Sharing The Magic

I came across some news of a contest in one my favorite blogs to read. HP is having an amazing contest in which it is giving 50 different blogs each a $6000 computer package. The best part about reading this was getting introduced to other blogs that are participating. Recently I have become a fan of blogs and this was a great way to expand my reading list. This following is my entry for one of those blogs called Living - In Theory. I hope you enjoy.

I have really been trying to help out the two most important women in my life. First there is my mom. For the longest time I have always been the one helping her with anything "techie." I have set up her VCR recordings, I've helped her with the DTV transition, and I've also fixed her laptop many times. Any little thing my mom needs help with I am either in person or on the phone helping.

The other important women in my life is my girlfriend. I have been trying to help her finish up her last year of studying accounting. I try to do whatever I can, especially around finals, which she just had. I did all the cleaning, cooking, and anything else she asked. I just wanted her to study.

But here's where "what" I would do with the HP prize comes in. I would give one of the computers to her. The laptop she has now is very old. I am hoping that with a new computer, she would be able to share in the moments when either my new niece or nephew come into this world. My brother and sister-in-law live in Philadelphia and I don't know how soon we can go there or they come visit us.

For my girlfriend, a new laptop would go a long way in helping her finish up school. Her laptop is also very old and crashes all the time. This puts a lot of stress on her, and she doesn't do as well in class. This would be one less problem for her to worry about.

I would really like to give both of them a nice Christmas, but being laid-off from my first full-time job after graduating from college doesn't help. This would be a great way to give both of them a little magic this holiday season. Hopefully that happens.

Times Are Rough

It's quite easy to see how bad things are right now. Mortgages, foreclosures, bailouts, etc. Times are really rough, and not just here in the US. This is happening around the world now. But now it is especially personal

A couple weeks ago I found out one of my friends got laid-off of his financial adviser position. Last week I got laid-off from Marchex. Now, another friend of mine just laid-off by Yahoo. Life just sucks right now.

A Brand New Day

Wow, I can't believe it's over. 21 long months have come to end and now we all know that we will have the first African-American president ever. I couldn't help but be moved by his acceptance speech. I am very proud of America today. January 20th is going to usher in a new era.

As far as my updates are concerned:

• Work is going really well. I am still going through training, but what I have learned already I am now applying to my own set of clients. It's crazy, about 2 weeks in and I already have clients!
• My girlfriend and I are working on finding a place to live together. So I have yet to find my permanent residence here in Eugene. I guess once I have that, it will really feel like I am living in Eugene.
• In fantasy football, I am 6-3 and second place in my league. I am still the top scorer, and will probably be shoring up my team for the playoffs.

Until next time....