So which would you like first, the good news or the bad news? OK, I'll start with the good. I have been offered a new position in my company. I'm going to have the opportunity to work in our "New Media Studio". I will be bringing my particular "flava" to animation and web work. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me. I will be cramming my skull full of new products, formats, and applications. It is really a great opportunity for me. There are a lot of young folks with excellent skills to learn from. I can also share what I do best with them. That's the good news.
Now for the bad...
This throws a bit of a wrench into the well oiled machine that is my daily life. In order to give the new studio my best effort, I'm going to have to set blogging aside for a season. My time spent in the blog sphere has had many rewards and benefits. It has been a great way of exploring social media and online community. With that in mind I want to thank the viewers and followers of the blog. I have had a lot of online fun with all of you.
I would especially like to thank bloggers that served as benchmarks...
Patrick Parker
Harlan / Narda
Matt Apsokardu
Black Belt Mama
Colin Wee
SteveBJJ
Don Prager
John Vesia
Meg
Maggie
and others.
I've thought about posting intermittently but that's not really how I wanted to do this. As my schedule has gotten busier I have not be able to be as "interactive" as I would like. So for now I'll set the Oldman's Boobishi aside and get crack a lackin on Flash and DreamWeaver.
BTW, If any of you find yourself in Kansas City and want to meet, greet and or train, drop me a line. I'm not giving up training and I'm still teaching 6 classes a week.
I guess at some point I will have to come back and finish "The Martial Addict Part 2".
See ya.
OH! p.s. If the withdrawal is too much, you can still purchase "Oldman's greatest hits"
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Have to admit, I will miss the interaction...as Oldman/MC always gets me muse a-roilin'. But as another friend said to me today, 'let the learning happen'.
Enjoy the trip, and bring back some good trout recipes. ;)
Congratulations and good luck with your new job opportunity!
Your blog posts will be missed.
Have fun. Animation is cool and at one point, wanted to be an animator. Know a few too. I just couldn't swing the money muscle to pay for all that edufucation. Though I did get accepted to Cal Arts....and had to decline when I saw the squat shape of my wallet. If you get the hookup at work to learn what you need for free....boy, oh boy! :)
Take care and thanks for all the beans!
Have fun. Can't wait to see the first oldman animation!
Wow, I just got used to reading your blog and keeping up with your life again, such as it has been.
If I ever find myself in Kansas City I promise to let you know. The same goes for you if you ever find yourself in Central Indiana. (except of course I can't promise you any training as I am not a martial artist) but I can promise you good conversation.
Thanks so much for the beautiful painting, I am having it framed this weekend.
Major congrats, sir! For someone your age you seem very capable with technology, so I think you can do it! It was a good site. I hope you take it up again someday.
Good luck in your new digs! You will be missed. If I ever find my self in KC I will make sure to visit your dojo for my arse-whuppin'!
Peace,
Mike
I hope you still stop by my side of the blogosphere and say hi from time to time!
I'm going to miss seeing your posts. You've certainly added a breadth to the martial arts blogging scene that no one else could do. Colin
FOOL YOU SHOULD GET STRONG LIKE GERRIT BADDENHORST
Anonymous,
Thank You. You don't know how bad I needed that.
xoxoxo
Oldman
Looking forward to your eventual return to the blogosphere. Good luck with the new job too!
I am in Kansas City upon occasion for work. Next time I'm in town, I'd love to get together!
Steve,
You are welcome anytime you are in town. The porch light is always on.
I'd be tempted to wander up that way just to find you and say HI!
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