Goodbye 2008
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 04:20 p.m.

Wow... this was a major year. So many ups and downs...and just seems LONG. So many things seem like ancient history this year. Just jam packed.

Work was the major focus...and I did pretty dang well. Just exhausting and it really pushed me to my limits. Physically, especially. (Ahem, ER visit).

Relationship-wise...meh. Went out with a few different girls and nothing seemed to work out. Sigh. The "girl from Oz" probably made the biggest impression...and of course, it wasn't good in the end.

So, family and friends are doing well. Lots of babies and in 2009--I get to be an uncle! And Justin is growing up so fast and is in college and working...my big baby.

Next year just looks chock full of stuff. And it kicks off in January with work travel and just doesn't stop.

So..resolutions? I'm not really going to make any because they always fall by the wayside...but reall, isn't it the same old story all the time?

Yes, I need to finally be in a real relationship. I need to excel at work. I need to get into shape. I need to take care of my spiritual needs. I need to spend more time with friends and family. Same stuff--only need to do it better.

I do think 2009 will be a major year for paradigm shifts. I should be able to pay off a whole credit card and maybe even two...this will really help a lot. I'm just going to bite down hard and just tighten the belt. Get this crap taken care of.

Would also like to move or remodel. Since Oph is moving out...it's going to be me by myself (or who knows?)...and I should be able to make some changes.

And yes...work looms large as I have a lot more pressure...but hope to make a really big impact and do well.

Lord, help us through another year. Bless and keep us.

Times will be tough and challenging as always...but keep on with the forward momentum. I am very thankful and grateful for 2008. I learned a lot and want to continue to grow. (Who doesn't?) Let's hope 2009 is even better.

Happy new year to you and yours. God bless.

Rock.

Year end...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 01:32 a.m.

Past few days have been a mix of old and new. Eric and Char came back and we ...ate.

The one major thing that I can reveal is that my nephew is going to be named... Jeremy. Cute! I cannot wait!

Thoughts on Christmas--the kids are adorable but they are getting so big. My family apparently thinks I love alcohol and seem to get me booze related gifts.

Puttering around home the rest of the time, cleaning up, getting paperwork done...and watching a lot of tv.

Mostly the Simpsons, Metalocalypse, and...Buffy.

Finally watched the episodes in Season 1 that I missed...and decided to rewatch the whole series again. It took me a long time to watch Buffy again, because of everything that I associated with it.

I gave GC a Claddagh ring--because that was what Angel gave to Buffy...and Buffy reminded me of E because of her body shape and height...and the show was ending when we were together back then.. so, even though it is one of my favorite shows of all time--it's just loaded with more than it should be.

BUT-- I think I can watch it now because I have some distance. I can laugh and cheer...and yes, cry because the show stirred up so many emotions in me...and memories.

I'm in a better place--and I can move on. I can appreciate it for the thing that I loved...and not for what it reminded me of outside of itself.

Anyways... other things.

I got me an ASUS Eee PC 904HA and I am loving it so far! The HD is as big as my desktop and it is so tiny and compact-- I can't wait to road test it. I've got iTunes and video on it. I've got MS Office, and I can check email on the road....with a pretty much full size keyboard. Highly recommend it!

NYE tomorrow--and I still have a few days before getting back to work. Man, January is going to be crazy busy. February is too...can't even think about March...and April...oh, man. London, Oph's wedding, and Jeremy... I will be travelling A LOT.

More and more...let's get ready.

Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 25, 2008 12:26 a.m.

Merry Christmas!

Man, I have seriously been neglecting this blog. Between FB and just work-- I feel like I am so behind on documenting.

Well, I went to DC for work trip and it went well. Going to Portland and LA for related and unrelated stuff as well in a few weeks.

Work just seems to take up all my time lately-- so these two weeks "off" (I did work up through today) is nice. Nice to get over the bronchitis and just start planning for the new year. It's going to be hectic--but hopefully good.

Been watching Dr. Horrible repeatedly. I have watched and listened to the soundtrack (even right now) ad nauseum...without the um...nauseum. I LOVE IT.

Also watching the Simpsons and Metalocalypse lately... guess I am on an animation kick.

Really need to budget out next year. But I do need a netbook for when I travel...and also would like a PS3 (if I get my bonus), a new TV for my room...

So, am I going to get back to recording? Maybe not... my voice is really off and I am not fully well. Meaning, maybe no birthday show this year.

Anyways, the kids came over and Eric and Char got here from Boston. Had Kyochon chicken--which was a major mistake. Bon Chon is waaaaaaaaaay better.

Christmas was weird this year--the kids came over and we watched tv and ate...but no presents at midnight. We are saving it for tomorrow when Alex and the rest of the family comes over in the afternoon. So strange how things are getting shuffled around and rearranged this year...and likely next.

Yes, lots of changes...but the one thing that hasn't is...I still really need someone. Went out with a few women this year...but none really stuck and I'm not sure what is in store for 2009.

KHD did send me a care package. I helped her out with a work related thing...but other than that, had not heard from her since the summer.

I need something fresh and new. The year is ending and next year looks to be a breakthrough year if all things go well. I'm really on my way to great things--and I need support.

As my friends and family go off and make babies and just follow their own paths-- I feel that I am making such major headway career-wise, but in terms of the relationship and "real life/grown up" matters--I'm just left in the dust.

Thus I fill my life with media and more media...and clothes and knick knacks.

Sigh.

Yes, I am blessed and I thank God daily for all I have...but I am desperate for a connection and someone to share this with. Really, share it with.

Onwards and upwards...and yes, Christmas is wonderful. Amen.

God bless you and yours.

Merry Christmas.

freebies!
Thursday, December 11, 2008 08:45 p.m.

Two days of long meetings and a ton of overseas things going wrong. Ugh...it was a tough week.

But Tueday night we did get to go to the MSG box to see the Jimmy V tourney...Davidson won at the last few minutes over West Virginia and it was pretty exciting.

Awesome new books and some new tech that will make things very exciting next year.

Best part was that today I got a ton of freebies. From my friends and hopefully future partners at a major comic book company, some games from our video game imprint, and some amazing stuff from my friend. He worked on "The Spirit" movie and sent me some promo stuff...and some cool signed stuff from the legend himself...Frank Miller. Wow.

Got a signed Spirit promo card...and a signed copy of the Dark Knight Strikes Again....amazing.

On the phone with Microsoft...appparently someone stole my Xbox warranty registration and wanted to steal my credit card info via mail fraud. Glad I called and didn't send it in!

And pleasant surprise...Eunice was in the area! She dropped by the office for a bit and we caught up. I missed her something fierce.

one more day..then prep for DC and last week before break... wooo!!!

TGIF.

here comes the cold...
Sunday, December 7, 2008 09:25 p.m.

Oy. Work has just been nuts. The year is over and it seems like paperwork and operations has been melting down. So many mistakes every day that just needs so much upkeep to fix. It's been crazy lately and mentally exhausting.

Hoping a lot of things get resolved this week and next week will be much easier. I need to start getting ready for my trip to DC too.

Spent the weekend running errands and spent a night at my folks place to feed the fish and take care of the water hearter. Justin came over and we watched "Prince Caspian" (How did that movie get a PG! Dang crazy violent!) and had junk food.

Pretty much it. XBox is awesome and I'm hopefully shaking this bronchitis thing very soon. Metting up with my friend's friend tomorrow...was supposed to have drinks with her ages ago...but we'll see.

SNL: "J*** In My Pants" was frakkin' hilarious. Oh, and it is getting cold outside. Yeeesh.

2 more weeks to go...and then I get a break. Let's do this! Bring it!