New Years eve

Goodbye 2007

2007 - I learned a lot. I acquired a lot. I spent a lot.

I am still looking and searching. I am still bored with a lot. I am also more content and satisfied.

What's missing from my life? I want my wife's health back. I want a better relationship with all of my family. I want to be a better person to others. I have broken ground in all of these areas, but there is much work to do.

2007 is winding down

What I like in the order that I like it:

Wife
Pussy
Designing 3d models
Learning
Learning about computers
Trithlon
Running
Fitness

XMAS wasn't too bad

XMAS wasn't too bad. My foot was aggravated. I needed to walk yesterday instead of running. I am heading back to the gym this morning. I am doing cardio instead of running. I think I am going to go back to my 5 mile course instead of the 6 - 7 miler that I have tried to progress towards.

Christmas Eve

I am starting doing my year end books on my business.

Son came to visit yesterday.

My feet are doing well. I went back to the gym yesterday. I did weight training. So that makes twice in two weeks. I have been running every other day. Things seem to be frustrating, but then clear up.

Merry Fucking XMAS. I went to parents XMAS party. Good and not so good. Son is back in town, though I have yet to see him. When will I see him? Who knows? Want tto make a bet when? Me this morning: I am going to enjoy myself at the best gym in New Orleans. I will be driving a near new Porsche Carrera over there. It is cold here now and I would rather work out in a nice warm gym.

My achillies planter feels a little sore. Maybe I'll run, maybe not.

Anyway, I am going to enjoy my day, my cat and my wife.

I'll check back tomorrow.

A time for reflection

2 years ago, I had just graduated after 5 long excruciating, exciting, different, frustrating, trying, satisfying, really really hard mental exercises.

The more I think about it, the more I am thinking it was worth it. Am I smarter? Yes and no. I have the confidence that I wouldn't otherwise have.

I was able to hone skills that others don't have an opportunity to hone.

Anyway the college was good.

I wanted to work 10 more years when I went back to work, and I have completed 2 of those years. I have 8 more to go. My immediate goals is to finish paying for my super car. I am also satisfying a re-found desire to learn as much as I can about drafting software. I have a skill-set that allows me to pick up things faster than others and comprehend things that they just don't get.

I am thinking that I am moving faster than others can comprehend.

Other things: I am sitting here at home as others are working. I am sitting at a Apple computer listinging to iTunes that is playing on an $8000 stereo. In my garage sits two high end sports cars. My house is paid for, and I have a ton of money in the bank.....

My cat is laying here sleeping. I am in pretty decent physical shape. I hope to improve on that. I am still recovering.

Today I plan to start working on taxes. Start and finish all of the paperwork. XMas is right arounf=d the corner.

As December winds down

As December winds down, I reflect on the year. Wifie has had some boughts with her medical problems. We have benn able to control them with medication.

Cat is alive and happy.

We are giving more.

Work life is better - things are looking good for the new year.

My debt is working it's way down very quickly.

My relationship with my kids is improving.

I have an excellent relationship with my wife.

I am jogging many miles. I went to the gym 2 times this week.

I am looking forward to many days off and a hectic new year.

Status

Nervous - I have to speak to a large group of people on Monday. Luckily I have been speaking to a group of about 50 people for several weeks. I have not had to speak in front of people many times in my life. For some reason, it is happening over and over again. A plus, if I do poorly, I probably will not have to speak to people again.

My foot is kind of hurting from my 5 miler. I might be able to run tomorrow. If not, I will go to the gym. Weather is going to turn cold soon - Sunday.

Nearing XMAS

Running. My heel is sore. I have been running 5 miles lately. But I have not run miles consecutively. I take a day off because of soreness. Yesterday I ran, and I might try running again today. I really need to get back to the gym.

Anyway I am not sure what to get to back up the server.

Work is going great if you like work. I am taking this opportunity to learn as much as I can as fast as I can.

Got a call from skanski. need to follow up.

Status of running

I have worked my way up to 4 miles. I feel great today, with a tinge of soreness. I ran this morning. It is the first half. I fully expect to run tomorrow 4 miles also. I am thinking I am really going to recover.

Lots of good stuff going on.

I have my hard drive. I have parts for my server. I am re-installing the OS.

I will set-up in it's final position this weekend. I am hoping to get my other network hardware installed in it's final location this weekend. After this weekend, I hope to solve the backups for the Mac Pro and server.

Wifie is not so bad, not so good. I was and am still hoping for a great weekend with her.

Corporate Cup

I ran a 27:30. The run was fun. My pace left me feeling that I was on the edge of starting to feel challenged. Temps were a little warm. I broke a good sweat. My foot is aching this morning because the pace was s slightly harder than jogging. My right foot is feeling great. I guess I should have done therapy on both feet.

I made my 5 Porsche payments and slid into new territory. I officially am on the downhill side. Hopefully I can get one more good month in, before I need to start saving for 401K in 2008.

I have jury duty this morning. I hope it does not cause too much problems in my life. I will keep an open mind. Maybe I can make a difference.

Corporate Cup Tommorow

CC - It has been three years since I last participated. I will be jogging. I have been pretty faithful to my 3.5 mile runs. I am kicking them up after the corporate cup. I am moving to 4 mile runs.

My normal schedule:

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
3.5 3.5 0 3.5 3.5 0 3.5 = 17.5
3.5 0 3.5 3.5 0 3.5 3.5 = 17.5
0 3.5 3.5 0 3.5 3.5 0 = 14

So I am averaging 16.17 miles per week.

If I boost to 4, I will be running: 18.48 which is getting acceptable. I will hang at 4 for a few weeks and go from there.

Computer related:

I am continuing to learn about networking security. I already understand the theory part. I am learning the practical part.

My closet is ready.

I have cable run and I have Ethernet cable run.

Security issues:
Secure the wireless.
Secure the server
Backup the server
Backup the Mac Pro
Purchase another firewall






I need to get the wire to my office.