a few updates

This is just a quick update on the status of things in my world and stuff I have posted on recently.

Since NJ is our priority, I'll mention him first. We're getting pictures of NJ done tomorrow. That doesn't seem like a big deal, but it has proven difficult to time pictures so that he doesn't have a bump on his head. Last week under my care he crawled head-first into the back door.

Regarding school, I got an email today saying that the four-credit reduction in my MBA program's requirements applies to anyone graduating December 2007 or later. That will save me almost a semester's worth of work and just short of two thousand dollars once textbook prices are considered. I'm ecstatic.

While I'm talking about school, I'll mention that I am two weeks from the end of the semester. I think I officially mentally checked out two weeks ago, so that's probably not a good thing. Anyhow, two weeks from this Thursday I can start going to coffee night again at Homers. The hiatus feels like it has been longer than the few weeks that it has been.

Regarding the site, I decided to take the poll down for now. It wasn't getting used much and I wasn't really happy with the appearance. I may put another one up in the future, but I need to think it out more before I do that. The last poll results are below.

Regarding my exercise routine, I should probably be doing more. I have walked quite a bit, and I actually did some physical work at work on Thursday. I don't know how a person is supposed to take the time to exercise with a job, school, a baby, and Kansas weather (which kept me indoors this week), though. It seems I have more pressing concerns than my body.

more polls

The whole blog poll thing on this site is still somewhat in flux. I liked the appearance of Bravenet, but it added a popup on my actual site instead of just in the link to view the results. That was unacceptable. I am currently using PollHost, but it is a definite aesthetic step down.

Pop or Soda
It's mostly split down the middle. There is not much more to say.

Seasons
I'm honestly surprised there weren't more answers for spring or summer. Those are at least my favorite times of the year. This is probably related to the hot/cold debate we had a couple of years ago when I found that more people preferred extreme cold to extreme heat.

Keep in touch
Almost everyone else agrees with me. I am shocked at the people who actually can stay in touch over the long term. I guess I need to be more committed in my friendships.

Making Contact
Hardly anyone voted on this one. Regardless, the results were mixed.

poll results

As long as I am doing polls I intend to give my thoughts about the voting, why I created the polls, or stuff that really has no relevant importance.

Blog Polls
My whole point in doing this poll was to verify that the idea of putting a poll on this site wasn't universally reviled. The overwhelming response was--well, there was no overwhelming response. Therefore, I proceeded as planned.

A Problem
Since I did my John and Jane post I thought I'd see how people would respond to someone with a problem. The majority would apparently use sarcasm. No one would try to fix the problem. I guess I'll have to look elsewhere for real help unless I'm looking for someone to mock my problems.

Gotta Go
The selections were rather evenly spread. The options weren't nearly comprehensive, though. It's always funny to see someone use the side of the road or a tree.

Looking at Me
This was an attempt at humor late one night. Enough said.