Cal Poly University, CA

As evidenced by my lack of posts here on AR this past week, most of you are aware that I have been away from home for 6 days now.  It has been quite the Journey and I'm ready to head home tomorrow.  My last visit home for a few short hours between the REBarCamp and where I am now, only gave me a chance to hug and kiss my wife and kids, and then it was back on the road again. My oldest son Sean had invited me down to his place where he attends College at Cal Poly.  I had not seen him in a few months so off I went....  Been having a blast but I really do miss home and the rest of the family.

I didn't realize how much can happen on AR in just a week.  I feel like I have been totally disconnected with the world.  Got up at 6:00am this morning just to try and read some posts and catch up with what's happening here in the community.  WOW! So much going on with so many friends.  Well, my son and I are having a great time together just being alone and creating some "Father/Son" memories. Boy are we making some good ones too!  We went out to Pismo Beach yesterday on ATV's, I've never done that before, what a blast.  Last night he took me to the Cal Poly Mustangs game where they defeated the Thunderbirds, and today, it's a round of Golf at Laguna Lake, before the long 5 hour trip back home.

I just wanted to let you all know that I am alive, I am surviving the road, and looking forward to getting back to my home, my office, and my duties here on AR.  You know that it's bad when you start dreaming about this stuff.  The other night, I dreamed that Rich and I were asked to start featuring "Tweets", now that's not a dream, that's a nightmare. LOL~ 

One last note: I'm Looking forward to sharing some really exciting "NEWS" about a new "AWESOME" feature we'll be adding to AR and announcing this next week. This will empower some of you to really start using ActiveRain in a way that no other social network has ever offered before.  I am sworn to secrecy until Monday, so watch for those posts coming soon....stay tuned.  I hope you all are having a great weekend, and are enjoying your homes and your families.

Whether it's your Home, your Office, or right here on ActiveRain, there really is no place like home.

What is your Legacy?  Is it your name remembered by an action, a quote, or a change to the world?  I have finally made another "life" discovery!  It's not about me and my legacy, it's about what I will leave behind one day.  What contributions I have made to the world with the miracles given me. 

THESE PAST FEW DAYS HAVE ROCKED MY WORLD

I just spent this entire past weekend moving my baby, that's right, my 21 year old baby son Sean, down to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.  That's about 4 1/2 hours from our home.  This was one of the most emotional and overwhelming experiences of my life!  One of the most Happy/Sad moments I have ever experienced.  We drove all his things down in a u-haul truck, moved him into his new apartment, took a walking tour of the campus, stocked his fridge, purchased his supplies, and then waved goodbye as these two grown men, father and son... cried!  I will never forget his face with those tears in his eyes, and a smile from ear to ear.  I don't think I will ever be the same!! 

Tonight my heart aches, yet my spirit is over-joyed!  My emotions are on this massive roller-coaster, and it seems I am having trouble focusing.  He is all alone in a strange place, no job, no friends (yet), and he starts classes this Wednesday.  His friend will move in with him mid August. I know he'll be ok.  Why?  Because he is a straight A student, with 4.0 GPA.  Sean just transferred in from De Anza College as an Undergraduate.  He will be starting his Junior year with Cal Poly.  His Major is Business Administration.  Sean's a great photographer, a musician, and just a down to earth, great human being.  He has never drank alcohol, smoked, or done drugs, and he's at the Top of his classes.  This is how I know he'll be ok!!  I am the proudest father on this entire planet tonight!

SUGGESTION: THE ACTIVE RAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Seans tuition over the next two years will cost nearly $40,000.  If each member of Active Rain donated just one dollar, that would be $39,758 dollars (send to the address on my profile of course), (BIG SMILE)  Am I getting creative here or what? LOL!  I thought about coming to all your homes and washing your cars, but I don't have two years to raise the money!  :-)  Just kidding!  I'll come wash your cars! 

A LIVING LEGACY 

Seriously though, here is my legacy.  When it is my time to go, I will be leaving behind a trust-worthy and positive contibuter to society, my son Sean.  I dedicate this post to his achievements, his dedication to education, and his "new life" at Cal Poly!  He is a godly young man with a huge future ahead!  It's so hard to believe twenty years have passed, and now my son is gone.  Guess I have a bit of empty nestor syndrome, but I couldn't be happier or prouder of him.  Sean will carry on our name for the next generations.  For me, today is one I will always remember as long as I live.  I have discovered that my Legacy is not all about me, it is all about the ones I love and truly care about!!  My son Sean, today and forever, my Hero and my Legacy!

Oh Yeah...GO MUSTANGS!!