Domestic Geek

OK, I got Expression Engine 1.6 all installed over at my domesticgeek.com. Got the databases and everything set up with the host all by myself. I'm so proud. Everything I set up on this domain database-wise has to be done by Marcus. I just need to finish the darned theme I'm working on and we'll go live over there. w00t!

Did you know that I bought DomesticGeek.com a few months ago? I still haven't done jack with it. I had every intention of using that for blogathon this year, but we all know that didn't materialize. I want to make it the place I blog without paid ads. I know that's weird, since paid blogging is what is keeping me afloat, but it would be nice to have someplace to just rant and write and not have to worry about what an advertiser will see or if I have enough content or whatever, y'know?

I also had every intention of making this weekend a blog work weekend, but we got really busy and really behind at work, so I'm working tomorrow and on Monday to get all that extra cash. Should help put a dent in what I need for Vegas. I've got 3 web sites and several subdomains of this one that really need some TLC, but I've been so not into it. I really need to get working on my graphic design site so that I can actively pursue getting clients. I'm really going to do that this time. I was so ready to just chuck it all and go back to pizza the other day. Thankfully a new day and a cooler head prevailed and I talked myself out of that, but I do need more income coming in and a creative outlet to boot. I'll let you all know when that is ready (hopefully Sunday?). In the mean time, though, if you need graphic design or blog coding work done, feel free to comment here. I'd love to help!

So, I had that previous post almost all typed up, was just putting a few finishing touches on it before I was going to hit Submit and "poof" — the power went out. I really need to replace the battery in my Universal Power Supply. I've also misplaced that cool LED flashlight that Dave got me for Christmas. I remember last using it to take a look inside my G5, but darned if I can remember where it went after that. Grrrrr. I'm sure it had something to do with record-setting heat here in Denver today. Of course, it went out for about an hour, so I missed the end of the Bronco game. Thank goodness for the Internet to tell me that we won over the SF 49ers 17–13. Whew. I mean, I know it's only preseason, but you've got to get the season off on the right foot, especially when you're playing the team that knocked you out of the playoffs last year.

Now that it seems the power is back on for good (it went out again shortly about five minutes after it first came back on), I guess I'll try to head to bed.

Why is it that the minute you turn a webcam on, your nose itches? I don't want you guys to think I'm picking my nose, but it is itching like crazy! Man, I forgot how quickly a half hour passes in between posts.

I thought it was all fixed, but I come home today and there are still doubles in my RSS feed. WTF? I think I know what's causing it, I just haven't figured out how to fix it. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.