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nickifaulk.com
My little space, my home on the interwebs. I blog about personal stuffs, work, various coding projects, and anything else I feel like.
A Soft Spot For Legacy Software
2024-01-28 21:51
I’m a nostalgic woman, sentimental even. I have old programs that I refuse to replace because they work well and I don’t need anything fancy to replace them. Take EditPad (now… Read More
2024-01-28 17:20
The new laptop finally came in. I went with another Alienware (an M18 this time) because at the time I was still employed at SVP and we had a nice big discount with Dell, putting its cost f… Read More
2024-01-15 19:50
So remember when I said last week that my laptop tried to eat itself? A day later it succeeded. Thinking it was the battery, I found a replacement on Amazon and treated a family member to… Read More
2024-01-09 21:25
Thanksgiving and Christmas were painful. To say I haven’t been coping well is an understatement. Work was kicking my ass, plus from end of October to beginning of January are usually… Read More
2023-11-11 17:03
… when I want most to hide from everything and everyone. You want to know what ruins family holidays? Family. I’m sick and tired of being caught in the middle; forced yet once… Read More
Damn You, Alexa
2023-11-01 15:09
I was doing OK today until this hit my phone … miss you, girl. ♥ Tiaras up for Beth! ♥ Read More
2023-08-16 21:43
I got several long posts started but haven’t finished any of them. So instead here’s something that happened today. This is yet another glimpse of what online dating is like fo… Read More
2023-03-03 20:33
Once upon a time I fell in love with a man who said he was divorced. Turns out he wasn’t divorced, just separated. We talked about the future. My dumb ass waited on him, and then ma… Read More
2022-12-05 19:10
This decade is full of teh suck. Like a giant swirling vortex of it. Maybe it’s my mood? No, pretty sure everything sucks right now. Thanksgiving was a let down on so many levels, b… Read More
2022-08-23 16:22
The last 18 hours has been a night of many firsts. Not necessarily Bucket List items. More like the “Have You Ever…?” List kind of things. It’s a long story, but s… Read More
Those Who Came Before
2022-08-13 03:13
There was a conversation at work this week about love and those who shape the person we are. Someone argued that one special love shapes you like no one else. Someone else argued that you… Read More
Rest In Peace, Dearest WebKittyn
2022-08-12 17:28
A few weeks ago, I lost another long time friend: Heather Ives, aka WebKittyn. I don’t even remember exactly how we met; it was either through a mutual acquaintance, webring, or bloggi… Read More
2022-05-02 23:01
So I’ve been playing around with one of items I gifted to myself for my birthday last month: Razer BlackShark Pro. I’ve been wanting a wireless headset for a while, and had my he… Read More
2021-12-09 07:28
My work flew me out to the company HQ again, this time for a full department meetup and training session. It turned out to be a good thing, as one of our projects going live with an upgrade… Read More
Lazarus, Come Forth!
2021-07-14 13:00
The Plex lives! I swear I should name him Lazarus at this point. LOL After a much needed good night’s sleep, I sat down and uninstalled and reinstalled Plex Media Server, but only AF… Read More
That Time When I Needed A Snickers …
2021-07-08 14:28
By now I should know better than to do ANYTHING when I’m hangry. So my Plex server started acting a little funny here and there but seemed otherwise fine. Well, I got in a mood to tin… Read More
2021-06-28 17:23
I had a fantastic opportunity literally fall in my lap a few weeks ago, and in the span of one week I had three video calls and a job offer. This hit me hard and fast, and I honestly could… Read More
2021-04-27 22:18
Hooboy what a year it has been already. Are we sure this still isn’t 2020? Work is still rough, but I am settled in here at home and get a lot done. I’ve gone back into the off… Read More
Flex The Plex
2021-01-18 02:01
I had meant to post this sooner, but my anxiety has been riding my ass hard lately, so I’ve been bottled up for a bit. I did want to share an update about my new toy though. :) I&rsquo&hell…Read More
Per-Plexed
2021-01-05 18:21
Happy New Year, everyone! I dunno ’bout y’all, but this still feels like 2020 to me. Are we sure 2021 is actually here? My Christmas was … heavy. But at least it’s… Read More
Space … HEY!
2020-12-05 04:27
Ready for some nostalgia? I ran down some rabbit hole and ended up on SpaceHey.com — a look-alike for the classic MySpace social media site. I’m tickled to bits sitting here fi… Read More
Giving Thanks
2020-11-27 01:42
What a year we’ve had. And we’re almost to the end of it … yokatta. A part of me is hopeful that the new year brings better fortune and health for everyone, myself incl… Read More
2020-10-15 18:30
So I get a respond to an older post on my personal Tumblr site: OK, so several things wrong here … the response is from a brand new account, so I’m assuming it’s likely t… Read More
2020-10-15 14:28
I had meant to post this last week but got side-tracked … a lot. :) … Time off … I’m trying to take moments and enjoy happiness where I can, so in line with this… Read More
Football, Monster Flicks, And Gaming
2020-10-02 18:06
Wow it feels like this year is flying by. Seems like only yesterday the COVID-19 virus reached pandemic levels and we all had to learn to live our lives differently. But then again, when w… Read More
2020-09-11 16:55
I don’t have the spoons today to do this so I’m re-sharing my piece from last year: The anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is upon us once again. For years I was re-posting the… Read More
2020-09-02 21:25
That’s something an ex says to me all the time, that I’m “too damned soft” for my own good. Maybe he’s right, but that’s just the way I’m wired. So… Read More
2020-08-30 19:55
One could say that I’ve had a digital burr in the proverbial saddle lately. I’ve been doing some long overdue maintenance on my domains, necessary software upgrades to all of th… Read More
2020-08-16 23:47
Remember webrings? They were those collections of websites usually loosely themed, mostly made up of personal web pages. They were immensely popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. Everyone… Read More
2020-08-15 18:23
I finally got around to reading yesterday’s edition of Hacker Newsletter this morning and an entry caught my eye: this post about “dorking” by Alec Barrett-Wilsdon. The fi… Read More
In Memoriam: Big Jim Garner
2020-07-20 12:21
I awoke to a message this morning that a long time friend had passed away: “Big Jim” Garner, of Obliviaxe fame. We met when I was in college in a little hole in the wall bagel sh… Read More
2020-07-06 00:11
That sums up my weekend I guess … local Greentop barbecue sandwiches and trying to remember to count my blessings. My therapist is really big on gratitude, so I’ve been making… Read More
2020-04-26 20:32
Wow, it’s been a month already. I’m … surviving. Mostly. My anxiety bounces up and down, but otherwise I get up every day and login to work. I work a full 9 hours, som… Read More
2020-03-24 14:37
So I’m on Day 2 of involuntary quarantine. How are y’all faring? I’m as comfortable as I’m gonna be, so take that for whatever it’s worth. I mean, I’m… Read More
I Hate Pricks, Don’t You?
2020-03-11 22:14
OK, so time for another update! My follow-up with my primary care physician a few weeks back did not go as well as I’d hoped, but I was not completely surprised. With the holidays an… Read More
Saving For Posterity
2019-12-27 15:02
These are snippets of code I’ve used recently for finding data in our Connections environment at work. Considering IBM’s wikis and other online publications are going down start… Read More
2019-10-22 13:10
There’s not a ton to tell but I have been meaning to post something just so there’s regular content of some kind on here because that’s been one of my goals. The job situa… Read More
I Has Covfefefefefe!
2019-07-30 17:14
Apparently my “Buy Me a Coffee!” thingy was broken and I had no idea. Joskyn pointed this out to me this morning and after a bit of tweaking and swearing, that should now be wo… Read More
2019-07-29 22:21
So a quick health update: My GP put me on Metformin a couple of months ago because despite moderate diet change and losing weight, my blood sugar keeps skyrocketing. Ugh. I am NOT thrille… Read More
Time Is An Illusion
2019-07-07 16:08
Some days, it appears to move far too slowly; others, much too swiftly. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year already. So much has changed, yet so much has remained the same… Read More
2019-05-04 18:12
I took a mental health day yesterday. The first one I’ve had in I can’t remember how long. I woke up and texted Ryan to see if they could do without me for a day. As far as I… Read More
2018-09-11 21:50
I have been dealing with a lot of stuff that I’m not ready to talk about yet, but did want to post a quick something… The anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is upon us once aga… Read More
In Loving Memory
2018-08-04 14:27
This past week I was forced to say goodbye to someone very dear to me. Reggie Swain passed away just over a week ago. His service was this past Thursday. I told a mutual friend that I didn… Read More
2018-07-29 19:55
Feeling so lost right now. Disoriented. Disconnected. I keep checking my phone out of habit to see if you’ve texted. Checking Facebook to see if you’ve updated or sent a DM… Read More
2018-07-15 20:21
I actually had planned to post this a few weeks back, but have been fighting a really bad an upper respiratory infection and my asthma is acting up. I’m on my second round of antibiot… Read More
2018-05-17 00:24
Holy shit, my blog turns 15 years old this year! I’m shocked. Are you shocked? They’re shocked. It’s been a long time since I moved from my old SATUF newsletter, to Bl… Read More
2018-05-16 23:16
Wow, seems like yesterday was New Year’s … and here it is almost Memorial Day. There’s been a ton of changes but I honestly had not felt like writing anything all this tim… Read More
2018-01-10 16:41
Ice queen, that’s what he calls me. I live with a bleeding heart of ice. I try to be indifferent, try not to care. And he’s trying very hard To chisel away the protective layers… Read More
I Needed This
2017-11-27 18:55
It’s funny how sometimes you get a reminder or a little boost right when you need it. There was a post shared with me on Tumblr … something I really needed to hear (see) last n… Read More
I Am Thankful
2017-11-23 23:38
I took most of this from a post of mine from 3 years ago; it fits … Driving home from Oneonta, I contemplated all of the many things for which I am thankful. These are a few that h… Read More
2017-10-30 13:33
Wow this year is flying by! I guess it helps that I stay busy. Seriously, it seems like only yesterday was my DC trip back in August! A lot has happened, but nothing that feels significant… Read More
2017-08-17 22:48
I spent last weekend recovering from last week’s trip to Washington DC for MWLUG. Work has been hella crazy this week while I’m trying to catch up and get a few things implement… Read More
2017-07-18 18:28
I had a user freak out on me last week because he realized that as the systems administrator, I had access to every employee’s mail file (and subsequently all the emails contained with… Read More
2017-06-07 19:18
I keep thinking that maybe work/life/everything will slow down for a few minutes so I can write more, but I should know that’s never going to happen. LOL Actually, it’s probably… Read More
2017-04-27 16:27
I have lost many friends over the years. It seems each one gets harder and harder as I get older. This past Saturday, a woman I have admired and looked up to for many years lost her fight… Read More
2017-04-22 02:15
Why is it in today’s society that it is so hard for people to be truthful? It’s too easy to tell a lie to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to avoid getting in trouble… Read More
2017-04-21 14:19
Apparently I had created an account way back when it first started. After work upgraded my phone I decided to look for a new music solution and decided to give it a whirl. I have to admit… Read More
Nice Try, NCsuck
2017-03-31 12:53
So I got this email last night: Read: “We miss your money!” They must really be hurting for members if they’re sending these out. Sorry, but my toon is (by now) 10 levels… Read More
Mystery Photo
2017-03-01 20:15
Found this on my phone. I apparently took this after waking up after my surgery. I totally don’t remember doing that … nor why I wanted to have a picture of that board! LOL Read More
2017-02-24 15:43
You know, every once in a while the Good Lord has to beat me upside the head to remind me not to try to take on too much. This week has been a grand example of that. I went back to work on… Read More
2017-02-13 00:01
I am apparently very chatty when on anesthesia. I am re-reading texts and email conversations that took place after I was out of surgery. I don’t remember any of these! I’m quite… Read More
2017-02-10 18:38
I am finally home. The surgery went well, and overall I am OK. I am in an excruciating amount of pain, but I have pain meds. I have not slept in two days, unless you count being unconsciou… Read More
2017-01-29 23:05
Lately I’ve been distracted from my distractions. Work is busy, as always. IT is moving into a new area at work due to complaints from neighboring departments because … well… Read More
Dear Mother Nature
2017-01-15 03:18
PUT. DOWN. THE. CRACK. PIPE. Seriously. We had snow and ice last weekend, and 75-freakin-degrees this weekend Read More
2017-01-10 23:14
Today I served an eviction notice to a particularly troublesome organ: my uterus. After putting off this decision for a while, I decided to go ahead with getting a hysterectomy. I’m… Read More
2016-12-25 02:43
I tried to psyche myself up. I have been having a hard time with the holidays. Not as bad as last year, or the year before that, or the year before that, and so on … but I still hat… Read More
2016-11-30 02:10
While cleaning out some old bookmarks, I ran across Fravia+’s Searchlores site … and saw that it has finally fallen. That makes me a little sad. It’s been 7 years since… Read More
Being Thankful
2016-11-24 00:45
I’m off to spend time with family tomorrow, then maybe see some friends. Having taken a couple days off work, I’ve been truly unplugged from work, MMOs, and the news. I hadn&r&helli…Read More
2016-11-18 02:05
It’s been a crazy week at work, but I am feeling MUCH better than I did last week! The new allergy meds are helping, though I did get a talking to from the allergist’s nurse abo… Read More
2016-11-09 13:54
I had fully intended to write up yesterday doctor’s visit’s events when I finally got home yesterday afternoon, but instead opted for this post on social media before having a co… Read More
This Is Going To Suck …
2016-11-02 18:55
I have another doctor’s appointment next week. I’m seeing an allergist (finally) and am being told to expect to be there at least half the day. I’ll likely work from home… Read More
Worth Sharing: The Origins Of Halloween
2016-10-27 18:45
This is without a doubt one of my favorite holidays, but it is something of a topic of controversy in some circles. To help dispel common misconceptions about the origins of Halloween, I th… Read More
A Hobby From The Past
2016-10-25 15:49
I’ve been rediscovering old hobbies. Most recently is letter writing. I used to love writing to folks. I had several penpals all through high school and college. I picked it up ag… Read More
2016-10-04 01:52
That’s a question I get asked a lot, but rarely answer truthfully. I’m not saying that it’s anything bad, just that I think most folks just want to hear a polite “Fi… Read More
An Inward Reflection
2016-09-10 10:53
The anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is coming upon us once again. My initial plan was to ignore tomorrow, but I can’t really. Every year I’ve been re-posting the same thin… Read More
2016-08-12 12:26
Had a random call from a guy trying to sell home security systems. I get them coming door to door in my subdivision from time to time, but this is the first time I’ve had one call me… Read More
So I Made The Commitment
2016-08-11 13:59
Last weekend’s D&D session was tons of fun. We are planning to play at least once a month, more if possible. I decided that I wanted to play more regularly and with my bestie and… Read More
2016-08-04 20:19
Wow … when did it become August? My last update was my post doctor-visit. I haven’t been sticking quite to the diet like I should’ve been since then, but I haven’t… Read More
This Calls For A Yay Turtle!
2016-05-26 22:40
So I had my 3-month follow-up appointment today. I’d been dreading this visit, particularly fretting the last couple of weeks over it. I’d been afraid that I haven’t abst… Read More
Accessories For My IPad
2016-05-18 15:40
So I had bought myself a new iPad for my birthday. I’ve been supremely happy with it so far. After playing around with a friend’s from my last Lotusphere trip, I had decided th… Read More
2016-05-02 20:45
Oi what a weekend. I fretted and fretted about the meeting with the dietician … but it never happened. Last week I went all the way downtown, only to find out that my appointment wa… Read More
2016-04-26 00:39
I have been whining and wallowing about not doing as well as I could with my diet. I know, I’m beating myself up and feeling guilty when I shouldn’t. I’m terrible at this… Read More
2016-04-22 14:12
I had a really good birthday. Probably the best one in nearly 10 years. I was surrounded by loved ones all weekend long. My legionmates sang “Happy Birthday” to me which was a… Read More
2016-04-13 00:14
I have been dreaming about someone I’ve never known. It’s been happening for several years, but the dreams have been becoming more frequent in the last few. They’re very… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This week’s funnies start off with this one from Facebook: This one is via the PetFlow blog: Meow? LOL! And last but not least, these are the cutest jumping fails, courtesy of ViralNov… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Today is World Backup Day. Did you know this? I sure didn’t; I only happened upon this information while reading a post on a Domino/Notes blog that I follow. And as much as I’d l… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Given that my last “100 things” list is 6 years old, I thought it was time for an updated one. I have irrational fears, or am afraid of intangible things. I hate seeing my name m… Read More
2016-03-11 00:13
OK, so I mentioned that I was planning to get a meter to start checking and tracking my blood sugar levels right? Well, the past week or so has been interesting. While it is been a good le… Read More
2016-03-02 16:31
Last night was the first time in over 10 years where it rained and stormed, and I did NOT have a migraine! Hoorays and hallelujahs! I seriously want to hug whoever invented Inderal and b… Read More
2016-03-01 01:25
Y’all, I will say this: the ADA’s Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program has a fantastic text message support system. It’s called Care4Life. I get daily texts with facts, t… Read More
2016-02-29 16:29
Wow, this month has been a real rollercoaster. On the upside, I attended the IBM Connect 2016 conference referenced in my last post. Wheee! Fun and tomfoolery! On the downside, men suck… Read More
2016-02-10 17:31
It dawned on me today that I’ve been back almost a week and hadn’t posted anything about my trip. I went down to Orlando again this year for work. Five of us headed down to at… Read More
2015-11-12 17:39
I love my little iPhone. I always have. When it came time to let go of my old Helio Ocean, an iPhone 3 was placed in my hands. I fully expected to hate it, but instead fell in love. Over… Read More
2015-10-23 13:35
Someone from UAB recently contacted me about my old position there. I politely listened to the list of enticements meant to tempt me to come in and interview. I would be working with a few… Read More

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