Clearly, I needed a break from blogging. Things have been crazy in my life. I ran a second half marathon last weekend, went to a college football game the weekend before that, and finished up a huge project at work. I've still got a lot going on this month, but I feel a little more in control thanks to a weekend to myself where I just worked through my list of tasks.This month is a three paycheck month, and I'm definitely glad for it. I … [Read more...]
Very uncomfortable
I was in the middle of writing another post when my cell phone rang with an unknown number. I answered, and it was someone asking questions about a blog post. On this blog.Now, I'm clearly not completely anonymous, but I try to keep things a little simple. Sure, I know exactly how this guy got my information. But I'm very very uncomfortable with the fact that he called me trying to get me to promote his blog (at least, that's what I think … [Read more...]
Please stand by
Been having some technical difficulties, and my thumbs aren't up to writing a whole entry from my phone. Back soon, I hope. In the meantime, I recommend going to YouTube and watching videos of kittens. They make any day better. … [Read more...]
Tricks to a Good Password
How many times a day do you enter a password or a PIN? It adds up, doesn't it? In the first few minutes of my work day, I have typically logged into my work account, my personal e-mail, Twitter, and our HR page. That's four different passwords. Then if I want to blog or check my bank balance, those are two more passwords. Then there's my work voicemail and my personal voicemail. Eight passwords. And those are just basic everyday … [Read more...]
I’m famous!
Well, I'm internet famous anyway.Today was supposed to be my day off (I work 9 hour days and get a day off every pay period) but I switched it this week. So I was on my way to the metro this morning with a magazine to read on the ride when I passed the stand for the Express, one of the free local papers. I wasn't going to get one because I had a magazine, but then turned back and grabbed one. On Friday, the paper has Samurai Sudoku and I save … [Read more...]