I enjoy long walks off short piers…I’m a keeper…well, my Mom says I am…what do you think?

Just a quick reminder to everyone that wants to attend PodCampAZ 2008 - registration for the event is now open!  Brent (@iboughtamac) did the design/layout and I coded up the database and the PHP.  Head on over to the PodCampAZ 2008 Registration Form and get registered as it REALLY helps us out in determining how many people are going to be at the event.  The event is free and is open to everyone!  See you there!

I’m sooooo stoked!  Yesterday I picked up my first MacBook.  I got the black MacBook with the 2.4ghz intel chip, 2GB of RAM, and the 250GB hard drive.  I’m officially replacing my desktop with this laptop - I just need to get the mini-dvi to dvi converter cable and a usb hub for my keyboard, mouse, external HDD, and all my other lovely USB devices.

I ordered up my “iBoughtAMac” shirt from Brent the other day, so when that gets in, I’ll take some more pics of myself and my new Mac.  Maybe I can have Adam or Tyson come take some professional pics?  Fellas?  LOL

Do a good deed, and beat the piss out of a new BMW! This will be my second year out - it’s a great time - and no, the car salesmen won’t pressure you in to buying that shiny new BMW. They will be in Scottsdale, AZ from 5/14 - 5/16 I believe - don’t be a lazy ass - get out there! I might even buy you lunch…maybe…I will at least GO to lunch with you…that much I can promise… LOL

From the site:

Join us for our 12th year in the battle against breast cancer with our partner, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Just get behind the wheel of a new vehicle of your choice in the BMW Ultimate Drive® supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure event. As a participant, you’ll find plenty of BMW models to test drive, such as the thrilling 3 Series Coupe, the sporty X3 SAV® and this year’s Signature Vehicle, the new and dynamic X6. For every mile you drive BMW will donate $1 on your behalf to Komen. Since the program’s inception in 1997, the event has raised over $11 million dollars for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. In 2008 you can continue to make a difference by taking a test drive to help us reach our goal: donating a grand total of $12 million.

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We had our monthly Refresh Phoenix meeting on Tuesday night this week. I’ve only been to 1 other meeting (Feb 2008), but I’ve been conversing with a lot of the attendees for a while now through various social networking channels (mostly Twitter). This time, I told myself that I needed to talk to more people - and I did! I finally met some of my online buddies face to face and shared a few laughs. The topic for the April meet-up was a review from various SXSW attendees - who all agreed that it’s not only the best conference to attend every year if you are a web n3rd, but the networking aspect of it all is extremely valuable!

If you are in the web development industry - design, dev, photography, etc - it is a very good idea for you to attend these monthly refresh meetings, because like SXSW, the networking aspect within your local community is probably your most valuable resource!

If you aren’t in Phoenix, you can check Refreshing Cities to find out where the closest meet-up is to you - or start your own if there aren’t any available!