Another Word for Nerd

This is the first picture I ever saw of Amy, before I was able to meet her in person.

I now seem to own a silver bucket.

Suggestions (please leave them on Facebook, not here) on what to do with it are welcome.

A new friend taught me how to crochet last night.

I’ve joked with friends that I’m the “Free Hardware Fairy” a lot lately, as I get rid of stuff and fix their computers up.

Well, it came time to setup http://www.freehardwarefairy.com/.

Some changes lately.

Kathy and I are no longer in a committed relationship, but are still very good friends. I feel fortunate to have her in my life in any capacity.

Tomorrow will be the six-month anniversary of Amy’s death. June 16th and December 16th It’s gonna be rough.

After repeated problems, I called AT&T and cancelled my U-Verse TV service yesterday, saving $70/month. I’m keeping the phone and Internet service; in fact I upgraded to the next speed level for the ‘net connection. From now on I’ll just watch streaming TV online or download shows and movies with BitTorrent. I’ve already got Popcorn Hour media players on both televisions, and will be eventually building XBMC media centers to replace those.

Yes, it is currently SNOWING in Houston.

This video taken out my office window at Beltway 8 and Westheimer.

Saturday morning Kathy and I got up EARLY and then caravanned with some friends to the Texas Renaissance Festival (an hour and a half drive each way). I must have walked more than five miles total (I’m out of shape, and work a desk job) but I had a GREAT time. Spent most of Saturday evening just hanging out and taking Excedrin.

Sunday afternoon we went to a Thanksgiving party held by a couple that are good friends of hers. More than thirty people showed up – geeks, nerds, weirdos – my sort of folks! Again, had a great time, and finally got back home just before 9pm tonight.

My calves, and my body in general, will hate me for a few days – but I can’t say that I didn’t need the exercise, and it was all worth it.

After being Raised as a Master Mason on Thursday, I went Friday night and got my first tattoo.

Work done by Zeo at Studio 8 Tattoo in Houston.

I’m already debating what I want to get next.

Last night I was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Gray Lodge #329 in Houston.

I finally had a Google Wave invitation come through this morning, so if you’re on it and bored, “wave” at mrbill@googlewave.com.

I don’t yet have any invites to send out, sorry.