October 2nd, 2008

Subject: Question for Debate Time: 11:50 am Current Mood: curious

If you did live forever, since the beginning of discernable time - would there still be a vampire mythos?   Discuss.

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August 4th, 2008

Tags: game Subject: Lesson for Today Time: 06:43 pm

It's funny when you think something is totally normal, and all things are in a happy place, and then insert your standard old regular comment only to find out things are actually working like explosive gastrointestinal pyrotechnics on a rusted out old toilet with sulfuric acid in place of water.  And of course, inserting said comment probably makes you look like further a douche simply because it was "the right thing to do", even in your complete oblivion that is the particular reality of the situation. With that said, I divest myself of one full internet for today's rant, able to be split up in any way the parties involved so choose. (Note 1: Please, don't actually poop on me.  Thanks!) ((Note B: If the phrase "Fuck you and your fat wife" is by now copyrighted, send me a bill...))

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July 22nd, 2008

Tags: general update Current Music: Within - Octagen & Hydroid Subject: Brief update for those that I don't talk to much right now... Time: 11:07 pm Current Mood: drained

I've gotten into the bad habit of not talking to every last person I know right now.  I haven't for some months, and there were a few triggers that prompted that.  Life just isnt' giving me the time to keep up, I'm really still not over many of those triggers and the problems that followed, and I'm bothered by certain "life issues" on a near daily basis.  Some of them are local, others are more broad based.  All in all, a generally uncomfortable situation in which I am slowly regulating to.  At least the very few good parts are actually really excellent. While dealing with job transition, and a terrible situation at work for the moment, as well as both tightening and loosening various bonds of friendship, I've been plugging away at future plans and trying to keep my head above water as much as possible.  And really, as much as I don't feel happy right now, and can point a finger at a whole palette of things that are just "wrong" in some fashion, I'm still remotely stable. All in all, when the general ledger of life has been tallied up, I still see that I've clearly been blessed in a variety of ways.  And when things get on the not-so-good side, I try to keep positive with that particular sentiment.  I love life, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. So there's a quick peek into my current state of affairs.  I may try to write a bit more here and there while I sit at home, rather than avoiding computers like the plague.  But, if you feel like any more of a regular update than this, I've got a phone too... "Life is like a taxi: The meter just keeps a-ticking, whether you are getting somewhere or not."

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February 4th, 2008

Tags: general update Subject: Subjects are boring... Time: 01:18 pm

In honor of a gent I know who has a birthday today, I'd like to open the floor to discussion. I'm looking for a new handgun with, of all things, a silencer. Yes, there is a reason I'd like to make such a purchase. No, it has nothing to do with illegal activity in any fashion. However, I've come to realize I've been out of the handgun market for a long, long time... so... what are some comfortable, accurate handguns these days, and in particular, those that fire well with a silencer or barrel extension of some sort. Note, I'm looking for something bigger than a .22 if at all possible... Happy birthday, blishlock! (And now, back to work... and to think, this has been my first free time in two weeks or so...!)

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January 16th, 2008

Tags: car, general update Current Music: Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit Current Location: Maineville, Ohio Subject: And here is why I wonder how I got out with bruises and scrapes... Time: 11:28 pm Current Mood: sore

( For those of you that want to see the car... )

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January 15th, 2008

Tags: general update Current Location: Maineville, Ohio Subject: Back home... and still alive. Literally. Time: 01:13 am Current Mood: sore

I'm home. For the few of you that know already, and those of you that don't anyway, I was in a pretty horrible car accident on the way home Sunday night. The car was totalled. I shouldn't be alive, looking at that car and the police report. Someone was looking out for me, and I was released from the hospital early Monday morning. For those who didn't get a phone call, the phone was stuck in the car until I was able to tear the doors off the vehicle this afternoon, along with other articles I needed to bring home. Of all things, my left arm is jacked up, but nothing is broken. My leather saved my arm from basically being torn up (or off), and I can't use the arm hardly at all right now, but that's a small blessing by comparison. That's my report. I don't know that I really need to talk about it anymore, but if you feel you're owed some further explanation, you can call or... something. Sorry to those few folks I worried by not calling back like I said I would... but I DID say I'd call when I got home safely...

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November 1st, 2007

Current Music: Godsmack on the alarm clock Subject: Mine... Time: 06:12 am Current Mood: sleepy

I own it. It's loud. Time for work.

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October 20th, 2007

Current Music: The tinkle of brainparts Subject: Pwn3d U Time: 12:15 am Current Mood: aggravated

snap...crackle...pop. broken. bye bye, mister brain. teh-nd, kthxbye.

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September 21st, 2007

Tags: general update, jobs Current Music: Body Language - MANDY Current Location: 580 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Subject: Home or Away? Time: 02:21 pm Current Mood: amused

Two job openings, both fit really well. One is here, downtown, at the client I'm currently working for. Someone got a wild hair up and had to have my resume RIGHT NOW as of yesterday. They are now in possession of said document. The second is in Deerfield, back home. I could move right back into my apartment from a year and a half ago, if I liked that place at all... then again, with the salary they're offering, I could possibly go buy a house in Deerfield too... Now, to play the waiting game, and see who comes up with what... Oh, and just a random FYI - I'll be applying to Disney for the hell of it, in case anyone feels like moving to Orlando with me. You should see their benefits package.... That's all for now. (P.S. Stef, I'm still stupid - the envelope is addressed, I just need to remember it now ;)

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September 12th, 2007

Tags: general update Subject: Barely Alive... Time: 07:46 pm

Another random post to say "I'm alive, but barely". Mostly work related stresses with a combination of no longer wanting to waste time with my current job, and not having the time or enough sleep to actively search for a new one, keep me occupied. I'm having on and off insomnia, and my brain feels like it's falling apart. There are a few bright points in the darkness, but less good than not so good right now. This isn't my whining post, simply a state of being currently. It too shall pass. So, next job, perhaps I'll find something that doesn't fall apart after a few months working there? I seem to have problems with this. Anyway, that's enough for now I suppose?

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June 15th, 2007

Tags: general update Current Location: Maineville, Ohio Subject: You've got mail! Well, kinda... LJ messages... it's close... Time: 06:07 pm

Thanks to the pointer to LJ land, I've duly scrolled through copious amounts of birthday wishes from friends near and far, along with emails and phone calls. And of course, one jimjimjim leaving a voice message that almost made me poop myself. Thank you all for the well-wishes, they are much appreciated :) And here's the odd part: I forgot it was my birthday today until I got to the pharmacy after the doctor's visit, and the pharmacist said "...and your birthday is 6/15, sir?" "Yes" "Tha... that's today! Happy Birthday!" To which I stared at her, and said, "Oh yeah... that is today. Huh, I'm older." Hurray for older... or ... something. Hurray for voice messages and ass, at least! :) (Don't ask.)

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April 10th, 2007

Tags: car, general update, moving Current Music: DJ Doboy - Trancequility Volume 20 Current Location: Maineville, OH Subject: The car is dead! Long live the car! Time: 06:55 pm Current Mood: busy

Yes, sidhedevil, the Penismobile is finally dead. Well, dead to me at least. Yes, that's right, I've ditched the car after weighing out my options, and realizing that it'd take far too much to keep that lovely vehicle in running condition without repairs constantly. Sorry ladystrange5150, please don't kill me! :P On the other hand, I got a new car. It's pretty. And faster. Yes - I need to drive faster. One day, I might even take some pictures to show you. I'll keep you guessing until then. As usual, my life outside work is completely non-existant. If you've been trying to get in touch and have failed via email, please use my phone number(s) that you know. I can't promise I can pick up the phone, but I'm far more apt to grab a phone call than I am to respond to email right now, as emails pile up at the rate of over 1,000 per day, and wading through vast streams of senseless drivel to find the few gems is harder than you might imagine. I'm working on catching up, but those few of you that have been ignored, I apologize - and call me! :) Otherwise, Cincinnati is a great place at the moment. A bit far from a lot of the things I miss right now, but a lot of opportunities all the same. I am still unpacking my apartment :P That's it for now... I'm off to get food and find a laundry facility somewhere so I can have clean clothes. That, or take a nap. I can't decide which takes priority at the moment.

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March 19th, 2007

Tags: moving Current Music: Disturbed - Remember Subject: Moving day... Time: 06:45 pm Current Mood: busy!

I've moved, finally. Well, kind of? I'm still one foot in the hotel, as I need to do some laundry here and move stuff out before I'm finally rid of this place. However, I'm "done" with the hotel for all intents and purposes. I'll be sleeping in my own bed tonight. I may even move my PC out tonight, but we'll see how much I get done here before I get tired. As a note: I have five BILLION boxes. Good gods. I have a huge great room area (22'x18', I think) that's damn near half full of boxes! I have too much crap. And now, I go to do the laundry, play the WoW, and get to packing. For those of you sending me emails that are not part of Coord duties, please forgive my temporary lapse in response. I'll get back to you just as soon as things regulate in my life. That, or you can call - I'm far easier to catch by phone these days after work hours, which just plain still isn't saying much! Dustin was right - I think he saw me more when I lived in Chicago than since I moved here. Oye!!

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February 13th, 2007

Tags: stupid drama Current Music: VNV Nation - Epicentre Current Location: Blue Ash, Ohio Subject: Since we already started it... feel free to pass it along... Time: 04:52 pm Current Mood: apathetic

I wasn't planning on anything this ridiculous. It seems I don't get the option... oh well. Funny thing, this - loving drama, but screening posts. I never would have guessed! From nauraki I'm not a gerbil to be left alone in a glass aquarium to be observed for information. No, I don't think it's cool that you chose to play a 'game' with my emotions because you wanted to see how I'd react (especially when pressed to the point of frustration). Yet somehow, despite the drama, I'm glad things worked out how they have; it's better now than later that I understand this facet more and know what I can expect. === My response: ( Just in case you don't care, I'll save your friends page... )

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January 30th, 2007

Tags: general update, work Current Music: DJ Doboy - Vocal Edition Volume 15 Current Location: Blue Ash, Ohio Subject: I'm still alive - part 2 Time: 10:32 pm Current Mood: ecstatic

First off, if you've called recently and I haven't returned your call, I apologize! I've been busting my ass off at work, which I'll outline just a touch below, and have been working insane hours - including driving an hour and a half to Columbus, OH here and there. I love this job, no sarcasm at all. I will do damn near anything for it at this point. If that means I continue to have to forego a few phone calls, it doesn't mean I love you any less. I still have some pangs about not being able to keep up with LJ and my friends (phone or otherwise), and I'd work it out if I could right now, but it's just not going to happen for a bit. I still care about... well, most of you :P So, news: I still don't have a home. I probably won't, which leads to the next point... my car has to go. Yes, the "Penismobile" (Thanks, sidhedevil :P) must be done away with. It's cost me a LOT of money already, and it's going to cost me a good bit more to keep it now. It's cheaper to ditch it and buy something new. I've got my eyes set on something, but I'll keep quiet until I work that all out. Of course, working that out means I can't buy a house - you don't buy a car, then a house. It doesn't work. So I'm not looking at an apartment for a year, then possibly a house afterward. That is, of course, if I stay in Cincinnati with this job full time. There's a possibility I will be travelling a good bit soon, or even moving, though prospects still dictate that Cincinnati is the most likely place I'll stay, and travel is expected. So why the change, all of a sudden? Well, I don't want to jinx myself, but they're setting me up to lead the entire practice that I'm a part of. It's not in ink yet, but I've basically been told that it'll be my job. I can expect to finalize all that in the next month if it's going to happen. So, a hefty promotion (Just under the VP of Business, who is under the President), and a hefty raise so I hear. Again, it's all speculation until the papers are filed, but busting my ass seems to have been paying off. And people wonder why I keep showing up to all the company meetings and such? Yeah... because I'm asked to. They now have me pretty much running all the Business Analyst activity, I've been told that I can finish up all the competency models the way I want them for the whole group, and I'm now recruiting. This will get me back into people management - huzzah! - as well as keeping my aligned to one of my passions. Overall, I'm exceedingly busy, but just as happy. So if you're feeling neglected, just imagine me busting my ass in a suit every day... it'll hopefully make you feel better. If not, I'll be calling those who have been calling me as soon as I get a spare minute to breathe at a normal hour of the day. Oh yeah... GO BEARS!!! (We actually say this at the end of our daily meetings, since the Technical Lead is a Bears fan. Upsets most everyone else... stupid Colts/Bengals fans...) ♥

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November 21st, 2006

Tags: game, general update Current Music: DJ Doboy - Vocal Edition Volume 11 Current Location: Blue Ash, Ohio Subject: Damnable technology Time: 11:29 pm Current Mood: busy

Things are working in some places, and not so much in others. For as many triumphs as I have at work or so, there are plenty of odd defeats... like a PC that hates being turned on and working. No worries, I shall steal the hard drive, and strip it bare anyway! Suitably settled in finally, just need to mount up and get the paperwork moving. Hardly enough time for work, administration, gaming, and life to wrap up in a neat ball. I did, however, feel obligated to post another "I'm still alive" post, since I've had no less than four phone calls today asking how I was doing and the like. I think people are suddenly worried how I'll react if I lose a Coord election, which is a bit humorous. It's no less a game if I lose than if I win. I am amused, however, at the amount of sudden drama and rumors that popped up just in the last week - many of which aren't remotely true. It's sad that OWBN boils down to a popularity contest and who can sling mud the best, but I've been here too long to not expect it. It'll certainly be interesting, to say the least. Just as a point: If you're going to believe everything you hear, you may as well ask for clarification. Why is it no one ever bothers asking, and just assumes? Human beings are notoriously trusting - even the most cynical and jaded. Believe it because you can or want to, or maybe because it's easy, but never ask? I guess that's where I diverge from people - not just OWBN, but work, family, everywhere. Ask when confused, or when something might impact others you know negatively. React by what's present, and not what just might be if you think it into existence. Then again, I'm usually talking to a brick wall here... Right... off to bed. This was about as long as I got to take before hitting the sack - long enough to write that much - as I haven't been sleeping well at all. I'm thinking it's almost time to have the "Extended Stay Pains" start from this crappy bed. Must... find... house.

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November 15th, 2006

Tags: general update Subject: Phone saga ends Time: 07:06 am Current Mood: cheerful

Sprint - I now know why I still enjoy being with this company. I was afraid for my $600 (meh?!) phone, expecting they would make me pay an arm and a leg to fix it. I didn't have the insurance... I never usually break things. So getting a whole new front panel/LCD screen was pricey, so I thought. $58 dollars later, I have an entirely new phone. They couldn't fix the screen, so they gave me a new phone entirely. I'm back up and running on the new Sprint phone. If you haven't heard from me recently and used to, expect a call sometime soon. For today, it's staying home until I can figure out how to protect it without the soft case (which went into storage on accident). Time for a hard case, methinks. Off to work ... I'm late, and my socks aren't putting themselves on! (Though, they are staying out of the microwave these days...)

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November 14th, 2006

Subject: Note and update Time: 06:11 am Current Mood: busy

Cincinnati hates Sprint for some reason. I've somehow lost my backup Sprint phone. I think I left it at game in Indiana, so if anyone has contacts out there, feel free to check if you like. Otherwise, I really need to get in gear and get the "new" broken phone fixed. Oye... Still alive - off to work!

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November 7th, 2006

Tags: general update, moving Current Music: Bananarama - Look on the Floor Current Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 08:14 pm Current Mood: busy

I'm still alive. Havne't had any extra time for... well, damn near anything. As you can tell, I haven't updated in weeks - I haven't read LJ in that long too. I don't talk on the phone, sit on the PC, or do much but work, eat, sleep, and drive to Chicago to move. Once in a while, I get out to have fun between all that when I can handle it. Thankfully, I have some great folks around here to hang with when I get the option. That's it for now. I tried making three calls tonight, and none connected. That means I should be sleeping, I guess. More posted when I get more time to post - because after this weekend of "moving out of Chicago with movers and all", I'm going right into "finding that nifty house I'm moving into ASAP". That should be great - who needs relaxing weekends??

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October 29th, 2006

Tags: general update Current Music: Don't ask... Subject: Hmm... Time: 04:04 am Current Mood: bouncy

I know, put my earmuffs on the cookie.

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