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A 'few days' off

Your DisplayName here! — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:53:28 GMT

So, i have had a few days off this summer. For those i haven't talked to over the last few months i thought i would spend a few moments catching up. After leaving SolArc, I took a little time to lean Mac programming (and build and app for eMotionMedia.com.) i also got in a good solid month of home renovation at Dre's house getting it ready to sell. Lately i have finally had a chance to decompress from my 14 year SolArc servitude and do some fun projects for myself What you see here is one of my favs. Its a huge Lego Technic kit that i pulled out of the closet and spent a few weeks assembling. It turned out great and is quite photogenic.

As much as i would love to keep sitting on my butt.... i (and my saving account) decided to start searching for a solid job in early August and got a few offers. I decided to accept one at a local company called F.W. Murphy. I had never heard of them but after meeting with them and seeing what they do it was too good to pass up. I will be doing windows programming once again...this time on a small application (no more big enterprise software for me :) I'm looking forward to starting this week and diving into what looks like a fun but very challenging UI. The team is very small (4 people with me) and i will primarily be doing the UI design/implementation for the software and best of all its NOT in the energy industry.

Its my first new job in years so wish me luck...I'm sure i will need it.

May 1 - Upgrades

Your DisplayName here! — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:30:21 GMT

After years of using my old and busted glasses it was time fo ran upgrade. I got a light box for my b-day last month so i figured it was time to pick up the camera and give it try. Sorry i haven't been posting for a while. i was kind of taking a break from things to learn a bit about mac programming and get my bearings. Hopefully now, we can continue our regularly scheduled programming.

February 27 - Kiddo Christmas

Your DisplayName here! — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:51:48 GMT

Jen's hubby was out of town since before christmas so now that he is back we got to celebrate christmas for the kids. Nothing like a little christmas cheer in february to brighten your day.

This is Donavan trying to avoid my camera and looking cute in the process.

February 26 - Pull Harder

Your DisplayName here! — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:16:55 GMT

This is a show of Makenna's Science Fair project. Its been in my kitchen waiting for me to find a good way to transport it to school next week.

As I was walking around looking for a picture on my first official day of unemployment, i was reminded that we don't have to lift a load alone. There are lots of ways to pull harder. I am lucky that i don't have to move forward alone and have a lot of friends and family pulling too. I have had a lot of people asking me what I'm doing next and wanting to help and be included in what ever venture we figure out. I have a feeling that in a few months from now we will look back and wonder what took us so long.

February 23 - Dre's Birthday

Your DisplayName here! — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:44:19 GMT

We celebrated Dre's Birthday. I maybe weird but I really like celebrating birthdays ON someones birthday :) IWe had a nice relaxing dinner at Bonefish and then went home for a Maggie Moo's ice cream cake.

February 16 - Wall Art?

Your DisplayName here! — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:08:42 GMT

I'm attempting to finish out the living room with some accessories. This is the new block shelf and a blue vase that I am hanging in the living room for another touch of blue.

February 14 - Valentines Tools

Your DisplayName here! — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:26:33 GMT

Dre got me these tools i have been eyeing for years. Can't wait to take something apart.

February 13 - New TV

Your DisplayName here! — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:18:10 GMT

The new tv arrived safe and sound and i got it on the wall with a little help from a neighbor. Just have to give it some time to break in and get it all adjusted.

February 12 - Happy Brownies

Your DisplayName here! — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:52:38 GMT

Brownies and Mint...yum. Andrea and her daughter made me these yummy snacks for Valentines day. They taste as good as they look.

February 11 - It's just got to be "Green"

Your DisplayName here! — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:41:01 GMT

Last one...i think :)