I went upstairs today and found one of my Star Wars stormtrooper statuettes on the ground. It happens from time to time due to house rattles, earth tremors, slammed doors, and feline escapades (normally due to the latter). What I was horrified to find was his foot laying separate from his body. Oh no!
Yep, he was broken. I won't say how much I spent on him (it probably isn't as much as you think... hopefully) but it is no longer available - and made only in Japan - so I don't think I'll be finding a replacement. It's a shame because he was one of my favorite pieces.
Well, guess I'll get the modeling glue out and see what I can do...
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
This and that
Got a call yesterday. Didn't get the one job. It was the one that I wasn't terribly excited about. I want to say that I am upset since I have only one active possibility at the moment but I'm not. This job was a little weak and, while comfortable, wasn't going to be exciting. I took a look at jobs posted this week in case nothing happens with the other prospect and there is nothing new. Zilch.
FFL is really rolling. My division took in 3 wins yesterday (the guy who lost didn't start a QB or a RB and still almost won). San Francisco's DST gained 43 points. Holy mackerel, that's a lot of points for any given player! And nearly unfathomable for any position other than elite QB or RB. Way to go coach (pats self on back).
Met up with Jim, Pat, Jeremy, and dad last night at Gerstle's to watch the Vikings more or less dominate the Packers. And speaking of Packers, the place was PACKED! We posted up by the door and stood for three hours while we watched the game. At least we had a railing to lean on. Go Vikes!
FFL is really rolling. My division took in 3 wins yesterday (the guy who lost didn't start a QB or a RB and still almost won). San Francisco's DST gained 43 points. Holy mackerel, that's a lot of points for any given player! And nearly unfathomable for any position other than elite QB or RB. Way to go coach (pats self on back).
Met up with Jim, Pat, Jeremy, and dad last night at Gerstle's to watch the Vikings more or less dominate the Packers. And speaking of Packers, the place was PACKED! We posted up by the door and stood for three hours while we watched the game. At least we had a railing to lean on. Go Vikes!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Torn
Had a great interview today. I'm so torn between my two prospective job possibilities. It's going to be very difficult to determine which is better for me, my family, and my career. I should be thankful since there is a very real possibility that I may have not just one, but two job offers (I think... I hope). I can't get ahead of myself and I refuse to worry about what comes next until I actually have an offer in my hand. Once I do, I can pressure the other possibility to show their cards. After that I can move forward... and get back on the job wagon!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Rapid Development
I'm watching a webinar on the WebSmart IDE for WebSmart ILE. It's a slick piece of work but the webinar is kind of boring. A term the presenter used was "rapid development" to describe the speed by which pages can be built. I started to liken the term to the goings-on in my world right now.
I have a second interview today. I am watching this webinar just for that. After that interview I am meeting with the owner of the Louisville magazine Food & Dining. I am going to paint some pieces for him and maybe talk with him about some ad and/or web work. Exciting, huh? It gets better.
I had a phone interview last night with another company and it went really, really well. This company is at the top of my list of desired future employers. I don't want to say who it is and fear I'll jinx it if I do. I know - silly me. They called this morning and want to sit down with me on Friday. Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!
So for now, I have to snap back to reality and get my head back onto today's interview. I'm watching this webinar and I'm trying to care but it is getting tough. I don't want to assume that I'll get the job that I'm interviewing for on Friday (hell, I shouldn't get ahead of myself and assume that I'll get the one for today either) but I'm so psyched that it is overshadowing what I need to do for today.
Whew, other than that things are still in "rapid development". I installed three pieces for Toast on Market in New Albany and have one more to finish. The guy I'm talking with today wants four and will barter some of the price with exposure in his mag. That sounds pretty cool!
Will had a blast climbing Saturday night and is looking forward to getting back. It looked like fun and made me consider getting up off the ground again. My palms still sweat when I think about it (for those of you who don't know, I broke my back in 1995 after a climbing accident). Kelsey and I want to check out "Zombieland" that is coming out this weekend. We both LOVE zombie movies. Jooj has the day off on Friday and we're going shopping!
I have a second interview today. I am watching this webinar just for that. After that interview I am meeting with the owner of the Louisville magazine Food & Dining. I am going to paint some pieces for him and maybe talk with him about some ad and/or web work. Exciting, huh? It gets better.
I had a phone interview last night with another company and it went really, really well. This company is at the top of my list of desired future employers. I don't want to say who it is and fear I'll jinx it if I do. I know - silly me. They called this morning and want to sit down with me on Friday. Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!
So for now, I have to snap back to reality and get my head back onto today's interview. I'm watching this webinar and I'm trying to care but it is getting tough. I don't want to assume that I'll get the job that I'm interviewing for on Friday (hell, I shouldn't get ahead of myself and assume that I'll get the one for today either) but I'm so psyched that it is overshadowing what I need to do for today.
Whew, other than that things are still in "rapid development". I installed three pieces for Toast on Market in New Albany and have one more to finish. The guy I'm talking with today wants four and will barter some of the price with exposure in his mag. That sounds pretty cool!
Will had a blast climbing Saturday night and is looking forward to getting back. It looked like fun and made me consider getting up off the ground again. My palms still sweat when I think about it (for those of you who don't know, I broke my back in 1995 after a climbing accident). Kelsey and I want to check out "Zombieland" that is coming out this weekend. We both LOVE zombie movies. Jooj has the day off on Friday and we're going shopping!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Too much
Argh! I hate it when I don't blog for a few days and then so much happens I can't seem to make a coherent entry. Grrr!
Had an interview. Made a great impression. Got mad at Kels for her grades. Maybe didn't need to. Got mad at Will for his grades (a rare thing these days). Baby Luke is doing well. Got busted being an overprotective dad. Thank gawd the busting was done by Jooj and not Kels. Am favored to win this week in FFL by 52 points. I have favorable match-ups across the board so I should. Watched the movie "Slither" and had a blast doing it. Going rock climbing with Will tomorrow. Played "Halo: ODST" with him today. It rocks! Busy painting Toast pieces. Lexi is recovering from her surgery. Her ovaries were so tiny and hiding behind her kidneys :( Dad may have had a seizure tonight... definitely had an "episode". Granny had something happen to her tonight too. She's suffering micro-strokes... and may have had one tonight. Oh, Granny...
Had an interview. Made a great impression. Got mad at Kels for her grades. Maybe didn't need to. Got mad at Will for his grades (a rare thing these days). Baby Luke is doing well. Got busted being an overprotective dad. Thank gawd the busting was done by Jooj and not Kels. Am favored to win this week in FFL by 52 points. I have favorable match-ups across the board so I should. Watched the movie "Slither" and had a blast doing it. Going rock climbing with Will tomorrow. Played "Halo: ODST" with him today. It rocks! Busy painting Toast pieces. Lexi is recovering from her surgery. Her ovaries were so tiny and hiding behind her kidneys :( Dad may have had a seizure tonight... definitely had an "episode". Granny had something happen to her tonight too. She's suffering micro-strokes... and may have had one tonight. Oh, Granny...
Sunday, September 20, 2009
I'm an uncle (again)!
William Lucas Galloway was born at 9:30 tonight. He weighs in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. and measures 21 inches. In my heart I just knew he was going to be a boy. Hang in there, little man - I'll be there in the morning with an outfit and a blanket as soon as I can. Star Wars figures come later :)
Yay!
Yay!
Big Week Two
FFL is about 60 minutes from starting and I have a dilemma. Do I start Phillip Rivers, my stud QB, against the hardened Ravens or Brett Favre, a definite wild-card, against the porous Lions defense? Decisions, decisions.
I'm making a calculated risk in benching the Jest DST against the Patriots in favor of the Redskins DST against the horrible Rams offense. I had picked up the Broncos DST shortly to go up against the Browns (who scored their first TD in 7 straight games just last week). The deciding factor in that decision was that the Redskins will be at home... and maybe that is what will be the final factor in my QB issue. Favre is at Detroit, Rivers is at home.
It was also a no-brainer to bench Kevin Smith against the staunch Vikings defense. I just hope his replacement, Ahmad Bradshaw, does *something* against the Cowboys (I *hate* the Cowboys).
My first three and last three games of the season are against teams in my own division so these games mean more down the stretch as the season goes on. Wish me luck!
Regardless, GO VIKINGS!!!!
I'm making a calculated risk in benching the Jest DST against the Patriots in favor of the Redskins DST against the horrible Rams offense. I had picked up the Broncos DST shortly to go up against the Browns (who scored their first TD in 7 straight games just last week). The deciding factor in that decision was that the Redskins will be at home... and maybe that is what will be the final factor in my QB issue. Favre is at Detroit, Rivers is at home.
It was also a no-brainer to bench Kevin Smith against the staunch Vikings defense. I just hope his replacement, Ahmad Bradshaw, does *something* against the Cowboys (I *hate* the Cowboys).
My first three and last three games of the season are against teams in my own division so these games mean more down the stretch as the season goes on. Wish me luck!
Regardless, GO VIKINGS!!!!
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