Reality Check

That's my Boo--a man of few (choice) words Lol.  I'm glad your moms is doing fine.  Hope you are taking care of yourself as well... 

Chapter two of my e-memoirs is entitled:  Reality Check. 

This summer has been CRAZY busy with not just Dads and Grads, but Weddings and funerals as well.  So, as I told you about earlier, my cousin's youngest son just graduated from the Air Force Academy in May.  You know that in order to be accepted as a recruit, you must first be in the top 10% of all applicants nationwide and you must be nominated by a state congressman or assemblyman (some office like that) for consideration.  As if that isn't prestigious enough, He was also one of only 30 squadron leaders--meaning he was in charge of 125 cadets. 

(Incidentally, Joe Biden stood on stage for almost 3 hours and saluted, shook hands and posed for pictures with each and every one of over 1100 graduates in the blazing sun).  He will be getting married in Dec.

In June, my cousin's middle son, graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo as not only the top Mechanical Engineer, but as the top Engineer PERIOD!  In 5 years at Cal Poly, he only received 2 A- 's!!!

Today was my cousin's last day of work, he is now a Retired Port Hueneme Civilian Engineer.  We TPed his house a few hours ago in a show of celebration for his accomplishments.  His Oldest son is getting married at the end of the month (he owns his own engineering company). 

Last night we went to another cousin's graduation from the Orange County Fire Academy.  (you met him that day at my mom's).  My dad was his dad's mentor, he became a fireman after my dad exposed him to the Forest Service Hot Shot Crew.  His son that just graduated is also my parents' Godchild.  Anyway, out of 3000 applicants, only the top 10% are admitted to the academy--my cousin was one of the lucky ones.  He got in without his Dad's influences.  In fact, he specifically went through the OC academy, so that he wouldn't be associated with his dad in Ventura Co.  He would not allow his dad to dress in his dress blues at any of the Academy events, because he didn't want anyone to think he got in based on his family ties.  You too, can have an opportunity to see that graduation ceremony because he and his entire academy of 24 cadets were a part of a reality show that will air beginning on Oct. 24th.  (just 3 days after what will be the 20 year anniversary of our first meeting).  It was a trip, cause we had to sign release papers to enter the venue and there were cameras, lights, and mics everywhere.  I can see where the guys got used to the film crew, cause by the end of the night, I even forgot they were there... 

Josh (My bro's youngest) is a baseball prodigy--he wants to play for the Dodgers and he isn't even 3 yet.  Luke (his oldest) is a golf prodigy--he's only 6, but he is in the Jr. Golf Academy at Olivas Adobe in Ventura (you generally have to be at least 12 to join).  Jake (My younger bro's son is just 27 mos. and he knows his letters, sounds, colors, shapes, animals, & lots more!)  Must be the Asian in him.  And finally, J.J. passed his High School exit exam on the first round--most kids take 3 to 4 attempts and the kicker...  He has a 1.3 GPA!!!!!!!!! What a let-down!  Hope your daughter is faring well at least...

If we would have had a kid, he could be playing pro ball by now... 

Have a great weekend : )  Stay Real and Check yourself often...

~K