HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Contrary to popular belief, I have not turned to the dark side and I will be updating this site again soon.

A lot of stuff has happened: People are leaving left and right. I think we've lost five people at work in the last three months. That's an awful lot of attrition and will probably lead to more. That's the bad news. The good news is those of us who are left got their base pay raised to try to convince us to stay.

Like every geek out there, I saw the Two Towers and it kicked ass. I didn't even mind that for the second-straight movie Legolas the Elf didn't miss with his bow. Or that Gimili the dwarf was used as comic relief. Good movie, can't wait for Return of the King next year.

I have a pretty hectic schedule before Wedensday, so let me take 10 seconds to wish Merry Christmas to everybody. If you've sent me a Christmas card, thanks. I'm bad about sending anything out, so that's why you got nothing from me. I'll been home for Christmas (actually leaving on Christmas Day) I will be there for a week. I'm pretty excited to get home because I haven't been to Texas since early June.

The whole family will be there, but since I don't get in until about 2:30 p.m., they may all be on their way back to the various corners of Texas where they live.

If you're headed to see your family, take the time to enjoy them. If you aren't as lucky, take the time to call the people you love to let them know you are thinking about them.

Have a happy holidays,

Arni