September 17, 2005

  • I was asked to do the eulogy for tonight's service for my lola.  I was very nervous about it... and I think rightfully so... with all the fams and friends of fams listening.  I was told I did well... I hope I did.


    I stopped by my uncle's to hang out with my little cousins... they grow up so fast.  I ended up hanging out with the adults... my uncles and aunts and friends of uncles and aunts... people who knew my dad.  I haven't drank or laughed so much in a long time.  My family is crazy and hilarious.  They didn't hold back with the stories... no one was safe from flaming either.  I even got to hear about my uncle's nickname for my dad... "Long Ranger".  Uhhh... definitely not for kids' ears.


    Need to get some rest... got work to do tomorrow... hmm... make that today.


     

September 13, 2005

  • can't seem to sleep and feeling a little nauseous.  working out didn't seem to help wear me out.


     

September 12, 2005

  • I was going to visit tonight.  Never put the things that matter off for later... it might be too late.  R.I.P.  N.D.


     

September 10, 2005

  • The one thing I truly love about life... is the number of curveballs it throws at you.  When you think you know what pitch is coming up next... you swing... and a miss!  But before you can even hit a homerun, you have to step up to the plate and not be afraid to swing.


     

August 1, 2005

  • Hung out with my friends for Lincoln Fest and Riverview Tavern over the weekend.


    These pictures from over the weekend amuse the hell outta me:


     




     

July 27, 2005

  • 18 Months to close


    that's how long i have to wait 'til i can close on my new condo.  i've already put down 5% and another 5% is due in 6 months.  I'm broke as a joke.  i went to check out the model unit on sunday and brought my parents.  they both loved it.  my stepdad is already TELLING, not recommending, me what options and upgrades to pick.  i took a few pictures of the place.  i also decided to take pictures of some of the furniture to get an idea of how i want to decorate the place when it's ready.  inebri8ed and datchineseguy already closed on their units in the same development.  i've yet to see inebri8ed's place but i did get to visit dat and i'm psyched.  their place looks nice.  especially with that huge flatscreen tv mounted over the fireplace.  can't wait.  i'm already looking at furniture mags.  contemporary look or bahay kubo styles?


    CONDO (MODEL) PIX  <-----  click here for pix


    Floorplan:  1200+ sq. ft. at University Commons



    This floorplan is actually a mirror image of the model but the deck is in the right place.  Also there isn't an island kitchen; instead, it extends like a breakfast bar enclosing the kitchen.


     

July 26, 2005

  • In the past few years, most of my time was consumed by work or school... and the little time I had I squandered away.  So, it's a wonderful feeling to say that I'm finally balancing my life; that I'm no longer just going through the motions; I feel alive again. 

July 25, 2005

July 9, 2005

  • 18 straight hours of work in a 24 hour period.  who needs sleep?


    One of the Network guys in NY got laid off and I got dumped all his projects on top of the projects I already have.  Haven't had much free time at work like I used to plus I've had to extend my working hours.  Tuesday night was the worst... got a call at 2 am for an outage.  I stayed on the phone with them from 2 am until 5 am... drove to the Board of Trade to physically check on the router and headed straight to the office by 6am.  Had to juggle all my projects and get some hot items off my to do list by the evening.  Didn't get home 'til 8 pm.  Still have to work this weekend.  One good thing coming out of this is that I'm taking lead with the Voice over IP project and I'm not bored out of my 'cuz they're keeping me busy.  That and I may get to fly out to Cali a few times for a deployment.



    Lovin' the new phone... but I already scratched up part of the face 'cuz I wasn't smart enough to buy a case for it.  Currently on order.


    Strained/sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago during volleyball... hasn't healed yet but I'm no longer limping.



    Learning/trying to learn how to salsa.  Looking for a dance instructor to teach ballroom dancing, latin dancing, etc.


     

June 30, 2005