Christmas Party: On Site vs Off Site
Lately my partner in crime and I have been butting heads on every topic imaginable. Server management, networking, and change control policies. It has gotten so out of hand that we are now having...
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Trust Your Instincts
Although I’ve been in IT for many years, I naturally defer to those I perceive as subject matter experts. This group includes vendors, consultants, and more seasoned co-workers. Over the weekend, deference and my...
Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan: Lesson On Being The Best
On Sunday night, December 14, 2014, Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA all time scoring list. I have to admit I was hoping for a spectacular, iconic dunk to commemorate the historic...
Ikea Members Eat Free
I’ve been shopping around for more storage space because my son’s toy collection keeps growing. We were eyeing some shelves and baskets from Ikea. Over the weekend, we learned that Ikea members could eat...
How I Dodged Responsibility With One Phrase
Chet and I have been working together for over three years at our current job and a year at our previous one. When he brought me in, he claimed I could “walk on water”....
My New Morning Ritual Challenge
When the cafeteria re-opened, I had not adjusted my commute for the extra few minutes I needed to get back to my office on time. I started jogging toward the cafeteria and was spotted...
My New Morning Ritual
A few weeks ago when I strolled into work, I felt like Elsa in Frozen moments after her coronation. She and her sister Anna smelled chocolate. I too wondered, “What is that amazing smell?”...
Process Trumps Results
The other night I caught up with my good friend Rick. We did get to spend some time together over Thanksgiving break. But we both had other obligations so we didn’t hang out as...
Marie Forleo’s How To Write Fast: 8 Secrets To Better, Quicker Content Creation
After completing My 500 Words 31 Day Challenge and starting up my Personal Trainer Food Challenge, I was charged up to produce tons of content. Sadly, a week in, I failed miserably in eating...
Day Out With Thomas 2014 Recap
Initially I wasn’t a fan of Thomas the Train. I grew up on Sesame Street and Mister Roger’s Neighborhood so I never understood the fascination with a talking blue train. However, after attending a...