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i’ve almost got my big database move done…it’s taken all day, and left me a little short-tempered in the process, but i’m on the last stages.

in other words, i’ve worked very hard over the last few days, but i’m making progress. i’m almost to the place where i have more, new stuff i can start working on.

oh well. i’ll be glad to move on and feel less fussy, too. peace out.

working on the move for LCE. of course, it hasn’t gone smoothly on just about any front. i’m upgrading a couple of different software packages, in one case going up about 10 versions, and moving to a new server, with a newer version of the software the run the databases. and the programing. and everything else. and i’m trying to move a database that’s about a gig so the folks i paid to upgrade it on the old server can finish upgrading it on the new server. and blah blah fucking blah.

 the data transfer is TIME consuming. that’s the thing: it takes-for-fucking ever. and i screwed up earlier today and knocked out a couple hours work with picking the wrong options for somethign i was doing.

 sigh. but you know. that happens.

so the forums have been down all day. this is slower than hell, but whaddya gonna do? it’s got to be done. i just hope it’s done soon and the rest of the process goes down a little easier.

3 things i appreciate right this minute:

• My lifestyle. I know I’m lucky and I appreciate the freedom and choices I have in my life.
• My people. There are people in my life who love me, as I am, and appreciate me as well. That’s a wonderful feeling. “I get by, with a little help from my friends.”
  
• Responsibility for my own happiness. I don’t look to others to provide happiness mostly, because I know that when you’re relying on someone else seeing the world as you do to feel content, you’re on shakey ground at best. Instead, my belief that how I direct my own thoughts controls my sense of well-being leaves me in a powerful place to both be and stay happy.

I’ve had a lot of stuff going on lately. People who spend any length of time talking to me have been forced to listen to long-winded accounts of my newest projects: getting a new web server and taking over LCE administration. It’s been stressful sometimes, but good overall. It’s like some of my plans are blooming, you know?

The new server means I have to learn lots of new stuff. However, I like to learn new stuff. It’s just nice, sometimes, when it’s a bit more leisurely, you know? And I’m not fond of that whole “noob” feeling that comes up when I don’t already know all my shit. But that’s ok. That goes away after a while. And I’ve wanted to expand my hosting biz for a long time now. I have some ideas about growing the biz and also using some of the income to do some good in the world at the same time. For me, work that also contributes to society at large is my ideal. I can feel good about that, you know? (more…)

“Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” - Buddha…

What’s up with this shit? Dateline is supposed to show us dumb child predators getting busted and murder mysteries, man. NOT in-depth Brangolina Crap.

Instead, better to see “Cheaters” on DVR. Joey Greico from Cheaters quote to a bitchy woman messing with somebody else’s man:

“You better get a personality, because looks aren’t gonna last forever.”

Go, Joey, go!  

sometimes, i think about stuff. even when i’m insanely busy, as my taking over LCE has had things for me lately. but i still have thoughts running through my head, man.

• life’s a lot less stressful when you avoid manipulative people. of course, not acting in a manipulative way yourself is implied. it’s just SO much easier when you say what you mean and mean what ya say, Sparky. Anything less is a big, fat waste of time.

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Tried to do a time lapse thing with the beautiful roses my daughter Bailey got for me for Mother’s day. It didn’t work out amazing in so far as seeing the flowers opening, but it was fun.

Roses in bloom.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there, as well as any of the others who nurture, care for and love others.  Peace out.

Have some sad news–my sis-in-law, Tracy’s, daughter passed away last week. Here’s the obituarary… and donations to the Special Olympics are suggested by the family. I’m off to make one now. If you would like to make a donation specifically in Brandi’s memory, please contact me for the details address to acknowledge the donation.

And regardless, please send your love, good thoughts and positive vibes in that direction. Thanks all.

i’m making coffee for myself and my honey. while i’m waiting for it to brew, i pop the creamer /splenda blend into the microwave to nuke it.

 ”What are you doing?” asks the kid. “Did you just microwave that cream with no coffee in it?” She looks at me as if I’m a fuckin’ alien life form or something.

“Yeah. so?”

“WHY would you do that?”

“Well, because I’m waiting for the coffee to finish brewing. As it brews, it’s getting heated. The only part that’s not heated is the cream, so if I put it in the microwave a few seconds while I’m waiting, it’s ready faster.”

“Oh. That makes sense.” She’s a bit sheepish.

“You don’t have to sound so goddamned suprised. I’m pretty smart, you know. You guys just forget it sometimes.”