Bubba is looking for a new groove

Where to begin...

I was so eager to share my card collecting adventure with anyone that would listen a short 7 years ago. Now I find myself trying to remember all of the things that have happened in the past 7 years.

Mini Recap

    We welcomed our second child into the world (Ryker), Today, he is an amazing 7 year old, full of energy and curiosity. Our daughter (Rylee 9 1/2) is turning into a beautiful young woman before our very eyes. They are both very active in various activities and keep us on our toes.

    I spent the past 7 years being a high school athletic director as well as a short stint as an activities director. The job was wonderful, but took a toll on my health and my ability to find time for everything else happening in my life. I am now just a high school science teacher and enjoy a little less stress in my life.

    My wife's father past away suddenly in early 2019. He had been a farmer all of his life and my family is helping my mother in law continue the legacy of farming. So in addition to teaching I am doing what I can to maintain the families Almond farm.

    There are many more things that of course have happened in the past 7 years, but these 3 stood out as the most impactful on my life currently.

New Beginnings

    The other day was looking at the current state of cardboard collecting and I must say that I was quite shocked by what I found. It seems that the days of buying a pack of cards for 2.99 or a hobby box for under $100 are long gone. Today's hobby looks so different than it did in my childhood and so different than even 7 years ago. I find myself trying to get back into the hobby that I once was so passionate about. There are so many challenges in today's collecting scene and most seem to be driven by $$$$. I wrote a little note to myself the other day with the hope that it would guide me back into to collecting. I wrote to myself "Collect what you love, don't chase the money. Collecting should be fun."

This is the motto that I intend to use as I get back into the card collecting world. I have not given up on my set building as I really do enjoy that side of the hobby more than the chase for the next big money card.

    I hope that I can find my way back into the hobby that meant so much to me for so many years, while also sharing it with my family and any of you that may be out there reading my journey. Here is to a new day and a renewed commitment to joy.

Thanks as always for reading

Bubba