I feel like everyone is posting about work lately but I kind of need to. Perhaps I just need to hear myself think but lately work has been weird. I have been at Roswell for almost 7 years (April 2nd) and have moved to 3 different positions. I started out at the helpdesk and after 2 years moved to the server team. Two years after that I decided to jump to the network team. Don't get me wrong I love being on the network team. It is something that I really enjoy doing. My job involves everything from wireless, switches, routers and firewalls.
Lately though I feel like I am missing the boat on new technology and concepts. Several years ago I got my Cisco certification (CCNA) and let it expire. I know I know big mistake! I am trying to talk myself into starting the process again. I want to feel excited about diving in and learning again. It has been a while since I have studied outside of work experience. This week I am going to try and get my learn on. I think it's kind of like going to the gym. Once you get in a groove then there is no stopping you.
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Work work work03/16/2008 12:54 #43693
Changing fast....for the betterI am on the verge of turning 30. My birthday this year falls on Easter Sunday and I can't remember the last time that has happened if at all. Some would probably be freaked out about turning 30 but I am excited.
I was given a card with some money in it from my coworkers on Friday. They all knew I wanted to get a PS3 so I immediately went out and got one along with Rockband. I believe they all secretly just wanted to play it and no buy it themselves :) Needless to say we had a blast. Here are some pics to prove it:
Yours truly on the drums
(e:mrdeadlier) singing
(e:paul) on the drums
(e:enknot) rockin out
On a totally other unrelated topic my wife and I are expecting our first child. We started telling people officially this week which is so much fun. At this point I am a little nervous but I am sure that will go away.
Thank you everyone for coming to my party....it was a great time for me and looks like for everyone else also.
I was given a card with some money in it from my coworkers on Friday. They all knew I wanted to get a PS3 so I immediately went out and got one along with Rockband. I believe they all secretly just wanted to play it and no buy it themselves :) Needless to say we had a blast. Here are some pics to prove it:
Yours truly on the drums
(e:mrdeadlier) singing
(e:paul) on the drums
(e:enknot) rockin out
On a totally other unrelated topic my wife and I are expecting our first child. We started telling people officially this week which is so much fun. At this point I am a little nervous but I am sure that will go away.
Thank you everyone for coming to my party....it was a great time for me and looks like for everyone else also.
jason - 03/17/08 10:27
Well done on turning 30 and feeling good about it. I am the same way - for me it won't be a bad day.
And congrats on PS3 and Rock Band! Looks like you guys had a blast.
Well done on turning 30 and feeling good about it. I am the same way - for me it won't be a bad day.
And congrats on PS3 and Rock Band! Looks like you guys had a blast.
james - 03/16/08 23:26
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
jim - 03/16/08 22:53
Rob, happy birthday! I found out about the party too late. Congrats on the pregnancy :)
Rob, happy birthday! I found out about the party too late. Congrats on the pregnancy :)
jon - 03/16/08 20:29
Congrats Fing! 30 is a ton of fun.
Also, looks like I missed out on a rocking good time.
Congrats Fing! 30 is a ton of fun.
Also, looks like I missed out on a rocking good time.
carolinian - 03/16/08 18:52
Congratulations and welcome to the exclusive estrip expectant fathers club. We'll have to teach you the secret handshake at the next meeting.
No, the nervousness doesn't go away, but you do get used to it. In fact, you'll get to the point that you can't remember the time your weren't expecting a baby.
Congratulations and welcome to the exclusive estrip expectant fathers club. We'll have to teach you the secret handshake at the next meeting.
No, the nervousness doesn't go away, but you do get used to it. In fact, you'll get to the point that you can't remember the time your weren't expecting a baby.
jenks - 03/16/08 17:01
congrats, on the baby and the birthday. And it looks like you have a beautiful house!
(and paul- you shaved!)
congrats, on the baby and the birthday. And it looks like you have a beautiful house!
(and paul- you shaved!)
mrdeadlier - 03/16/08 14:54
Dude last night was great.. Most fun I've had in quite some time.
Dude last night was great.. Most fun I've had in quite some time.
02/23/2008 14:20 #43437
Saturday just doing thingsThis is the first Saturday in a while where 1) I have been home and 2) the weather is decent. Doing things around the house is one of my favorite things to do. It might seem boring to some but just cleaning up the basement or the garage is very therapeutic. Funny how such a small improvement can allow me to step back and say to myself "That looks so much better why didn't I do this sooner." Today is one of those recharge feel good days for me. Hope everyone else's Saturday is a great one.
metalpeter - 02/24/08 11:52
I wish I was able to do that. At work I can work hard but once home I get very lazy and let the place go to shit. Maybe I need to put some kick ass music on using my DVD player and that would help. I hate cleaning but I have heard some people say it can be very good for one to clean and that it brings peace of mind, wish it did for me.
I wish I was able to do that. At work I can work hard but once home I get very lazy and let the place go to shit. Maybe I need to put some kick ass music on using my DVD player and that would help. I hate cleaning but I have heard some people say it can be very good for one to clean and that it brings peace of mind, wish it did for me.
02/21/2008 14:38 #43417
StyrofoamToday I want to Bagel Jay's on Delaware for lunch. Besides the sandwich being good they served my fountain drink in a styrofoam cup. Is it just me or does a fountain soda just taste better in styrofoam? I have always been able to taste certain things that others don't seem to. For example I can taste the difference between say Poland Spring water and Dasani. I am not saying that I am special or anything but I notice the difference. Although styrofoam is bad for our environment I sure do enjoy drinking from one. Maybe it's the carcinogens that are released that gives it that oh so great flavor.
paul - 02/21/08 21:16
That is crazy, I think it tastes different too, but bad. I feel like you can taste the styrofoam, lol. I have never heard anyone say that styrofoam tastes good, although I do remember enjoying to chew on styrofoam cups as a kid.
That is crazy, I think it tastes different too, but bad. I feel like you can taste the styrofoam, lol. I have never heard anyone say that styrofoam tastes good, although I do remember enjoying to chew on styrofoam cups as a kid.
mrdeadlier - 02/21/08 19:12
Oh come on you know you think you're more specialer than the rest of us. Just admit it.
Oh come on you know you think you're more specialer than the rest of us. Just admit it.
metalpeter - 02/21/08 18:39
You are correct that it does taste different in styrofoam not sure if it is better or not but sometimes if the paper cup is lined you can taste the lining. Just like it tastes different in glass, metal or plastic but to me I don't know as there is one container I prefer.
You are correct that it does taste different in styrofoam not sure if it is better or not but sometimes if the paper cup is lined you can taste the lining. Just like it tastes different in glass, metal or plastic but to me I don't know as there is one container I prefer.
ladycroft - 02/21/08 15:18
Styrofoam reminds me of dentistry in the 80’s. Remember when they choked you with a Styrofoam tray full of ‘strawberry yogurt flavored’ fluoride. Anytime I touch the stuff my teeth clench.
Water on the other hand, I can TOTALLY tell the difference in the taste. I had to go through 5 brands before I found one I liked here.
Styrofoam reminds me of dentistry in the 80’s. Remember when they choked you with a Styrofoam tray full of ‘strawberry yogurt flavored’ fluoride. Anytime I touch the stuff my teeth clench.
Water on the other hand, I can TOTALLY tell the difference in the taste. I had to go through 5 brands before I found one I liked here.
02/19/2008 09:01 #43387
Living roomYesterday my wife and I went out to purchase some lamps for the living room. This room has a light in the center on the ceiling that does not give off any sort of warm light. We even tried to change it out at one point but hated the way it looked. Target was our only hope in this matter. We ended up buying 2 table lamps and one floor lamp. After some moving around it looks so homey now. Maybe now I will not be so uptight while trying to relax.
As is life with one solution comes another problem however. As I was sitting in our well lit, cozy inviting living room I started brainstorming about our tv stand. Since we purchased the 46" tv I had to move my floor standing speakers out and put some replacements in. The floor standing units were to tall and the tv was to wide. I was on the hunt for a good stand last night and I am a little disappointed. They were either massive or downright expensive. My main goal is to get the surround sound set back up. So I either have to build a stand myself or maybe even buy a smaller set of speakers.
As is life with one solution comes another problem however. As I was sitting in our well lit, cozy inviting living room I started brainstorming about our tv stand. Since we purchased the 46" tv I had to move my floor standing speakers out and put some replacements in. The floor standing units were to tall and the tv was to wide. I was on the hunt for a good stand last night and I am a little disappointed. They were either massive or downright expensive. My main goal is to get the surround sound set back up. So I either have to build a stand myself or maybe even buy a smaller set of speakers.
james - 02/19/08 11:37
If it is convenient for you, dropping by AmVets once a week or so might find you a nice TV stand for cheap. Jim and I have bought a ton of furniture that way and he is a picky fellow. It is all period and matches. Crazy.
If it is convenient for you, dropping by AmVets once a week or so might find you a nice TV stand for cheap. Jim and I have bought a ton of furniture that way and he is a picky fellow. It is all period and matches. Crazy.
I've been feeling similar. I feel that since I am a pro web developer on a pro web development team, I need to go "above and beyond". Not sure what that means exactly, other then I feel a need to expand my current skill set.