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language confusion
So the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" is starting to float around my head. For the past eight years, I worked and programmed with both the C and C++ programming languages. I never took the time to learn python, perl, ruby, java, objective C, or any of the other languages you can find in use today. I did spend a little time learning C# ( Read more... ) -
Awesome Day
Today I walked out to my car and was in love with the weather, and did not want to go to work. I wanted to call in and take a floating holiday, but I decided to squander the option. During lunch, we went out and again the weather was still absolutely perfect. The sun was warm on the skin, but there was a wonderful breeze with absolutely no humidity ( Read more... ) -
We're committed!
Today Jenn and I received phone calls telling us that we have the mortgage loan commitment. It means that now the only thing between us and this house is time. The closing date is still set for Friday, May 23. I'm excited but cautious, however always optimistic. I can't wait to move into this place as it is just absolutely an amazing house. I'm so ( Read more... ) -
Christen's Wedding
So this is a bit overdue, but I want to post about it. Jenn and I went to email_christen and Charles' wedding in Maryland on April 5th. It was a small wedding, probably around 50 to 75 people and totally cool since it was so laid back. I think after my wedding and seeing Christen's, I have a very big appreciation for small easy-going weddings. It feels like a ( Read more... ) -
Going to see the Counting Crows!
Last week, I woke up early on Friday morning and fired up my PC. It's something I rarely do in the mornings as I usually spend my time feeding the guinea pigs, the rabbit and myself, before preparing to leave for work. I checked my email and saw that Ticketmaster had a reminder that Counting Crows tickets were going on sale at 10am ( Read more... ) -
The G is Mine!
Jenn and I are in the process of buying our first home and we are now at a point where we are looking for a mortgage. I called up the company where I financed my car as I had one more payment left according to the schedule and I wanted to see what they could offer me given my history with them. I started by making sure that my car loan was in good ( Read more... ) -
Pictures are up
I picked the best pictures I had from my trip to Israel. I realized that between dodging missiles, arguing with the IDF and driving around to get to places, I didn't have that my pictures to take. I need to learn how to make ordinary situations look extraordinary. I know that it is a gift that some people have, but hopefully I can learn something ( Read more... ) -
Back and Tired
I returned from Israel on Monday, March 3, as I intended when I planned my trip. I had a lot of help from my extended family in Israel as well as a wonderful IDF commander in Ahskelon. In the end, I walked through all of the stops on my way to the gate without any trouble from the Israeli Army. What did hang me up for a few minutes was that the ( Read more... ) -
Of time-delayed citizenship duties
I didn't want to say anything until I had this all figured out. In fact, I should in reality postpone this post until I am back in my warm apartment with my wife. When I landed in Israel, I walked up to the customs window expecting just a few security related questions and very little hassle overall. What I got was three days of nervousness ( Read more... ) -
In Israel
I'm sitting in my cousin's apartment in Sderot, and it's still not completely sunk in that I'm in Israel. I feel like I'm here, but at the same time I only feel like an observer. The town of Sderot is covered with Israelis from all over the country. They are all coming here to buy from local businesses to show solidarity and support with the ( Read more... )