Paul’s Blog Experiment

a bend in the road

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

JH and I went to El Paso this weekend to attend to a family matter.

It turned out to be a pretty eventful trip. Between familial obligations and visits with friends, I got to play with the new camera. I posted one of the pictures above and a few more on my flickr page. We did a lot of walking, talking and picture taking. JH is a good teacher.

JH and I have contemplating the viability of a new professional endeavor on my part and had the opportunity to share our thinking with some of his friends and family. All were quite receptive and had very helpful feedback, helping us to make some decisions and resolving to implementing change sooner than later.

Fingers crossed!

put your money where your muse is

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:08:45 -0600

I have an admission to make. I often become smitten with the idea of things. This usually involves some elaborate fantasy of me engaged in some activity... some “lifestyle” activity.

Writing? Done it.
Wines? Check.
Scooter? Bought one.
Exercise? Hired a trainer.

Unfortunately, about 50% of the time I just as quickly become disenchanted with the momentary object of my affection. (note the six month gap between posts)

I have been able to identify one constant. Whatever ‘it’ is, it almost always, always involves some relatively expensive purchase.

Meet my latest inspiration...

uhhuh.... ordered her today. JH doesn’t know yet. (yikes!)

here we go a caucusing

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:08:53 -0600

JH and I voted in yesterday’s primary and then headed out after work to do the Texas two-step!

In the Texas primary process you get to “vote” twice! Sounds crazy, right? That’s because it is.

Initial excitement at the size of the turn-out descended quickly into frustration and in-fighting, as it became apparent that no one knew what they were doing.

I am pretty sure that multiple election laws were broken, as our temporary chair called the caucus to order and allowed voters to register their candidate preference before all the voters outside had finished casting their primary votes. It had to be done, he said, as there were elderly people present who were getting tired and wanted to have their voice count. AND, don’t forget! The children have standardized tests tomorrow, so they must be in bed promptly at 830....

I heard the next morning that several San Antonio caucuses were being challenged due to “irregularities”.

YEEEHAAA!

candid

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:11:16 -0600

JH really loved his anniversary present! Unfortunately, said present (an iphone) has made him even more photo-happy. I increasingly find myself the subject of... the candid picture.

Believe it or not, this is one of the better ones.

in absentia

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:14:21 -0500

Today is JH’s and my fifth anniversary. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to join me on this trip. So, we will have to celebrate this weekend. I can’t wait to give him his present!!!!

@Steven- Thank you for the card! It was a great surprise - very nice of you. I forwarded it to JH, as well.