February 2010 Archives

Welcome, Momoko!

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I will write more, as Momoko's birth was both touching and exciting. For now, I just want the world to know that I have a new daughter - Momoko Kirsch - born on Sunday, February 21st at 17:18 PM PST. Momoko weighed 5 lbs, 12 oz and was approximately 19" in length.

Of course, Momoko now has her own website at http://momoko.kirsch.org/ and here is a beautiful picture of her:

We are so excited, Momoko!


Player Piano, Play No More!

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After a previous failed attempt with G-Daddy, I had an epiphany the other day. Removing the player piano wasn't complicated at all - in fact, it was glaringly simple!

 

All I needed to do was remove four simple screws (two on each side):

 

 With some help from Nate, Zack and Jerry ... Wala!

 

Now the player action rests on top of the piano, a reminder of a project destined for a later date:
 

Feeling the Crunch

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The first month of 2010 is past us. It was a good month, filled with activity and fun. As February begins I am beginning to fill a little overwhelmed. I have agreed to take on a LOT of items at work and as I look at my list I see 9 major deliverable this month alone. When I say major, I mean that they are all goin to be either highly visible, strategic, or both. 

To top all that off, the baby is coming. As a father, I don't feel the impending arrival like Eriko seems to. She spends every moment with this mysterious creature, whereas I am only reminded when her belly knocks me over. With Jerry, I spent more time in shared anticipation - but when he was born it took me several months to feel close to him. I suspect this child will be the opposite - not until I see the face will the full reality strike me, but knowing what an amazing thing it is to bond with a child I will want to start immediately. 

All of this tests my ability to get things done. I have done well with most of 2010 goals this far, although both Kanji practice and strength training have been neglected. I also noticed a worrying amount of procrastination the last two weeks as I'm faced with larger projects. The instant gratification of answering emails or making phone calls helps me feel accomplished, but time is running out. 

Diligence, indeed.

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