Decompressing

So the semester is over. After all I’ve gone through this semester, I’d say it was an overwhelming success. Goals were achieved and new goals have been set. Now its time to move forward.

My life as a professional student is finally winding down. I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For all that’s thrown in my way, I’ve been able to step through it, with the help of friends and family. Susan has been there with me the whole way and has shown me a new way of looking at life and a new way of accepting reality. For this and much more, I am eternally grateful of all she, and everyone else, has done for me.

Now, its time for summer. I’m not taking any classes this summer so its time for me to do some things I’ve wanted to do. Yes there will be MUCH more bike riding, and there already has been. I’m making plans to do some things with Dad. Planning on seeing some state parks here that I haven’t been to before. Trying to be a better person to my family, friends, and all those around me. Also, I’m trying to dedicate time to be come the professional security researcher I know that I should be.

I’ve been working at this current company for over 2 years now and I’ve learned TONS from the people I work with. Barring a few incidents dealing with office politics and internal mandates, I love what I do. I’ve had a blast thus far and I’m itching for more. Its time to take that next step and go deeper. This summer I’ll be flying to Las Vegas for this year’s Defcon. This will be my first time going and I’m anxious to see if I can find that one topic, or that one talk, or that one presenter that really seems to inspire me.

I’ve never been one to “know” what I want to do, but one to ” discover” what I want to do.

Wow

Man, I really should update this thing…

Plans…

So yea, I’ve not been updating for a while. I’ve been busy…big whoop wanna fight aboutit!? Anyways, I’ll start updating sooner or later (hopefully sooner).

Hey…

I’m still alive…just really busy. So chill the fuck out!

Why I hate election time…

So today I was watching the news, unfortunately, and they go to their web poll: “will Palin’s unmarried, teenage, pregnant daughter effect McCain’s campaign?” WHO THE FUCK CARES?! Did any of you media fucks ever think that maybe someone can make a mistake AND have moral standards? Furthermore, did any of you stop to think that maybe the girl doesn’t want her private life in the public eye? How the fuck would you like it if I started posting pictures and stories about all of your children? Ladies and gentlemen, the fact that someone’s daughter is pregnant DOES NOT MATTER in the realm of foreign policy, economics, and law. And if you feel that it does matter, well you should not be allowed to vote AND your right to have children should be revoked. The founding fathers of this nation are rolling in their graves more than a 7-11 hot dog right now because of the way this nation chooses its leaders. And why does everyone think that these “leaders” are so different or special? They’re human just like everyone. They make mistakes just like everyone. Everyone thinks politicians are dirty and that politics are bullshit, but NOBODY stops to think why. Its because of the people of this great nation. We fail as a society to elect someone meaningful and truthful. We fail to pay attention to details instead of GOSSIP. So why is it such a big deal that a politician’s daughter has a baby on the way? BECAUSE YOU’RE FUCKING IDIOTS that’s why.

So in closing, its stories like these that keep me from participating in the mockery of the American Criminal Justice System that we all currently call an election. I don’t care anymore because it doesn’t matter. What’s the point of choosing Idiot #1 or Idiot #2? NONE.

Bobby Lockett

Non-Democrat, Non-Republican

TEXAN

Health and my life

Trying to get back into shape is something we have ALL tried. I’m guilty of the same things everyone has done. Start. Stop. Start. Stop. I know it’s stupid isn’t it? I mean, it’s my health and well-being. Shouldn’t that be motivation enough? Well I guess not. Early this year I had lost over 30 pounds which is a great achievement any way you look at it. My ultimate goal had been to lose 60 or more. Somewhere between then and now I’ve lost my focus. I’ve lost that determination to achieve. Now its time to get it back. I am rededicating myself to getting healthy,both mentally and physically.

This past weekend I purchased a new bike. It’s been years since I’ve owned let alone ridden one. It’s going to take some patience and dedication but given time, I think this is somethig I can really stick with. I’ve been on a few around-the-block rides and I’m already loving it. I can’t wait until I can actually hit some trails and test this new toy out. I’m sure some will say, and some already have said, that purchasing a brand new bike without being sure I’ll stick with it is probably a dumb idea. Yep…you’re right!