See! Being a Geek does have its advantages. An international day to celebrate; embrace your Geekness! Wikipedia has a wee bit of information on it, if you’re so inclined to research. But the gist is: Geeks unite, a day for us! True, most Geeks will not get the day off, but as Geeks we’d work … Continue reading
Being An IT Geek and Social Networker
Those two things are like oil and water. IT Geeks, true scientists, are socially awkward. Most are introverts, so even when we have to act more extroverted it’s likely a much-practiced event for us. Well rehearsed, and in areas in which feel fully competent and knowledgeable. I’ve had people tell me that they thought I was … Continue reading
So 2011
With as fast as technology changes I though I’d take a moment to share my thoughts on what died in 2011: Sushi with cream cheese (they won’t all be techno kills) Cars with less than 200 HP (heck, less than 300… who would drive a thing that slow?) Box-like cars Firewire USB daisy chains Electronic photo … Continue reading
30 Days, 30 Weeks, 30 Years
My INTJ personality profile has blessed me with gifts that have made many aspects of my life easy, simple and successful. Science and technology have been second nature. Independence and the ability to be fully happy absolutely alone are easy. I can entertain myself, solve any problem asked of me, see both the great and failed in anything, and truly feel … Continue reading
Technology Association of Florida
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4374875&trk=hb_side_g (LinkedIn Group Page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/techfl/ (Facebook Group Page) Being in IT for over twenty years, I have participated in some great networking/mentoring/learning groups… and some that are not-so-great. Unfortunately, my lovely move to Florida has left me wanting for a more inspiring group to join. I haven’t found one. Last month, however, I started … Continue reading
Changing Days
I’ll admit to a relatively selfish life for most of my years. I could explain it by letting you know that receiving a lot of attention for my looks and doing very well in school certainly didn’t help grow patience, tolerance, empathy or forgiveness. However, having children did Kids, and a variety of relationships (platonic and not), have … Continue reading
Wait For Me
I’ve been engaged a mere few days and the responses have been all over the place. My friends, especially my female friends, are so joyful and supportive! They want to know about the proposal, the wedding date, and plans we’ve made so far. My family is the same… wanting to hear all the little details. … Continue reading
An American Girl
There’s this show my fiancé (God, I’m beginning to like that term!) and I watch called Top Gear. Being IT Geeks, Gearheads and INTJs, I can admit we are so alike… practically twins… definitely soulmates. In this show, however, they spew anti-American crap. Basically aimed at our cars, but not impressed with much else from our dear ol’ USA. Since … Continue reading
Absolutely
He asked. I said Yes. What does it change? We were committed before he proposed. But yes, engagement and marriage is a whole other level of commitment. We make each other laugh, hysterically at times. I won’t even tell you what we’ve decided to engrave on the wedding bands. But it’s funny. We are so in-love, so … Continue reading
There Is No Way To Happiness
Happiness itself is the way! Each day we are given options in life. Changes, or the opportunity to change, is upon us often. Some changes are big, scary. Some are little, expected. All are exciting. How you choose to respond is something you fully own. You can choose to be happy, choose happiness, all … Continue reading
If You’ll Excuse An Expression I Use
… I’m in love with a wonderful guy Some people bring out your best… while others not only bring out your best, but once you really know them you realize what you thought was the best was simply average… they bring out your bliss. Love should be grand and wonderful. You should feel warm, … Continue reading
StarEast 2012
First time in a long time I have missed a StarEast conference… either as a speaker or an attendee. This year would have been a great year to speak again… not on IT Compliance as I have in the past, but on how to elevate testing to align with the business. Business alignment is not a … Continue reading
Hard Work, But Worth It
Some hard work seems to only stress us without any reward for the after effect. However, other types of hard work… like working within a great relationship… rewards us daily with the warmth, love, and commitment of an exceptional person. Being several months into a relationship, we are at the point of really ironing out … Continue reading
April In The United States
Several years ago a girlfriend and I from law school went to Paris and London. Despite the songs about Paris in the spring, its only saving grace was the architecture and food. Nothing personal towards my English love, but London doesn’t even have the food part going for it. April is not a lovely time … Continue reading
Taxes, Kids, And Love… Oh, And Chocolate!
I figured you wouldn’t want to read a blog about taxes and children unless I added something titillating to it… like chocolate! Champagne, chocolate, and the arms of the man who adores you (and of whom you adore) wrapped tightly around your waist. That is heaven on earth. Today is Tax Day in the mighty … Continue reading
Thank You God
For God so loved the world that he gave his only son. So that those who believe in him shall not die, but have eternal life. John 3:16 God gives us so much. So much love, forgiveness. So much grace, direction. Oh so much. Every time I pray I am heard; I am answered. Every day, every moment, I … Continue reading
Macs Rule
Don’t be a Mac hater. My Mac Hating BF may be in the hot-seat soon… should dissing a Mac be a deal breaker? Puuurrrrrhaps The guy totes around his iPhone and can’t move too far away from the iPad attached to his femoral artery. Most of the pictures of him are looking down into one of the two devices. … Continue reading
Decisions And Your Soul
We make them every day, all day long, often not paying much attention to the outcome or consequence. Yet we keep on making them… Do we try to ensure we are being our best? Do we commit to good, peace, love, service? We may claim to try… but let me be open… we fail… and we fail … Continue reading
Where To Trim The Fat OR How To Cut Your IT Budget
Back in my consulting days I was usually the one who helped the client in one of these three focus areas: a) support a new regime, b) find a solution to a major pain point, or c) recommend where to cut into the IT budget. In all honesty, the three focus areas are often intertwined. … Continue reading
Am I Single?
My favorite text of the weekend… and I’m still laughing at it. Despite all the stress this weekend, that one single (pun intended) text got me laughing Sunday and throughout today. My GF and I discussed said text and decided a few things: “You’re attached” is not an appropriate response. She isn’t a leech. Although … Continue reading
