This just in. I got a call at 2:00 a.m. this morning. I was so asleep, that I didn't have time to think "Oh no, it's in the wee hours after graduation night, I hope all is well with the kids partying and all that". And when I said; "Hello", it turned out to be Trevor. He says; "Hey dad, sorry to wake you, but I just gotta tell you this! I'm $2005.00 richer! I won the Graduating Seniors Annual Raffle at the annual "Safe Graduating Party!" sponsored by the local citizens!"
I said; "You're kidding", and he assured me that no, he was now $2005.00 richer, and had the check in his pocket. Wow, now that is way kewel. And so I told him not to spend it all in one place, and that I'd see him sometime tomorrow (today). Wow. Cool...
Thank you Mr Ham, and thank all of you. His plans? He keeps teasing me that he wants to go "on a road trip" with a bunch of his pals in a dilapidated van, or buy a fifteen hundred dollar stereo system (complete with a mega sub woofer) for his friend's car, but,he does have a construction job lined up for the summer at 14.00 an hour, which is pretty good money around here for a kid, which will be good for him.
What does he want to do with his life? He doesn't know, and neither do I. He is very musical, and earned himself great honors in the choir and orchestra this year. But unfortunately his lack of attendance gave him lousy grades, and he was not allowed to go on the State (yes he made State)international honors choir tour in Europe , which he earned a place on. He says he'd like to be a music teacher, but really is not very clued in when it comes to the type of effort, diligence, and study required to acquire such a degree.
And so, I think, at least in my own opinion, that it will be good for him to have a steady job for awhile, and learn about the things that make life meaningful, such as hard work. And then maybe he will begin to aspire toward something he is interested in.
Actually, I have a good friend here in Juneau, who was recently elected as a representative for a rural district in Alaska. He has offered to get Trevor a job as either a Senate Page, or a Page in the House of Representatives, when the session reconvenes in the fall. Trevor has brightened at the idea, and it would be a very good entrance in to State Government employment, which is actually very good here in Alaska.
Congratulations, JohnnyLingo and Trevor. It really is a time to be savoured. Somehow, some way, you guys made it to this milestone together, with what appears to be love and a growing respect for growth :)-->
Our middle sonlet, Reid, also graduated h.s. this past month. He too did not opt to wear the idiot regalia lots do, but did carp when I insist he let me at least iron his pants and shirt. ("What's the point, Mom...no one will see them...") Crap, I hate it when he's right. He let me iron them.
He walked tall and proud to get his blank assurance that the deed was, indeed, complete. (The printers messed up a 4 county area of diplomas so they really did get a "blank" assurance...lol)
I stood up, whooped and hollered when his name was called, and 3,000 other people immediately followed suit. "Augustine Reid Wilson" was the last call from a class of several hundred.
He was done with h.s. before it was done with him, i.e. he started college summer semester before the h.s. commencement date. He is planning to go pre-med, but is taking the fall months to become a board certified massage therapist (ostensibly) so he will have a flexible means to support himself when he returns to regular college in the Spring. That's the plan.
We are very proud of him, but it's killing me.
I'm not done growing up and here, the middle kid, has gone and gotten raised. How did that happen?
Most excellent news, Johnny Lingo! thank you for sharing the specialness and details with us. I can just see Mr. Staley's face at the dinner table hearing that there are two more Keanus heading his way. :D-->
Real World responsibilities have a funny way of teaching us hard lessons sometimes. This is when he starts realizing how much you've done for him and how special his parents are. :)-->
Whether he travels a bit with his money or goes straight to work, it will be a year he's sure to remember.
And thank you so very much Belle and Matilda. And congrats to you and Reid also Matilda!
Yeah, it was some moment to be sure. Thanks for the support you all, really, it's been a tough couple of months, and your support was/is a blessing.........:)-->
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This just in. I got a call at 2:00 a.m. this morning. I was so asleep, that I didn't have time to think "Oh no, it's in the wee hours after graduation night, I hope all is well with the kids partying and all that". And when I said; "Hello", it turned out to be Trevor. He says; "Hey dad, sorry to wake you, but I just gotta tell you this! I'm $2005.00 richer! I won the Graduating Seniors Annual Raffle at the annual "Safe Graduating Party!" sponsored by the local citizens!"
I said; "You're kidding", and he assured me that no, he was now $2005.00 richer, and had the check in his pocket. Wow, now that is way kewel. And so I told him not to spend it all in one place, and that I'd see him sometime tomorrow (today). Wow. Cool...
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I don't know who to congratulate more, you or son. Congratulations to both. You both did a fine job.
Just curious, what's next? Does he have any plans (yet)?
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Thank you Mr Ham, and thank all of you. His plans? He keeps teasing me that he wants to go "on a road trip" with a bunch of his pals in a dilapidated van, or buy a fifteen hundred dollar stereo system (complete with a mega sub woofer) for his friend's car, but,he does have a construction job lined up for the summer at 14.00 an hour, which is pretty good money around here for a kid, which will be good for him.
What does he want to do with his life? He doesn't know, and neither do I. He is very musical, and earned himself great honors in the choir and orchestra this year. But unfortunately his lack of attendance gave him lousy grades, and he was not allowed to go on the State (yes he made State)international honors choir tour in Europe , which he earned a place on. He says he'd like to be a music teacher, but really is not very clued in when it comes to the type of effort, diligence, and study required to acquire such a degree.
And so, I think, at least in my own opinion, that it will be good for him to have a steady job for awhile, and learn about the things that make life meaningful, such as hard work. And then maybe he will begin to aspire toward something he is interested in.
Actually, I have a good friend here in Juneau, who was recently elected as a representative for a rural district in Alaska. He has offered to get Trevor a job as either a Senate Page, or a Page in the House of Representatives, when the session reconvenes in the fall. Trevor has brightened at the idea, and it would be a very good entrance in to State Government employment, which is actually very good here in Alaska.
And so, we'll see I guess...
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Congratulations, JohnnyLingo and Trevor. It really is a time to be savoured. Somehow, some way, you guys made it to this milestone together, with what appears to be love and a growing respect for growth
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Our middle sonlet, Reid, also graduated h.s. this past month. He too did not opt to wear the idiot regalia lots do, but did carp when I insist he let me at least iron his pants and shirt. ("What's the point, Mom...no one will see them...") Crap, I hate it when he's right. He let me iron them.
He walked tall and proud to get his blank assurance that the deed was, indeed, complete. (The printers messed up a 4 county area of diplomas so they really did get a "blank" assurance...lol)
I stood up, whooped and hollered when his name was called, and 3,000 other people immediately followed suit. "Augustine Reid Wilson" was the last call from a class of several hundred.
He was done with h.s. before it was done with him, i.e. he started college summer semester before the h.s. commencement date. He is planning to go pre-med, but is taking the fall months to become a board certified massage therapist (ostensibly) so he will have a flexible means to support himself when he returns to regular college in the Spring. That's the plan.
We are very proud of him, but it's killing me.
I'm not done growing up and here, the middle kid, has gone and gotten raised. How did that happen?
Congrats, JL...to you and the boyo!
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CONGRATULATIONS KEANU!!!!
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TREVOR CLAY "TIGER" NYE!!!!!!
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DAD!!!!
Most excellent news, Johnny Lingo! thank you for sharing the specialness and details with us. I can just see Mr. Staley's face at the dinner table hearing that there are two more Keanus heading his way.
:D-->
Real World responsibilities have a funny way of teaching us hard lessons sometimes. This is when he starts realizing how much you've done for him and how special his parents are.
:)-->
Whether he travels a bit with his money or goes straight to work, it will be a year he's sure to remember.
Congrats!
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And thank you so very much Belle and Matilda. And congrats to you and Reid also Matilda!
Yeah, it was some moment to be sure. Thanks for the support you all, really, it's been a tough couple of months, and your support was/is a blessing.........
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