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I've installed MT 4 on my web server, and I'm ready to start blogging. I know I'm using a default template, but there's a lot going on in my life right now that I just don't have time to design my own. I'll put it on my to do list for one of these days.
So, for those of you who don't know me, here's the scoop. I'm a 20-something web developer. I work for a non-profit trade association during the day and I work for a consulting company based in New Jersey after hours. I also manage a couple other websites for family and friends. Plus, I pick up the occasional project here and there. So, I keep busy with work all the time.
So, for those of you who don't know me, here's the scoop. I'm a 20-something web developer. I work for a non-profit trade association during the day and I work for a consulting company based in New Jersey after hours. I also manage a couple other websites for family and friends. Plus, I pick up the occasional project here and there. So, I keep busy with work all the time.
I was married on July 14, 2007, to my wonderful wife. I have two step-kids, and I have a baby on the way, due February 15, 2008. I'm really excited about having a baby, but more on that later. I love my family very much. I try to spend as much time with them as possible, but when you work as much as I do, it's hard.
I also run the local Adobe Users Group here in town. I was co-manager for about a year before taking over as manager. The former manager also ran the ColdFusion Users Group, so he needed someone to help take the burden of running both groups. I volunteered to run the Adobe Group. It's troublesome at times, as I find it difficult to find speakers and learn exactly what the group wants when it comes to topics, but all in all, I do my best, and those who come to meetings find it beneficial.
I attended Bowling Green State University before I managed to flunk out after 5 years with only a sophomore standing. I went back to school in 2004 at the University of Phoenix, and I graduated in October 2006. I walked in the graduation ceremony in June 2007, two weeks before I got married. More on my experiences at UoP later.
And, the most important thing about me, and I save this for last because you are going to hear a lot about it in this blog, is that I am bipolar. I was diagnosed in 2001, and have been living with the diagnosis ever since. I am on medication to treat it, and sometimes the medication works, and sometimes it doesn't. I have regular appointments with my doctors, and find that about once a year or so, we are adjusting the medication dosage. I meet with a psychologist on a monthly basis, so I'm sure you'll be reading about those appointments, and I usually meet with my psychiatrist about once every three months for a medication check-up. I have my ups and downs, and it does affect my professional and social life. I've almost lost my job on several occasions because I've been too depressed to get out of bed. In my first year at my current employer, I worked an average 4 days a week and showed up an average half-hour late to work. It's gotten better over time, but it's still a problem. I'm working every day on it.
I also run the local Adobe Users Group here in town. I was co-manager for about a year before taking over as manager. The former manager also ran the ColdFusion Users Group, so he needed someone to help take the burden of running both groups. I volunteered to run the Adobe Group. It's troublesome at times, as I find it difficult to find speakers and learn exactly what the group wants when it comes to topics, but all in all, I do my best, and those who come to meetings find it beneficial.
I attended Bowling Green State University before I managed to flunk out after 5 years with only a sophomore standing. I went back to school in 2004 at the University of Phoenix, and I graduated in October 2006. I walked in the graduation ceremony in June 2007, two weeks before I got married. More on my experiences at UoP later.
And, the most important thing about me, and I save this for last because you are going to hear a lot about it in this blog, is that I am bipolar. I was diagnosed in 2001, and have been living with the diagnosis ever since. I am on medication to treat it, and sometimes the medication works, and sometimes it doesn't. I have regular appointments with my doctors, and find that about once a year or so, we are adjusting the medication dosage. I meet with a psychologist on a monthly basis, so I'm sure you'll be reading about those appointments, and I usually meet with my psychiatrist about once every three months for a medication check-up. I have my ups and downs, and it does affect my professional and social life. I've almost lost my job on several occasions because I've been too depressed to get out of bed. In my first year at my current employer, I worked an average 4 days a week and showed up an average half-hour late to work. It's gotten better over time, but it's still a problem. I'm working every day on it.
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