The Hitchens Consortium Many Thoughts. One Brain. Zero Sense.

Recently, I've had some thoughts about how I approach things. In general, I try not to make assumptions about initiatives or projects I'm involved with, and so when I want to learn about something I generally try to start with the most pure, uncorrupted source of record regarding that thing. In software, this is simple. The source code for a program tells the reader everything about that program and what it does. So lately, when I've been trying to get my head around what's happening in Washington, I've been following that tried and true software methodology: "Use the source, Luke."

So hey, I figured I'd document the latest bit of drama with my car, since it's eaten up the last few days of my life. Plus I'm tired of transmitting the details to everyone individually, so I've chosen a broadcast medium. Interactivity can still be achieved through personal or electronic means.

The end of 2008 arrives tonight (a second later than you'd expect though, on account of the leap second). This year has been marked with many life-changing events. In fact, I'm quite sure I'll never forget it. I wish it was all for good reasons, but the bad will reinforce the good just the same. I look forward to an obviously challenging 2009 with determination and gusto.

It isn't often that I take a moment out of my day to really accent the deeds of one person so that they can be recognized, but, please, allow me the honor of doing so now. After all, it's the least I can do for the person who is single handedly responsible for making me drive all over town today (in holiday traffic, too!) in addition to basically ruining my day. Trust me, you've earned it.

Well, I just got back from a Carnival cruise to the northwestern Caribbean. For seven days and seven nights we called the Conquest our home as it carried us to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. Tianna and I were there with her family, including her grandparents, mother, brother, his significant other, and sister. And, while my phone decided to take an extended break over there, I felt like a week was just enough to break free of the routine for a bit.

Sister Jane has made a frighteningly awesome birthday card. Keep reading if you want to see :) Thanks Jane, I love your disco self. Here's to 29!

I ran across something great today, and all Americans should check it out, especially if you've ever been dissatisfied with the lack of communication that comes from a presidential administration. It's called http://change.gov, and if it's any indication of what kind of Obama administration is to come, I think I'm in love.

Since so many people have asked, I figured I'd put the story of how I went about proposing to Tianna on Monday. I'm proud to say that she was completely surprised, and we were both really happy.

Since news travels fast, I'll try to get this out there before anyone feels like they've been left out.

I'm marrying Tianna, and I couldn't be happier.

W00t!

Well, my time at UBS is ending soon. UBS, taking into account the current economic situation in the world, has decided to bow out of the commodities business. The Houston IT offices are largely (like, 99%) devoted to that, and they've decided to close them. This means that I will soon have no job.