I was doing some deep thinking lately. I have some really sad hobbies. The forefront of these is gaming. The least of them is torment. But in between, it is generally blank.
I need to find a few other things to do. I have been attempting to draw stuff, but I have no idea on what to draw. I have been thinking of taking everyday events that happen to me, and try to make it a joke just to see the funny side of things.
Also, I have been more into reading books. There are a set of books I use to have when I was younger. Most of them, I was not able to understand what I just read because I was just 13-15 at the time I was attempting to read these. They were designed for adults to read. So, I decided to go to the store and pick up a few of them. The one I am reading right now is Vacuum Flowers by Micheal Swanwick. I never understood what I read compared to what I am reading now. It makes FAR more sense. Not to mention, now I know why I got into cyberpunk. It is actually a fun read. At least, it is for me. I also grabbed Hound and the Falcon, Integral Tree, Forge of God, and a few other books I didn’t have, but wanted to read.
But, this is not exactly what I had in mind as a hobby. I want to create with my hands, not just my imagination.
I am just flabergasted that someone did something like this.
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The night before the burial of her husband’s body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of ‘Cat,’ and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. “I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,” she said. “I think that’s what he would have done……….
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When 2nd Lt. James Cathey’s body arrived at the Reno Airport, Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac. During the arrival of another Marine’s casket last year at Denver International Airport, Major Steve Beck described the scene as one of the most powerful in the process: “See the people in the windows? They’ll sit right there in the plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what’s going through their minds, knowing that they’re on the plane that brought him home,” he said. “They’re going to remember being on that plane for the rest of their lives. They’re going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they should.”
I was planning on doing some random audio content through the site. Maybe when I decide to do some review or something. I don’t know if I want to make it itunesable or not. If I do, there is a lot of mashing of code to make my website ITunes compatible. This is not TOO difficult. But, I am also thinking of using a service that is designed to integrate with ITunes. Any suggestions readers?
So, this is my first week as the On-Site Engineer. Full glamorous name, but what does it mean? I am a technician that has clout. I like that. This was also the first time I ever written a report that people took seriously.
Beyond that, I have to make up this week with Jen. I had a few days that I was in a bad mood when I got home. After I get payed, I think I will take her out for a small celebration. I am starting to get where I want to be. With this job, I plan on saving a few dollars and use that as a down payment to an education. I have decided that as a strong knowledge of money matters are in my head, I would like to sharpen it with a bit of accounting knowledge. Yep, I plan on going back to school for accounting. This is now made firm. I just want to find a good accounting school in the area. From the looks of it, UNI might have a good path to that. We shall see.
I also need to make this week up to the girls. I will need to make some plans. Maybe we can go to the heated pool this weekend. Of course, we would need to make sure we are dry before going out to the car since its been getting FRIDGID outside.
Now for some Tech stuff: (heheh)
I have been really looking at some upgrades to my computer. I can’t deal with the fact that it will be pricey… I think the biggest issue is, do I want to go ATI or Nvidia for my video. Some of the marketing problems that I would say that NVidia has is kind of making me want to go ATI… but the latest reviews show that NVidia is back on track of making decent quality cards.
I want High end, but not at the cost of a Segway in my system. At the understanding of video cards, about 1/2 of the computer’s price should be to that. So, if I am going to upgrade my system, it will be quite a costly machine.
I did not anticipate there would be so many meetings today. I know there was one set for 10 am. There were 7 today. Yea… 7. now it is after 5 and I am hungry. I already left the parking garage and forgot to get a receipt… Thats bad… oh well. I will remember tomorrow.
Can’t wait to get home and be greeted by Jen. I really do miss her today.
There is something that Jen brought up. She makes very valid points.
This website is not suppose to be a blog of just tech. It is suppose to be me and my life. That will be corrected from here on.
First things first. Let me talk about this week since it was a very major week for me.
I don’t know if anyone really knows much of my family life, but, last week here, Kayla, the eldest of my step children, became 10 years old. This is a big deal for her because now she is a Tween. For her birthday, we went to Chuck E’ Cheese. Because it was her birthday, they gave her some tokens. I know she had a lot of fun because she played lots of skee ball and Mario Kart. I played Deal or No Deal…. Yea, let’s get tickets, baby!!!!
I would also say the real big thing was, I took the week off. I retired from my position at Starken so I can become refreshed when my new job starts. It was a really well deserved week off.
Then, Saturday came around. The girl’s father took them to see their grandfather. This let Jen and me to have a whole day to ourselves. We enjoyed our time. We went out to do some grocery shopping, and some much needed rest for both of us.
Today, in contrast, was not as much an easy day. But, to make the best of it, we looked at some cars because I will need something that will not strand me on the side of the road for the next 8 months, which include some of the nastiest weather in the region.
Jen and I agreed on two models for me to test drive tomorrow. A 2000 Intrepid and a 1998 Stratus ES. I will also go across the street and test drive a PT Cruiser. I am intrigued by the choices I have. To help pay on the cost of one of these cars, we are going to see how much the trade in value of our Olds.
Also, we figured a remedy for the kids messing up the couches. And, the girls love it. We got them their own chairs. A Bean bag for Kayla, and a Princesses Moon chair for Gracie.
All in all, even though it was a tiring day, it was generally good.
