shawnp0wers

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2 Contracts!

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I signed 2 contracts today for Linux Journal magazine! And it’s certain I’ll be published in next month’s issue. Hooray! Now I have to get started on that &*#^$ book…

Cats is funny thingz

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I stumbled upon this video, and I thought it was pretty funny. I’m not sure the original source, but I thought it was great. The only background info I know is that a couple named “Jennifer and Jim” were getting really high water bills, and one day they found out what the cat did all day while they were at … Read more

What is Eat-2-Live?

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My last post (I think it was my last…) mentioned the Eat-2-Live diet. Since it literally changed my life, I’ll expand a bit. About 2 years ago, I weighed 220lbs. I was at the doctor’s office for a routine sickness, and he mentioned offhand that I was at risk for heart attack. I hadn’t’ realized that was the case, so … Read more

Eat to grow

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I’ve been following the Eat-2-Live diet very closely since Sunday. Yes, I realize that’s only 3 days ago. I’m pretty ticked off, because in that time, I’ve actually GAINED 3 pounds. What’s up with that!?!?! I’m sure it’s just some odd fluke, but it sure is disheartening. My first instinct is to ask, “I can has cheezeburger?“

Temper, temper

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I’ve been talking quite a bit about my childhood lately, which is very ironic, since I don’t remember much of it firsthand. (That’s another story, very complicated) There are many things I know about growing up though, partly due to stories I’ve been told, and some things that show in my everyday life. I grew up with a step father … Read more

Growin’ up poor

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I have a great desire to live frugally. I think, however, that growing up poor makes frugality seem poor as opposed to wise. Don’t get me wrong, I never went hungry as a kid, my Mom always made sure we had what we needed — but we weren’t even close to middle class. All in all, I’m quite happy I … Read more