Hi, my name is Charles. Here is just a little about myself, in reverse.
- About 10 minutes ago I decided to start this blog.
- Five months ago I was laid off .
- Five months ago and a week I just celebrated my two year anniversary with Civiltek Associates.
- Seven months ago I married the love of my life, my best friend, Hillary. Right before I married my Hillary I had my last name changed to Pace, the name of my step father, which would bring a more honorable name to my family than the name given.
- Close to a year ago Hillary successfully pleaded to me to add a new member to our family. Muriel, the part lab, part springer all crazy puppy was now and forever part of our life.
- Almost two years ago I proposed to her by painting an entire house, after work, and had a surprise party for her; inviting all her coworkers, family and the best of college friends.
- Three years and five months ago I found myself staring at two dreams, but only seeing one reality. I began the path of the Surveyor.
- Three years, eight months ago I found myself away from my love for the first time. I set out for Miami, trying to pursue one dream, and run from another.
- Four years and two months ago I did it! I received my Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, with a strong emphasis in Field Archaeology.
- Four years, six months ago I decided to take a chance and move in with Hillary, and really began to understand what a wonderful person she really is. She was and is a drug, like no other.
- Four years, seven months ago Hillary successfully pleaded with me to adopt Watson, and what loyal, great friend he has become.
- Five years, three months ago I met and almost instantly, fell in love with Hillary. I can't fully express the shear joy in both my heart and spirit when i think about that time. It is true, I love her more each day, than the last...but wow, those days when love is so fresh... OK back to the time line.
- Six years, six months ago I moved to Boone to study and learn at Appalachian State.
- Six years, nine months ago I lived at the beach with my great friend from childhood, Joey, at Pawley's Island SC. All I can remember from that summer is this, There isn't much that matters in the world when you can enjoy a bottle of wine to yourself on the beach at night.
- Seven years, seven months ago I moved into a small garage apartment that I rented from my aunts Deana & Rachel. I went to school during the day, and fell in love with anthropology; I worked nights at a fine dining restaurant.
- Nine years, seven months ago I was released (discharged) from the US Navy, after serving on one ship for all four years; living in both Japan and Washington State, and traveling most of the pacific ocean. Between the time i was released and moving to Durham, I witnessed the passing of one of our families great matriarchs(my grandmother), moved in with my parents, got a car, started school, moved into my own place, lost a car, lost another car, and held a number of jobs.
- Thirteen years, seven months ago I left home on a one way trip sponsored by the United States Navy.
- Eighteen years and four months ago my mother married a man that at first i desperately fought against, and the end found myself staring at one of the finest examples of how to live and respect women, especially the one I love. It was around this time that Jeff, the middle brother, left home and soon began finding his was through life.
- Twenty two years, one months ago a man I had called father, even though he too had adopted the role, passed from this earth and forever changed me, both spiritually and physically. That year my oldest brother Brian, was sponsored by the Navy as well.
- And Finally thirty one years, ten months and one week ago, I came into this place called earth, with nothing more than a grin and a whole lot of love.
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