Haven't been to the beach in over 11 years. First time with my kid as well.

#deaf #happywaterbear #atlanticbeach #nc #longoverdue #minivacay #ocean #beach #family

Merry Christmas Folks!

#Christmas #KittyChristmas #catsofmastadon #Warrior #happywaterbear

Haven't been to a show in a while but looking forward to heading back out sometime this year to catch some bands live but this time with ASL intepreters. Now I'm just worried about, "Can I stay awake enough to drive home or should we get a hotel room so I can go right to sleep after the show?"

Back in my day, I used to mosh for an entire show with blood and sweat.

#metalhead #Moshpit #livemusic #happywaterbear #oldfart

Second go acting on the stage again.

Trash, an original Deaf play written by James Caverly and Andrew Morrill

#trash #happywaterbear #dereklongllc #ASL #DeafTheatre #deafarts #AmericanSignLanguage #KeeLee #AndrewMorrill #JamesCaverly #Jake #beasunflower

Happy Father's Day:

When you're trying to lose weight but your kid doesn't finish their meal:

#happyfathersday #simpsons #happywaterbear #DadLife #food #leftovers #secondlunches

Finally done! Graduated on May 10, 2025, with my Bachelors in Sociology. I am grateful for the availability of online programs because as a father and husband working a full-time time job, there's no logistical way I would have been able to obtain a BA.

It'll be a few years before I start on my master's, now to focus on family, art, work, and home. And maybe finally play some video games.

#graduation #uncpembroke #ba #bachelor's #sociology #may2025 #happywaterbear

Happy Holidays folks!

I'm really grateful to have a little break with my family for a few days. I have a winter break class happening at the same time (trying to get all of my credits in before graduation). I'm just glad I'm not working double shifts around the holidays anymore. One more semester to go.

#winterbreak #school #family #householdchaos #happywaterbear

Now finishing up last week of exams for the semester and found this on our dining room table. Hmm, fitting for this year.

And it doesn't hurt to prepare for it as well if you can.

#unpredictability #nature #life #happywaterbear #cookiefortune #homework #exams #structuredchaos