What do you do? I want our child to have a choice and to believe whatever he or she wishes, regardless of pressure. I just don't want him or her to believe in something as if it is absolute. There is no "proof" of creation, there is no absolute "proof" of the big bang (though tons of wonderful evidence).

There are more questions I hope to cover when I have more time. For now it's off to work I go. You know what's fun about that? I'm getting morning sickness like my wife, especially once I'm away from her. In addition to morning sickness, I get heartburn more, don't sleep well, and I'm constantly hungry. Oh! And I also want to clean every inch of our home. Sympathy pains for the loss.