I know what it is but all these ’social websites’ are getting so old. I still like MySpace and I think there are some definite benefits of Facebook as far as getting in touch with people you don’t talk to or haven’t talked to in a while.

What is so great about Twitter. It’s like the great invention by studio execs to make ‘Reality TV’. Are we really that interested about what each person does every minute. I know blogs are similar. Here I am telling people what I think and what I am doing. I just think all these people should just start a blog instead. Sure they may not get to as many people but this will allow them to be creative when they have an idea and decide to write something. We just don’t need that much unimportant information.

And what is with all this reality programming which for the most part game show part soap opera. This is causing real shows to go unnoticed or not even made. Why invest any time watching if it’s just going to end unresolved.

Where did my shows go? Pushing Daisies, Reaper, Boston Legal (Bill is awesome)…I am sure the list goes on. While these shows go, American Idol is on, what, four days a week. My In-Laws watch this and I love it (like most Americans).

I just heard after a long absence from TV, Futurama is back on Comedy Central with a full season ordered. I am so happy as that has been one of my all time favorite shows. I have all the DVDs including the movies. Of course, it wasn’t network TV that did this but a Cable channel (Comedy Central).

At least there is True Blood and Dexter. Let’s hope The US of Tara and Secret Diaries of a Call Girl stay going strong.

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For anyone who (co)owns a business, it is a real bitch as you all know.

It is so nice to be up until 1:40AM when you have to wake up the next day at 4:30/5:00 (or whenever our almost 5 month old kid decides to awaken from his sugar plum dreamland) and have to trudge through another day of insurmountable obstacles and headache.

All this is amplified by a disdain for the very thing that is putting nothing in my families pocket and allowing me to miss time to show affection to my wife and kid or even to find time for myself which is a real premium these days.

It’s not all bad…I can make my own schedule (not without consequences). I could bitch more but then that will only fan the fires higher.

Goodnight, and have a rotten tomorrow.

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So everyday is a miracle. Gray is honing his craft as a member of the human race. He can now grab and hold on to things that had since eluded his grasp. He reacts to the world…with a smile, laugh, cooing sound, or the way he gets upset if I laugh too hard or cough. This week is rough for Deb. She has to go back to work next week and we will have to start getting help from her mother. She can watch the kid so it’s nice and beats leaving the boy with strangers.

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When life is full of stress, whether from your job, finances, family, you always need to find that one thing which you take time out of this and enjoy. For me, it really is my son. Today has been full of obstacles to happiness. From the DirectV thing (see post) to getting a roofing estimate (where we would need to spend money we just don’t have at the moment) to no phones working in the house (see other post) and finally…work. I find myself in a state of constant ON. The only time I am not being this somewhat responsible adult is when I pass out around 1AM, only to wake up at 6AM to start it over. So after all the complaining I have just done, the one thing that has been pulling me through is both a part of my stress and probably the most wonderful accomplishment I have done, is looking into my son’s eyes and seeing him look at me and he’ll smile. This has got to be the best thing in my life at this moment. Hands down.

For all you people out there in TV land, I have some advice. Have kids if you can. It makes all the difference in the world. We waited until we felt we were financially secure then I go and quit my job and take a partnership in a hosting company. Financial security means nothing. Take a chance. Enjoy your life.

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So it has been so busy lately with the kid. He is growing too fast and I have a hard time when he is not around (like when I am work, working, or if we have to go to the store-he doesn’t last too long in stores).

He smiles, laughs, and talks to both Deb and I as if he is speaking in English but comes out all squeaks and squawks. We react as if we know what he is saying and he smiles at us. I guess it gives him a sense of accomplishment. I have so many goals in mind that I hope I can help him with all his future accomplishments. It is so exciting and I cannot wait for him to grow up but at the same time, I am already nostalgic for things that have already passed. The first time he smiled and laughed at me is forever in my memory and would not trade it for anything.

This leads me to my next point. I am able to work from home most days which is nice. It has been tough lately. The demands of the new job and family dynamic and the lack of any steady income has made life extremely stressful. I have been getting sick more often due to the level of stress I am under. I tend to eat more which is bad for my health. I just started working out but without any real regularity. Time is not on my side.

The business has many plans to help make it more manageable and give us more time to do networking. This is nice and will help the business grow but at the same time, I will start to miss my kid growing up. I see the appeal of the one income household though we would be lucky to survive and have a roof over our heads.

I need some more balance in my life…as well some extra greenbacks. Prayer and meditation are slowly making their way into my life. I started going to church more…I took a hiatus for 20 years. Returned back to try Episcopal instead of Roman Catholic.

I guess this is enough reflection, introspection, and contemplation for one cycle of the sun and moon.

Goodnight All.

PS. We have to wake up early, DirecTV is coming out tomorrow between 8AM and Noon.

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Click here for one of the latest pictures of the Kid…err…the Fonz

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So it has been a week and half of hell. We have had issues with servers, internet backbones, and any other issue it seems. We (CH) have been working hard but every time one thing works, other things go awry. I have been extremely stressed both at work and at home I cannot shut off. We gain a customer, we lose a customer. Doesn’t seem too bad except my personality type wants to please people. It just seems so many things are out of control and I am loosing my perspective on my world. I know Carl feels it too…I think he is better suited to let things go. We need to have a sit down to discuss. Web/Email hosting is mostly thankless especially with Sprint as your backbone to the internet.

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Here is the first pic of the little guy for all the readers of my blog. I am sure more will follow.

Grayson Lukas Bradley

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So Deb is moving along. We went to the doctor’s office on Wednesday and were told that it wouldn’t be suprising if she gives birth by the end of the weekend. Of course, in the off chance she does not, we will be going first thing Monday to see what is happening. All these dates are prior to her due date which is the 26th of January.

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So Deb and I compiled a complete list of names. She and I removed some of them and now have the finalists (unless a new name is thought of and clicks with both of us).

They are as follows:

Grayson
Isaac
Emmett
Harrison
Samuel
Nathaniel
Varden
Lucas / Lukas
Xander
Willem
Graham

So I am hoping that since it is close that many or at least some of our friends and family will looks at this and give us some feedback.

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