ninja, please.

tonight i went to a cat circus. yes, it was just as fun as it sounds. i'm looking at how to compress video and will post those next time. Otherwise, here's what's been going on in my life:

career:

i don't think it has been mentioned, but i have a full time job (contract work) and have been incredibly busy with this and some other side projects as well. i've picked up a few new skills with my new job (caution, geek speak approaching):

• working exclusively with php5 and the Zend framework.


• learning a javascript framework, extJs.


• interfacing with db2 on AS/400 IBM systems.


• adjusting to MVC patterns.

gadgetry:

with a new job comes new money. here's what i couldn't resist purchasing:

• 1st gen iPhone, 8gb


• garmin nuvi 880


• panasonic dmc-tz5


• m-audio studiophile bx5a studio monitors


• one more airport express for playing music in my office


• a digital photo frame

i should have caught up with current tech for the moment. i feel as if i don't need to purchase anything until next year... at the very least.

travel:

not much travel, other than a business trip to florida. in a few weeks, nat and i will be traveling to the bahaamas though. i should cover that in more detail once it happens.

life events:

• enjoyed halloween as a ninja (see above).


• my drumming has improved dramatically, but playing with the idea of getting drumming lessons.


• i have completed my curiosities cabinet and it is looking good. will post pictures of it soon.


• work on the house has been slow, but continuous. i should have the bathroom tiled by the end of the year. it's already looking fabulous, although, it's a bit overdue.


• i've been doing push ups ever since i noticed i was getting man boobs. i'm up to 35 reps each set now. prior to this i was struggling with 10. :) i also run up the stairs at work which might be the equivalent of 15 flights in 2 minutes. i usually feel like i'm going to barf after wards.