Steep learning curves, and a few deer-in-the-headlights moments made for a few uncomfortable situations, but I survived to tell the tale.

So much has changed for me at workshops that it's weirding me out a little. One thing that remains constant is the tremendous outpouring of support that SAPA members provide for each other. It’s really, really ( Read more... )

...got a (small) raise at work ( Read more... )

After months of craptastic internet service (the last week of which was particularly useless) I finally ditched my DSL provider and switched to AT&T. I am now reconnected, and am busy catching up on all the stuff that I didn't even attempt to try and read when my connection would drop every 20 minutes or so ( Read more... )

Happy belated Birthday,
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My apologies to the delectable  ( Read more... )

Bad News: Sick as the proverbial canine the last few days

Good News: Feeling better finally - yay!

Better News: Character Camp in just over a  week!

I know, I know - New Years resolutions are always broken. So I'm going to defy Conventional Wisdom, and post some reasonable goals that I might actually be able to accomplish. Nothing earthshaking, but if I can make these happen, and more like them in coming years, then I'll end up a better, happier Matt ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, Happy Chanukah, and may your holidays be joyous and safe. Enjoy your times with family, friends and self.

Peace unto you and yours.

Matt

Well, that_srg_kid and I definitely had an amazing Sunday visiting my friend Commander Sir Ronald Lewys' ranch, where he breeds and raises award-winning Peruvian show horses. We had been trying to arrange for a year and a half for me to come down and the stars finally aligned enough for us to make it so.

The idea was for me to have some fun re-learning to ride ( Read more... )

Just got the word from UT Arlington Admissions office - that_srg_kid is now a student at my alma mater and on his way to Computer Science degreedness. AND the student loans have been approved so we can now fund said degree. Much worry has been lifted off our shoulders, since we were really coming down to the wire on deadlines.

Showing him around campus a couple ( Read more... )