Daniel Armstrong:
CLASS OF 1983

Robbins High SchoolClass of 1983
Austin, TX
Daniel's Story
Daniel is from Cedar Park, Texas. Daniel's schools include Robbins High School. Daniel later attended Austin Community College District (Criminal Justice), St. Edward's University (Sociology). Daniel works(ed) at Travis County Constable Pct. 1, Austin Police Department.
TV shows Daniel likes include John Tesh, Mr. D.
One of Daniel's favorite quotes is:"“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”
-Douglas Adams
“There is nothing on earth more beautiful to me than your smile...no sound sweeter than your laughter...no pleasure greater than holding you in my arms. I realized today that I could never live without you, stubborn little hellion that you are. In this life and the next, you’re my only hope of happiness. Tell me, Lillian, dearest love...how can you have reached so far inside my heart?”
― Lisa Kleypas, It Happened One Autumn
“...and when one of them meets the other half, the actual half of himself, whether he be a lover of youth or a lover of another sort, the pair are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy and one will not be out of the other's sight, as I may say, even for a moment...”
― Plato, The Symposium
I love you. You're the only one for me. You're my pleasure, my sanity, my calmness, my home. My positive counterpart in every negative characteristic I own.
-Jhiess Krieg
We claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection. -AA Big Book".
More about Daniel:"I've never enjoyed written introductions, to me they seem awkward and impersonal. I have to say too, every "about me" post I've read on the majority of my friends pages barely scratch the surface of who they are. This one, will surely be the same. I'm a father of three, one son who is grown and on his own, a young adult daughter who is in transition of venturing out on her own (scary) and a teen age daughter who is closer to being an adult, than a child (scarier). I also have a younger brother who stands about four inches taller than me, and who; because of age, grew up more like a brother to my son, but has grown up to be one of the best men and father I know! Needless to say I love and take pride in all of all of those "kiddos;" my term of endearment as they are no longer children. I have a very special "certain someone" in my life, but I keep that part of my life private.
I've been a law enforcement professional for the last 29 years, 23 of which with was the City of Austin, where I recently retired at the rank of Sergeant. I enjoyed a variety of assignments with the Austin Police Department, the most rewarding was supervising the Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management Teams, the most fun had to be my time as a detective in the Organized Crime Unit...but nothing could beat patrol. You truly see the best-of-the-best and the worst-of-the-worst! Patrol is the proverbial front row seat, to what is absolutely greatest show in earth.
In all honesty, I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up...I'm 52 years old and I'm considering my professional options. I am quiet capable of running a law enforcement organization in all facets of the task, but I'm also interested in exploring the counseling profession. In any case, I enjoy having options. I've even considered Peer Support consulting, private personal protection, hell...even the ministry!!! (Yeah, I did just use hell and ministry in the same breath...judge not lest Yes be judged.) I do love the Lord, you won't always see that if you look at my life. Thank God we can all choose to experience a personal relationship with Him through the blood of his son. I am by NO means perfect, bu...Expand for more
t I am a spiritual "work in progress." I'm not religious man by contemporary standards, but I am spiritual.
I mentioned earlier I am a "professional" person. Along those lines, in our society certain sacrifices are expected (at least in the criminal justice profession) such as political neutrality, no place for opinions on politically charged topics, a tempered sense of humor (again don't overstep politically correct boundaries), etc. Welllllll.....I did that for a long, long, time...and here's the thing; I love to laugh!! I love to laugh and sometimes (brace yourself) I laugh at things considered by an ultra-conservative individual to be highly inappropriate to find humor in...I also say things in jest which would make liberals want to crucify me....I take particular pleasure in that!! I too, will be the first to laugh at myself...so if the aforementioned description makes me unprofessional; well, then, may God forgive me!!! Of course that attitude will in all likelihood impede my chances at landing an Executive position with a law enforcement organization...but here's the thing people...every Chief I know, and there are many, have a similar sense of humor. You want real transparency? Look no further.
I'm still in college, I have an Associates degree (that's really not even worth mentioning, but oh well.) I'm still working on my undergrad (very close!!!)
I've been a huge hit, a huge success, but I've made costly mistakes that have nearly cost me everything. We live and learn. I don't judge others by their past. Through my own experiences I am acutely aware that sometimes very good people make less than stellar choices for which there are consequences.
I think all of us (certainly me) have multiple facets to our personality...some folks will say I'm a great guy, others will say I'm an asshole...and they will both be right. I think my kids would be amongst the first to readily acknowledge I'm both from time-to-time, but, they'll also tell you they love me. We can all learn a lot from such a perspective.
I guess it's fair to say I'm sentimental regarding those I love, I have schoolwork, momentous, pics, baby clothes, etc. that I saved from all my kids (little brother included in "all my kids") I cannot watch a St.Judes or similar commercial if anyone else is in the room because I'll get testy eyed. I love my kids with all of my heart. Truthfully they're all awesome and probably deserve a better daddy and better older brother. I can't say I've always done my "best" by them, but I've always stayed in a range between "good," and "my best."
The perfect moment in time I think would be knowing that the kiddos are healthy, safe / sound, while sitting on the beach: listening to, and watching the waves, holding hands with my special someone. Or it doesn't even have to be the beach...perhaps laying on a blanket on a cool night watching the stars...or camped out on the couch watching movies...the common denominator there is my special someone. I am content with her company no matter what we're doing!!!!
I love to eat out!!! If I had to pick a favorite cuisine it would likely be Mexican. But I love almost everything...favorite dessert is ice cream-straight vanilla!!! That's how I roll!! I love spending time with my family (special-someone, kiddos, brother and his family, Mom), outside of that I enjoy fitness, working outdoors, people watching, exploring new places, local history...the list goes on but that's enough for now.
Finally; I'm very aware that there are far fewer days ahead of me, than are behind. I plan is to make adjustments to my life which enable me to make the most of the time I have left.".
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