Author Archives: Carmelo

Happy New Year, Welcome 2024, Goodbye 2023

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Carmelo

It is always bitter sweet for me to welcome the new year. I always try to remember the good times of the year as the clock ticks forward. I had a lot of great times this year and have made … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Michigan 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Carmelo

We just got back last night from our trip to Michigan. Needless to say, it was a lot of fun.

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Carmelo

One of our good friends invited us to watch the ballet and it was great. I think there is something about getting older where you can appreciate the arts with a mature mind. The last time when Jaime and I … Continue reading →

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Glendale Libcon West & Glendale Glitters 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Carmelo

There was a small event preceding several 0ther events, so we took our time, got to the local library convention, then had dinner with our friends, we ended the night at Glendale Glitters and had some fun there.

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Jake Shimabukuro Christmas Special

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Carmelo

Several months ago, I bought us tickets to Jake Shimabukuro’s Christmas Special. This time, he was playing at a different venue. At the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, a place I haven’t been to in many years. We had front … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour – Birthday

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Carmelo

One of my good friends, Sona, held a happy hour for my birthday. It was really good to catch up with everyone.

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Walt Disney World – 2023

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Carmelo

Almost a year planning this trip, for Christmas last year, Jaime and I asked my brother and sister-in-law if we could bring them and their kids to Disney World for my 50th birthday. They were awed, amazed, and accepting of … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity Summit in Scottsdale

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Carmelo

I went to the Cybersecurity Summit at the Phoenician, which is in Scottsdale. It’s not my first time at this venue. It’s pretty snazzy. The thing is though, that to get there “on time” I had to sit in about … Continue reading →

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Arizona Bao Festival

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Carmelo

Yesterday, my friend Mariah and I went to the AZ Bao Festival and we ate! LOL

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20 Year Alltel Reunion

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Carmelo

It’s been over 20 years, give or take since we all worked together. It’s so good to see them all. We were such an awesome IT team at Alltel. We did everything there! Desktops, Servers (windows, netware, linux), routers, switches, … Continue reading →

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