January, 2026
Let me say this as loudly, as clearly, and as emphatically as I can.
Andrea makes amazing food.
It can’t be overstated, and it can’t be stated too frequently. In this specific instance, we’re talking bagels. Her first foray, in fact, if memory serves… and a foray that was incredibly successful and immensely appreciated.
I mean, just look at that spread!
Wednesday, 13-August-2025
Regardless of job hunt stress, general frustration, or chaos… it’s important to get dressed up for date nights and cook a fancy meal. At least every so often… such as monthly, when Andrea and I celebrate our month-versary.
Weekend from Thursday, 07-Aug-2025, through Saturday, 09-Aug-2025
When I started the MBA, we went to Orientation.
So, logically, now that the MBA is over, we should go to Disorientation, right?
I mean, I hadn’t considered the concept, but one of my classmates did, and planned a getaway, and invited everyone. And I’m definitely not someone to say no to the chance to get out of town and do some camping / escaping / enjoying the not-city.
So… Disorientation!
The plan was simple – I rented a car, we picked up a few of our friends, and we headed out toward Sligo on the Northwestern corner of the island. Our small group was aiming to arrive a day or so earlier than the rest – to set up and get oriented before we got disoriented with the whole group!
In the end, our planned group of 15+ turned into a small cadre of 7, give or take… a bit frustrating, to be sure, but it made for a really fun small-group adventure. We cooked, we walked around, and we went to a local traditional music night at a nearby pub. I lost my ring, I found my ring (after like 6 hours of searching), and much rejoicing occurred.
I even got to fly the drone a bit; both for my own enjoyment, and as a thank-you gift to the owner of the glamping spot we were staying in!
