... and apparently new blogger.
Well, after a long hiatus, which seems to happen frequently with me, I decided to make an entry. We have a baby on the way, and I couldn't be happier.
What to do? So many things we will need, so much thought about this new life. I'm both excited and terrified. It was cool to see him (yes, its a boy!) on the ultrasound, and was just completely amazed.
Not much has been happening on other fronts.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Friday, October 20, 2006
Second Week
Seems sometimes I hardly have time to post..
Well, the second week is almost to an end. She's more tired, now. This is just simply amazing, though. Even though I do more now, it really isn't too bad.
Sorry for the short post. Its just that... well, theres not a whole lot going on!
Well, the second week is almost to an end. She's more tired, now. This is just simply amazing, though. Even though I do more now, it really isn't too bad.
Sorry for the short post. Its just that... well, theres not a whole lot going on!
Monday, October 09, 2006
A New Life
As many things in life, things change.
A new series of posts from now on. I'm now one of the many who is experiencing and has experienced having a new life develop before their eyes. I just found out my wife is pregnant. This will be our first child. I'm estatic.
Periodically, I will be posting entries about this wonderful and amazing journey.
Week 1, Day 1
It happened. It finally happened. We just finished a cruise, and during the cruise suspected that something may be up. So, upon returning home, we stopped by walgreens to pick up the test. I had just read a letter in the mail that was going to require attention, and was bad news. Fine. I can deal with it.
She took the test, and in a few minutes my world changed: it simply read "Pregnant". I was scared, especially because of the coorespondence in the mail, and now a baby, too. How can I deal with it? This wasn't how I wanted it to be. I wanted the moment we found out to be a spectacular rush of joy, not terror. But, I was a bit terrified. I had a financial obligation that I needed to make good, "or else..." and that stung, especially in light of this news. I didn't sleep too well, and was quite fidgity. We called my parents and her parents to tell them the good news. Deep inside I can feel the happiness, but it is overshadowed by the other news.
Day 2
Having reconciled arrangements to pay back the debt, I'm confident we can do this. I now find myself wondering about this new person, new human being.... Someone who only a scant few weeks ago didn't exist at all! What will they be like? What will their personality be like? Whose looks will they resemble the most? All these questions will be answered in due time.
Its wonderful! I'm going to be a dad!
A new series of posts from now on. I'm now one of the many who is experiencing and has experienced having a new life develop before their eyes. I just found out my wife is pregnant. This will be our first child. I'm estatic.
Periodically, I will be posting entries about this wonderful and amazing journey.
Week 1, Day 1
It happened. It finally happened. We just finished a cruise, and during the cruise suspected that something may be up. So, upon returning home, we stopped by walgreens to pick up the test. I had just read a letter in the mail that was going to require attention, and was bad news. Fine. I can deal with it.
She took the test, and in a few minutes my world changed: it simply read "Pregnant". I was scared, especially because of the coorespondence in the mail, and now a baby, too. How can I deal with it? This wasn't how I wanted it to be. I wanted the moment we found out to be a spectacular rush of joy, not terror. But, I was a bit terrified. I had a financial obligation that I needed to make good, "or else..." and that stung, especially in light of this news. I didn't sleep too well, and was quite fidgity. We called my parents and her parents to tell them the good news. Deep inside I can feel the happiness, but it is overshadowed by the other news.
Day 2
Having reconciled arrangements to pay back the debt, I'm confident we can do this. I now find myself wondering about this new person, new human being.... Someone who only a scant few weeks ago didn't exist at all! What will they be like? What will their personality be like? Whose looks will they resemble the most? All these questions will be answered in due time.
Its wonderful! I'm going to be a dad!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
And the "useless product of the year" award goes to ...
USB Batteries!
Thats right! you, too can plug four batteries into four available USB ports on your handy laptop, leave it on overnight (connected to wall power, since few laptops are capable of running full-on for 5 hour straight) and have a fresh set of batteries in the morning!
Hmm, I have several sets of NiMH batteries and a 15min charger at home. Its small, easy to pack and takes minutes to charge, and the batteries run for 1/4 the price of these. Heck, the charger costs as much as 1 battery. Oh, and don't forget: My batteries are 2500mah, these are 1300mah. You'd be better off stocking up on Alkalines.
Thats right! you, too can plug four batteries into four available USB ports on your handy laptop, leave it on overnight (connected to wall power, since few laptops are capable of running full-on for 5 hour straight) and have a fresh set of batteries in the morning!
Hmm, I have several sets of NiMH batteries and a 15min charger at home. Its small, easy to pack and takes minutes to charge, and the batteries run for 1/4 the price of these. Heck, the charger costs as much as 1 battery. Oh, and don't forget: My batteries are 2500mah, these are 1300mah. You'd be better off stocking up on Alkalines.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
There's a rabbit under there... somewhere
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Magic
Reading an article on Snopes, I'm reminded of a time when I was chosen from the audience to be part of a magic trick.
I was not in on the act. I was just as dumbfounded as the remainder of the audience. And then it came: The act was performed aboard a cruise ship. Which meant everyone who had seen me at some point had a chance to corner and question me about the trick.
My response: "No. I don't know how he did it, but it certainly was cool."
There are probably people to this day who thought I was part of the trick. Not every magic trick has a preselected participant in the audience.
I was not in on the act. I was just as dumbfounded as the remainder of the audience. And then it came: The act was performed aboard a cruise ship. Which meant everyone who had seen me at some point had a chance to corner and question me about the trick.
My response: "No. I don't know how he did it, but it certainly was cool."
There are probably people to this day who thought I was part of the trick. Not every magic trick has a preselected participant in the audience.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Cell Phone Slamming
I suppose word hasn't gotten around yet, so I'll be the one to break it to everyone:
Check your cellphone bill ... Look at it carefully. It seems the new form of slamming is particularly insidious. Send junk to your phone and bill you for it.
I have not subscribed to any monthly service whatsoever, and yet, I keep getting a $10 monthly text message. An advertisement is all it is, but they get to charge me $10 for it. No more.
Look for it: 21277 Text Alerts, Provider: Mobile Lifestyles
Check your cellphone bill ... Look at it carefully. It seems the new form of slamming is particularly insidious. Send junk to your phone and bill you for it.
I have not subscribed to any monthly service whatsoever, and yet, I keep getting a $10 monthly text message. An advertisement is all it is, but they get to charge me $10 for it. No more.
Look for it: 21277 Text Alerts, Provider: Mobile Lifestyles
Friday, May 12, 2006
Gasoline Price Excuse Calendar #2
Taxes.
Yep. The reason gas prices are so inflated right now is taxes.
(Keep in mind that taxes are only 15% of the total price you see at the pump and they haven't really changed at all)
Here's a little hint: They wouldn't have raked in nearly as much dough as they have if the reason truly were taxes.
I think they're running out of good excuses, or at least plausible ones.
Yep. The reason gas prices are so inflated right now is taxes.
(Keep in mind that taxes are only 15% of the total price you see at the pump and they haven't really changed at all)
Here's a little hint: They wouldn't have raked in nearly as much dough as they have if the reason truly were taxes.
I think they're running out of good excuses, or at least plausible ones.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
I was hoping it would never come to this
Whoops!
Due to some scum, I now have word verification turned on.
SPAMMER BE WARNED: I will be contacting your ISP. have a nice day :)
Due to some scum, I now have word verification turned on.
SPAMMER BE WARNED: I will be contacting your ISP. have a nice day :)
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Why?
Why would anyone in the right mind purchase this product.
A gem from the article:
A gem from the article:
"The weird thing is, it smells like a chocolate Pop Tart. That's the best way I can describe it. It really does have a chocolate scent to it," explained Shane Compton of Hewitt's Garden Center.I do not think I want my flower bed smelling anything like any sort of pop tart.
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