The Daily Programmer

A lot people love to make promises at the beginning of the year that for the most part do not come to fruition. As sad as that is there are also those who don't make any resolutions and go on with their lives as usual. These people find life fulfilling and have no reason to change. For the rest of us that live in reality we can come up with a handful of things that we would like to change. I have one resolution this year. I want to get back in shape. My work consists of a lot of sitting, which is cool but doesn't help get rid of unwanted calories. Trust me it’s a slippery slope when you get into office habits. I live and see it every day. The cups of coffee, the candy, the fast food, the shame, and they don’t even know they are doing it. That’s the worst part of it all. Well I see what’s going on and I don’t like it sir. Not one bit. In the morning I stop at my local gas station for coffee. Ohhh they have the best coffee and favored creamers. Besides you can...

I work with technology every day of my life. I work in the computer industry. Monitors, Ethernet cables, routing tables, static-routes, and USB cables are the most of the issues I cover in an 8 hour shift. Don't get me wrong I love it. It keeps my interest while using the creative side of my personality. If used correctly technology not only improves the quality of life it can save a lot time. It's inevitable in today's society and culture to get away from it. From the beginning of the morning with the alarm clock into the wee hours of the night with the television it’s always there. Now-a-days everyone has an iPhone or droid that houses many different apps used for "everyday life". Communication is everywhere. Texting message has taken precedence over talking to another person even though that person might even be in the next room. As a kid one Christmas all me and my sister wanted was a ATV, a quad. We talked about it for months how cool it would ...