Some of you may be wondering when they visited the first time...

So, after spending months lugging my trusty laptop back and forth to the hospital in the cheap, generic bag that came with it, I've finally decided to splurge and get a really good laptop bag. I've talked with several people and read reviews and finally decided on a Tumi bag. Specifically, the T-Tech Expandable Computer Brief, in black.

I think I have a way to celebrate the end of my chemo.

Maybe I shouldn't post after work as much...
You know, people might start to get the idea that I'm looking for work, even though I'm not. I guess it's just that time of year when all the IT people change jobs, so everyone starts talking about career stuff.
Well, whatever, here are two more links to news/blog stories about tech resumes and researching a prospective employer from TechRepublic.com.
Enjoy!

Two things for two different kinds of geeks.

Definately in a better mood this morning.

I think every bachelor should have a dog.  They help you clean up small food spills quickly and offer unconditional love.  Not sure which is more important or useful.
If you're a bachelor in need of a dog, adopt one from a shelter.  In Houston, try my favorite "no-kill" shelter, H.O.P.E.

Seven Steps to a Sharper IT resume.
I always think about stuff like this after a hard day at work.

Okay, this is probably old news to everyone by now, but since everyone is talking about the VMWare IPO, I figured it was a good time to bring it up.

My lymphoma is in remission!

No, real, live ocean-going pirates.

Here's a story that sounds almost made up, except it's real: The Pirate Hunters on Smithsonian.com.

Or, the lack thereof.