ChrisMadeThis

http://chrisaltman.fundastache.org/

 As you can see by the post on fund-a-stache, I am starting to get used to the ’stache and, in some alternate reality, I’m trying to justify keeping it!!

Help the real me conquer this Magnum PI (that’s right , ladies)-crazed moustache-wearing inner being. 

 OH, and check out my famousness in the Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/0521mustache0521.html

I feel like I would fit right in at the Officer’s ball now.  The stache is getting fuller and fuller every day with the title of “lip caterpillar” in it near future.  It’s getting harder and harder for Erica to take me seriously. 

I’m still low on funds, but I have faith that people are holding out for the good stuff. The end of this month is closer that I think, and I’ve still got over $300 to raise.  The reality of the wedding ’stache is pretty scary, so let’s get those wallets open and give a little!!

 Oh, and AASK (my charity) will appreciate it, also.

Today is day 9 (-ish) and the moustache is growing fantastically.  Although not quite soft enough for Erica, it’s definately taking up significant real estate on my upper lip.  The donations are not growing quite as quickly, but I’m sure they’ll pick up as the ol’ soup strainer thickens in. 

The bar has been set at $500. That means if I don’t get $500 donated to AASK by the time of the wedding, I’ll have to keep the ‘stache for the special weekend and have it engrained in history permanently.

That’s all – $500 for this awesome organization that helps kids and really brings a good positive influence to some people that really need it.

For those of you wanting me to keep the ‘stache for the wedding: donate, and comment. If I get more donations that say “Keep the stache!!” I will keep it. Promise.

How’s that for a challenge!!

I’m growing a moustache.

The only way to stop me is to give money to this charity:

AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS (aka AASK)

 Remember, I’m getting married in a month.  I’m hoping to have a serious ’stache.

Seriously though, I got turned on to this by Erica.  A few people at her company started FundAStache to generate money for charity.  I think it’s a great idea and am happy to participate to help (in my charity’s case) some special kids find good homes and positive people.  I encourage you to join in and donate to the cause, or grow a stache for the cause.  The stache might be hideous, but it will be good times, no doubt.

This is the hardest thing about leaving in the morning…..

Trying to convince them that you’ll be back is futile. Trust me, I’ve tried.

Erica and I cooked dinner the other night.  Yes, WE.  Together.  I really enjoy cooking together, we make a pretty good team.  We cooked some chicken tacos, but with a few twists.  First, they were in these little tortilla bowls instead of taco shells.  Also, they had a cool, mayo/veggie/paprika topping that we made together that really turned out well.  In all it was a huge success and I look forward to making more.  Possibly with a few more twists!

Today is Erica’s birthday!!!  31 and still geting carded at bars!  I hope you have a fantastic day and love every minute of it.  I love you!

The week has been good.  Well, really fairly non-eventful.  I have some stuff to do for work that just keeps me here behind my desk.  Don’t get me wrong, I like being behind my desk working on cool stuff, but sometimes I like to get out in the field and do some actual work.  Ah, in no time I’ll be wishing for the day I could just sit down at my desk and do stuff.  I’ve been doing a lot of graphic work lately that I really like, and I think I’m good at, but definately not formally trained.  I guess the proof will be if it all works and people like it. 

The other news in my life is my car.  For nearly 3 weeks now it has been out of commission.  A small gear driving the water pump failed and forced me to replace the whole supercharger.  The whole thing has been a mess.  I just received the supercharger today and am very excited to get it to my mechanic first thing tomorrow.  Hopefully it will be back in my driveway by the weekend.  With all that bad I have really enjoyed driving the Mercedes these three weeks.  There have been multiple occasions for top-down cruising that I have really been able to take advantage of - something that will be more and more prevalent over the next 4-5 months.  I know Erica will be supprised when I take it out every once-in-awhile just for fun. 

 Wedding planning is going well.  We feel like we’re ahead of the game - wich means we’re probably forgetting something catastrophic.  We’ll see.

 Stewie (our new dog from Kristen & Chris) is working out great.  He has proven himself a wonderful companion to us and Mac.  He really is a kind-hearted loveable pet we hope to have for a long time.  I’m sure Mac thinks so, too.