This Saturday's adventure.

4/4/19 12:39am

It's been a crazy couple of days!

First of all we left we could go tomorrow night for Kentucky. Drove all night getting there in the early afternoon. We loaded up the rig turned around and headed home. had to make a few more stops and we had planned but we still made it home by early Saturday afternoon.

I got to spend exactly 11 minutes at my house and I had to turn around and leave again. This time it was too Tamaqua PA for a show. The show went well and I actually made more money than I ever have at the merch table. another long drive home and I was exhausted when I got here.

Sleep found me shortly after I got home and I never actually woke up until the next afternoon. This happened to be my 42nd birthday but I didn't really get to enjoy it at all. Tyler did come up for a little bit and I got to enjoy a few minutes with him but I was in such a daze that it really wasn't worth anything. this is unfortunate because I haven't really even gotten to talk to him in the last couple weeks except for when we went bowling a couple Sundays ago. I soon fell back to sleep after he left and never woke up until 3:30 Monday morning. So you can tell exactly how my sleep schedule has been.

I was up pretty late Monday night and then had to get up early Tuesday morning to head off to Philadelphia. We had a meeting with one of the executives of Impact Wrestling. So we now find ourselves as the promotion team for their two upcoming TV tapings in May. This is great and an excellent opportunity for me and my crew.

You're at home not much has been going on. My cousin Has returned to taking care of the chickens and ask become a thorn in my side. I miss the days when they were just mine. she caught an attitude over the way I had been taken care of them even though I believe it was far superior to anything she did and never mind the fact that she basically abandoned them for 3 months. It's okay though I still get out and get an egg every now and then and that's all I really need until I can get my own set up going this summer hopefully.

The brakes on the cavalier are acting up. It's leaking fluid from somewhere and I'm not sure where. I can still manage to get around for now but this is another stress that I just can't deal with. I would have worked on them today but it was cold and windy here and my body said take a day off KJ.

Not sure what's coming up for the rest of this week except for the wrestlemania festivities. I really expected last year at this time that I would be there and I honestly had the chance to go, a free ticket to me and I had to turn it down because of my finances. such as life I guess when you're trying to do such an unconventional thing as I am.

3/27/19 2:48am Wed

Seems like another sleepless night for me. I'm getting pretty used to it. I've even taken to using #KJDontSleep

Pretty much been in a holding pattern last few days. The weekend went ok. We did a podcast Friday that really didn't get us anywhere. Saturday was fun but not as productive as I had hoped. Sunday Tyler and I went to a bowling fundraiser. It was a great time but too short and I bought us lunch. That was another expensive thing I could have done without. It's hard sometimes....

Our weather hasn't been too bad. Warmer anyway. They are saying 70 this Saturday!

I leave on Thursday night/Friday morning with a couple folks to go to Kentucky and pick up a new ring for NTW. I will get home Saturday morning just to turn around and head off to Tamaqua for a show. Crazy weekend! Then Tuesday it's to Philly for a meeting. Then it's Mania week!

This is insane!

3/18/19 10:38pm

Had a pretty good weekend. Made over a hundred dollars at the show so that's a huge help. Lots of good networking too.

Our mini warm up last week was so nice. It got cooler Saturday but not horrible and starting Wednesday it's supposed to turn again. Lucky enough we had a lot of wind and that helped with the mud.

My sleep has been no better. I was up all of last night then crashed from 10-4. Makes it so hard to get stuff done.

Another big weekend coming. We have a huge show in Harrisburg on Saturday. I am a little nervous about this one. Hoping for a big crowd.

Under 2 weeks till my birthday, like that really means anything anymore.

3/12/19 10:24am Tuesday

We had the best of long crazy weekends!

Friday I got to attend my first live hockey game, not that I watched it. Spent most of my time in the locker room, walking around with flyers, and eating brisket fries. Got home late but not too bad.

Hit the road Saturday at 2. Long drive but it went pretty smooth. H20 was PACKED! Great show even though we didn't sell any tickets. Got to the hotel around 1 and started drinking. I finally passed out around 7.

Back up at 9:30 and off we went. Long, hard, stressful day of wonderfulness!!! Show went well, Commentary was on, weather was nice, and I enjoyed myself. We left around 7 for the long drive home. Made it here around 12:30am.

Yesterday I was in a fog but still managed to have a phone meeting, go see Mom & Dad, and start to catch up.

Already looking forward to Saturday!

3/7/19 10:11pm Thursday

Made it home at last. All stocked up for this huge 3 day weekend. going to be a very long when you probably won't hear from me until at least Wednesday. I guarantee it'll take me that long or longer to get caught up. wish me luck everybody I need it. Got to make that money this weekend somehow!!

2/25/2019 6:28am Mon

Pretty crazy weekend! Honestly not even sure it is ended yet..

Friday afternoon Jolly and I got together for Chinese his treat. He is a good friend something I don't have very much of. We had a good talk and I left feeling much better.

That evening I rode along with Mom and Dad when they headed off to Walmart. We got feed for the chickens at tractor supply, streamers for yesterday show at the Dollar tree and then hit Wally world. It was a good trip and then on the way home we took a peek in a few dumpsters and that's where I found the candy from the last post.

Didn't sleep much Friday night and then got up early Saturday to get around for show day. Had a good time in Berwick plus Stephen and I put things right between us. He may be a pain in the ass but he is my pain in the ass.

Didn't sleep last night or I guess I should say Saturday night. Probably drink a little bit more than I should have too. Ended up getting a lot done with the various social media accounts I find myself running. had a great surprise when I went to feed the chickens and found that the girls had given me three beautiful brown eggs the first in months! Finally fell asleep somewhere around 5 p.m. and woke up at 4 this morning.

So here I said just trying to get a few things done and hoping this wind stopped howling outside. News says it's not going to until tomorrow....yay!

2/20/2019 6:06am Wed

Good morning!

I can't believe it's midweek already! Having a show on Sunday makes the whole week feel shorter.

Speaking of the show Sunday, what a success! We drew over 200, sold the room out. Raised almost $1000 for the family. Show went great, the production of the ppv came off smooth, and everyone made it home safe even with the storm. So blessed to have been a part of such a great day!

Last two days haven't been as good. Stephen has about pushed me over the edge. He is constantly starting fights on social media and even in real life with our friends and acquaintances. He is going to ruin opportunities for us one of these days. I'm seriously close to being done with him.

Besides that it's the same cycle of cold, taking care of the chickens, crazy sleep schedule and lake if eBay sales. I didn't sell anything last week and so far this week is the same. I gotta find a way to get listing more.

We are supposed to get another 3"-6" today then ice. Oh then it will be 50° tomorrow with rain. This pattern is crazy. Hopefully with next Friday starting March we are in for better weather soon!

New NTW t-shirt design I made.

12/16/18 9:24pm

Yesterday was fantastic. I ended up getting home with more money than I left with. That hardly ever happens. Made some connections, solidified a few others and had a good time.

I never got home till almost 4am. Did s quick unpack in the pouring rain, got something to eat and then a few drinks. Finally laid down at 8am. Slept in till 7. I needed that rest.

The rain has stopped at last but now the temps are dropping. My bones are aching from a combination of ring crew, dampness, and now a chill. I hate this weather worse then any other. Summer, I miss you!

1-11-2018 2:00pm

So I played my Trump card and called off work today...... Last night turned into a semi productive night. I made wings for Joe and I, they came out really good. We watched NEXT and then did a pretty good audio recap of it. If your a Wrestling fan you can check it out on our page at www.facebook.com/SmartMarkalley We also did a little work on the video we have been putting together. I didn't sleep well and had a headache this morning. When I went to get up my heel said NO! And my thumb was very stiff. So I laid back down. Just got up at 1:15 and I feel better. Still sore but I'm moving. Coffee and a shower coming then I think I will try to get the outside Christmas decorations taken down. That will at least help make Momma happy. I booked our first sales event for the year. It's not till May but there's something to build on. I really should have gotten up and went to check out the salebarn in Antes Fort this morning. Check another one in the loss collum. Well I guess it's time to see how this goes!

1-6-2018 4:01pm

Tale of two days......

Work was chilly all day yesterday but I made it. Spent last night with my boys in SmartMark Alley putting together a YouTube video. Link is below if you would like to check it out. Got home around 11, had a couple drinks and fell asleep in my chair till 4am. Went to bed and slept till 11.

Then.....Woke up to a 40° house. The fill line from my fuel tank into the house froze up. Borrowed my Dad's propane torch and a half hour later had it running. Got all the pipes that froze opened up, now working on the shower drain. It's up to 58° in here and feels lovely!

On a up note we are going to a friend's house tonight to watch NJPW and EAT!