Out with the old...In with the new

Do a search for that title...bet it's original and no one else has it.

Nothing new...just another day of working on the project.

Hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!

Foggy Day 4

What....fog in Arizona? Looks more like a typical San Diego morning out here today. No camera handy, so can't take any pics.

Still chugging away at the site, so nothing new to report there.

10-4, over and out!

Day 3

Coding complex functionality sure takes a heck of a lot longer than anyone could imagine. Especially when you end up going back through something that was previously working fine and try to add another level of complexity. Sometimes we don't know when to leave well enough alone.

Little by little (very little, that is) this project is reaching a point in which it can be released. Then, the real work begins...honing and tuning...and listening to the site users' evaluation of how everything looks, works...etc.

Could be soon...within the coming weeks.

Day 2

The website build off team is hard at work...or is that hardly at work putting more and more pieces of the puzzle in place. Looks like it will be a close one as far as deadlines go, but isn't that what we live for?

The Great Website Build-Off

Time to put our primary businesses aside this week to focus on getting our joint project completed. It's been months and months of developing and now we need to get it fully functional so we can through our first round of testing. So, this week will be spent getting all of the processes connected from start to finish and allowing people to use the site. We need their feedback to start our initial round of improvements. From there, it's time to get the word out.

Wish us luck. Prayer is always good too.

A Few Days Off

All I can say is that I am looking forward to a few days away from the office.

Early Christmas

It was an early Christmas for my wife, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and myself. We all decided to have our Christmas early to accommodate all of the homes everyone needs to go to during the Christmas season. I think there are at least 4 different trips we need to make this year. If this is the standard for when we have kids, those little munchkins will make out like bandits with all the presents. Even though that's not what Christmas is all about, let's not kid ourselves...we all like getting cool presents each year.

We also got the best gift of all this year. Jennifer's best friend, Ayme, who she's known from high school gave her life to Christ. She did it a while back, just before she gave birth to Caleb. The really cool thing is that she isn't normally one to open up and share something so personal, but decided to tell Jennifer because she sees how Jennifer's relationship with God brings her so much joy. So, we all thank and praise God for working in Ayme's heart and drawing her to Him. We will continue to pray for her and all of our friends, family and acquaintances.

May you all have a great Christmas, but even more may you all have a personal relationship with God...who loves you.

Starting Early

Fitness

That word is relative. There have been times where that word had meaning in my life, times where it was a priority but lately it's a word that can bring a good laugh.

Went to the gym yesterday morning. Feel like crap today. My back is sore and muscles ache. Going to the gym used to be fun. It's now work. So, this time around I'm not going to wait for the new year, I'm not going to work out in the hopes of looking better for some event or function...I'm going to try to get healthy and be a little more fit. I've begun a new routine of taking a larger array of vitamins, minerals, supplements and all. Those cheesy advertisers in health magazines would be proud.

The most important thing is to watch what I eat. So, I'm gonna hop on that bandwagon too. Jared and his sandwiches can take a hike, I'm gonna be smart about most of the junk food I eat. Why try to stop it...just try to manage it a little better.

Jennifer & I have been talking about having kids, so the last thing I want is to be a dad that starts wheezing while playing with his kids. Fun time for my kids shouldn't be Ronald McDonald's playland while daddy stuffs his face with Big Macs, although that does have quite and appeal. I would hope that I can teach my children healthy habits, get them outside to play, take them to the park for some fun and try to keep them away from to much TV and video games.

This will be interesting, this whole idea of turning over a new leaf. Let's just hope I don't find some Reese's peanut butter cups under there.

Thank You

I can never thank God enough for all that He has given me. I'm not talking about material things. I'm talknig about my salvation for one and for saving me physically everyday. The fact that I wake up each morning and breathe the air He provides is something to be thankful for. I've lived my life, often without care or concern and yet He saved me from my own destructive ways.

I sit here now and think about all the things that have taken place in my life and know that He has saved me. My purpose in life is to glorify Him. That doesn't mean I need to drop everything and set out become a fire and brimstone preacher. It does mean that I am to conduct myself in a way that honors Him. I know I, apart from Him am incapable of doing so....and for that I thank Him.

Are Ya Done Yet?

I think I'm finally done with my Christmas shopping. I actually enjoy giving gifts to those I love. I enjoy the smiles on their faces.

I hope that your Christmas is as blessed as mine will be, because I will get to spend it with family. Gifts don't mean a thing, it's family that makes it important and worthwhile.

The End Is Near

The end of the year that is. It's crazy to think that another year has gone by. 2005 could turn out to be a banner year. There is not telling what lies ahead, but one thing is certain...I'm extremely fortunate for every opportunity I get and for everything that has been placed in my trust. I hope that I am responsible and do well to take care of those things.

Once again, it's a beautiful day outside and I hope to take advantage of it.

If you happen to ride in AZ

Be on the lookout for a heavy older guy riding really slow in this combo:



By the way...I put the gear on to make sure it fit, looked in the mirror and swore all I saw was a pregnant zebra.

Maybe I should be riding my mountain bike more often...or even start watching what I eat...not just watching it disappear from my plate.

A Great Big Thank You...

...this one goes out to Alex & LeAnn for taking us to dinner. It wasn't necessary, but it sure was appreciated. Clients like that make this job I do worth it.

Red Baron Racing Go check out their site...and pick up a race ready 50 while you're there. They're one heck of a fun ride.

Now if they would just getting moving on their big bike parts so I can dress my bike up a little more...

The Mind Field

I don't know why, but last night I started bouncing through some other blogs out there. There are so many people out there with stories to tell. It's pretty cool when you think about it. It always amazes me how some people have a gift for painting a scene in your mind with words. There are some great stories out there...some really creative people.

I'm glad I took a little time to read through some of them. And yes, I again found another way to not work.

A little Christmas shopping for myself...

I've been given the green light to spend a little money on myself this Christmas. What could be better than that?? Where do I get to go and have my spending spree, you ask? One of my favorite toy stores...North Valley Honda. Looks like Santa will be bringing me some new motocross gear this year.

Today was also the funeral for my cousin who passed away this last weekend. And that's all I have to say about that.

On a happier note, it's a beautiful day here. I plan to enjoy it a little. Hope you get to do the same.

Just to hear myself type

Nothing good to say. Just like the sound of the keys tapping away.

Just a few words from our sponsors

Who are we kidding, we have no sponsors. No one specializes in sitting around thinking of ways to avoid work better than me. I should package it and sell it.

Anyway, I can't think of anything else to say so I'll just get back to work.

Can it be?

What? A Saturday and I'm not in the office?? I can actually work from home today. Who knows, this incredible streak of luck may carry over into Sunday.

Imagine that, a weekend with my wife. I need to pinch myself. To top it all off, it's going to be in the mid 70's this weekend and all through the next week. What am I doing sitting here

So many directions

I just found out my cousin died yesterday. He bumped his head while in the bathroom getting sick. He was taken to the hospital and the doctor's couldn't do anything for him. My aunt is taking it okay, from what my Mom said. It's a terrible thing.

Now, I'm sitting here trying to distract myself from all of that by working...or at least telling myself that I'm working.

I don't know if my cousin is a believer or not. I pray for my aunt, my other cousins and family as the plans are made for the funeral. I only hope that he came to Christ and knew that his sins were paid for and that the free gift of eternal life was available to him. It's gonna be tough to hold back tears at the funeral...but we all need time to grieve.

I pray that we all stop and take account of our lives and realize what it's all about...and that it's not about us.

My mind is going in so many directions right now...I couldn't even begin to describe it. Why is it everytime we hear of something like this we stop to think about things...instead of taking time to do that everyday. I need to stop rambling and get focused and get on with my day.

So what now?

I sat here thinking of something cool to put in this blog. I've never been cool, so nothing came to mind. So, today I leave you with:

Already slipping

I almost let the day go by without blogging. Has this newfound avenue for venting my frustrations and complaints already lost it's luster? Or am I so busy that I had to put my nose to the grindstone today to get some of this work off my desk. I'll take option 2. Better to be busy and someday turning the toiling into income than just sitting here bored adding more numbers to the amount of letters or words I have posted sincing beginning to blog.

How come no one ever takes me to lunch? Chad gets all the breaks!!

Lucky

Wow, another rainy monday. How did I get so lucky.

It's the start of another busy week. I really need to get focused and work on my discipline. I get so easily distracted it's ridiculous. I have set some work goals this week. I only hope that those goals will become reality.

If I put my trust in God to help me out, it shall be done. If not, I'll fail miserably and be in the same situation next week. Time to stop and pray (moments of silence)...

Okay, I'm ready to start the day. Hope you have a good one!

How many times

I probably shouldn't ask this questions, but how many times will the LD show up late when we are working on this project. I'm a little tired of the belly aching that we should have been launched already, when the person raising a stink isn't even here to work on it. The project is not the sole responsibility of the developer, it's the responsibility of the site ownership.

It must be nice to roll in around 1:00 p.m. today while the others were here on time at 10:00 a.m.

I've just realize the most important purpose of my blog. To document for future reference the times that one of the partners has not been here to participate in the actual work needed to get this project off the ground. Now I'll have some proof of it, if needed.

Mighty Casey at the bat...

Another fun weekend of working on the project of eternal proportions. 2 years and counting. Casey is down from up North and is plugging away as usual. The rest of the team is plotting marketing ideas. It won't be long now...maybe another month or so and we'll be ready for some beta...then it's time to release this little fish into the big pond.

It was also nice of the lawn dart to show up at 3:30 p.m. and leave at 5:30 p.m. to go and park cars. 2 hours...he must be exhausted from working so hard on this project.

Stay tuned...

So, I thought having a loft office in a downtown area would be cool

It is, except for this weekend. There's a huge art festival Tempe Festival of the Arts and it has this whole area closed down. Not to mention all of the parking spaces in our building are now taken. I guess the rest of the weeks it's good...but man this is just ridiculous.

Nothing to see here...move along

I'm trying to keep this daily habit of blogging alive, so I shall ramble for a moment then get back to work. It's a nice day, I love my wife, my life and am grateful for everything I have. That said...get back to work!

Why I oughta...

...just kick myself. One stupid keyboard stroke and I wiped out hours worth of work and now need to start over. So why am I wasting time sitting here blogging instead of working? So I can keep my sanity.

Sometimes I wonder if a career in landscaping or Krispy Kreme donut manufacturing would suit me???