Still crazy busy…. This project will never end it seems. However, I am up for a new position at eBay. Hoping to hear something soon on that. It will still be with this same program, but in more of a specialized role, which would be nice. It’d be refreshing to focus on one thing or a few things rather than the entire program as a whole.
Jo and Katelynn and I are doing good. Life is moving along so fast. We’ve got some great things happening in our lives right now, and I’m looking forward to the next few years.
I’ve been at eBay for 10.5 years now. That’s just nuts. It has gone so fast. I’m up for my 2nd sabbatical, which is awesome. I haven’t scheduled anything yet, but looking forward to taking a month off to focus on family and other things. It is much needed.
I started collecting vinyl over the past year or so, and I’ve now got around 110 albums. It’s a fun, expensive, but awesome hobby. There is something truly romantic and enthralling about playing a record from beginning to end, just as the artist meant it to be. Music is so therapeutic… I don’t know where I’d be without it.
Ok, I’m done for now. I’ll keep trying to post updates more often… if only for my own sanity and remembrance. Hope you’re all doing well.
I haven’t been writing much this year, as you can see by the lack of posts with any significant content. It has been crazy busy, which is normal for us, but even crazier than usual.
Work has been nuts for me. I’ve been involved in a huge project since January that is the number one initiative in the company right now. So I’ve been working lots of hours and I’ve been incredibly stressed out. Jo is great to put up with me, but realistically I don’t think I could have made it through this year with out her. I don’t like to talk about work when I’m not at work so I’ve avoided blabbing to her about the details, but she is always very supportive and understanding when I’m frustrated and stressed, which is awesome. Good thing is my project launches in just a couple weeks and things should calm down a bit at work after that. I hope.
We have been able to get out a bit too. We had a great trip to Bear Lake with some friends. See pictures here:
We have spent a lot of time with friends, gone to a few good concerts (Death Cab, The Killers, and Bliss were my favorites this year), and also played a lot of rock band and other games.
Katelynn just turned 9! Crazy! We had a birthday party for her and Savannah a while back, and you can view those pics here:
She is super smart, and is doing really well in school. She has also improved a lot in ice skating. She got 2nd place in two events last month! I’ll try to post video soon of her latest competition.
Zoe and Smokey are fun. They wrestle a lot which is kind of entertaining.
Now we’re gearing up for some Halloween parties and then the rest of the Holidays. Time flies, and we sure aren’t getting any younger. I’ll try to post more often now that I’m finding more time.
Rico | Friends,Life | Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Another one gone too soon. I’ll miss your smile and your laugh, and how you used to bite me every time I saw you. You were a great person and friend. Rest in peace.
Nick Jepson Jean Nicholi Jepson Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend died unexpectedly October 18, 2008.Born to Jean G. and Betty H. Jepson in Salt Lake City, Utah July 15, 1980. Nick attended Highland High School where he played hockey on the Highland team. He worked for White Peak and Landmark Constructions. Nick played lacrosse with his buddies in the summer. He loved four wheeling at his cabin and exploring all roads in the Manor Lands. He loved to fish at the many lakes on the Mirror Lake Highway. Nick was the “go to guy” for help with anything, especially if a tool was needed. Most of all Nick loved his family, friends and his work. He especially loved his dog Whiskey. Survived by his mother, sisters Susan (Mark) Carter, Sandra (Joey) Velarde, Synthia Carter, brothers John (Sally), and Anthony Jepson, several uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Nick leaves behind an awesome circle of close friends. He will be greatly missed but certainly never forgotten. He was not ours to keep. A Funeral service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Neil O’Donnell & Sons Mortuary Chapel 372 East 100 South where friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. Committal Mt. Olivet Cemetery 1342 E. 500 South. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.
Today a lot of people I know lost their jobs. My wife and I were lucky enough to be spared this time, but I have a lot of friends and acquaintances who are no longer employed. I wish the best to them, and best of luck in finding new employment during these tough times.
All you can do is hope that this is the beginning of something better. I’ve been laid off before. And it sucked at the time really really bad… but looking back on it, it was one of the best things that has happened to me as far as careers are concerned.
Anyway, I’m sorry for those of you who lost your jobs today, and for those of you who are losing money on wallstreet, and losing your homes, etc. etc. etc. I hope better things are in store.
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