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1. First Name: Roger. I answer to Roget and Tripper.
2. Age: 44
3. Location: Tucker, GA (Temporarily Columbus, OH)
4. Occupation: Data Storage Consultant, specializing in EMC equipment and software. Due to the crappy job market in Atlanta, I'm working a contract in Columbus for EMC at one of their clients.
5. Partner: Barbara (or Serena). The love of my life.
6. Kids: Elliott or E-Man.
7. Brothers/Sisters: Stephen, younger by 4 and a half years. He lives in Southhaven, MS (Memphis) with his wife Amy, daughter Fallon, and stepson McCoy.
8. Parents: Mom Fran lives in Heflin, LA with her Lake Bisteneau as her backyard. Dad passed away in 2005. They had been divorced since I was 9.
9. Pets: Currently, just a cockatiel named Dagney that Barbara has had for over 13 years and a collection of electronic fish on Facebook with names like "Petey", "ashdhflkela", "Firefox", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", and "Wanda".
10. List the 3-5 biggest things going on in your life:
Trying to get a job in Atlanta so I can come back home.
Paying off our debt.
Missing my family.
Missing my friends.
2. Age: 44
3. Location: Tucker, GA (Temporarily Columbus, OH)
4. Occupation: Data Storage Consultant, specializing in EMC equipment and software. Due to the crappy job market in Atlanta, I'm working a contract in Columbus for EMC at one of their clients.
5. Partner: Barbara (or Serena). The love of my life.
6. Kids: Elliott or E-Man.
7. Brothers/Sisters: Stephen, younger by 4 and a half years. He lives in Southhaven, MS (Memphis) with his wife Amy, daughter Fallon, and stepson McCoy.
8. Parents: Mom Fran lives in Heflin, LA with her Lake Bisteneau as her backyard. Dad passed away in 2005. They had been divorced since I was 9.
9. Pets: Currently, just a cockatiel named Dagney that Barbara has had for over 13 years and a collection of electronic fish on Facebook with names like "Petey", "ashdhflkela", "Firefox", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", "Wanda", and "Wanda".
10. List the 3-5 biggest things going on in your life:
Trying to get a job in Atlanta so I can come back home.
Paying off our debt.
Missing my family.
Missing my friends.
Yoga and mirapoix
Dec. 6th, 2009 11:26 pmEarlier this week, I snagged a business card for a yoga studio at the security desk up here at Nationwide. He had a special running for the first month; $24 for unlimited visits. Since I'm only up here for another 30 days or so, why not? My first visit was on Thursday and I've been back Saturday and again today, so I can say the guy's good. My age is showing though (or is that my complete lack of exercise and just flying a desk?), but I'm working my way through it and feeling pretty damn good. I plan to go as many times as possible (I checked, he's cool with it), so I can get a good routine going and when I get back home (and fully employed) I can keep doing it.
And I've been playing this game on Facebook that Barb showed me (insisted I play) called "Cafe World" and I've been getting hungry just watching the descriptions of the chef making dishes. So today I made a beef stew with mirapoix, using 2 parts onion to 1 part each celery and carrots. While I was reducing it down (just the veggies and olive oil), I cut up some potatoes and browned 1.5 lbs of stew beef in an electric skillet. Added a tablespoon of minced garlic into the mirapoix, mixed it up, then threw everything into a crockpot with two bay leaves, a sprig of fresh rosemary, three tablespoons of salt (measured in the palm of my hand, like the way my grandma taught me), some pepper, oregano, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and let the thing cook while I went to yoga.
Hoo boy, let me tell you there is *nothing* like coming back to the smell of beef stew with mirapoix in it. And this is damn near a perfect stew too. Had a big bowl for dinner and packed up 4 more for lunch this week. Yummeh.
And I've been playing this game on Facebook that Barb showed me (insisted I play) called "Cafe World" and I've been getting hungry just watching the descriptions of the chef making dishes. So today I made a beef stew with mirapoix, using 2 parts onion to 1 part each celery and carrots. While I was reducing it down (just the veggies and olive oil), I cut up some potatoes and browned 1.5 lbs of stew beef in an electric skillet. Added a tablespoon of minced garlic into the mirapoix, mixed it up, then threw everything into a crockpot with two bay leaves, a sprig of fresh rosemary, three tablespoons of salt (measured in the palm of my hand, like the way my grandma taught me), some pepper, oregano, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and let the thing cook while I went to yoga.
Hoo boy, let me tell you there is *nothing* like coming back to the smell of beef stew with mirapoix in it. And this is damn near a perfect stew too. Had a big bowl for dinner and packed up 4 more for lunch this week. Yummeh.
I'd like to get my order in for next year ahead of the Christmas rush, so here is what I want. After the first few, it's in no particular order.
1. Full time job. Preferably with EMC, an EMC Partner, or storage related. Barb and I understand that travel will most likely be involved, but at the least I would be able to come home for the weekends.
2. Come home.
3. Spend time with Barbara and Elliott. 1 & 2 have to happen first.
4. See my family and friends. Right now, my soul is hurting because I can't be with my family or my friends.
And in no particular order:
Be creative and do some shooting. I've been watching Flickr and other sites, so I can see what everybody else is doing. I want to go to Dr Sketchy's one evening, go on an UrbanEx, go to a Con where I don't have a schedule to adhere to and set up my backdrop to take pictures.
Work in my yard.
Organize my crap.
Do "stuff".
Simply be *me* again.
1. Full time job. Preferably with EMC, an EMC Partner, or storage related. Barb and I understand that travel will most likely be involved, but at the least I would be able to come home for the weekends.
2. Come home.
3. Spend time with Barbara and Elliott. 1 & 2 have to happen first.
4. See my family and friends. Right now, my soul is hurting because I can't be with my family or my friends.
And in no particular order:
Be creative and do some shooting. I've been watching Flickr and other sites, so I can see what everybody else is doing. I want to go to Dr Sketchy's one evening, go on an UrbanEx, go to a Con where I don't have a schedule to adhere to and set up my backdrop to take pictures.
Work in my yard.
Organize my crap.
Do "stuff".
Simply be *me* again.
Flickr Favorites
Aug. 2nd, 2009 08:07 pmThis is the most viewed picture I have on Flickr with 2028 views.
This is the most favorited with 4.
And this is the most commented, also with 4.
Notice the pattern?
This is the most favorited with 4.
And this is the most commented, also with 4.
Notice the pattern?
Job! So why am I not thrilled?
Jul. 29th, 2009 01:00 pmGot the contract in Kentucky for 2 months, so I'll be staying at the in-law aunt & uncles place in Floyds Knobs, IN.
So why am I not happy? This is vastly different from being in NJ as I will be around friends (looking at YOU A&A) and family, Barbara is already planning on driving up at some point with Elliott to visit, and I'm doing specifically what I am trained and experienced in. I am relieved, but I am still not happy.
So why am I not happy? This is vastly different from being in NJ as I will be around friends (looking at YOU A&A) and family, Barbara is already planning on driving up at some point with Elliott to visit, and I'm doing specifically what I am trained and experienced in. I am relieved, but I am still not happy.
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Jun. 28th, 2009 05:05 pm( Read more... )
- 07:20 Getting ready to go... #
- 07:25 @greggrunberg If you were in there it would have been great if you gave Jimmy Kirk the "Parkman" sideways look. #
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Jun. 26th, 2009 02:10 pmGood/Bad news, I am coming home. A decision was made that what they need is someone cheaper than I. Normal "you eff'ed up" procedure is to immediately walk you out but, I am still here for the day and have endorsements from them on my performance. They've gone out of their way to tell me that.
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Jun. 23rd, 2009 05:05 pm( Read more... )
- 12:03 @grantimahara I was STUNNED last night when I read it. Just went through the Atlanta Clear line for the first time yesterday. #
- 12:35 Tim Burton is the creepiest human being on Earth. Well, next to Kim Jong Il
tinyurl.com/n75tj7 # - 13:05 Find My iPhone works, and it is awesome. happywaffle.livejournal.com/5890.html #
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Jun. 20th, 2009 10:14 pmJust to let everyone know, I am home and exceedingly happy to be here. The E-Man was very, very happy to see his daddy, but the initial welcome was very subdued. He had just woke up from his nap and just looked up at me then held his arms out. I picked him up and we just held each other for about 10 minutes before we packed everything up and went to the Decatur Beach Party. That was a BLAST! He and I sat in the pile of sand where I would fill a bucket then turn it over so it made a sand tower. He would say something about it, pointing while he did and then poke it until it fell over. Repeat.
And just to let everyone know, that "getting home" schedule was blown to Hell by 4pm on Thursday. Got a call from Delta while I was waiting on the shuttlebus saying that my flight had been delayed until 7:55. We actually took off at 9. I had forgotten what a crap shoot Newark Liberty was with weather delays.
And just to let everyone know, that "getting home" schedule was blown to Hell by 4pm on Thursday. Got a call from Delta while I was waiting on the shuttlebus saying that my flight had been delayed until 7:55. We actually took off at 9. I had forgotten what a crap shoot Newark Liberty was with weather delays.
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Jun. 18th, 2009 11:43 amIn 15 minutes, I leave work.
In 2 hours, 45 minutes, I leave my apartment for the train station.
In 6 hours, 24 minutes, I leave New Jersey.
In 8 hours, 54 minutes, I arrive in Atlanta.
In approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, I am home.
In 2 hours, 45 minutes, I leave my apartment for the train station.
In 6 hours, 24 minutes, I leave New Jersey.
In 8 hours, 54 minutes, I arrive in Atlanta.
In approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, I am home.
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Jun. 14th, 2009 10:52 amThis fellow, ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
petrosphotos is becoming one of my favorite photographers to look at. These are all contemporary images taken in (for lack of a better term) in and around Russia. They have that "I'm not sure exactly where that is," look to them until you spot an old Soviet statue, piece of propaganda art, or something that just screams that it's Russian.
I have no idea where they are exactly as it's all in (you guessed it) Russian. They are beautiful, sometimes sexy, sometimes very disturbing, and sometimes sad, but they are all real.
petrosphotos is becoming one of my favorite photographers to look at. These are all contemporary images taken in (for lack of a better term) in and around Russia. They have that "I'm not sure exactly where that is," look to them until you spot an old Soviet statue, piece of propaganda art, or something that just screams that it's Russian.I have no idea where they are exactly as it's all in (you guessed it) Russian. They are beautiful, sometimes sexy, sometimes very disturbing, and sometimes sad, but they are all real.
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Jun. 13th, 2009 05:03 pm( Read more... )
- 01:14 And waiting on support to get back to me because a machine freaked out during an upgrade. NOT the ones being upgraded. #
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Jun. 9th, 2009 05:08 pm( Read more... )
- 23:04 @Titania_Aelita I'd delete this one. McAfee went ballistic when I clicked on it. #
- 07:59 It's raining. I don't have an umbrella. My jacket is at work. Frak. #
- 10:39 @DragonConTV /Dr.Evil #
- 16:31 @Andiechrist You have a camera phone, don't say something like this and not have a picture! #
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Jun. 8th, 2009 05:05 pm( Read more... )
- 12:41 @amandapalmer Thank you for the ear wig. Have to find that for my son. #
