Blogging Buffet & Nerdly News April 2010

And now the randomness that is my life...now in bite-sized, nugget style chunklets.

• I've been back in Huntsville, Alabama a couple weeks now. In some ways, it feels the same, others, very different. Overall, kinda limbo-ish. Regardless, I'm VERY thankful for a stable roof over my head.
• Got out to a Lee High (Huntsville) Alumni dinner not long ago. Sure, I was the youngest one there, but talking about the old high school with other grads from various years was a real treat. Special thanks to Lisa Fiske Schrimsher for organizing the meet and warm hospitality. Interested in the next dinner? Check out the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1509275062&ref=profile#!/group.php?gid=91286417789.
• Job hunt continues with friends checking on leads. Been out walking and talking quite a bit and may have one possibility. We'll see.
• Reconnected with an old dinner group from a few years ago this past weekend. Great to see those folks still going strong and meet some interesting new people as well.
• I'm working out more regularly and keeping up with the walking begat by CityWalk and Downtown Disney. Hiked a trail around Point Mallard water park in Decatur, Alabama this past Sunday with a friend who is an accomplished runner. After 2 hours and about 6 miles, this newbie's legs were Jello...and Heather was laughing at the wimp next to her. The Ruby Tuesday salad bar was deemed the fitting and healthy way to finish up the time. Humorously, I was craving ice cream and buffalo wings during the breezy, sunny, perfect day. Go figure, right?
• Slowly getting better at typing on iPod Touch and considering an iPhone as a Blackberry replacement in the future. Blackberry will be 2 in October and has served me VERY well. I've just really taken to Touch convenience and the way I operate the blog has changed. Plus, I'm interested in iPhone's GPS capabilities and updated cameras, both front and back. And to the Coaster Crew and Disney folks there in Orlando with smug Cheshire Cat grins, yeah yeah, you told me so. ;)
• Stopped by the US Space and Rocket Center not too long ago to see what was new. They're gearing up for the big Star Wars exhibit coming in June. I think this will be a big draw over the summer and be good for the local economy, especially since a similar exhibit at The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum years ago was jam packed.
• Speaking of Star Wars, a high school buddy of mine recently joined the 501st Storm Troopers and suggested I check out a couple events in May. Oh no...not at all. Chris, great to get back in touch and delighted to come out. So, can I get a pic with Greedo and R2? That would be cool...huh huh uh...
• On the Warcraft front, progress continues with the new Draenai Priest. Definitely more efficient and focused development...and the LAST time I start a new character! Seriously! While the newness is awesome, the spin up time is a grind. Draenai Priest and Forsaken Warlock will be the mains from here on.
• The good folks at Imagicopter have a new and promising online magazine in development. If you follow their book tours and accomplished authors, Imagyro will be a welcome read. You might even find a random wacko park enthusiast in there somewhere. ;)
• Do I miss Florida? Absolutely! (especially since all the new Vinylmations just came out). Cosmically speaking, however, I'm exactly where I need to be and doing what is necessary to grow. I get little reminders daily that Orlando is still very much a possibility for living and working and this quest is far from over. What happens in the interim or how long that will be is anyone's guess. Right now, I'm just going with the flow, refining my techniques, reducing my excess, and growing as much as possible, hopefully into a better and more capable person. I can say with gentle grin and content heart, I am close. That's a damn good feeling too. :)