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Little Feets - 31, 2012 in NY

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Japamerican
, 01-07-2012 at 09:19 AM (585 Views)
The New Year rang in for us quietly. The girls were asleep in their beds, and I was watching the ball drop on TV here in New York. Honestly, it was a lonely point. I can't remember a New Year passing being completely alone since my bed time was 11:00 PM (even then I can't remember it).



I'm not one of those guys who will say it's not a special day just because the world has told us it's a special day. I do think NYE is and should be a big day for most people. Everyone needs a point of reference where they are forced to reflect on the past while planning for the future.

Working in a startup here is completely different than any other startup I've been in. One day hasn't gone by where I haven't recognized how grateful I am for how my family has brought me up. One day hasn't gone by where I haven't been grateful for my business partner who gave me this opportunity. One day in my entire life hasn't gone by where I haven't appreciated my friends who have stayed by my side.

My focus up until now has been "80% is about how can I change my life, and 20% is about how I can change the world." Now I look at everything as, "the world has problems, and I need to do the best I can to help it." I've gotten more comfortable with the idea that if shit hits the fan, I'll either own the electric company, or (most likely) I'll show you how shit smell will empower you to work shit out.

Yes, Jasmine doesn't hear about my naughty language here and there. Yes, Jasmine has a lot to do with me wanting to correct the world. However, coming back to the USA with this opportunity to do something big for the education system has grown my appreciation for the bigger...bigger picture, ten-fold.

Now I'll get to the point regarding why I can't pluralize the word "feet" properly. Well, there is an answer for that. My blog name has changed after 30 posts, because Jeab and I are going to have another baby! She's only 8 weeks pregnant at the moment, so it's still a bit early. However, we're confident that everything will go smoothly (I believe that it will be a boy for some reason).



We've informed our immediate family already. I thought I'd inform my TF friends now. Not to get all teary-eyed and all, but I love the TF community for all the support there is here. It's a positive charge in my life, and I can't thank you all enough for...being. 143.

Congrats to all who have made it through the entirety of this entry. Hopefully I'm only 5% of my way into the entire blog. Looking over it, however, I feel like I've shared a lifetime. XOXO.

<------Little Feet 30 Little Feet 32-------->

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Updated 03-23-2012 at 12:57 PM by Japamerican

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  1. Querida's Avatar
    Wow congrats Rob! When I start reading a blog / an article I do make guesses of what will be the ending, usually my guesses are right or I got an idea already of what will be the ending. This one surprised me!! Oppppssss I missed the "Feets" lol.

    If the second baby is a girl I could not imagine how could she be prettier than Jasmine!
    You have a beautiful family.
  2. Japamerican's Avatar
    Thanks, Ces.

    It's funny you replied first as Jeab and I have noticed that you appreciate Jazz so much. Thanks a million.

    I thought of making "Feets" at the last moment, and just went with it. Good luck to you and Ciaran.
  3. CiaranM's Avatar
    congrats Rob and all the best to U and Jeab !!!!

    and how much more good luck can Ces need .... she's got me !!!
  4. koolbreez's Avatar
    That is happy news for a new year. There is an old wives superstition that if you want a boy, you, not Jeab, get one of those baby diaper safety pins with the blue safety closure, and carry it in your pocket, or billfold always until the birth.

    My brother-in-law did this resulting in two boys, and then changed to the pink safety pin, and they had a girl. It is old school thinking though so you have to believe in the superstition.
  5. SKYWARRIOR's Avatar
    Congrats Rob!! A great way to start and end this year.
  6. CiaranM's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by koolbreez
    That is happy news for a new year. There is an old wives superstition that if you want a boy, you, not Jeab, get one of those baby diaper safety pins with the blue safety closure, and carry it in your pocket, or billfold always until the birth.

    My brother-in-law did this resulting in two boys, and then changed to the pink safety pin, and they had a girl. It is old school thinking though so you have to believe in the superstition.
    yep .... that's sure to fucking work !!! never mind those X and Y chromosomes ... it's all about the colour of the safety pin !!!

    BUT U HAVE TO BELIEVE !!!!
  7. Stramash's Avatar
    wow. Woke up to grey clouds and wind outside my window, but it is great how a friend's good news can make it seem like the sun has just come out. Hearty congratulations to Jeab and to you. May her pregnancy be trouble free and healthy and hopefully dad wont get too stressed with new baby on way and lots of work on start up to do!
  8. English_Bob's Avatar
    Congratulations Rob and Jeab...

    Can't either of you keep your pants on FFS?!
  9. Teddy's Avatar
    Congrats Rob, am really happy for you guys. No matter whether it's a boy or girl, let's all hope it's healthy.

    How do you know it's going to to be a boy? Did you put your legs into the thrust this time? lol

    Congrats again dude. Way happy for you.
  10. Japamerican's Avatar
    Ciaran, thanks! When are you gonna have a baby?

    koolbreez, I'm not very superstitious and I'm not pulling for a boy or a girl. I just feel like it's going to be a boy. Either way, Jazz will be a great big sister.

    SKY, we actually found out just before Christmas. It was a great gift.

    Iain, happy to be of service to you. That will be $135, and I don't accept checks.

    Dave, we do keep our pants on From Friday - Sunday...it's cold here!

    Kevin, thanks for the well-wishes. I cannot divulge me secret, but I'll let you know this: It's all in the hips

  11. Bill Rini's Avatar
    Rob finally got laid!
  12. warren's Avatar
    Congratulations to you and your family.
    I hope you do something big for the education system but please don't turn off the heat in the schools, unless your trying to save the world. (tongue firmly planted in cheek)
  13. Japamerican's Avatar
    Bill...how do you know that we didn't test tube it?

    Warren, thanks so much. We will strive to keep the heat on!
  14. Bill Rini's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Japamerican
    Bill...how do you know that we didn't test tube it?

    Warren, thanks so much. We will strive to keep the heat on!
    'Cause Rob loves him some sexin.
  15. soda's Avatar
    Wow this is a good news for both of you....Congratulations..................... so no longer Jasmine will have more friends to play with apart from Yoma
  16. Teddy's Avatar
    haha, I read that comment on my phone and thought of that exact scene. Feeling the flow....Feelin' the flow.
  17. kaunitz's Avatar
    "My focus up until now has been "80% is about how can I change my life, and 20% is about how I can change the world." Now I look at everything as, "the world has problems, and I need to do the best I can to help it."

    I think that in any case you should think about how you can make the life of your family a better one, especially your kid(s). I am not a family man at all but after reading (yes, I did!) your blogs about your family I think that apart of your wife and your kids, there should not be any no.1 priorities!

    Good luck to all of you!
    Updated 01-08-2012 at 09:08 AM by kaunitz
  18. khanomkrok's Avatar
    You made me want baby with my guy after i knew you have second baby....