Category Archives: News

From now on, I will just have to schedule the downtime and back it up more often since it would be easier than installing a new hard drive on the Mini. I knew Minis were formidable because they’re equal to … Continue reading →

I think my Mac Mini got jealous of all the attention my car received recently. While I was relaxing Thursday night, I heard a distinct “ka-ching” sound coming from it. The discomforting noise was audible all the way from 10 … Continue reading →

Somara and I didn’t even know about the brief hail storm that swept through North Austin yesterday, until we saw some of the cars in the parking lot at work. Yeesh! What a relief too. I just spent over a … Continue reading →

He’s in for a fun time with his wife (Kelly) and daughter (Evelyn) despite his deadlines and having his birthday on a “school” night! What did we do for his birthday 10 years ago? Hmmm. Probably dinner since The Matrix didn’t … Continue reading →

NTB was wrong on how dire the CV joints were. The wobbling/vibrating effect I was getting turned out to be a bent wheel on the passenger side. So I need a new wheel which I think is really a rim because … Continue reading →

Today, Somara got a “normal” shift again so we can drive to and from work together like we used to. I cannot remember when it stopped, it has been that long (a matter of months, not years). The upside outweighs … Continue reading →

This week at work was a tad stressful (understatement is hard to express in writing). I spent a couple days in training to take two fundamental certifications. With over a decade under my belt, I knew the majority of the … Continue reading →

Maybe my cool Star Trek card got to him in time. It may not have so I won’t spoil the part which makes it unique. I got it mainly for him. He likes all forms of the show: movies, novels … Continue reading →

Today is my brother’s birthday. Maybe his wife (Linda) and kids (Nick and Anna) have something pretty cool planned for him today or over the weekend. I remember the good times we had on this day despite it being a … Continue reading →

This week, Evil Twin Syndrome* cropped up again with the dentist. In my ongoing war against anxiety, I missed an earlier appointment fearing bad news about my gums. It compounded into all kinds tension, stomach pain and frayed nerves. Seemed … Continue reading →

Nelson’s oldest child and son celebrates his ninth today. Actually, he prefers to celebrate it on the 28th because he wants it to be in February with his brother Marcus. I guessed it was to share with Black History Month, … Continue reading →

Nelson’s youngest boy has his first birthday. Course, it’s late and I’m tired so I could be wrong in this haze of fatigue! Seriously though. Marcus is a good kid. I know Nelson was ecstatic over this addition to his … Continue reading →

Seems the issues I’m having with it becoming unresponsive to administrative-level tasks/matters using Timbuktu (remote control software), ssh (the “exciting” terminal stuff you probably see in the movies) and even simple file sharing (I like to connect remotely to put … Continue reading →

I apologize if I haven’t posted for the last three days. Work has been draining me pretty heavily due to a couple projects plus I get some of the messier cases thanks to my experience, skill and seniority. Then we’ve … Continue reading →

I can’t explain why I always keep thinking her birthday is on the 19th, but as I was going through my calendar software (good ol’ Now Up2Date), I found out it was today. Last I heard from her, she does … Continue reading →