All good things ...

Well, I think it will come as a surprise to all of ZERO people that this will be my last blog post.

I know it sounds cliche, but it's not you, it's me. Really, it is.

I think we both know it's time to move on. You'll always be in love with the blogger I could be if I'd just write more often (or at all). I'll always feel inadequate as a blogger, especially when I know you read so many other funnier, more frequent bloggers.

You can still keep up with my exploits somewhat on my Flickr site, where I try to post pictures periodically. And I still write for Gig Matrix, which has a sleek new look and a feature called The High Five that we update weekly. So you should definitely check that out. (I even try to keep my profile there updated with what I've been watching and playing if that interests you, though I tend to doubt that it does.)

And there's always e-mail. I know, it seems so turn of the century, but I'll try to be better about using it to keep in touch. If you want my e-mail but don't have it, let me know and I'll get it to you.

I guess that's it. I thought I'd be more sentimental, but I think it's been so long since I've invested any time in this blog, saying goodbye is really just a formality. I hope you'll check out the other blogs and sites that I have links to. There's some good stuff there.

It's been fun, though. Seriously. Thanks to everyone who read the site, especially the people who were strangers but became friends.

I wish you all the best.


Sincerely,
Briguy

Well, hello again

So I'm still here.

I have, however, begun seriously considering giving up the blogging. I barely have time to live my life these days, much less write about it, but I certainly didn't want the Tech shooting post to be the last thing on my blog, and if I do decide to give it up, I'll say goodbye first.

Anyhow, here's a quick synopsis of what I've been up to since my last post:

1) I went down to Miami for a few days for a work conference.

2) I got a promotion at work. I now run the copy desk at the paper. Pretty cool and a great challenge. It also means a lot of work and long days. We also just launched a major redesign of the paper, which has meant even longer days lately. But that'll settle down in a week or two.

3) I was one of the lucky few in attendance for Shutterbug's wedding on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

4) I finally mowed my lawn and pulled the weeds in my backyard that were, seriously, taller than me.

5) Got a great visit from an old college friend, which included a search for 2-cent stamps that finally led us to the Postal Museum in D.C.

6) I started growing a goatee, as you can see by the new mugshot. I just felt like a change. I was a little skeptical of it working at first, but I'm starting to like it.

So that's the Reader's Digest of the update on my life for now. Just wanted to let you all know I'm still kicking. I'll try to be more in touch soon.

A long, rough day

What can you possibly say?

Days like today just shouldn't happen. Ever.

Cool clips: My Humps parody

Although I rather loathe the Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" song, Alanis Morrisette's parody of it is pretty darned funny.

Spring cleaning my life

It's been an expensive weekend, but in a good way, I suppose. I spent most of yesterday afternoon shopping -- one of my semiannual clothes shopping experiences. I asked a fashion-savvy friend to accompany me and got a bunch of new shirts, pants, shoes, etc. I also donated a bunch of clothes I don't wear often or that I really never should have been wearing. Those familiar with my wardrobe will be happy to know that the pleated shorts are gone, and as soon as my shoes arrive on Tuesday, I'll stop wearing gym shoes every day. (Incidentally, Endless.com is a pretty good deal for buying shoes. They have a huge variety of shoes you can check out, some pretty good sale prices, free overnight shipping and free return shipping. So if something doesn't fit, you just send it back and they send you a different size -- all for free!)

I did not just get excited about shoes, though. Let's be clear about that.

Anyhow, I got some nice shirts and a jacket for when I want to look extra spiffy. Who knows? It could be the start of a whole new fashionable me.

Today, I bought a new washer and dryer, which will arrive on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to having an energy-efficient set and being able to dry a load of clothes in less than 2 hours.

I also finally did my taxes tonight, not that I was procrastinating or anything.

So it was an expensive weekend, but a productive one. On Wednesday, I head to Miami for a few days for a copy editors convention. I suspect my fun is more likely to come from cracking grammar jokes than from hitting the clubs, but I'll let you know when I get back.