Monthly Archives: November 2008

Black Friday Thoughts (calm before the storm)

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

As I have said before, I am not allowed to construct my gameplan until Thursday (Thanksgiving).  But I have been eyeballing some things on www.blackfriday.info and I’d be lying if my brain wasn’t churning even a little. If you are … Continue reading →

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The Winds are Picking Up

Posted on November 25, 2008 by

So, I was leading the bi-weekly financial department meeting at Midtown (don’t be impressed it consists of me and my business intern) and we were brainstorming and discussing how to make things better for 2009. I realized something while I … Continue reading →

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Are Reward Cards Worth It?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by

I am going to leave the answer open ended but I will say my thoughts and show my work behind it. When it comes to credit card companies I have heard a saying that connects. “If you mess with snakes … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Hockey

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

I promise that I am not forcing these life lessons from hockey every week, they’re just coming to me. It seems like after every game I come home with some fresh bread (not literally, figuratively). I may have revealed this … Continue reading →

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I Got Cocky

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

Last evening I came home to wifey playing the nintendo wii in the living room.  We just got a couple new games (stuff that she likes to play) rather than the fun stuff that I normally play (NCAA Football 2009).  … Continue reading →

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Appearances…

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

Last night my wife and I went to the delicious Tokyo Grill for a nice evening. I was wearing my timeless adidas warm up pants with the three white stripes going down the side of my legs. This in itself … Continue reading →

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Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

Is it too early for Christmas songs & decorations?  Perhaps yes, but I am ok with them.  I personally have not made the leap but I am like one of those awesome jump roping kids waiting on when to jump … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Hockey…again

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

Last night I had my weekly hockey game.  I am going to go right for the ending…WE WON! This was our first victory this year.  Just to be honest with you, subconsciously I kept thinking that hockey was not as … Continue reading →

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House Hunters : Kakaras Edition

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

I normally do not like shows like this. Wifey LOVES them. I normally tune out whatever is going on when it is on the tv and try to occupy myself with something else (usually not too hard, playing with a … Continue reading →

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Blockbuster Access – 6 months FREE!

Posted on November 11, 2008 by

Me & Wifey have used this before (but only for a one month free trial) and we absolutely LOVED it.  Apparently there is some deal where if you get a new laptop between July and December 2008 you get 6 … Continue reading →

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