so many updates and writers block

October 5th, 2009 by nebhead

One might think that over the last month or so, nothing has happened of note in my life.  But alas, that is not the case.  For some reason, after sitting down in front of the keyboard, I’ve been struck with a terrible case of the writers block.  I just haven’t been motivated to write about things lately.  So instead of writing a well thought out post, chronicling the goings-on, I’m going to make a list of random things I’ve been up to with photos.  Ben’s month in lists…

Things I’ve been doing lately:

  • Celebrated Suzy’s Birthday, Twice (Once at Ruby Tuesday – Shameful, Once at The Melting Pot – Delicious)
  • Brewed an Oatmeal Stout for annual competition with one of my co-workers
  • Purchased a PlayStation 3 (Mostly for Blu-Ray support, but also for games and media center)
  • Got the Santa Fe fixed
  • Read “Happiest baby on the Block”
  • Visited like-minded friends on the Central Coast of California, made friends with their dog Parker

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  • Saw this drooling bird on the pier at the beach

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  • Went to a good old fashioned Melodrama (my first time… and a great experience)
  • Visited Taipei, Taiwan for work

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  • Read “Baby Wise”
  • Ate great Asian food in Taipei, Taiwan
  • Worked in Taipei, Taiwan
  • Took pictures in bathrooms in Taipei, Taiwan (“Keeping a Clean and Pleasant Environment Makes Everyone Delighted Thank You”)

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  • Played Beatles RockBand (Thanks Chris!)
  • Traveled to Oregon for work, visited my parents
  • Met Nico Edan Ferguson for the very first time.

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  • Said goodbye to my long time friends Pat & Cynthia – Have a great time in Taiwan my friends… see you in two years!
  • Baby Shower plus BBQ with the family in Stockton
  • Obtained a flash for my fancy camera – subsequently super impressed with results
  • Took second place at the Oktoberfest for our Oatmeal Stout (See Above)

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  • Brewed Scottish Ale from a kit (I know… I was too lazy to do my own all-grain recipe)
  • Toyed with the idea of brewing a blueberry wheat beer for my second keg
  • Spent time with the fellas at one of my best buds houses while Suzy had another baby shower in Sacramento – More Rock Band
  • Worked A Bunch

And that folks, is just a tiny portion, of the things that I’ve been up to lately.  More to come…

7 Responses to “so many updates and writers block”

  1. Gravatar Anne Says:

    Wow, you are a busy guy! Sounds like a lot of awesome stuff going on. Congrats on the beer win too! Wish I could try some.

  2. Gravatar Laura Says:

    Congrats on placing second!!! Also, thanks for posting a picture of Dan’s baby. I assume mom is doing well too.

  3. Gravatar ben Says:

    Mom is indeed doing well. Probably a bit tired, but both mom and dad are going good!

  4. Gravatar Ingrid Says:

    Wow, you are actually reading the baby books? Dad of the year I say!

  5. Gravatar Laura Says:

    I have a feeling that you don’t have a writer’s block anymore… I would love to hear about your latest adventure in more detail.

  6. Gravatar nebhead Says:

    Yeah, I just need to find the time! Ugh.

  7. Gravatar Laura Says:

    That is very true I am sure! Well then, when you do end up with time to write, you will have that much more to write about.