Lance storm commentary: priorities

[Guest]

Lance Storm Commentary: Priorities

 

I came to a rather horrific realization this past week. The realization itself wasn’t all that horrific but the consequences of it were. My priorities have gotten a bit out of whack. I’m the kind of person who once I start something doesn’t quit. If I’m going to do something I like to go all the way and do it right. While I’d like to think this is an admirable quality, perhaps in this case it isn’t completely. I have several things going on in my life that are very important to me: my job, this web site, my family, etc. With my schedule being so busy I’ve been burning the candle at both ends, if you will, to keep up. I thought I was holding everything together and coping fairly well. I knew I was exhausted and tired all of the time, but I figured I could deal with that. As is often in life, things were not as they seemed.

 

I am a chronic planner, I make lists, I schedule things, and I like to be organized. Every week I have, in the back of my mind, and often written on pieces of paper, lists of things I need to do. Things such as, work out, do cardio, book rental cars, post commentary, up date comment board, pack for work. Once something makes my list, I’ll be damned if it doesn’t get done. Hell, I haven’t missed a commentary since starting this site over 2-years ago. This is where we start to get to the root of the problem. My family seldom has a specific task assigned to it, and thus doesn’t fit easily onto a list. It often ends up being what I do with what ever time I have left after I get caught up with my mental lists. (I think now you are beginning to see where I am going with this.)

 

Don’t get me wrong I have still managed to spend time with my wife and kids, it’s just that with the exhaustion, which results from getting my list of chores completed each week I’m left quite tired and drained. Even this unto itself isn’t the horrific realization I mentioned earlier. I’ve always know I was tired and drained, the realization is that my being tired isn’t coming across as such to my kids, my older daughter in particular. It’s coming across as being grumpy and angry. I over heard my daughter telling my wife’s friend that today was a pretty good day because daddy wasn’t as grumpy as usual. I was horrified. I hadn’t before realized that my mood has been so sour. After a long discussion with my wife I’ve come to realize that my being tired has translated into a rather unpleasant disposition. I’ve been short on patience and been smiling even less than normal (and less than normal doesn’t end up being a whole lot (LOL)).

 

I felt like the worst dad on the planet, which I realize is an exaggeration, but I still felt horrible. With the problem now identified I am reevaluating my mental lists and my priorities. My job will still have to be at the top of the list, as I need to support my family and pay the bills, but after that my family and specifically “fun time” with my daughters has to be number 2. I’m not dumping my web site and bailing out on you guys, don’t worry, you are just being moved down the priority list somewhat.

 

The Book Marks book club, will be unaffected, as the work load involved is minimal and I think getting people to read is important but the comment board and even my commentaries are no longer on my “absolutely have to get done, list”. Only my Job and my family are on that list anymore. I’m still hoping not to miss a commentary and I plan on updating the board each week, but I will no longer be bring that work home with me. What doesn’t get done on the road will not be getting done till the following week, when I’m back on the road. My kids only get their dad a couple days a week they deserve to have me at my best, or at least as close to my best as I can give them.

 

I hope you guys see where I come from on this and understand if, on the occasion, I miss a commentary or go a few days without updating my comment board.

 

Till next week,

Lance Evers

 

credit: StormWrestling.com

[Guest]

I'll be damned if his family is more important then me! LoL

[Guest]

Good for him!

After reading one of his recent commentaries about what it's like on the road for him, I'd sure as hell pass out from exhaustion and stress.

[Guest notJames]

Good for you, Lance. Seriously, from one family man to another.

 

Now, kindly put this on your priority list...

 

Win a match

 

[Guest dreamer420]

I'm glad he's devoted to his family.  He knows what his priorities are.

[Guest Just call me Dan]

He sure did update his commentary a lot.  I just hope all is good with his family, and his wrestling career prospers, becuase right now he's dead in the water on Smackdown.

 

Nice avatar FearHavoc

[Guest AlwaysPissedOff]

I agree with him. The family and job should be top priority over the internet. Good job, Lance.

 

On a sidenote: Has he even had a match on Smackdown since the split?

[Guest RicFlairGlory]

I agree with him. The family and job should be top priority over the internet. Good job, Lance.

 

On a sidenote: Has he even had a match on Smackdown since the split?

What? I thought the internet was everything!....

[Guest AM The Kid]

I'm glad his priorities straight. Thats just one of the reasons he is up there on my favorite wrestlers list; he has his head on straight.

[Guest]

He sure did update his commentary a lot.  I just hope all is good with his family, and his wrestling career prospers, becuase right now he's dead in the water on Smackdown.

 

Nice avatar FearHavoc

Thank You, Buddy. Seeing Steph Bounce up & Down is a very Good thing.

 

Anyone else notice Lance's last few commentary's have been him bitching and getting his anger out? I'm sure he would love to get his real emotion and feelings out about how the WWf is misusing him but he can't. If he did, he would be dragged out back and shot in the back of the head by Vince.

 

Lance was always pretty out spoken, but he can't pull that with the WWf now.  If Storm was getting pushed, I wonder if his attitude would change?

[Guest humongous2002]

Lance Storm had a website????!!! lol just kidding, Lance don't worry about us we are still going to praise you no matter what.

[Guest Ripper]

I'm happy that he notices cause this is probably the reason so many wrestling marriges fail.  

 

Posted: April 25 2002,13:26    

 

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Quote (AlwaysPissedOff @ April 25 2002,13:23)

I agree with him. The family and job should be top priority over the internet. Good job, Lance.

 

On a sidenote: Has he even had a match on Smackdown since the split?

 

What? I thought the internet was everything!....

 

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"I wish I could be a White Southern Plantation Owner

 

You dont need INTENSITY when you have slaves."

 

You are without a doubt the most ignorant piece of shiot on this board.  You were Mr. Smooth on the EZboard, weren't you.  You can always recognize ignorance.

[Guest Ash Ketchum]

Good for ya, Lance. That's the right thing to do.

 

BTW, I'm gonna start the "PUSH LANCE STORM ALREADY, DAMMIT!!!!" Commission. If anyone's interested in joining, just lemme know.

[Guest Ace309]

As a side note, I looked on the site but couldn't find anything. What's the meaning behind "Storm 1:08"?

[Guest Max Danger]

He lost to Edge in 1:08 at a house show in Madison Square Garden... I think.  Someone asked on his Comment Board, but I'm too lazy to get his exact answer.  But I know he lost to Edge in 1:08.  How it transformed from that to a "catchprhase" ala Austin 3:16(w/ his internet fans anyway), I don't know.

 

I may just get double digit posts yet!  

[Guest]

I'll join the Push Storm commission. Hey, he's a Three Fed Champ(shameless plug for my thread). Seriously, I love Storm.