Life Update… what’s new in Dan’s World.
May 17th, 2010
Hey all! Wow can't believe I haven't updated this blog since February, that's pretty sad on my part! I have been active here and there, but mostly I have been involved in renovations and off-site related activities that have me completely removed from the front of a computer and my inbox. Now I know most of you know that at the beginning of the year I was separating from my wife, looking for a new house and trying to figure out what to do with P2L, my professional life and everything else in between. Well, I am happy to report that things have been going VERY well and I am happier now than ever.
In terms of the housing situation, I was able to sell off a vast amount of my collection and pay off all my dept and get a downpayment for a new house, which I bought and moved in to February 12th or so. The house is located in Montreal near Corina's school and it's quite a bit of a fixer-upper. I couldn't hope to afford a decent sized place that was in fantastic condition, so I was looking for something with a great floorplan and could be renovated like I wanted over the next year or two. The place I found was exactly that, but good Lord there's a TON of work to be done. I posted a bit on the teardown of the nasty coldroom back in March on the P2L forums, you can read that by clicking HERE!
Later in that same month I took on a condo renovation project that lasted about a month… this was a near complete rebuild of a 2 bedroom condo, I actually stripped the bathroom right down to the wall studs! This was actually a great opportunity for me to learn a few things that ill be later applied to my house, so it was a fun project. My girlfriend Maibbeth would come by to check up on me, bring me lunch and/or cheer me on. One time I got busted working.. well… not very hard:
A couple of weeks ago it started getting pretty crazy and I was burning out… it was definitely time for a vacation so I could get my head back in the game and unwind a bit. I had been going several months nonstop on a rollercoaster ride so a break with my baby was definitely in order. I will say this right now… Maibbeth is the only reason I didn't lose my mind with all this. She has been the most amazing, supportive and loving person I could have ever hoped for, and I will never forget everything she's helped be through. Love you baby! So, we booked a last minute vacay down south… to Varadero, Cuba!
I've been back for a couple of weeks now and been struggling to catch up and get back at it… still finishing a few details at the condo project, then I will be back at it at my place fixing up the coldroom and then attacking the bathroom upstairs, but I will be back online as well balancing my online life and work with personal stuff. I just wanted to let you guys know that I am in very good shape mentally and physically and things are going well beyond my expectations. I want to thank everyone again for their amazing support at the beginning of the year and thanks to all of you that continue to show your friendship. You've all been AMAZING and I owe you all so much. So here's to you *raises glass* and I look forward to bringing you more content, reviews and laughs in the near future!
My sincerest thanks and best wishes,
Dan
I dont want to be so forward, so im just going to make a yes/no question just beacause im going to get married soon. your “problems” had to do with the fact to collected stuff???
LOL no worries, good question. The answer is no, it had nothing to do with my divorce. The problems I had were form the get go, I later started collecting to keep my busy
She did think the collecting was stupid, but it was really a non-factor. Bonus that my girlfriend LOVES this stuff lol!
Hey Dan, I left you a message on the forums, but I’m glad to see your doing well! Also glad that you’ve got yourself an awesome girlfriend. No reason to hang around people who drag you down.
Good to see things looking so positive and productive.
Holy hell you’re ripped LOL. And you collect action figures.
This amount of awesome is just too much. Rock on, sir!
hes not ripped… its just photoshop. jajajaj
Dan I’m SO glad to hear that you’re doing so well. Thanks for putting up the new Narin piece and hopefully we will start seeing the Encounter in some anxious awaiting hands soon…
wow!!well done,Dan!!we are so happy to see,that you’re doing so well!!and with a lovely lady,by your side!!awesome,my friend!!
we really wish you the best!!!
Isa-Stelios
-the new Narin’s predator is simply amazing!!!
Hey Dan..
I’m glad to see you are doing well..
been trying to reach you for the past month, hehe.
Shoot me an email when you can please
How awesome to hear you’re doing great!
Now that you’re doing better and starting a new life..Don’t be a starnger at the lair and stop by when you can!
congrats on your life turning around for the best!
L.B.
Good to see everything is working out for you Dan!
Hi Dan
Yeh nice to see your new girl friend in trip with you!!and seems everything is very well to you!!
But sorry to ask you tht hve you got my mail about
the P2 helmet shipping statues?
Anyway hope can hear from you asap!!
lee
Hey Dan so glad to hear things are looking up..all the best:)
Woooooooooo Sexy Dan! If you are ever short on cash you can be a gigolo dancer LOL
I first found this site a year ago and have been following via email and updates. Congrats to you Dan on newfound happiness and please, please continue the good work that you do…whether it be on condo projects or with predstuff.