From: there...no..there..... Insane since: May 2001
posted 11-01-2007 18:59
quote: DL-44 said:
So what are we congratulating you for?
quote: Jeni said:
Michael, I thought I found you elsewhere online too, but I wasn't positive it was you due to the amount of hair hahaha. Was it you and are congrats in order?
I'm here I'm Here! lalalala
Hi Jeni, Hi DL, Hi Bob, Hi Michael (I have your writting as my signature =P), Hi Cprompt, Hi Synax, Wolf, Jestah, Tyberius, DMS, Petskull, Mahjqa (still use your fire technic for stuff xD) and hi to everyone I forget, and waiting to see the others that are not here, Weadah, DarkGarden (where's Doc?) Shiii - She still hangs around, doesn't she? and others
I have spanish nationality since 2 years ago, I'm not an Illegal Alien anymore =( - Yeah, I liked it =P -
I'm a relative newbie especially looking at all those^^ "Insane since" dates. But I've really enjoyed reading this thread good to see and feel all the luv.
Huge hugs all round.
I'm in the same boat as Tao here. It's cool seeing all these 'golden oldies' pop in again. I remember back when I lurked (and still after I joined), just being amazed at the sheer amount of talent that collected here. Quite an impressive place
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Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature.
I moved to Ohio in May.
I had plans to visit my mother back in NH for the upcoming holidays, but instead she wants to come out here.
Soooo... not sure when I'll be back in that area.
Wow - definitely a group hug, but I agree with the clothing hahaha
Michael - Have you been to Cedar Pointe yet???? Too fun. How's the adjustment to civilian life going? My fiance got back from overseas in June...I never really realized how different those 2 world really were!
No, I haven't been to Cedar Pointe. It's about 3 hours north from where we are... but even with that short distance, I don't think I'll be going there anytime soon. (I'm not much of a fan of roller coasters.. and neither is Jennie, my wife)
The adjustment has been............. interesting?
I suppose it's a little different for everyone. I was very bitter about some things as I walked out of the military's door. And while I still speak with friends that are still living that life, I feel (happily) detached from it. I don't think about it often at all. The first time I thought about it after I was actually out, was about 2 months later. I suppose that just means I made the right decision for me.
There's some things I do miss about it... there's no denying.
Those things are a part of something/someone I used to be though... that make up part of who I am now I guess. Or something like that.
Apologies to the new 'regulars' around the Asylum that have to see the burning capsule lit up every time a few of us pop back into this post just to chat.
I thought it'd be worth mentioning that I don't dabble in PS nearly at all anymore. Someone mentioned WoW earlier in the thread... and that's what I use to soak my time, commonly. While that may be nearing it's end for me... it's been there for 2+ years now. heh. Kinda odd.
Ah yes, well if the coasters aren't your thing, then avoid it. Unless of course you get a thrill from being in ridiculously crowded places hahaha.
It seems like it can be a difficult transition to make (understandably so), but it does sound like you made the right choice. I'm happy for you and for your wife! Did you meet in the military or were you doing the long distance thing? Sorry I'm so full of questions everyone, I'm just happy to get the chance to catch up with all of you!!!!!
I'm not into roller coasters, either, but I love Cedar Point. I go straight to the arcades. Last time we were at Cedar Point, I was taking random photographs of the workers. I got some really good snaps of summer workers sweeping up trash. Also got some good snaps of the one log ride splashing water all over the place.
Cedar Point. Now. Well, maybe in the spring. And don't go during the weekend if you can avoid it.
No, I haven't been to Cedar Pointe. It's about 3 hours north from where we are
Michael,
It sounds to me as if you and I are fairly close. Maybe we should try to get together some time. (I'm in southeastern Indiana, about an hour west of Cincinnati)
Having a project vacuum, I thought I'd stop by and found this thread.
Nice to see so many old familiar faces
I don't get to play much with PS these days and my coding is ever deteriorating (not that I ever could code.. but nevermind). Other than that life is pretty OK.
Back in the web-part of the company since 6 months (about 80pounds lighter than the last time, how about that), grew my hair back and am planning for some extended holidays in the winter.
Oh, and I still do do non-digital art from time to time. Back messing around with pencil portraits, acrylics/oil and some silvercraft.
Now lets see if i remember the password so I can post this...
From: there...no..there..... Insane since: May 2001
posted 12-22-2007 15:36
quote: jive said:
That church you're at doesn't happen to be in Charlotte does it?
Actually it's in High Point. Well, Jamestown but same difference It's called Castle McCulloch, and it really is a castle LOL.
You're about 3 hrs away from me it looks like. Would love to get together for some drinks and chit chat at some time. Maybe we can get Jeni to join us with her new beau.
Michael, first off congradts! Secondly, Good luck with the back to schooling, I *think* I read you saying you were going back. Um... Just get it over with and try and enjoy it as much as possible. There are alot of kids there that dont know what they are in school for, however I have found that there are atleast 4 other people who really care. Find them out.
I stopped for a couple of years to work and now have been back in for a year and a half. I believe I am going to stick it out this go around. So a hearty toast to that!
From: a house built of t-squares & triangles Insane since: Dec 2002
posted 02-07-2008 14:38
i missed this site, really. I've been busy too much with studies that I almost forgot about OA.
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From: a house built of t-squares & triangles Insane since: Dec 2002
posted 02-11-2008 15:03
quote: Blaise said:
:O Naughty Yannah! You get back down to the lab and receive your treatment right away!We've missed you too, how are your studies going and when will they be over?
i'm doing okay with my studies as of now. I still have three more years to go to finish my 5 year course. I'm taking up Architecture by the way.
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From: Leucadia, California Insane since: Mar 1994
posted 04-01-2008 21:12
Twitch, you got to use a hammer and chisel? I had to use mostly twigs and bark for my early design work, we *wished* we had chisels! Kids these days, got it so easy, grumble...
Marriage? Everybody should get married! (Not necessarily to each other, heh.) Malin and I celebrate our 5 year anniversary this May 29th, which is also my 50th birthday, which just seems... wrong somehow. I can't be 50, can I?
I spend most of my time now working with Malin on our store www.deepFLING.com - a jewelry store in North County San Diego. I still design, but not so much anymore, programming is much easier on my elderly brain, heh heh. I still do the consulting gig, though that's getting really old to me, I'm currently trying to work with a client who defaulted on my billing in a *major* way - it just seems wrong that I should still have to struggle with this shit. =/ I'm seriously considering polishing up my resume (that hasn't been needed in *years* now) and hooking up with a headhunting firm Eastridge Infotech - maybe what I need to get my head on straight is a nice boring job, urgh.
I'm also starting up another company based out of Sweden with an old buddy of mine - we're going to take a stab at some commercial real estate investing - things are still strong in places where the currency isn't rated with the same strength as toilet paper. (Yes, I'm talking about *you*, USA!)
From: The Happy Hunting Grounds... Insane since: Mar 2001
posted 04-02-2008 09:10
Wow, lots of old faces in this thread!
I am also married (5 years and still going!) and I have three kids - 13 year old daughter that is causing my hair to turn prematurely grey (hehe...or not so funny, whatever) and twin boys, who are now 1 year old.
WebShaman | The keenest sorrow (and greatest truth) is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.
- Sophocles
posted 11-01-2007 15:20
