STATUS

After some self assessing today, I’ve wondered whether how far on the status ladder I’ve slid down or rung climbed,

Very recently I finished University which in turn I have found myself in a new role as a stay at home dad. I get to look after my daughter almost every day whilst mommy goes out and makes the big bucks. I change nappies, make milk (the SMA variety), and entertain all day.

It seems like People all around me are getting jobs – (good paid jobs at that), learning to drive (which I should have done half my life ago) and serving the community. Fair play! I just want a slice of that action.

I guess I am kind of reeling in that someone recently had the gull to call me a ‘Stay at Home Loser’ and for what its worth that label hit where it hurts. I KNOW that I am NOT a Loser, but there have been times where I have felt a bit like that.

My lot right now is simple and I am happy with it. I have a beautiful baby girl to work and play with all day. I am in a position some fathers probably aren’t. I get to bond with my daughter and that’s a great thing! Some might assume that I scoff cakes and watch kids TV all day, but it is very far from the truth.

I think what hurts is that I egotistically know how much gold I can pave through my cultural capital and it has not fully happened yet.

I have played my life out in a unique order. The car, the cash, the status should all come in good time. And to be honest, I happily count the blessings I have. Sometimes when I see what others have I take those blessings for granted. I should not! What I have is great!

Stay at Home Loser? Hardy!

White-Hot free agent as far as employment or community work goes - That's more accurate!

I am Ken Flatt: Stay at home Dad, Defender of the Universe, one of Keynsham’s most unique characters and someday a big-time career man.

THRIVE

Time to take flight... :D

FASHION

Today I got involved in the Kids Fashion Show held at my local church. My friend Vicky was running the event where the proceeds would go to charity.

I did not have anything to model so Vicky asked me to bring along my Casey Jones outfit which I originally made for this years now cancelled Alternate Halloween. I scared a few kids (and probably some adults too) but I got to have my march on the makeshift catwalk and got a good ovation.

The other cast of characters were a pirate, 2 Buzz Lightyears, A Hero Robot, Bob The Builder, Princess Barbie, a Fairy(?), a Sheppard, and some dude with a newspaper hat.

As well as the show we had some stalls selling raffle, cakes, custom jewellery and other goodies. The final takings were said to be very good at the end although I am not at liberty to say how much 

Thanks to Vicky for putting on a fantastic show. Had a fun day being involved and making sure the kids and parents had a great time.

MISSIONARY

I was asked yesterday at church if I’d like to go to Romania next year as part of the Kids missionary team.

This could be a cool opportunity.

I wonder whether I can bring a Proton Pack past customs to this land of Goulash and Vampires? Perhaps Romania is more than the aforementioned… I should research some more.

This trip for me could happen next summer provided that I have the funds and that it does not clash with Kingdom Faith (and if it does a few others at church will be affected also).

Still. Nothing is set in stone yet and I’ve not said yay or nay about it all. Still I am left pondering…

What could I the King of Geeks offer Romania’s youth?

What will be in store? I hear their cops are complete assholes.

Has anyone even warned Romania?

WINGS

Hey gang…

Just a quick blog to say that TGI: Friday at church went down a treat last night and the premiere event was enjoyable to be a part of.

I’m working with the 10-11 year old section and I have a charming group of characters who I will really get to know in the weeks to come.

So TGI (that’s Thank God It’s…) is where I’ll be on my Friday evenings from now on.

Here’s to more evenings of fun, fulfilment and fire.

FRIDAY

Today I went to a Prayer Breakfast at my church to pray and channel for the Youth Ministry for this year as activities are starting up again. I had me a couple of Croissants and a cup of tea, as our church always does a marvellous spread.

As of this Friday coming I am going to be a regular helper, leader and foot soldier for the TGI Friday group. I’m going to be slotted in with the year 5-6 squad and to see where it goes from there. A few of the kids who are attending already know me through other church ventures, so there is a good bit of continuity to build upon.

This week will be presenting a great opportunity to get back into doing kids work for the man upstairs and being a great figure for the young uns. I am excited at the prospects this will bring and the good times yet to come.

Roll on Friday!