Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

My list of stuff I need to get or do in 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Joel

I’m putting a stake in the ground, and listing the stuff I need, and things I need to do in 2012. This is my official running list. Better get my list done now, so I know what to work towards. … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Joel

Hi ho! It’s the end of the year, and time now to sit back and enjoy my summary of the highs, lows, and other thoughts about the past year. It’s certainly been a busy one. In my mind, I consider … Continue reading →

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Our first real Christmas tree

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Joel

In 2005 after Josh was born and we moved into our first house, we wanted to have our very first Christmas tree. We opted for a pre-lit artificial tree. It was fairly easy to set up, turn on, and get … Continue reading →

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My last days at Citi

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Joel

After 6+ years, we come to the end at last. This was my last week at Citi. It is done. I am free. The past 10 days have been quiet. It is the end of the year, so many people … Continue reading →

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I never knew about condensate pumps

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Joel

This is certainly ironic. During the weekend of the freakish late October nor’easter that a whole lotta snow on the Northeast, we were lucky to not be affected by the storm itself. We know many friends and family that lost … Continue reading →

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Protected: I gingerly got back on the horse yesterday

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joel

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A busy weekend with soccer, dinner, shopping, and more

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Joel

Whoa, that was one busy weekend. I’ve had busy weekends, so I’m not gonna rate this one. I just know it was action-packed. Friday night After we got back from Avenue Q and putting the kids to bed, I stayed … Continue reading →

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Protected: I saw my reflection in the glass of the subway door today

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Joel

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Finally installed iOS 5 on my iPhone 4

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Joel

iOS 5 is finally here. I know everyone and their mother was salivating in anticipation over the possible iPhone 5, but not I. I’m still under contract with AT&T for another year, and I just fixed my cracked phone. A … Continue reading →

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The back surround speakers are up

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Joel

Well, that didn’t go as smoothly as I expected. At least the speakers are finally up. I hooked up the speakers late this week, with only a modicum of difficulty. Yes, the good news was that I had pre-wired the … Continue reading →

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