A day in the life of....

2006-10-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

I know its late (I have a perfect excuse, but won't bore you'll with that information), but I wanted to say "Happy 22nd Birthday" to Christa McDonald (soon to be Blanchard)...Love you, Christa.

For all those watching us, and our relationship with personal interest. The only words of advise that we can offer is: "Christ and His Church.", "Good things happen to those who wait.", "All things work together for good.", and finally "Count it all joy."

Thanks to all those who encourage us daily in our walk with the Lord. Also, thanks for your prayers.

Daniel Blanchard

P.S. Love you, Christa.

2006-10-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

This is the Hunt crew.
This is a overlook of the Expo Center site.

2006-10-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

Well the steel is starting to go up on the Sheriff's Office. Everyone has to watch out for the BIG, HEAVY CRANE.

2006-10-17T15:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm still alive.
Some people think I wasn't serious about "drowning" in work, but I wasn't joking about that. I've been so busy with all the things that are going on around here. The projects are going quickly, and I'm trying to make sure I'm staying ahead of the curve.
Christa and I are still planning on getting married on November 24, 2006 , the starting time right now is 12:00 PM (is that suppose to be PM or AM, always confusing *wink*).
Oh, almost forgot, I was tagged by someone special (Christa) and was inclinded to do the requiried task. So here it goes:

Five things in my freezer: (hummm...)
1. Rib Eye Steaks.
2. Boston Butt Steaks
3. Frozen Cup
4. Bread
5. Ice Cream (I think I still have that...)

Five thing in my car:
1. CDs
2. Picture of Christa and I on my dash
3. Post-It Note pad
4. Car Charger/Converter
5. My Badge

Five things in my closet:
1. Bowling ball
2. Playpen (thinking about future needs)
3. Shirts
4. Lots of boots
5. More CDs

Five things in my purse: (I DON'T HAVE ONE!!)

Five things in my wallet:
1. Picture of Chista and I
2. Debt Cards
3. Receipts
4. Insurance Cards
5. Drivers License

Three people that I will inflict this torture to...
1. Alex Blanchard
2. Christa McDonald (just for making me do this, we need new questions...)
2. James McDonald (the younger...)
3. My Mom (Crystal Blanchard)

Hope you'll had fun reading this...Love you, Christa.

2006-09-16T08:21:00.000-07:00

Morning all. Glad to be able to report, all is well in College Station. Actually the weather is a little "colder" (like lower 90's to middle 80's). Well suppose you'll are wondering what is happening since I'm "drowning myself in work", here we go. Two weeks ago (9/2/06) we poured the first portion of the building slab at 4:00 in the morning (wow that was a long day). Then the next week I was working on submittals and RFI (request for information), also tackling any problems that get presented to my attention during this time and find a resolution to the problem. Then last weekend, went home (visited my folks in Grand Saline, four hours north of College Station). Monday and Tuesday this week I had training on the computer program that we use in the field (ProLog). The training was interesting, wish I had this type of training at the beginning of working these projects. Back at the office on Wednesday, had a meeting with the County, tackled some more RFI and submittals (I'll be glad when the submittal process will be finished ;). Of course today (being Saturday) I'm working and trying to keep every one up to date with what is going on in my life.
Everything is going well with Christa and I. The wedding date is looking like Friday, November 24th, 2006. Thanks to all those who are keeping us in their prayers.

2006-08-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update during my lunch hour. Just FYI Christa McDonald and I are planning on getting married the day after Thanksgiving, being 11/24/06. I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers, and hope that you'll will "stay steadfast in season and out of season".

Also, the McDonalds have moved up to IL so be in prayer, with me, for them and their relocating in the "land of Lincoln".

I have to run. Have a meeting at 1:30 PM with the County and I have to wrap a few things up before then.

Love you, Christa.

2006-08-09T19:44:00.000-07:00

Well its official.
Christa McDonald is engaged to Daniel Blanchard. Please be in prayer for us in the upcoming months.

Also, in other news the McDonald clan is moving to Ill. (unbelievable, how the Lord works), be in prayer about that as well. I'm going to drown myself in my work so I don't have time to worry about the wedding (Christa is going to do a great job with the planning), don't worry I don't usually drown myself in work unless I have to (and yes the projects are demanding enough to "drown myself").

I want to express you thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald for their longsuffering and prayers while Christa and I were in the courtship stage. I would greatly appreciate the continued prayers.

Anyway, that's what has been happening around here lately.

(Love you, Christa)

2006-08-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

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Yes, its late. But I'd thought I'll go ahead a put something on my blog about the past week. Well today is Thursday (as if anyone is keeping up with the days, starting to seem like a blur). This week started out just fine. By the way folks you can live off of $21.11 for a week (food wise). I've finally come up with a way to pay off credit cards (not a good idea to get started on that topic) but the bad thing is I have a grand total of $67.00 to spend duing the week. This week I started on Saturday using $40.00 on gas (which left $27.00 in the allowance for food), then I spent $21.11 on food for the week, which means in reality I have $5.89 left over from the allowance (which inaffect is going into savings). So, anyway that is what I'm working on a personal level.

Planning on seeing the McDonalds this weekend.

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2006-07-26T11:25:00.000-07:00

Post 07262006 1323 hrs.

This is to info all those who worry about the owner of this blog. All is well (or so I hope, always looking forward the next drama event).

Well my weekend was spent (you guessed it) Katy, TX. Had a great time, although I went there with every intention to work a garage sale, but that didn't work out and I spent my time basically doing (nothing). Had a great time with Christa and the rest of the McDonald clan.

Anyway, so this week. Hummm... Nothing really interesting happening. Nothing that I'm really willing to write about (nothing against anyone reading, but for the simple fact that I have to watch what I write for fear of letting myself get ahead of the curve ball).

That's all folks. Have to get back to work (BTW: taking a late lunch)

DJ

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2006-07-17T16:39:00.000-07:00

Well, another week is here. I had a great weekend, it was actually really slow, but hey, I need to take it slow sometimes.
So I guess I'm begging the question "what did you do this weekend?". No, ok didn't think so. (alright, alright...) Well if you must really know, I spent a lot of time in Katy (actually the entire weekend). Had a great time washing cars, running around with kids, and tried to sit and catch up on some reading (at least reading something that I want to, not something that I have to read). I want to tell the McDonalds "thanks for the great weekend, thanks also for putting up with me". I really do appreciate the fact that I have a family away from my family.
Well that is kind'o a summary of my weekend. I need to get some dinner and do some reading before it gets to late.
Night all.

2006-07-12T15:33:00.000-07:00

Mid-Week posting...
Well I'm struggling to get through all of the paper-work at the office, its ok through, because I always remember "All things work together for good, to those that love God and are called according to His purpose."
I'd suppose I'm suppose to write long indepth blogs (hey, I've just started doing this type of thing), but I still in the beginning stages.
Well I really don't have anything interesting to talk about right now, at this stage in my life I'm just wanting it to pass so that I can get to something more interesting...Not that what I'm doing right now isn't interesting, just the fact that it is a lot of information *brain hurting*. So you'll understand the reason for the small blog. I need to run wash my laundry, since I have to do everything around here, being single.

2006-07-07T16:54:00.000-07:00

What a week. Nothing really happened (kind'o boring...) JJ, this was the neatest week I've every had. Let's see, Monday I went to the museum in Houston (downtown...swell *rolling eyes*) had a great time with my folks and (hum...) someone I care greatly for (is this going to get me in trouble? *looking around cautionly*). Not that don't want to show my affecting for that person, just there are restrictions that are in place to protect our hearts for one another (long story...great story...but long, maybe later).

Then there was the 4th, never cooked so much in my life ;). It was all good just really interesting. Then of course there was the fireworks display. I've never seen so many fireworks in my life in the middle of the city (WOW!!!). Then I finally got to bed around 2:00 AM just to wake up at 5:30 AM, in order to get to work on time. I lived on coffee for the day (I think three or four).

Wednesday, I was, hummm...can't remember. Right working on submittal and answering questions about the projects. And the rest of the week went just like that rushed and then suddenly ended.

Now we are at Friday and looking forward to the weekend (not doing anything, just cleaning and resting from the week). Maybe I'll ride my motorcycle around a little.

Well I need to run, hope whoever is reading this is entertained and enjoy reading.

2006-07-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

In case you were wondering who this is...(your truely)... ;)

2006-07-05T19:03:00.000-07:00

Now that I have a "internets" connection, I do believe I shall introduce myself. I am a young (in some minds) man. Living in a land far, far away (only to 99.8723423% of the world). Just working in my average job as an Assistance Project Engineer for a company called (can't say online, to public, sorry). I really enjoy my job, I learn new things each day. For example, today we learned about the damage that cranes can cause to anything in its path (particular cars and people, don't freak out boss, nobody got hurt). Anyway, hope you enjoy all future posts on this "Blog", I hope this doesn't blog down my time (I know, that was terrible).