Ever wondered what to do with that old typewriter?? 

half a world away...

For the past 5 weeks, Niki has been half a world away, enjoying the sand, surf and sun of Mauritius. Right now she's on her way home, on an airplane somewhere over Europe enroute to London, where she'll catch her connection to Vancouver. And in about 16 hours, she'll be home. Yay!!!

Hardware Design Principles to Live By

Our company has always been striving to remain ahead of the technology curve. We believe we have found the solution to our problems...

If its worked for thousands of years, then by golly, its gotta work for us....

don't take your loved ones for granted

I found out today that a former co-worker tragically took his own life over the weekend. Although we weren't close on a personal level, he was very well respected and admired by his colleagues (including myself) for his tireless work ethic and super friendly personality. I don't think i ever saw the guy without a smile on his face. Knowing the kind of guy he was, i would never have imagined his life meeting such a tragic end. My heart sank as i thought of what his family and close friends are going through. I'm sure there are a ton of "What if" and "How..." questions going through their minds. Feelings of guilt, sadness, maybe even anger.... Life has its ups and downs. And certainly this is a reminder that even the most seemingly resilient and strong people you know, can be completely overwhelmed during those down times in life -- when nothing is going their way. And while their loved ones can't always solve their problems, just knowing they have their unconditional support can make a huge difference. So think about your friends. Think about your family. And if you know someone close who might be going through a tough time in their life, just let them know you're there for them, and that you have them in your prayers.