The OS for all of us

To my fellow friends/tech geeks, (this really only applies to those that still have school e-mail addresses) This goes out to those who are tired of XP or the obese Vista and want to upgrade to Windows 7. It's possible that the release of the long awaited Microsoft OS means less to you than a pile of beans but to those who care, I give you this advice. There are many sites that have discussed the benefits and argued the possible cons of the new system. It's hard to know if you would like without using it, generally those on the fence wait 6 months to a year and let them work out all the inevitable bugs before purchasing. I found a website that gives a great price to students who want to buy Windows 7. I suppose those that want to stay in the tenebrous confines of XP can stay, but I recommend 7, it's a huge change from the older OS from Microsoft. I currently have Vista and though I like it, Vista is a beast, the resources that it takes to run Windows smoothly could be used for something else, much like motorized carts could be used for the Handicap at Wal-Mart instead of the fat and lazy. Here is the website, study before you make any decision. This is Joe Short reminding you always use protection...from viruses and back up your data.

Where I come from

My friends...

It's a wonderful time to be alive; despite perpetual political propaganda by the ostentatious oppressor we call our president. I can't complain, not all our rights as citizens of this great nation are on a path to destruction. Though the demise of the powerful may be subtle and unapparent, it undoubtedly exists. As history has proved, those with power will lose their humility and seek after their own gain.

In my opinion, too few are willing to discuss the crucial decisions that are being made right now that will determine the lifestyle we and our posterity will bear. My dear friends, I will not bore those of you that have no interest in political discussions and will update you on my life, however, I implore you to when occasion permits, read the news on whichever medium fits your convenience. Please educate yourself on what is going.

Recently, I started an embroidery business with my mom (Vonnie). This week we received our screen printing machine, which means we can make t-shirts for events, activities, groups, etc. We are really excited to get this going; in the mean time it requires lots of work for little to no pay. I suppose that’s the story for most of America so at least I live with the people I love. Other than the business, I try to stay busy going to activities with the fun people here in the south. I live in Florida, however this weekend I decided Florida isn’t the south; I live in a very large retirement community where sandals and flowered shirts are always welcome.

If you haven’t found out by now, my number has changed to 850-449-1939. I figured once I left Idaho, started a business I should probably change my number to where I am living. I shouldn’t have though because of Florida taxes my bill increased $10/ month. I send my love to all you friends and family.

Life only gives you two options; the option to act or be acted upon. For the sake of our futures and out posterity let’s act and keep this country on the foundation in which it was built, free enterprise and capitalism.

Of course I had to put this one on here.
We had an unnecessarily  big cake for graduation, but that's how Iowa boys do it.
My parents love me, they came out to Idaho to watch me pick up my diploma cover.

Post Graduation

Well after graduation I moved to Mobile, AL and started working for APX Alarm. I worked for them for two summers during my time at school as a technician. This summer I decided to sell door to door instead, I knew it was going to be a new and difficult experience. Well, I made it for a month though I didn't do very well. I am now doing an internship for Dave for a couple months and living with Dave and my Mom in Pensacola. Things are going well otherwise. I am excited to live in Florida, the weather is awesome if you like heat that is. It's not even summertime and it's crazy hot, August is going to be an awesome experience. Especially when I was selling the heat reminded me a lot of Brasil.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take--Wayne Gretzky

Graduation

Well, the time has finally come, I am graduating college. Just a shy under a decade from high school graduation too. "A lot of people go to school for 7 years", "yeah their called doctors." As most or all of you know I actually haven't been going to college for that long, I started in January of 2006 two weeks after I arrived home from Brazil. These three years have been wonderful and I really enjoyed living here in Rexburg. Sure the weather is miserable most of the year, but a very wise man said recently, "we put up with somethings so that we may enjoy others."
Rexburg is an amazing place, and my exit will be a bittersweet. Though I may miss the town and the campus life, I sure don't think I'll miss the homework! :)