Search has come to an end?

I visited the Career Center at SFCC (South Florida Community College) today, in search for interns to help me build my web project.  I submitted my posting and now play the waiting game; however, in the interim, I was contacted by an individual expressing interest in working for Socialnip as our full time web designer and coder.  His enthusiam and knowledge was overwhelming, and I appreciated every minute.  We shared the same ideas and our conversation just seemed to flow.  just hope this works out because every second devoted to this project matters and moving forward is the only option.  I'm going to give him a shot and see how he produces. 

If an SFCC student expresses their interest, I think I will take them on board as well, just to keep an inhouse associate with me, and only until the internship term is up. 

Socialnip Blueprint Complete

After roughly 75 hours, over a 5 day period, of wired in, no sleep site drafting, my blueprints are now complete!  Next: to input the draft into my web design platform, making it concrete.  This is months of work, making sure all of the buttons, links, server side scripting, and everything else are functioning properly.  And I still need a coder. So, I had an idea.  I'll input the draft layout first, send it off to copyright.gov, and then work on the function properties.  This way, the site and idea is mine and I'll sue your a** if you steal it! Investors....here I come!

To Ring or Not to Ring

I wear my wedding ring because I like to.  It looks nice and feels like a "reminder" around my finger.  I tend to think twice when it's on (not that I'm bad when it's off).  So, does a wedding ring mean anything?  Of course it does.  It's a symbol of your vows, commitment, and an icon of trust.  Does it mean all that goes away when it’s off?  Let me ask you this:  Would you feel guilty going to a dance club without your partner?  Do you think it’s ok to keep secrets from your partner?  What about the idea that you could cheat and get away with it?  Well, the answer has nothing to do with whether or not you wear a wedding ring.  It has to do with doing on to others as they do to you; the eye for an eye law.  Every choice you make, ask yourself if you’re comfortable with your partner making that same choice.  A ring won’t make you decide the right choice.  It’s your heart.  If your heart is not in the right place, then your head probably isn’t either.

Break Time: This tumbles my brain...

So far, I'm 4 days and 60 hours of devoted-no sleep invested time into the development of my website.  The more and more I lay it down on paper, the more excited I get.  As much as 'The Social Network' can be, at times, very annoying, watching clips here and there motivates me.  In no way am I comparing myself to the Harvard dropout, Facebook creator Mark Zucky.  He could probably accomplish what I've done in a few hours.  But that doesn't matter.  Creativity can come from anyone, which is simply just a form of a good idea.  Putting that idea into blueprint sometimes needs an architect’s touch.  Well, I have yet to receive help, despite my plea in previous postings on this site and Facebook.  So, I’m the architect for now and when I get really desperate, I’m ringing doorbells.  I want this site to work, and it will, not for money, but to be the face of genius behind something original, creative, and hopefully global.  With my wife concerned about the less spent quality time, she supports me.  And when tensions rise, a cold Mountain Dew Code Red does the trick.  Cajun peanuts from the gas station are comforting too.  I still make time to cook above average meals.  After all, that’s why I’m in culinary school, which classes start again August 22^nd.  I have to complete the platform, interface and database, and publish the site live within 30 days from 4 days ago.  If I can accomplish this, then I will have utilized my site design software within its’ free trial period.  Not that it really matters because if I don’t pay to register the software, I won’t be able to make any changes to my site.  So if you’re reading this and you know someone that’s a website designer or coder, pass the message on.  Maybe I’ll give you a “finder’s fee”.

I Need Your Help Designing Socialnip.com

I am looking for an intern code writer/website designer to help me complete and maintain Socialnip.com. The right person will be added to the masthead as co-founder. See my ad on Craig's List:

http://cfl.craigslist.org/cpg/2527824518.html

Are you being cheated on? Signs to look for:

1. Your partner is unusually nice

2. The romance is gone

3. Sleeping in separate rooms

4. Ridiculous arguments

5. Hangs out with friends and never at home

6. Is preoccupied by hobbies, such as video games or anything to avoid a conversation

7. Decides to separate bank accounts

8. Making love turns into a quick screw

9. Is staying with you for your credit or money

10. You have a child and just wants to avoid paying support

11. Has Facebook page that you are not a friend of

12. Decisions become more selfish

13. Goes out to clubs without you

14. Frequent girls/guys night out

15. Your opinion no longer matters

16. Everything is "mine" and not "ours"

17. "You can't tell me what to do"

18. Starts to appear more conscious about looks and style

19. Pushes you to work more overtime

20. Requests a text or call when you're on your way home

21. Unusual amount of showers

22. Unusual bank withdraws or credit card charges

23. Acts in such a way that makes you feel you can't live without them; controlling

24. A certain friend always accompanies your night outs together

25. Always asks how your friend is doing

You can add more to this list.  Write in your comments.

Socialnip.com: Coming soon to a computer near you.

I am the founder of Socialnip.com.  It's in the works; so you won't be able to view it just yet.  I wanted to mention it on my blog just to get the name and its' "what abouts" out there.  I am still in need of a coder towards the end of its development for review before I publish it live (and I want to run and host it off my own server), but I'm good for now.  Socialnip.com is a network of neighborhoods that connects you with other residents in your field: known as a neighborhood (such as cook, nurse, pilot, actor, singer) and connects you with other neighborhoods of interest.  It is not necessarily designed to keep you in contact with your friends and family, but more of a network to open new doors of opportunity, interest and possibilities.  Ever wonder what it would be like to own and run a charter boat out of the Caribbean every day for a living, or what it takes to start up a beauty salon?  Your individual profile moves you into a designated neighborhood.  For example, I like to cook and have an interest in independent film makers.  So, I would create my profile to live in the "Culinary" neighborhood, with interest in visiting the "Film" neighborhood.  Your interest connects you with different neighborhoods, while keeping in touch with the residents in yours.  You'll be able to post pics and vids, and even your resume and headshots if you're in the job market.  This is not a Facebook knockoff; so there are no games or status updates. It is a way to get noticed for your skills and provide information to help you on a path of adventure.  And it is free. 

Child Support or Ex Support...

I pay child support.  I'm a full-time student.  I'm unemployed and collect it.  I'm married.  I live in a town monopolized by one organization called Cross Country.  I am only available to work after class is out (I start at 8am to 3pm).  I'm not a deadbeat.  Going to college means I am bettering myself and not just sitting on my ass.  These are the facts.  Here's my issue:  It pisses me off that support amount is based on what I am "capable" of earning, otherwise known as my potential.  I'm no rocket scientist, but is your earning potential really met in Sebring?  Of course it’s not.  So how am I supposed to pay support based on a $60,000 annual salary? Well, I don't, but that is the case for most men out there.  Focus on the word I used: "men".  I am not referring to you morons that ruin it for the rest of the upper class, placing us in the lower class just because you decide to prick the ant hill and watch them scatter without getting bitten.  The fact of the matter is, all of us "men" and "morons" pay the same price, and it's a hefty one.  If we don't pay support, we lose our driver’s license, up to the point of incarceration.  A woman’s role in all this should be a supportive one; not “I’m going to get as much money out of him as I can.”  This objective won’t work because what’s the point if we can’t afford it.  You won’t get any money.  And when you do get money, don’t brag about and refer to it as extra income.  It’s not concert ticket or clothing money for you and your friends.  It’s “support funding” for the child next to you.  Remember the child? So, I propose all future funding is collected in a trust-type fund and then disbursed to the “ex” in the form of food stamps or a government verified funded card that can only be used for your child.  Everyone is happy; I mean the child and the supporting father are happy.  If you can’t buy that new Victoria Secret fitted bra you saw in the window because the “moron” didn’t make his payments, I guess you’ll actually have to use your own money.  Remember, again, support comes from both parties.  It is broken down by percent.  And how did I get lucky to pay support off of only $7.50 an hour, instead of $60,000?  I had a personal attorney, she lied in court, she thought she could take me to the bank, and thought crying in front of a Palm Beach judge would make the environment more sympathetic.  I remember the look on the Dept. of Revenue’s representative’s face when my ex lied, then cried when my attorney caught her lying.  Ladies, just because you get pregnant from having a one, second or third night stand doesn’t mean “men” are idiots.  Don’t assume all of us are. 

New Blog Site

So I started my own blog site, not because I don't like Facebook; in fact, I'm an advid Facebook user and would recommend the works of Mark Zuckerberg to just about anyone, but I enjoy the freedom of some control.  Yea, I could create a website, run it on my own server and host it; that'll give me complete control, but I can settle for this.  Keep up with me if you can because I'm all over the place.  And I don't mean literally, but my mind tends to wander and those sleepless nights should count for something.  The TV in the background showing another social network movie on Starz, or maybe Zombieland (notice this Jesse Eisenberg guy is everywhere now...poor Mike Cera) with a Code Red Mountain Dew in hand keeps me going.  No World of Warcraft pressure could touch these fingers. Anyways, my site is blank now, but followers will come soon enough.  I always stir the pot clockwise and counter-clockwise.