Case of the Mondays

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Joe

Mondays are the busiest day of the week at work.  I do production entry for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  In essence, 3 times as much work as a regular day.  I don’t finish production entry until 11 AM (I start at 6:00 AM).  After production entry I still need to do a bunch of things.  Getting out of there by 3 is a chore to say the least, but I still leave.  Most of the time I still got a bunch of things I need to do but I just leave making sure that things that need to be done are done.

Yes, waking up at 4:30 AM on a Monday is hard but I think with the way things are going I’m going to start coming in even earlier on Mondays.  I asked if I can come in at 5:00 AM and management didn’t have an argument with that.  So as long as I can hack it..  I’ll be getting up at 3:30 AM on Mondays to make it to work by 5.  This will give me some extra time in the morning to try and get caught up.  Let’s see how long it lasts.

I’m guessing one week.

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Cut Throat

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Joe

Been slowly/steady drinkin some cheap tequila.  Wednesday’s done and the later half of the work week is before us.

A bunch of changes at work and I hear it’s only the first wave.  They laid off a bunch of managers, supervisors and employees in the dept I work in.  People that have been with the company 10+ years.  Cut-throat is the theme that comes to mind but I know it’s just business.  I still got a gig and I’m actually taking over someone who got laid off.  She was w/ the company for about 11 years and all her responsibilities are now mine at least for now.  I’m going to try and keep my mind off all the drama and just try to do my tasks the best I can, but it’s kinda difficult at times.  I feel bad for all the people that have lost their jobs.  I just hope they find something else that will help them get through it.

I just did a Google search on “california unemployment rate”; 12.4% is what popped up.  My God that’s a lot of families.

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1/22 – 1/25 2011

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Joe

1/22 to 1/23 – Weekend went and gone.  We actually donated more items and cleared some space which I’m glad we did.  It took some work but the Den is a lot more roomier now.

1/24 – Went to work.  People got fired, I still have a job but a lot of others don’t (cliff-notes version)

1/25 – Work and done w/ work.  Jojo got praises (and I mean praises) from her Piano Teacher.  Only one lesson and she’s learned 20 songs just by practicing by herself.  I’m a very very proud daddy.  Lakers kicking Utah’s butt up 66-38 @ the half.  I got some $$ on the over which is 198.  Lets see if they cover.

Time to sleep, Jojo’s in bed and she wants me to lay with her.  Hey I’m actually blogging a little more regularly.  I need to do this and keep it updated regularly.

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TGIF 1/21/2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Joe

Work week done and weekend is about to start.  We’re planning on moving more stuff from the storage and donating more items to Salvation Army this weekend. right now I’m watching the Lakers beat the Nuggets and me making some extra money from the win.  Then its time to knock out.

I’m pretty tired, too much seagrams haha so I’m gonna sleep.. Peace

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Weekend Recap 1/16/2011

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Joe

Weekend has come and gone and its back to the grind tomorrow.  Oh, I hate having to go back to the dungeon tomorrow but I gotta do what I gotta do.  I really do hate this gig =/

Changing the subject just a bit… Here’s a recap of our weekend…

Weather was as a good as it will get for January…  High 70s to Low 80s with no cloud in the sky, you really can’t ask for anything more.

Saturday we went to a party in LA for one of Junalyn’s co-workers.  We got lost for a little bit but the iPhone GPS helped us get to where we needed to go.  As far as the actual party was concerned, it was OK.  Jojo got to ride the tire swing, play musical chairs and had a good time.  Junior was laughing hysterically throughout the party and was just happy to get out of the house.  After the party we just headed back home and watched TV then knocked out.

Sunday we just sat around during the morning and just stayed home.  In the afternoon, we went to Salvation Army to donate some stuff (TV, Mini Fridge, Comp Table and Toys)  just to clear up some space.  Then we went to our storage and took the TV and stand that Junalyn’s been wanting to put in the bedroom.  My back’s a little sore but I’m happy we actually did something productive today.

So now it’s about 9:20 PM and I got work at 6:00 AM.. Oh how I love Sunday nights when I know I gotta put up with a whole week in that “place”  :(

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Joe

Happy New Year. I know I’m not really good at this blogging stuff but I’m still around.
Have a new job, don’t really like it but it is what it is.

Family is doing great, Jojo is still the best daughter ever and Junior is almost 10 months.. he’s doing awesome as well. The wifey is the greatest as always and I can’t be any happier. I love the fam bam.

As far as this blog is concerned, I really need to start updated it more regularly. I want to be able to look back years from now and see what I was doing at a particular time in my life and I need to write regularly.
I need some help here, that’s a thing in my life I seem to always need help with, sticktuativeness. yep I just said it.. whatever “it” is.

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Lakers vs Celtics 2010 Finals Preview

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Joe

My Los Angeles Lakes are going back to the NBA Finals to defend their title after beating the Phoenix Suns in the WCF in six games.

The Green Bastards on the other hand have beaten Orlando in the ECF as well to set the stage on what I believe to be an EPIC finals.

Revenge is the word that always seems to reverberate when I hear Laker fans talk about this upcoming rematch and I couldn’t agree more.  The way we lost in 2008 left a sour taste in all of LA fans as well as the Laker organization.  I could see that the sour taste come back when they were interviewing LA after winning the Western Conference last night.  I feel that the team HAS BEEN ready for this rematch since 2008 and now that the moment is here, it’s time to DANCE.

I can’t wait for Thursday June 3rd, as the series starts off at the Staples Center.  We need to hold court and make sure to win the first two games in convincing fashion.

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Introducing Joseph Aiden Pascua Estrada Jr

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Joe

Our new addition was born March 22, 2010 @ 9:46 AM weighing in at 5 Lbs 11 Oz and 20 Inches Long.  He scored a 9 on his apgar test and is absolutely perfect.

We were in the Labor room exactly 16 minutes and our little bundle of joy was in our arms.  Junalyn and I wanted to get an epidural but she went from 3 CM to 10 CM so fast that we did not have enough time.  So she had to do it the natural way… Yikes but she’s a trooper and she handled it like a champion.  I couldn’t be any more prouder!

We thought he’d be more than 6 Lbs but with Junalyn’s diet during the pregnancy, it actually makes sense.  I’m off work until April 21st and June is off until the middle of June.  The nights are kind of rough but we know that it will get better.  And of course everything is worth it he is just precious!

jr-4-1-10

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A New Addition

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Joe

We’re expecting Baby # 2 this coming April 2010.  At first there were some complications to the pregnancy but with God’s help all has turned out well so far.

Last Thursday, we happily found out that Baby # 2 will be a BOY!!!  Obviously, I’m as happy as can be and can’t wait to see the little munchkin.

Joselyn shares my excitement as well.  She’s been asking us to ‘buy’ a new baby brother or sister for quite awhile now.  And now that she will be a big sister, she can’t hardly wait!  I know for a fact she will be a GREAT big sister.

Junalyn is happy as well, she’s always wanted a boy and a girl and now with God’s blessing we all have our wishes :-) .

Today, we paid a visit to good o’le Babies R Us to check out all the new baby products they have.   Also to reminisce how it was 7 years ago when we expecting our first bundle of joy.  Al in all, it was a very pleasant and heartwarming visit.  We can’t wait!!

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San Diego

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Joe

Were currenly staying at the Hilton Bayshores hotel and will be checking out in a couple of hours. This little family vacation has been a much needed R and R.
We left LA Last Friday after work and got here around 7pm, we then had dinner at the fox grill restaurant inside the hotel then just called it a night.

Saturday – we went to Sea World and jojo had a blast! She was about 2 years old the last time we visited. We watched the Shamu show @ 1030 then the Sea Lion showan hour later. After that we got drenched in a raft/water ride, this was much needed since it was HOT, we then watched the Dolphin show. We then proceeded have lunch after that and just relaxed. We ended the day by winning some shamu/ penguin stuffed animals at the arcade.

So now well be heading back to LA/LB and probably just hang out tomorrow

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