This one man's testimony embodies the message that I had orginally hoped to share through this blog. No matter how bad things are, we must continue to believe. Dan Miller never quit.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Disaster Avoided
So I had an interview with a web development firm yesterday. I got all dressed up and ready to go; with suit, tie, and laptop in hand, I headed off to the company for the meeting. I arrive 10 minutes early, hit the intercom to be let into the office, and wait until the guy opened the door. This is where things go down hill, literally.
As we were walking up the stairs to the second floor loft, I stumbled. As I fell forward, my brief case, which contained my brand new laptop, cell phone, etc... fell from my hand. I watched in horror as the case rolled and bounced all the way down the stairs, landing just inches from the glass door at the bottom.
At that point, I was horrified; physically ok, but definitely visibly and mentally shaken. I was more concerned about my laptop than I was about my well being. Now, I realize that a laptop if a tangible possession, and can be replaced, but that is not the point. The point is, that laptop is my livelihood.
Thankfully, the laptop was in a hard shelled case, with plenty of padding inside to protect the computer. There was plenty of extra packing around it, meaning the laptop was not going anywhere. I am happy to say that all is well with the laptop; still works like new. I'm thinking about writing some funny testimonial about the extreme durability testing that I just put my laptop through, and sending it to dell to post on the web somewhere.
As far as the interview is concerned, I'm not sure where things stand. I'm not feeling as confident as I had been about the company being a good fit for me. I have to do some thinking about all of it, and decide what would be best for me. I'm thinking that I may just say to hell with it, and just continue as I am now. I have a good part-time job as a webmaster for a reputible company, and I also have plenty of project leads coming in right now. I'm thinking that I can continue on in the capacity that I'm in now, for a while anyway.
Well, I better end here for now. More later.
As we were walking up the stairs to the second floor loft, I stumbled. As I fell forward, my brief case, which contained my brand new laptop, cell phone, etc... fell from my hand. I watched in horror as the case rolled and bounced all the way down the stairs, landing just inches from the glass door at the bottom.
At that point, I was horrified; physically ok, but definitely visibly and mentally shaken. I was more concerned about my laptop than I was about my well being. Now, I realize that a laptop if a tangible possession, and can be replaced, but that is not the point. The point is, that laptop is my livelihood.
Thankfully, the laptop was in a hard shelled case, with plenty of padding inside to protect the computer. There was plenty of extra packing around it, meaning the laptop was not going anywhere. I am happy to say that all is well with the laptop; still works like new. I'm thinking about writing some funny testimonial about the extreme durability testing that I just put my laptop through, and sending it to dell to post on the web somewhere.
As far as the interview is concerned, I'm not sure where things stand. I'm not feeling as confident as I had been about the company being a good fit for me. I have to do some thinking about all of it, and decide what would be best for me. I'm thinking that I may just say to hell with it, and just continue as I am now. I have a good part-time job as a webmaster for a reputible company, and I also have plenty of project leads coming in right now. I'm thinking that I can continue on in the capacity that I'm in now, for a while anyway.
Well, I better end here for now. More later.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Lots of Business
Thanks to some contacts that I have at the college, I may be looking at some additional business coming my way, in the form of website design/development projects.
I have a meeting with a small company this afternoon, to discuss what they are looking for in the way of a site. I have also been in contact with another guy who is looking for a web designer/developer to complete a project he has in mind.
One of the leads I received seems like it is going to be more trouble than it is worth. I have looked into the company, the people that run it, etc... and have not been left with a good feeling about it. It appears that there are 2 separate businesses, running out of one store front. From what my contacts have told me, the owner is very wishy washy, so I am leary about getting into any kind of business arrangement with him. We will see what happens.
Don't get me wrong, I love the job that I have now. I like the work, the people, and definitely the money. But I'm only working part-time, about 20 hours a week, and that just isn't enough to ensure that me bottom line is met at the end of the month. I have no intention for leaving this job. I am, however, going to find additional work to make up for what I'm not getting here.
All for now. Ciao.
I have a meeting with a small company this afternoon, to discuss what they are looking for in the way of a site. I have also been in contact with another guy who is looking for a web designer/developer to complete a project he has in mind.
One of the leads I received seems like it is going to be more trouble than it is worth. I have looked into the company, the people that run it, etc... and have not been left with a good feeling about it. It appears that there are 2 separate businesses, running out of one store front. From what my contacts have told me, the owner is very wishy washy, so I am leary about getting into any kind of business arrangement with him. We will see what happens.
Don't get me wrong, I love the job that I have now. I like the work, the people, and definitely the money. But I'm only working part-time, about 20 hours a week, and that just isn't enough to ensure that me bottom line is met at the end of the month. I have no intention for leaving this job. I am, however, going to find additional work to make up for what I'm not getting here.
All for now. Ciao.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Back to the Fort
Well, my trip to Louisville is over, and I am now back in Fort Wayne. The biggest highlight of the whole weekend - it didn't rain on me going down there, nor did it rain coming back. That's a first, and will definitely be put on my calendar and list of things that will probably never happen again.
I have a lot that I could share about the trip, but I'm at work now. So I may post more later today. Then again, I may not.
I have a lot that I could share about the trip, but I'm at work now. So I may post more later today. Then again, I may not.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Dirty Joke of the Day.
Man Pisses in a Shot Glass
A guy is in a bar with a bunch of his friends. After a while of shooting pool and drinking, he whispers something to his friends. A few minutes later he walks over to the bartender and asks for a shot of tequila. After he takes the shot he says to the bartender,'' I'd like to make a bet with you.'' The bartender replies, ''Sure I'm in a betting mood.''
So the man bets the bartender $1,000 that he can piss in the shot glass placed all the way across the room and fill it up and not spill a drop. The bartender says, ''I'll take that bet.''
So the man walks to the other side of the room and places the shot glass down. He goes back to the bartender and starts pissing. He doesn't even get a drop in. He pisses all over the place. In the bartender's face, all over the barstools and everything.
After he was done pissing, the bartender laughed and said, ''You owe me $1,000.'' The man paid the money with a big smile on his face. The bartender asked, ''How come you're so happy?'' The man replied, ''You see those five guys over there by the pool table? I bet them $300 each that I could piss all over your bar and you'd laugh about it.''
A guy is in a bar with a bunch of his friends. After a while of shooting pool and drinking, he whispers something to his friends. A few minutes later he walks over to the bartender and asks for a shot of tequila. After he takes the shot he says to the bartender,'' I'd like to make a bet with you.'' The bartender replies, ''Sure I'm in a betting mood.''
So the man bets the bartender $1,000 that he can piss in the shot glass placed all the way across the room and fill it up and not spill a drop. The bartender says, ''I'll take that bet.''
So the man walks to the other side of the room and places the shot glass down. He goes back to the bartender and starts pissing. He doesn't even get a drop in. He pisses all over the place. In the bartender's face, all over the barstools and everything.
After he was done pissing, the bartender laughed and said, ''You owe me $1,000.'' The man paid the money with a big smile on his face. The bartender asked, ''How come you're so happy?'' The man replied, ''You see those five guys over there by the pool table? I bet them $300 each that I could piss all over your bar and you'd laugh about it.''
Saturday, October 21, 2006
I have arrived
Just a brief update. I am in Louisville, KY this weekend, for a birthday party for my mother. Should be real exciting. blah.
I left Fort Wayne around 9:30am this morning, and to my delight, met no rain or bad driving conditions along the way down. I called to let the family know that I wouldn't be here when I orginally planned, because I left home later than planned, but said that I should arrive about 45 mins later than previously planned. Well, I didn't miss that mark by much. Perfect timing! Gotta love it.
Anyway, I'm here, and looking forward to resting and taking it easy this weekend.
To be continued................
I left Fort Wayne around 9:30am this morning, and to my delight, met no rain or bad driving conditions along the way down. I called to let the family know that I wouldn't be here when I orginally planned, because I left home later than planned, but said that I should arrive about 45 mins later than previously planned. Well, I didn't miss that mark by much. Perfect timing! Gotta love it.
Anyway, I'm here, and looking forward to resting and taking it easy this weekend.
To be continued................
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
If it's not one thing..........
It's 5,000,000.
There's a lot going on in my world right now, and most of it really doesn't have anything to do with me. It amazes me just how often I fin myself drawn into the middle of other people's bullshit problems. I don't know, maybe I just care to much. But I some how manage to get pulled into all this stuff, and I wish everyone would just leave me the hell alone.
First, my stupid ass neighbors are just that, Fuckin Stupid. Well, one of them is anyway. There are a couple of guys here that tend to be on the loud side, blasting their stereos, etc.... at all hours of the day and night. I really don't have a problem with that, as long as they don't bother me. I have mastered the art of ignoring people. ha ha. Well, there is this new chick that moved in a month or so ago, and she is constantly bitching and complaining about the 2 guys noise.
This bitch complains about them from the time she gets up, until the time she goes to bed. She has even called me, and was ranting and raving on my telephone about how bad these people were. Personally, I think she's fuckin nutz. Things are not as bad as she is making it all out to be. Yes, there is some noise, but it is not an all day, every day thing like she claims. And on a saturday, you can expect people to be in and out, and for there to be some noise. This girl just won't quit.
She had the nerve to try and talk my into complaining about the noise, just so something would be done. And, to top that, she had the nerve to ask if I would write a statement for some lawyer she is gonna hire, to get the owners to let her out of her lease. Hell no! I am not gonna be pulled into the middle of a law suit. Fuck that shit man! I'm not about to be put in a position that will lead to my having to move. I like my apartment too well for that. Besides, I don't have that much of a problem with the guys or the owners. Nothing but bullshit! I'm sick of it all.
There is also a lot going on with my family right now. I will be going to Kentucky this weekend to see if I can help get some matters resolved. I was originally going down there for a party and some vacation time, but now I'm going to play guidance counselor. Damn it!
Everyone, Leave Me Alone!
There's a lot going on in my world right now, and most of it really doesn't have anything to do with me. It amazes me just how often I fin myself drawn into the middle of other people's bullshit problems. I don't know, maybe I just care to much. But I some how manage to get pulled into all this stuff, and I wish everyone would just leave me the hell alone.
First, my stupid ass neighbors are just that, Fuckin Stupid. Well, one of them is anyway. There are a couple of guys here that tend to be on the loud side, blasting their stereos, etc.... at all hours of the day and night. I really don't have a problem with that, as long as they don't bother me. I have mastered the art of ignoring people. ha ha. Well, there is this new chick that moved in a month or so ago, and she is constantly bitching and complaining about the 2 guys noise.
This bitch complains about them from the time she gets up, until the time she goes to bed. She has even called me, and was ranting and raving on my telephone about how bad these people were. Personally, I think she's fuckin nutz. Things are not as bad as she is making it all out to be. Yes, there is some noise, but it is not an all day, every day thing like she claims. And on a saturday, you can expect people to be in and out, and for there to be some noise. This girl just won't quit.
She had the nerve to try and talk my into complaining about the noise, just so something would be done. And, to top that, she had the nerve to ask if I would write a statement for some lawyer she is gonna hire, to get the owners to let her out of her lease. Hell no! I am not gonna be pulled into the middle of a law suit. Fuck that shit man! I'm not about to be put in a position that will lead to my having to move. I like my apartment too well for that. Besides, I don't have that much of a problem with the guys or the owners. Nothing but bullshit! I'm sick of it all.
There is also a lot going on with my family right now. I will be going to Kentucky this weekend to see if I can help get some matters resolved. I was originally going down there for a party and some vacation time, but now I'm going to play guidance counselor. Damn it!
Everyone, Leave Me Alone!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
St. Joseph River Greenway
April and I spent some time wondering along the St. Joseph River Greenway. I had the digital camera with me, and took a lot of pictures. I put them in this gallery. Please send comments. Enjoy.
St. Joseph River Greenway Gallery
St. Joseph River Greenway Gallery
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