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I found one. September 19, 2008

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I happened to stop in to the local game store today to check on a game I had reserved and they happended to have a Wii Fit. I have wanted one since they came out, but had not been able to locate on. Using the last of my bonus money I bought it. I am looking forward to trying it out tomorrow afternoon.

I got it. September 16, 2008

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Well I don’t know if they hired me because I truly was the best candidate, or if they were desperate for the help, but I got the position. I think the interview went ok. Not great but much better then the last time I interviewed. I know they were looking for 15 people, but they did admit that the did not have enough qualified applicants. So I know I was at least considered qualified, but I will never know if they would have picked me even if they had enough people apply. I am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth though. I accepted the position and I am going to do my best to be a success at it.

Finally Friday August 30, 2008

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So tonight was interesting at work. I got to do nothing for 10 hours. What fun. I am so glad it is the weekend. I am looking forward to 3 days of no work. I have several books on my shelf to read and I want to do a bit more work here on the site. Add a few more pages maybe. I also want to get a run in. I haven’t had a decent run is a long time, so I think it is time to turn that around.

Another RCPM Concert. August 15, 2008

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So on 08/09 I went to see Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers again. I think this is either the 4th or 5th time I have seen them. Once again a great show. Full of energy. However this marks the first time we have not stayed until the end. I won’t post the details of our leaving early here, but I will say what I saw of the concert was great and overall I had a really fun time out with my friends. I needed the escape and am really glad we managed to go.

A new tattoo. August 15, 2008

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So on 08/08/08 I went and got my 5th tattoo. It is a lotus flower on my right ankle. I think it looks really nice. I went with Brittany from work so she could watch me get a new one and then she got her first. I know I am such a bad influence.

While there Frankie from The 30’s at KR stopped in. He only lives about 15 minutes from me, yet it has taken over a year for us to meet in person. He had some work done himself at that tattoo parlor the week before so he decided to stop in again to see me in person. It was good to finally meet him. We had a nice conversation and discussed doing a charity walk later on this year. I will post a picture of my new tattoo as soon as I can get a decent one taken with my digital camera. The one I took with my cell phone is really grainy and doesn’t show how bright the colors are.

Only 2 weeks since my last update June 1, 2008

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Ok so my plan of at least once a week was a bit delayed.

Memorial day weekend was pretty good. I went to a local Geocaching event. It was my first time attending one and I was a bit nervous but the people were really nice and welcoming. I had a nice lunch, “discovered” some interesting geocoins and maybe made a new friend or two.

Work is going ok for me. I still like working in fraud, and last week they gave me the task of quality checking some of the trainees work. I had done it in the past when I was coaching and they training department was a bit behind so they asked me to do it again.

I had a good 2 weeks on the diet. I stayed on plan with the eating, but my running was not up to par. I missed a few runs due to work/schedule issues, but still all and all a good week. I weigh in again tomorrow so we shall see if I managed to drop any of the pounds.

My mom lost her job again so until she finds another one our funds will be tight. No more extra purchases for me. I might have to cancel the Weight Watchers monthly fee and just go it alone using software on my palm pilot until we have the funds to rejoin. My payment is not due until the middle of June so I have some time to decide.

Another overdue update May 18, 2008

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So it has been awhile again. I think I need to put a reminder on my Treo Calendar that I need to do at least on update a week.

Most of you might know that I didn’t go to Eugene after all. Financially it was not possible, so I had to scrap the plan. I am disappointed that I missed out on a trip that I had been planning on, but sometimes that is what you have to do when your family needs your financial support.

I am back on Weight Watchers and I hope to drop 24 pounds. I can’t believe I let myself gain so much back after it took me so long to loose the first time. I know the first 10 pounds sort of crept up on me but the last 14 are all my fault. So I rejoined last week and I hope to see some results soon.

Oh and I disabled the function that would allow people to register themselves to post on my blog. I was getting tons of fake registrations and at least 10 spam posts a day. If you would like to register just send me an email with what you would like your user name to be and I will create an account for you. I couldn’t think of any other way to cut down on all the spam post.

An overdue update. March 3, 2008

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A lot has happened since I last posted.

Yes I am still running, but I am considering changed from the half marathon planned in May to the 5k instead. I will still be traveling to Eugene to do it, but I think I will have more fun at the shorter distance. I am really really slow after all so it was going to take almost 4 hours to do the half. This way I can run the 5k (it will take about 50 minutes for me) and still be in a great mood for socializing with the KR crowd that will be there.

My sister had her baby. My niece Chloe Monroe was born on Feb 15th at 131 am. She is adorable. She has my dad’s chin, her dad’s nose, and blue eyes.

Last week my car was vandalized. I went to Wal-Mart and some kid asked me for some cash for gas. I said no and went in to the store. When I came out there was a rock sitting on my sunroof. The glass was shattered. It was safety glass so at least it did not go everywhere, but it needed to be replaced. My insurance is covering it because I have full glass so that is good, but it won’t be fixed for a few days so I am with out a car. *sigh*

I sort of took up a new hobby. I have a gps because of my running so I decided to try geocaching. You can learn more about it at www.geocaching.com. It is basically a grown up treasure hunt using GPS for the map. I have only found a few but I have had fun doing it. I might go out with a member of KR while in Eugene to search for a few there since I will be there for 4 days. At this point since I am going out alone, I am only going during the day and I won’t do any that are long hikes away from my car just for safety reason. So that means visits to local parks and greenbelts before work on the days I don’t run or on the weekends.

Christmas December 26, 2007

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Well Christmas is over. I worked on Christmas eve until 9pm and then spent the rest of the night home alone.

Christmas day went well. My mom got home around 11am and started getting stuff ready to make dinner. Everyone else showed up around 4 and we opened presents and then had a wonderful dinner.

I got everything I asked for which is nice. I think my favorite gift is the photo printer I got. I can now print some of the pictures I take myself instead of going to that kiosk thing at Target. I am going to by a copy of Paint Shop Pro or something similar in the next couple of weeks so I can edit the pictures before I print them. It should be cool.

I have been sick since last Thursday. I was feeling a bit better yesterday so the holiday went well, but I think I overdid it. I am not feeling so well today, but with the help of meds I should get though the 9 hours of work tonight.

Almost that time December 16, 2007

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Well it is almost Christmas. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. Tons of stuff has happened both good and bad. I will say that all and all it has been a pretty good year.

I just got back from my shopping week at the resort. I managed to get everything bought and wrapped so I am all set for the holiday. I spent tons of money and will have to work a bit of OT to pay the bill, but I know my family will enjoy the presents.