Dec. 9, 2008 by Jim Larkin

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09-DEC-2008

Dec. 9, 2008

5,4,3,2,1.….

I have worked 15 of the last 16 days. I haven’t seen the girls in two weeks. I hate weeks like this.

No more overtime for me. Christmas or not. To make matters worse, I am off on Wed. and Thurs. I have court on Wed. and Thurs. I can’t catch a break.

I was sitting in this lot from 10:55 until 11:00 just watching the minutes tick by, waiting for 11:00 to hit to put me out of my misery. It was really a perfect ending to a perfect 16 days. It rained all night. Never stopped. Not light rain, not heavy rain, just rain. Just enough to make you really wet without realizing you were getting really wet.

I miss the girls and they miss me. Sometimes it’s just not worth it. All the money in the world won’t bring back the 15 days that I missed with the girls. Hopefully I’ll see them tomorrow. Right after court.

::sigh::

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/15s f/5.6 at 24.0mm iso800 hide exif

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Exposure Time	1/15 sec
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ISO Equivalent	800
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Exposure Program	manual (1)
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Jonathan Popp		11-Dec-2008 02:35
Man this picture sucks! I say that because I don't want to be a wh--e :) Hope court goes quick so you get home early to the family for extra hug time.

Guest		11-Dec-2008 02:02
i guess we wont hear from you for a while? we'll miss you, but your real family needs you a lot more. have a good time jim! haha...good call on the comment whore! :O)

Mike Stobbs		11-Dec-2008 01:05
just when you think you have a day off.......court calls.....that sucks....

pkocinski		10-Dec-2008 23:36
Your Mom is right on both counts - think of all the military who don't get to see their kids for a year and look at all the job cuts happening at companies all over. On the other hand, with all those people out of work, crime might pick up and you'll have to work more overtime and do more court date - just kidding :-)

Guest		10-Dec-2008 22:12
It never fails, when I get down and think things are crappy in my life, God brings someone into my life that makes me realize I am just stupid for not being grateful for all I have. My father was in the military most of my childhood and majority of Christmas holidays, he was stationed overseas. Just be thankful for every moment you have with your girls. I was going to just say nice pic, but didn't want to be a comment whore.

John Buffin		10-Dec-2008 21:25
Man, some photos get all the great comments. I laughed at every one of them below mine. So sorry that it's been so busy, but I think I gotta go with mom on this one.

Jeanne		10-Dec-2008 20:36
Lovey DOF!

Guest		10-Dec-2008 19:26
beautiful. nice. fantastic capture.

Mom		10-Dec-2008 17:43
If it's any consolation, think of your dad when he was on 9 month cruises during Viet Nam. It was just you and me! Hug 'em tight when you see them today after court. In these tough economic times, you are blessed to have a job.

Jim Larkin		10-Dec-2008 17:41
Beautiful? Really? Just like the other 20 "beautiful" or "nice" or "fantastic capture" shots you commented on? Comment whores tick me off.

Guest		10-Dec-2008 17:33
beautifull shot

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