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A Change?
I think I need a change of pace. I should do something different for a while. I'm thinking more Linux maybe? More teaching maybe? Maybe I should move somewhere else to see what that's like. Any suggestions?
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Open Source Tinkering - Wireshark
I never thought I'd be able to say this, but I'm contributing to an open source project. I'm pretty damn excited about it. I use Wireshark almost every day to decode all sorts of voip messages. One thing that has always bothered me is
Books
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
I want to quote something from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig And that's why they're lonely. You see it in their faces. First the little flicker of searching, and then when they look at you, you're just kind
Friends
Post CCIE
There was a party, it was awesome. Everyone was there. Pirates vs Ninjas Jason came down to visit with his girl Ashley. It was the best time I've had in a while. Interesting and memorable events unfolded as always. Since the party I bought a GPS for my
Party
CCIE Attempt #3 - PASS - Voice CCIE # 20707
I passed my CCIE Voice certification. After three grueling attempts I am finished. I managed to come out passing with CCIE # 20707. This last test I really destroyed. I walked out of there a few minutes before the exam ended because I knew it was done. I put as much
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CCIE Attempt #3
I just finished my third attempt at the Voice CCIE today. My first impressions: Wow, I've never seen any of these questions before. Wow, I can do all of this. Man, I kicked that tests ass. Things went much better than the first two attempts. And now... Cinco
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Forums!
I had a few extra minutes today and installed PHPBB. I was hoping we could use this forum software to coordinate trips and events and post randomness. You can get to the forums here. And also in a new link I've added at the top right of the
Party
Ninjas Vs Pirates - Friday May 9th
House Party on Friday May 9th. Ninjas Vs Pirates Free Rum and Beer Come dressed as a Ninja or Pirate and fight your rival faction. Get drunk doing it. Facebook Event Here is some inspiration for costume choices ladies ;) Costume Ideas
Music
The Day I Tried To Live
Soundgarden - The Day I Tried To Live Do you ever get the feeling that your thoughts are grand and composed in your head, but when you try to express them it all falls to pieces? I get this a lot. Perhaps there is nothing but a pile of broken
Books
Book Club MeetUp
Munns convinced me to check out MeetUp.com for something I might be interested in. I love reading, and need to meet more people / become comfortable talking to strangers. Joining a book club seemed like a great way to accomplish these things. Brendan and I joined this club that meets
Books
Douglas Adams Quote
I've added a new category for quotes. I always come across good ones, and I'd like to share. -Douglas Adams
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I've decided to give twitter a try. My only problem is that I don't know of anyone besides Brendan who uses the thing. Help out my testing by signing up here. View my twitter page here.