Carmelo’s Year in Review: 2014

I had an amazing year. 2014 was totally great!

Jaime and I were both dressed as “The Punisher” at the Amazing Arizona Comic-con in January

We all went to the Renaissance Festival! I got a sweet top hat!

I got a sweet new vaporizer ePipe, (to match my top hat!)

I got my CISSP! Achievement Unlocked!

I got a sweet Quadcopter as a reward!

Started a security blog which became a source for work’s Security Awareness

We got to go to the Scottsdale Insurance Company Family Fun Fair

Damien got a part time job at the Stadium

I got four teeth removed and my gums cut open and lasered, but now they are super healthy!
(Floss your teeth kids!)

Had a blast in Las Vegas for Pat’s 30th birthday!

Got my wife some super awesome shoes that gave her an entourage at work.

Had an amazing (little man/mustache themed) baby shower for Pat/Courtney/Beau!

Took over my work’s Security Awareness Team

Went to Lake Pleasant with Darla!

Received a sweet bonus!

Bought a new home computer, it’s a monster tablet!

Steampunk Superman and Steampunk Batwoman at Phoenix Comic-con

I had become a lead on my team

Treated my mom and family; spent two awesome weeks in Hawaii!

We met with Nestor, Sunshine, Andrew and Family, and Kevin

Represented my team for RiskyBusiness

We met Rebecca in person!

Beau was born!

My son, Damien, got his driver’s license

We went to the Arizona State Fair

Sublime with Rome concert! This was Damien’s first concert!

Jaime and I won first place as a couple costume contest for Halloween

We participated in Zombie Walk 6!

I flew to San Francisco just for lunch!

Took over the Information Security Intranet at work

Aiden was born!

Went to have dinner with Pat/Courtney/Beau, took a wrong turn, ended up with my niece and her family!

Built a Raspberry Pi home server

Met with Efren, my Marine brother I haven’t seen in 22 years

Took my family to ZooLights for Jaime’s Birthday!

Earned my PCI ISA Certification! Achievement Unlocked!

Paid for my PCI Professional Certification… Achievement Paid for…

Secured bonuses for my security awareness team!

Got a pricey gift card

Got another bonus (made from 3 combined bonuses)!

We had a HUGE Family Christmas Party

And I became a God Parent