We may have a winner!

I went to a former deli in Dewitt, Pickles, and I really like the location. It's going to take a decent amount of work but it will be worth it. It's not a big spot, but done right it will seat around 60. It has a set up for the open kitchen I want and we'll have to construct a bar. Space will be a premium, but I've worked in tiny places. I'm optimistic that I will be serving food by the end of summer. All good things are happening in my life. I had some stressful weeks lately, but everything is lining up.

I've won custody of my two children, Amber and Christian. This was the culmination of 4 or 5 years of fighting in court. I'm so happy and excited about this. I have an absolutely amazing family and support system. My parents are going above and beyond to help with this transition. My mother is taking the kids to school and picking them up everyday. I can't possibly thank her enough. I love you Mom and Dad. My girlfriend is also taking care of things and working on opening her business while I'm working in Oswego everyday. I love you honey. I also have the honor of cooking for the Great Chefs Dinner again this year. This marks my 5th year participating. I have met some fantastic people through my participation in this great event. I have much, much more to be thankful for and to be happy about but I won't bore you with all the details.

I am such a luck man. I am surrounded by great people and I can't wait to invite all of you for the opening party at Cuento Gastropub. Thank you everyone.

When life gives you lemons...

either make margaritas or do some tequila shots! Things have sort of hit a few snags here in my personal life. Professionally I'm excellent! Job is going well, business plans are moving forward. Personally, life is rough. Not rough in the sense that the woman and I are breaking up or anything like that.

Just when things are on track and heading in the right direction, someone comes along and ruins it. Now I'm not going to let this stop me. Nothing more than a speed bump, but DAMN! When is enough enough? Why is it certain people can't move on? You can't live in the past you can only learn from it if you allow yourself to. Holding grudges and hatred ages you and makes you ugly no matter what. There is no way to hide your inner ugliness. I hold no grudges. How could I? I forget what I'm supposed to be mad at most of the time. I don't know. I'm planning on taking all these little inconveniences and making myself better and stronger.

I'll update again in the next day of so. Busy few days coming up. Wish me luck!