Dan Diaz Vox 2009-09-17T05:45:15Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full tag:vox.com,2006:6p00d4142534523c7f/ The Once and Future Blog... tag:vox.com,2008-05-09:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398f7ceae0004 2008-05-09T03:36:21Z 2009-09-17T05:45:15Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

This once was going to be a blog about me and my thoughts.  Then it morphed into a blog about me w/ a baby.  When I write morphed, I mean posting sporadic photos of the kid.  Now 3 week into the new job, there is no time to blog.  I have a lot to say, but no time to say it, let alone write it.  Speaking of...I barely have enough time to think it.  Ahh the magic of bullet points.

  • Hillary out, Obama in.
  • Ok Hillary, really get out.  Obama, put her down already.
  • New job going OK.  Rough few days, but getting into the swing.
  • Commute to work OK as well.  Getting to Journal Square is a bitch; stupid ass van drivers.
  • Getting home not so good.  I'm regularly getting home around 7:30PM; NOT GOOD!
  • Seeing the baby grow up, very awesome.
  • Recent Movies - Iron Man A, 3:10 to Yuma A, Michael Clayton B+ (lousy way to assassinate someone)
  • TV - The good:Supernatural, Eli Stone, & Reaper.  The bad: I'm 2 weeks behind on Lost.
  • Books - Gotta finish I Am Legend.  I think I'll start reading Atlas Shrugged.
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]]> The training wheels are off... tag:vox.com,2008-04-08:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00f48d0b21d00001 2008-04-08T04:05:42Z 2008-04-09T14:14:34Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

It was a long time in the making, but it finally happened.  One of my official goals for turning 30 was to find a new job.  Last Friday my wish came true and now I'm officially employed by Alloy Media + Marketing.  More specifically I'll be working for Channel One, which is owned by Alloy.  I'll be working as a Traffic Coordinator, which means I'll be managing the commercial blocks during the Channel One news broadcast.  This is a great opportunity and I'm really excited.  I gave my two weeks notice at VMS on Friday, so I begin my new career on April 21st.  Wish me luck!!!

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]]> Shot of the Month: March tag:vox.com,2008-04-08:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398ee0b0b0005 2008-04-08T03:33:04Z 2008-04-08T03:37:15Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

Well it's a few days late, but the wait is worth it.  Our little boy's first spoonful of food!

 

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]]> He did it! tag:vox.com,2008-03-08:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00f48ce256550003 2008-03-08T14:24:27Z 2008-03-08T14:24:27Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

My boy finally did it.  At 9:11AM today, he rolled over unassisted for the first time!  I was with him on the bed while Xia was expressing milk in the other room.  When it happened I yelled out, 'He did it!".  Hope the neighbors weren't sleeping.  It was an uncontrolled expression of happiness that instantly came over me.  I'm very happy right now.

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]]> Shot of the Month: February tag:vox.com,2008-02-24:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398dfeef10005 2008-02-24T22:40:33Z 2008-02-25T02:41:43Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
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]]> Baby Goodness!! tag:vox.com,2008-02-14:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398dcb0140005 2008-02-14T21:44:21Z 2008-02-14T23:26:05Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

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]]> Shot of the Month: January tag:vox.com,2008-02-02:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00f30f57e8bb0001 2008-02-02T16:33:15Z 2008-02-03T15:47:22Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

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]]> It's official tag:vox.com,2008-01-31:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398d7f6ba0005 2008-01-31T05:16:38Z 2008-01-31T05:17:09Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
NJ Devils
NJ Devils
As of late last week I was officially hired as a freelancer for The Prudential Center in Newark.  I fall under the video production staff and my duties are Inscriber and Daktronics operator.  For Inscriber I manage stills, lower thirds, and stats throughout the game.  When I'm running Daktronics, I'll be responsible for the smaller LED boards which display advertising.  I've only trained for one day this month.  Later this week I'll be going in on consecutive days for training.  By the end of the month I should be able to run the show solo.  I'll be working about 4-6 games a month, so it'll keep me busy.  Wish me luck!

The Prudential Center a.k.a., The Rock is home to the NHL New Jersey Devils, MISL Ironmen (indoor soccer league), and Seton Hall Basketball.

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]]> Road to the Super Bowl Bash! tag:vox.com,2008-01-26:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398d65e000003 2008-01-26T15:26:19Z 2008-01-26T15:52:22Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

[Edit] For first timers to my place, use this link.  The information in the location push pins are bigger than the map size.



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]]> Youth Without Youth? Part III....How was my birthday? tag:vox.com,2008-01-10:asset-6a00d4142534523c7f00e398d0d0700003 2008-01-10T03:59:57Z 2008-01-10T04:13:04Z dandiaz http://dandiaz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full

It went pretty well, and it was much better than I would have ever expected.  Xia kicked it off with a surprise Birthday Bash at our place.  It caught me completely by surprise because she threw it on December  23rd!  That's almost 2 weeks before my birthday.  During our little family get together (which included Mom, Dad, & Sis from Florida among many other family members) I scored a really nice gift that day.  For making it to my 30th birthday I received an 80 Gig iPod and some inear-buds that I saw on Amazon.  Xia knew I wanted these bad, but I told her not to get it for me.  It was just to much money to spend on my birthday, especially right after the holidays.  But with some planning from my Aunt, Xia made it happen.  A bunch of people chipped in and it was presented to me as a communal gift.  If you look closely, it was engraved with "Happy 30th Birthday!  We love you very much!"  To say I was touched is an understatement.  To be honest I think that might have been the sweetest thing that could have happened to me on my birthday.  I'm very touched and grateful for all who attended that special day.  I will not soon forget my surprise 30th Birthday Bash.

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The weekend of my actual birthday, we had a surprise visit from The Gonzalez Clan.  They stopped by for awhile and Xia made a meal she should be proud of.  The evening was capped off by watching the debates on TV and opening an unexpected and awesome birthday gift bag.  Opening the bag was akin to opening the briefcase in Pulp Fiction.  I kid you not, there was a yellow glow coming from the bag.  The glow was only surpassed by the glow of my smile upon opening it.  Thanks guys it was ultra nice of you.

Since my birthday I've been treated to the random adult beverage (made from barley and hops if you catch my drift) and break time coffee at Starbucks.  I must say I had no idea turning 30 would feel so good! :>

This concludes the Youth Without Youth posts.  Maybe when I'm feeling old I post articles titled Adulthood Without Youth?  Right now though, I'm feeling so good, I'm not even thinking about being 30. 

Ohh wait, I'm 30.  Must go to sleep.  My back aches and the tendenitious in my foot is flaring  up.

Later


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