Once again, quite a long time has elapsed since my last post. A little over half a year since my New Years Day post for 2014. I'd like to say that the reason I haven't posted is that I've been extremely busy and preoccupied with other things, but that is not the case. However the year so far has had some noteworthy events to share with you all.
Since the last post, the one year anniversary of my time here at Echostar/Sling passed. Along with a fairly decent annual review and raise. I am definitely enjoying my time here, and still believe that getting laid off from my Northrop Grumman position was a blessing in disguise.
My one year anniversary at Echostar is noteworthy, but so far the highlight of the year (and perhaps the last couple years) is something that I would never have thought possible a few years back. It pretty much deserves its own post, so I will only touch upon it here. Last month, June, my daughter Reagan came to California for a visit. In her 13 years, this was the first time that I had the opportunity to spend time with just my daughter. I'll expand on her visit in another post, but overall it was a pretty good time.
That said, there is still not much else new. Still putting off getting my hip surgery, and two of the three motorcycles still need repair of some degree. Hell, the Dyna even now seems to be starting to make a little top end noise. At 36k miles, it likely needs a valve adjustment and perhaps a look at the cam chain. But, if I do one thing well, it's procrastinate.
That's about it for now. Hopefully I'll have some time to write about Reagan's visit sooner rather than later. Until then, take care and enjoy the day.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year 2014!
Happy New Year!
Once again, it's been quite some time since my last post here. But what can I say, I've been busy, preoccupied, or otherwise distracted. Those are not bad things mind you, just the normal ebb and flow of life.
Looking back, 2013 was a decent year. As the year started I had a sort of verbal confirmation of a job offer, so I wasn't anxious about my employment situation. Then after some administrative items were worked out, I was formally offered the position and started my new job January 28 2013. I've mentioned the new gig in my last posts, and it's been pretty much the same. The challenges and exposure to different technologies continue to be a refreshing change from the last few years at NorthropGrumman/USPS. I was able to visit Echostar's Cheyenne WY data center, and used that trip to visit my land outside of Fort Garland CO. Training is also easier to attend than it was at Northrop Grumman, and I am now a VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization. It's one of VMware's lesser certtifications, but it's something. I plan to take one or two more classes in the coming year.
Perhaps the one sour note of 2013 is that I continue to be somewhat unmotivated when it comes to getting my non-running motorcycles on the road. It pains me to say that their status still remains unchanged since my last posts. But in a related note, my niece attended the motorcycle safety class and now possesses a motorcycle endorsement on her license. I helped her shop for a bike and she decided on a 2010 Kawasaki 250r Ninja. She is still getting used to riding and hasn't taken it home to her place in San Francisco. That means it is another bike in my garage. Hopefully she'll be comfortable riding it enough to take it home this spring. While on the subject, I recently realized that it will ten years that I've had the Dyna! I picked it up February 14 2004. Lately, there has been a bit of top end noise while I ride it. With thirty thousand miles on the clock, it's probably due for some work. I may be bringing it in for service soon.
But to sum it up, 2013 has passed without much fanfare. No complaints though, and no regrets. It was fair year indeed. Looking forward to see what 2014 brings.
Happy New Year everyone!
Looking back, 2013 was a decent year. As the year started I had a sort of verbal confirmation of a job offer, so I wasn't anxious about my employment situation. Then after some administrative items were worked out, I was formally offered the position and started my new job January 28 2013. I've mentioned the new gig in my last posts, and it's been pretty much the same. The challenges and exposure to different technologies continue to be a refreshing change from the last few years at NorthropGrumman/USPS. I was able to visit Echostar's Cheyenne WY data center, and used that trip to visit my land outside of Fort Garland CO. Training is also easier to attend than it was at Northrop Grumman, and I am now a VMware Certified Associate for Data Center Virtualization. It's one of VMware's lesser certtifications, but it's something. I plan to take one or two more classes in the coming year.
Perhaps the one sour note of 2013 is that I continue to be somewhat unmotivated when it comes to getting my non-running motorcycles on the road. It pains me to say that their status still remains unchanged since my last posts. But in a related note, my niece attended the motorcycle safety class and now possesses a motorcycle endorsement on her license. I helped her shop for a bike and she decided on a 2010 Kawasaki 250r Ninja. She is still getting used to riding and hasn't taken it home to her place in San Francisco. That means it is another bike in my garage. Hopefully she'll be comfortable riding it enough to take it home this spring. While on the subject, I recently realized that it will ten years that I've had the Dyna! I picked it up February 14 2004. Lately, there has been a bit of top end noise while I ride it. With thirty thousand miles on the clock, it's probably due for some work. I may be bringing it in for service soon.
But to sum it up, 2013 has passed without much fanfare. No complaints though, and no regrets. It was fair year indeed. Looking forward to see what 2014 brings.
Happy New Year everyone!
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