Fun in the Snow
Had some fun for a few hours with my Dad yesterday. We went Cross Country Skiing up Green Canyon.
It was great to get out of the smog, I biffed it a times on the way back down the mountain. Picked up some speed and lost my balance. I haven't been Cross Country Skiing since I was in fifth grade when I went to the Teton Science School. Wow, that was a long time ago.
The only problem I ran into was coming back down into the valley. I've been coughing pretty bad since. Oh well, it just means I'll have to go again.
Here are some pictures from the day 
It’s Been a While
It's been a little while since my last post.
Been busy with school, work, and teaching. My billiards class has been fun, learning how to control the cue stick and make the cue ball do some fun stuff. We had an 8 Ball tournament last week, I managed to win one of three games pretty solidly.
My Psychology class has been interesting, we've been learning about Operant and Classical Conditioning.
In my Cyber Security class we've been learning about the basics of security systems in use right now as well as the basic principles of designing a security system. There was the idea of Security by Obscurity and really how dumb of an idea it is.
I got a text from my mom about my last post. She pointed out that my lust for engines and horsepower didn't come from my Dad. Which is very true, I didn't mean to say there aren't women who don't appreciate and lust over horsepower just as much as males. Just that my female friends haven't appreciated Kat's rumble near as much as my male friends.
Anyway, everyone have fun!
Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratitude
So much to be grateful for
I got my Mustang last week, there must be something in male DNA (and what seems to be a small fraction of female DNA) that appreciates the rumble of an engine and feeling gravity pull back on you under hard acceleration.
As well I had dinner with my family the other night, had a nice sirloin with a baked potato. My dad put together a slide show with pictures from the last five decades. Got to play with my nieces and my nephew for a bit. It was great!
Ordered a pizza from Papa John's last night. It was really tasty
A New Year, a New Setup
I've been looking at running multiple blogs through one WordPress install. I'm not sure if this will do the trick or not, but here goes nothing
I'll have to setup the plugins I had installed before.
Wish me luck and everyone have a happy new year!
2010 a Year of Rediscovery
So far 2010 is shaping up to be an interesting year.
As I've mentioned before I've had somewhat of a fog that's been in my way. I've lacked direction and I've been dealing with a bit of pain and suffering because of it lately.
There was a bit of wisdom I found about suffering and how it means that a part of you is being purified. I have also been developing a better awareness of both the separation and the connection between mind body and spirit. Something that I am unable to put into words. But it is bringing a feeling of peace and understanding to what I've been experiencing.
Earlier this evening I was studying for a Computerized Placement Test that I'm planning on taking this coming week before school starts. It was while I was studying that I realized if I was really motivated to move forward with my Math education I'd already have done the review and not be cramming for the test right before it.
I've mentioned it before, I'm not sure about going for a degree in Computer Science.
I had the thought of not worrying about the CPT and continuing to work through my algebra books and then taking it during the summer. If I decide that Computer Science is something I do in fact want to pursue then I can take more math classes over the summer. For the upcoming semester I think I'm going to take an art class and a writing class.
It hit me earlier while I was thinking about Math that I don't really spend any time programming. When i do program, it seems more of a chore than anything. I do however write on a regular basis and spend time thinking about how I can write better. Not to mention I do enjoy it.
Why should I be afraid to take a chance?
A couple of days ago I read a story about an inspired idea and what following those ideas lead to. I realized this in fact is an inspired idea, what really tipped it off was the clarity, peace, and I also felt exhilarated by it. So I'm going to follow it and see what happens. Really the worst that could happen is that I'll figure out that I really want to program and I'll have been set back by a semester.
Just relax and let success flow my way.
Today, my girlfriend asked me what kind of lifestyle I want to live. It got me thinking, I want to have the freedom to take days off when I want them, I want a comfortable home with some creativity thrown into the design, I want a family, and I want a wife that I can't imagine living without.
Everyone make it a great one!
Happy New Years
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
2010
Wow, 2010, Jiminy Christmas Batman! No hyperdrives, no flying cars, no base on the moon, no ancient monolith starting life on Io (at least I think it was Io).
I don't have much to say, been kicking back and just enjoying my break. Now I'm getting ready to get back to school next week.
I did register a couple more domains the other day: alltech-nologic.com and alltech-nologic.net. Not entirely sure what I'm going to do with them, I'm thinking a tech rant/information site. Most likely something inline with my philosophy of if you complain about something, do something about it! I'll probably start with some basic stuff on webhosting and using things like local php.ini. Hell it'll give me a reason to become more familiar with everything I deal with in my job if I decide to go that route.
I haven't spent much time doing stuff with my 100 Day Challenge lately, I've been tempted to start over because I didn't give it a full go. A recurring theme over the last couple of weeks has been to relax and let things come. I keep seeing articles about relaxing your way to success showing up in my inbox and in my RSS reader. What have I got to lose besides some stress that's only breeding negative feelings and emotions?
I'm not sure about writing about the gifts I got for Christmas, really just because I feel like I would be bragging. But I am really grateful for the gifts I received. I have gotten a lot of use and enjoyment out of them. I guess I'll mention the two I've gotten the most use out of. Santa brought me a Nintendo DS and Chrono Trigger is on back order right now. But yeah I've borrowed Brain Age from Tom and been playing that every day since. My dad got me couple of Magic The Gathering Conflux pre-built decks (or whatever they are, 40 cards with a 15 card booster). I've been playing Magic pretty much everyday since. I've got 5 decks now So lots of fun there.
I also got word that I'm going to have two new little ones to spoil. My brother Tyler and his wife Makinley have a bundle of joy on the way, and my sister Brittney and her Husband Dave have their third child on the way. Really amazing given that Brittney is RH-.
Alright well everyone make it a great new year!