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  • Growing a Beard

    So for a little over a month, I grew a beard. It had its ups and downs. The major upside being that I didn’t have to shave every day, but to make it look decent, there was still a fair bit of grooming involved. The main two reasons I decided to shave the darn thing Read more

  • My L Lens: 24-105

    So one of the things I did right before taking a leave of absence from this blog is buy my first L series lens. I had been thinking about it for quite some time, and finally took the plunge and purchased one. Nearly two grand later, I had it in my hand. The lens was Read more

  • What’s Up?

    Well, I decided to take a month off from blogging, or rather, my life was such that I needed to take a month off writing and while many things have happened over the last four weeks, which I hope to go over in the coming days, I’m also gearing up for a writing course starting Read more

  • My 2011 Birthday/Christmas Wishlist

    As I have been given the opportunity to give little gifts to my family recently, I’ve also been asked what I’m looking to receive this fall as my birthday and Christmas approaches, so I whipped up my yearly list to make it easy for family and friends. Gadgets and Accessories Received – BlackRapid RS-7 Strap Read more

  • Stung

    I got stung by a wasp on the weekend. It was the first time I’ve ever been stung. Damn did it ever hurt! Now it is just really itchy, and my finger is still a little swollen. The first thing I said to my brother, who was there, was “burn them all… what use are Read more

  • Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Expression and Experience

    I don’t know why, but I have a strange issue. I have a ton of knowledge but I can’t put any of it into action. I know how to get fit, but I’m not doing a good job at doing what I know needs to be done. I know how to build a company, and Read more

  • Shame

    I’m not good at taking care of myself. I’d rather take care of someone else. I’d rather do anything else than do the things I need to be healthy and happy, even waste time. The last two weeks have been dreadful for me emotionally… Read more

  • OPPW: Week Eight – 294.8lbs

    Despite eating well, walking lots, and even doing some light weight lifting, my weight didn’t move down very much. It can be frustrating to not see the kind of results I’m hoping for, but I continue to soldier on. At this point, I should be nearly three pounds lighter than I am. I have to Read more

  • OPPW: Week Seven – 295.4lbs

    So, I’ve made my goal for this week, and made up for my poor showing last week. While I’m still behind where I’d like to be in this whole thing, I’m making progress and that is what matters. Some interesting things of note: I was better with eating this week. Keeping my caloric intake down. Read more

  • Back Again, Eh?

    So, I’ve been having chest pains again. They aren’t as bad as they used to be, but they are definitely back. I’ve had at least four different bouts, lasting a minute or two each, over the last two weeks. I’m not sure what’s up, but I thought I had the “problem” licked. I’m definitely pretty Read more

  • Vanish Effect: Chapter 1

    Before There are very few events in history that resonate throughout all time. Even the worst world wars only affect a few generations, and eventually, after all those directly affected die and are forgotten, such events become stories. Those stories are told over and over, but lack the emotional resonance to truly affect those whohear Read more

  • Lockdown

    I always thought it was a bit silly that companies locked down computers so users couldn’t change settings, install software, or do other potentially every day tasks to customize their experience, but after working as the sole IT person for two small businesses, I’m starting to realize how many problems I can save myself if Read more