60 Days of Habit Forming

Tonight Meagan and I got to bed late because we were cleaning up the house in preparation of putting it back on the market, this time with a full time realtor and willingness to do what it takes.
As I’m walking around straightening up, I’m thinking, “Why have I not just developed the…

Finding Peace and Contentment

The house we liked is now contingent to sell.
It’s been over a month and we haven’t had one person come to see our house. This past week my wife and I have both resolved to stay, and I’m ok with that. It is the case that when you want something, if you wait, the desire subsides and appreci…

Waiting on the Lord

Today at church was the second sunday where instead of a message from our pastor, a few people were called to share ways that they have had to wait on God and how he has deepened their trust and knowledge of him. they have been really encouraging and enjoyable stories.
I’m now finding myself able y…

Moving Up

My wife and I have put our house on the market. As of Monday, it is listed on MLS and we’re hoping to get a offer sometime soon so we can have some buying power, but I’m not sure how soon that will be. A few thoughts I’d like to share along the way:
1) I didn’t know how much work this wo…

How I Got Here

I went to school for graphic design, realizing in my 3rd year that it wasn’t what I wanted to do with my life. In 2004 I graduated with a BS in Communications (with a major in Graphic Design…confusing I know). I applied for jobs and graphic design agencies, but didn’t find anywhere t…

Controlling a Budget; Restaurants

My family unit (at this point in time) is myself, my wife, and my 16 month old daughter. In the past year we have budgeted sporatically, but as of late have gotten back on the wagon. The biggest area of controllable spending for us was restaurants. This past month, with some extra travel expendatures an…

You CAN change the world. In a way.

I heard an interview with a Doctor who was part of “Doctors Without Borders” in Darfur on NPR today. I was moved by something he said that I found profound. He was asked if he felt like he was changing the world in Darfur. And I am liberally paraphrasing:
It’s hard to ever feel like you…

The Beauty of this Medium

Last night as I was falling asleep, I thought about what I do, and what I sell. As my mind was moving over all the things I do in a day, it settled on the fact that I essentially sell data. Clients pay me for ones and zeros strung together. I start from nothing, and use a text editor, and years of experience, cr…