Testing out Ting
So, I’m been considering buying my nephew a cell phone for quite some time. I’ve wanted to find a smartphone plan that’s rather cheap, even if it’s a bit lacking in features. I mean, he’s 11, so he doesn’t need the phone 24/7. After talking with Ryan, and old friend from back home, he agreed to send me one of his old Sprint HTC Evo Shift 4G. I received it in the mail today and quickly set up an account. I used another friend’s referral link, giving both of us a $25 service credit, and signed up. I opted for a basic plan with 100 MB data, 1000 text messages, and 100 monthly minutes for $17 monthly with absolutely no contract. Within 20 minutes I had signed up, walked through programming instructions (3 sets, voice/sms/3g, mms, and Wimax). There’s also an awesome account alert feature to set alerts and hard limits on voice minutes, text messages, and data. It seems to be a great service, and like I said, no contract, so I’m not afraid to try it out for a little while. That being said, now that I know it works, now to find out if he’s allowed to have one. 
Cleaning up
I quit Twitter today. Also Tumblr. And G+. Trying to streamline myself and my life again. And, since my blog theme was broken, installed a tumblog theme. Still needs some work to get it all fixed up, but that’ll come when it comes.
Snow days and work blessings
Last night we got about an inch of snow. It’s not much, and in NWPA it’d be laughable. Here, in the Baltimore area, it’s a two hour delay. Two hour delays mean no before care for Ash, so I need to stay home with her until I can drop her off at 11am.
Days like this remind me that I am so blessed. I am easily able to send an email to my boss to let him know of the situation (with zero argument from him), I remotely forward my phone to my cell so I can work from home (no need to take personal time), and I’m sitting here remoted into my work PC. I have my DROID Bionic, my laptop, and my tablet, all provided by work.
And I’m watching Stargate SG-1.
Blessed.
Testing out the Foter plugin with Riker Ipsum
Is it my imagination, or have tempers become a little frayed on the ship lately? For an android with no feelings, he sure managed to evoke them in others. You’re going to be an interesting companion, Mr. Data. Sure. You’d be surprised how far a hug goes with Geordi, or Worf. When has justice ever been as simple as a rule book? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. About four years. I got tired of hearing how young I looked. Mr. Worf, you sound like a man who’s asking his friend if he can start dating his sister. Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise. Yes, absolutely, I do indeed concur, wholeheartedly! Mr. Crusher, ready a collision course with the Borg ship. We could cause a diplomatic crisis. Take the ship into the Neutral Zone Not if I weaken first. Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you. Mr. Worf, you do remember how to fire phasers? Smooth as an android’s bottom, eh, Data? This should be interesting. Sorry, Data.
Is it my imagination, or have tempers become a little frayed on the ship lately? For an android with no feelings, he sure managed to evoke them in others. You’re going to be an interesting companion, Mr. Data. Sure. You’d be surprised how far a hug goes with Geordi, or Worf. When has justice ever been as simple as a rule book? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. About four years. I got tired of hearing how young I looked. Mr. Worf, you sound like a man who’s asking his friend if he can start dating his sister. Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise. Yes, absolutely, I do indeed concur, wholeheartedly! Mr. Crusher, ready a collision course with the Borg ship. We could cause a diplomatic crisis. Take the ship into the Neutral Zone Not if I weaken first. Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you. Mr. Worf, you do remember how to fire phasers? Smooth as an android’s bottom, eh, Data? This should be interesting. Sorry, Data.
Is it my imagination, or have tempers become a little frayed on the ship lately? For an android with no feelings, he sure managed to evoke them in others. You’re going to be an interesting companion, Mr. Data. Sure. You’d be surprised how far a hug goes with Geordi, or Worf. When has justice ever been as simple as a rule book? And blowing into maximum warp speed, you appeared for an instant to be in two places at once. About four years. I got tired of hearing how young I looked. Mr. Worf, you sound like a man who’s asking his friend if he can start dating his sister. Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise. Yes, absolutely, I do indeed concur, wholeheartedly! Mr. Crusher, ready a collision course with the Borg ship. We could cause a diplomatic crisis. Take the ship into the Neutral Zone Not if I weaken first. Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you. Mr. Worf, you do remember how to fire phasers? Smooth as an android’s bottom, eh, Data? This should be interesting. Sorry, Data.
2013 Resolutions
New year means a new season, a fresh start, new opportunities … don’t waste your chance. Let go of the old and grasp the new.
— Steven Brady (@stevendbrady) January 1, 2013
I tweeted it, and honestly, I meant it. I need this to be a year of change in my life. I’ve made a few resolutions, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In no particular order:
- Lose weight – Eat healthy, start running, and start DDP Yoga.
- Watch my temper – Includes my words, looks, and attempt to find rest in Jesus.
- Grow spiritually – Praying for hunger for Jesus, greater flow of gifts, and spending real time in prayer and in the Word. My season of burn out is over. It’s time for it to actually be over. I have a great Savior, a great church, and a great support system.
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