Being A Dad

As most of you know, I had my first child last Friday, Karah Grace.

At first I was a little leary about being a dad. It seemed like such a huge job, and such a big responsibility. I was even a little concerned about losing what little free time I had. Well, it turns out that I was right about all that stuff, but the amazing thing is that I don't care.

As you may know by now, I'm a pretty shallow individual. That all changed on Friday. Between the labor, emergency c-section, and holding my baby daughter, I had never felt so many emotions all at once. It was litterally amazing. I liken it to going on a missions trip. When you get back, you're changed on the inside, but what you don't realize is that everyone else in the world didn't go on the trip with you. They're just the same as when you left.

Another thing that's amazing to me is how I naturally loved my daughter. And it was an automatic love. I didn't have to decide to love her, or to try to love her, I just did. The moment I held her in my arms, that was it... love. It's an irrevokable and uncontrollable love... truly amazing. It really gives me a glimpse of the way God loves me. Until now, I never really realized the depth of the term "heavenly father".

No, I won't.

I think every geek has the same annoyance. It seems like no matter where I go, people are always asking "Hey, can you take a look at my computer?" Or, "Hey, my computer's running really slow, can you tell me why?" This perturbs me to no end.

First of all, unless you're paying me an exorbitant amount of money, I'd rather not "take a look" at your computer. And by the way, exorbitant does not mean $20. Now, if I could fix it in a half hour, that might be a good deal, but I am certainly not willing to sit there for an entire day and mess around with your computer for $20. At that rate, I might as well do it for free. At least I would feel better about myself.

Second, don't come to me asking why your computer is slow. How the heck should I know? You probably have spyware because you're not smart enough to click "No" on the security warnings your browser gives you.

Look guys, I like computers, and sometimes I don't mind fixing them, but I already work a lot. Don't make me work when I'm around you. It will make me avoid you and not answer your phone calls. Unless you're paying me $35/hour, please fix your problems yourself, or call the Geek Squad.