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And were back

FEJ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:50:34 +0000

After a 4 month haitus, I renewed my hosting with Dreamhost. Luckily for me they kept everything here! Even ruleoftheinternet.com, which has Wheaton’s Law on it, was saved.
I hope to be updating and getting back into my geek mode more now that I don’t have the Lead responsibility I formerly had. That and I am learning to not tale work home with me.
Most of all expect more pictures of the cats and of our new puppy Jasper. Here he is with Katie’s horse Dallas.

The mean old man downstairs

FEJ — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:02:28 +0000

A couple weeks after Katie and I moved into this apartment, what I thought was 2 younger guys moved into the apartment upstairs. No big deal. Over the last month or so we have noticed there was a lot of noise, especially after 11 and at times we were woken up at 1am and later. Last week we were woken up at 2 by kids throwing stuff at their window while standing by our window.

When they moved in, Katie told me they were just kids and not to stress. We had both had our first apartments and been excited and a probably a little louder. I agreed and let it go for the most part, but when it really started getting to Katie also, things had to be done. I asked them a couple times to keep it down, not pound around, etc. Then we had to resort to the pounding back on the ceiling with the broom . (I know, seems like a movie cliche’) Finally, when it didn’t stop, I called the leasing office. They said that they would send a complaint letter to the tenants. Cool, a little scare would help.

So, this afternoon, two of the tenants knocked on the door and asked to talk. It seems that one of the kids father was the guarantor on the lease and the leasing office called him directly. The kid looked pretty shaken and wanted to know what they could do to alleviate the situation. After a g nice chat I found out their were 4 guys living up there (Three just out of High School) and going to art school. They admitted to dropping their supplies when they get home, hence the pounding. It turns out the one I had asked a few times to keep it down never relayed it to the others.

In order to head it off in the future, they gave me their number so we can call before we have to call the office. Something we would rather do. I would much rather be the cool guy downstairs rather than the mean old man. Good thing we don’t have a lawn

Missing

FEJ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:44:57 +0000

Hi there interwebs. It seems like its been forever. Life has been hectic. Yes, I have been around on Twitter and Facebook, but not really present anywhere else. Do I have nothing to say? Or just not the time to say it? I will admit life has been hectic and I have disconnected myself a lot. Work has been real rewarding, but also hectic and humbling. I gave up my participation in OC Metblogs and OC Daily Photo due to lack of time and passion when I get home from work. I also cut donw a couple other weekly commitments I had. All work and no play make FEJ a dull boy. A majority of my time on the computer at home now consists of Farmville, Roller Coaster Kingdom, and Cafe World. Fun but brainless games to decompress to. The rest of the time I have been trying to be present in reality. Is this a justification, no. it is more of a clearing of the mind.

The past couple weeks I have been getting reconnected with people, groups, and activities that I love. It reminds me of the little things that are important. I have found that the internet makes it easy to stay connected but it does not replace the actual interaction with people. A couple weeks ago, my friend Greg and I went to see Pearl Jam at the Gibson amphitheater and it was awesome. They rocked! Thanks toDonnie for the hookup! A couple days later I met Donnie in San Diego for lunch and it was real good to catch up. I have also been rededicating myself into the service work I know keeps me sane. I have some cool plans coming up, a spiritual retreat, and some cool geekfest type activities.

What does this mean? not much. I’m just barfing words.

Two Months? Really?

FEJ — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:34:21 +0000

Has it been two months since I posted here?
Want a list of excuses? Didn’t think so.
Will I post here more upcoming? I hope so.
Things are still hectic and when I get home, I really don’t feel like being on the computer, but I really miss the outlet of rambling useless information and talking about my cats.
Maybe a weekly vlog like Shane Nickerson. Except instead of from my car, I do it from my bike.

I have been feeling a little stagnant in the creativity department lately, and I hope getting back into writing brings the spark back.

“It’s Killer” “Settle Down Francis”

Damn it Mom, I’ve got my headgear on

FEJ — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:05:29 +0000

I am forty but I feel like I am fourteen again. I need to wear a night guard on my teeth so I don’t grind my fillings off or my teeth down. It feels like I am wearing a retainer, which, in a way, I am. I posted about getting it fitted a couple weeks ago, and now I have been wearing it a couple weeks.

It still feels weird, but I think it is helping. I may have a little TMJ and hopefully this and stretching/ relaxing will help to ease it.

It is pretty funny when I talk with it in. I get a lisp and Katie likes to make fun of me.

Oh the joys of getting old.

Native iPhone client

FEJ — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:15:22 +0000

I am testing the wordpress iPhone app. It is really cool! I can even post photos from the phone. I have been waiting for this!

Where have I been

FEJ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:16:47 +0000

I have been using Twitter a lot lately for nano-blogging.

I am also posting daily pics up on my Flickr. I am trying to take one every day.

I am making the commitment again to post more often. I am on the computer enough, but not always in the mood to write.

Sometimes I just play poker or install development software in hoes to expand my geekyness.

New Years Resolutions

FEJ — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:07:58 +0000

It is that time of year when everyone makes their new years resolutions.

“I am going to go to the gym”
“I am going to stop smoking”
I will try to eat less sugar”
etc…

And it seems for the most part by February they have forgotten it or justified why they are not doing it.

For my new years resolution, I am going with the same one I have had for the last 15 years. And I HAVE KEPT IT!!!

My resolution for 2008 is to not go on a 37 state killing spree.

Now a 36 state one is ok, but 37, that is stepping over the line.

In all seriousness, I don’t get the once a year resolution thing. I believe that every day that I wake up, I need to make a resolution to be a better person. Be that person I always wanted to be and help others to do the same. I should ~~try to~~ treat others with honesty, compassion, and respect. If I fall short, then I learn where I can do better and ~~try to~~ improve on in the future.

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2008!

Wedding Gift

FEJ — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:23:45 +0000

We got a great wedding gift from Katie’sAunt and Uncle. CLick for larger versions

Our new Loveseat

another view

me enjoying the view

The view

Photos-Vegas and Katie

FEJ — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:40:03 +0000

Here are a couple photos I love of Katie, and one of Boo the Pony.

Katie Riding

Boo!

Katie at the mandalay Bay Aquarium

There are a bunch of photos after the jump from our wedding in Vegas. Finally I got them uploaded to my Flickr account>