http://www.2meweb.com A day in my life Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:49:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are some pics I gathered from around the web [gallery] http://www.2meweb.com/2008/11/more-pics-of-the-tea-fire/ The tea fire started last night at around 6pm. It quickly grew and started coming closer. We lost power at the house and almost all of Santa Barbara for over a hour. We could immediately see the flames cresting the ridge close to the house. Our house is about 5 ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/11/santa-barbara-on-fire-tea-fire-getting-a-little-close/ Nothing too exciting this weekend. It finally rained, well I would call it more like mist. I am trying to learn how to take better photos with my Canon Rebel XT. I've had this camera for 2 years now and still don't know how to use it properly. I didn't realize ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/10/more-pics/ Today marks the one month anniversary of quitting smoking. I am pleased to say that I haven't smoked one cigarette in that time frame, not even a puff.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to gain a pound. It should be easy right. . . eat more calories. . . eat ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/10/1-month-smoke-free/ Yesterday, I headed up North to Rocklin (near Sacramento) to visit a customer who was having some issues with an airbag setup we installed. Usually, I won't drive this far and will make my customer bring it to me, but I thought I would be nice this time. I wake ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/1000-miles-12-hours-of-driving-and-2-tickets-all-in-a-days-work/ Sorry it's so short. Will work on a better one soon. Check out this video: 1959 Custom Cadillac Cadillac http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/here-is-the-video-of-the-cadillac/ It has now been over 10 days since my last cigarette. I am holding up pretty good. I do have a craving once in a while, but have managed to steer clear of lighting up. I am also working out and eating a lot healthier. I am trying to only ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/10-days-smoke-free-and-pimping-the-caddy/ Its has now been 80+ hours since my last cigarette. This weekend was tough. I had to keep myself as busy as possible to keep from getting board and craving a cigarette. Ended up taking Diesel out for a couple of walks down to west beach to check out the ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/80-hours/ It has been 17 hours since my last cigarette. I smoked my last one yesterday at 10pm. It has been a little tough today to get out of the usual routine, but so far I am holding strong. I've substituted chewing gum and snacking on trail mix instead of the ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/17-hours-since-my-last-smoke/ This past labor day weekend I went to Lake Havasu. I thought I could take Diesel(my English Bulldog) with me, but at the last minute learned that someone at the house I was staying at was allergic to dogs.  So Thursday afternoon I browse Craigslist for a petsitter and am ... http://www.2meweb.com/2008/09/killer-guard-kitty/