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January 2012!

James Strickland — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:52:20 +0000

Sure doesn't seem like it's 2012 already. I mean... couple of days ago it was only 2011...

For me, classes start next week. This time I'm taking 4 classes as I work toward my CompTIA certifications.

I'm super-excited to get this year going... thus far, this year has been GREAT!

Christmas 2011

James Strickland — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:35:53 +0000

As the year of the rabbit comes to an end, the year of the Dragon quickly approaches. 2011 was a good year, filled with many ups and downs, good times and bad times. 2011 seemed to last about as long as a decade. My medical board started around January and lasted until the end of October. So much has happened in this year, I’m not ready to write about it all now. As I adjust to retired life and prepare for my 2nd career, I find myself missing the camaraderie of my military brother and sisters. Although I'm glad I have moved on, especially when I think about the deployments and time away from family.

Anyway, enough about that. The kids had a good Christmas. Money is tight, but we're surviving. We are together as a family and safe. We have much to be thankful for!

My thought are with our troops that are overseas! May you come home safe and sound!

2012 WILL BE A BETTER YEAR! And that's that!

Christmas is coming

James Strickland — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:47:30 +0000

With only 7 days and counting until Christmas 2011, I must admit, this is among the worst Christmases ever. Although being deployed during Christmas was certainly not fun, Christmas without money is almost equally no fun. Retirement from the Air Force wasn’t what I expected. Getting my money is apparently not a priority of the Military.

I am, however, grateful that my family and I are all together and healthy. Yesterday, early in the morning a real close friend of mine died. The cause of the death is unknown; does not really matter. She was too young to die. Why does this happen? Who knows? Our families were supposed to spend time together this holiday. No family should ever have to go through this… This has been on my mind since I found out yesterday.

As the cursor blinks, the words seem to have frozen. Enough for now… ciao!

Yet another new look

James Strickland — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:28:33 +0000

Yet another year is about to pass, as such, so should the old look. I was going for a "paper" look, to match the "theme" I have for my main site. Doesn't really match, but it will work. It is my intention to write more in my blog in 2012.

I really hope 2012 to be a prosperous year for our family. We certainly need some prosperity! I will go back to school next month getting my computer certifications. North West Florida State College is my weapon of choice. I should come out with Comptia A+, Security+, Linux+, and Network+ and a College Certificate in IT Technology.

Forgotten Blog

James Strickland — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:08:51 +0000

Once again, I seem to have forgotten that I even own a website. November 2010 was the last time I wrote in here. guess I just haven't had much to say. So much has been going on in my life and the lives of my precious family.

I have recently updated my website from handwritten HTML/PHP to a CMS (Content Management System). This certainly makes my life easier. As I get older, I seem to get lazier with regards to coding. Why hand code your pages when there is no longer a need. As a comparison, why use an Atlas or a paper map and a hi-lighter when you can simply use a GPS. Technology has certainly made our lives easier in so many ways.

As the summer approaches, our family is bracing for a big change... to be announced at a later date once everything is final. Enough for now...

Happy Thanksgiving!

James Strickland — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:45:09 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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James Strickland — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:34:57 +0000

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What will happen to Nintendo, now that PS3 & XBOX has motion gaming. Nintendo has stuck around this long, will they remain?

Post Surgery…

James Strickland — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:14:54 +0000

You know, being on convalescent leave is not too bad. I mean, I get paid to lay around the house and get better. In fact, I got 18 days off for free. These days don’t count against my 30 days annual paid vacation, which is a good thing.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all good… I did run out of my drugs yesterday, and my knee hurts. The swelling persists, today is day number 8, since surgery. Walking still is a task, assisted by crutches you’ll see me hobbling around.

I think the worst thing, other than the pain, is not being able to take a shower. I am addicted to hot showers, and not being able to take a shower is driving me crazy. What I do, is stick half my body in the shower, with my bad leg out with the knee wrapped so it will not get wet, and shower that way. Hopefully, next week after my follow up I will be able to take a shower. It gets boring laying around the house.

Rain Rain… where have you been.

James Strickland — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:29:26 +0000

We have been plagued with an unusually dry summer this year. Finally it has been raining all day, and there is a HUGE glob of green and yellow on the Weather Channel’s radar and it’s a welcome site. I’m sure the farmers could always use some rain. The sound of rain on the roof also helps me sleep.

Fall is almost upon us…

James Strickland — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:18:03 +0000

Finally the blistering summer heat is behind us (hopefully). Fall is only 1 week away; Bringing cooler weather and some of the best holidays of the year. The kids are finally in school this month, and are doing well thus far. GOOD TIMES…