07 JUL 2017: Arrived in BUF
Lived with Grandma in Sloan and Aunt, Uncle and cousins in OP. Visited often with greater family from all over WNY. Especially close with my other Aunt, Uncle and cousins in Depew. Started working with my Aunt at Alton's Restaurant in AUG 2018. Rode my Aunt's bicycle to start learning my way around, with all the free time I could catch between working near full-time and bouncing back and forth from Sloan to OP. Payed off debts, saved up money. I registered for the Fall 2017 school semester at ECC, and while I had felt I wanted to take just 1 course I was persuaded to enroll full-time. I rode the bus from Sloan down Broadway into the city, where at city campus I'd transfer onto a shuttle to north campus. School some days and work others, and living with my Grandmother all the meanwhile. I knew that school required more of me. I withdrew within the first two weeks while I still could before marks on my transcript and financial tolls. So I worked and I saved, and knew that deep down I wanted to pursue higher education.
DEC 2017: Bought my first car
All-wheel, manual Subaru. Just in time for the winter.
As the Spring 2018 semester arose, I again registered at ECC. Again while I had felt I wanted to take just one or 2 courses I was persuaded to enroll full-time. Again I knew I couldn't give school my all. So, I withdrew, with this important difference.
During those first two weeks of the semester I walked into the Math Tutoring Center and expressed an interest in working as a tutor. I explained my situation as not being as yet ready to
JUN 2018: On my very own for my very first time
I moved into my own apartment in the Elmwood Village the summer of 2018. Didn't like the congestion of the city so moved to an apartment in Bowmansville. Many years later I now live in an apartment in the Village of Orchard Park. Actually I work a half-mile away and ride my bike to and fro..
I've had many an era of life, and this one consists solely of my dad. Most all of my time and thoughts have been with him, now 4 months and I wish growing strong. However, as you know, he's in the hospital with a good heart, I tell you, just in what they call failure. I cherish this time. I pray that he will die in peace and travel to a better place. Lord only knows, but we aren't ready and are still fighting!
I have one sister and one brother. I'm the baby. Still have a baby face.. My sister just got married and is pregnant with a boy!
A little about me. I hear you like to travel. Me too. Really, next, I'd like to go to Brazil.
I'm adventurous. I can find my way around just about anywhere..
I had some crazy friends back in California. Here's half of how we got thrills (:
I graduated from UB in Civil Engineering.
I joined the Navy to be a Civil Engineer, but decided against it to rather be there for my family.
I went on a road trip across the country - all country roads and no highways. Stopped often and met people all the way. Could see myself living in any of those small towns and cities. Could definitely do it again.
I went to France. Stayed in a big city, and made friends in a small town. Was able to work for one, full day at an organic bakery (:
Now I am a Junior Engineer for the Town of Orchard Park.
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Jonathan Daniel-Hans Gladding
(716) 515 - 8861
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