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20 Years Later...

Meant to stop by earlier this month for quick drop-in. I can't believe it's been 20 years since I first found this site. I rarely visit anymore, but I'm still alive and kickin', though I'm more active on other social sites. The world has changed and so have I. Within the past decade, I got married and now have a kid. So anyway, see you around. I may not visit much, but I haven't forgotten this place. (C)1984-2023 Toaraga EAM 

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Guess What I Got!

I know I don't come here very often, but sometimes it's nice to visit and maybe leave an update. It's been a couple years since I made a blog post, but I'm sure there are still some people who remember me (if they don't already interact with me on Facebook, which is my main social hub online). I realized I missed visiting to celebrate my account becoming a teenager, but I've been somewhat busy with life anyway. This year has been an interesting one for me, to say the least.   I'll give you a bri

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30 Is the New 30, Also the Old One

I turned 30 this week.   Am I still a fan of LEGO?   This is my Charlie Brown tree (seriously, they sell/sold this product):     This is what that space looked like before I made room to put a tree there:   I may not do as much building these days, but I think those pictures should answer the question.   ©1984-2014 Toaraga EAM

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Still Alive

I'm still alive.   Also, I've been part of this site for eleven years. Less so than I used to be, but I still visit from time to time.   The site's changed. I've changed. Such is life.   Even though I'm not as much a part of this site as I used to be, I think in some way being part of this site was beneficial. In fact, I still retain some of the friendships I made with people from this site. So even if LEGO were somehow to disappear and the site to shut down for whatever reasons, those friendshi

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Legoland

One thing I've wanted to do years ago was to visit LEGOLAND in California, though I never had the money or any other reason to visit the state before now, so I didn't really think much about it. But this week I am here in the city of Los Angeles, visiting some friends, and part of my plan is to go to LEGOLAND. I'm looking forward to it. It wasn't the reason I came out here, but I figured since I'm in California, I might as well make the trip to the theme park. I don't know if I'll get another ch

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Brick Fiesta 2013

I heard about a LEGO convention that's happening in my neck of the woods (from somebody who doesn't live in my neck of the woods... see how on top of things I am).   Brick Fiesta July 4-7, 2013   Hampton Suites & Convention Center Mesquite 1700 Rodeo Drive Mesquite, TX 75149   I'm thinking about going, if anyone's interested. If I do go, it might just be during the public hours, since I haven't really done anything with LEGO in a while and am not really sure what I have going at that time. (

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I Heard Wedding Bells

They just weren't mine.   So I never posted this on BZPower or anything (I'm not very active these days), but my brother did get married last September.   ©1984-2013 Toaraga EAM

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You Remembered!

Well, it's nice to know I wasn't forgotten here on my birthday (I actually didn't even think to visit that day, but it was a very busy day, and I wasn't really on the Internet anyway). Thanks for the birthday wishes though.   ©1984-2013 Toaraga EAM

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Presidential Speeches

I've recently been listening to different speeches by different US Presidents. Originally it was because I wanted to improve my speaking ability by listening to Ronald Reagan, who was nicknamed The Great Communicator, and I wanted to know what that was about. Then I started listening to parts of other speeches for a certain project I was working on.   Some of them were at least somewhat interesting to listen to (enthusiastic, passionate), whether or not I agreed with their ideas, but Lyndon B Jo

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Get Off My Lawn!

I worked hard to water my lawn, and now you whippersnappers are ruining the grass. *Shakes cane*   ©1984-2012 Toaraga EAM

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" Keep The Change"? But You Underpaid!

Disappear from some place for a while, and you'll have no idea what's going on when you get back. I still like to visit every now and then, but my life keeps me tired/somewhat busy, and while I enjoyed BZPower, visiting after a long absence just isn't the same as when I was more fully active with the site. My life's just not the same as it was five years ago (or even two). I work overnight in a check processing center (have been there for over a year), and I'm starting a new position at the begi

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Apartment Life

is rockin' my socks. I have a decent car and job. Life is good.   Another semester of school starts Tuesday.   Hello, 2011. Time for a new color.   ©1984-2011 Toaraga EAM

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It's My Birthday

I signed an apartment lease, and I move in at the start of the new year.   Also, I have my own car (not for my birthday, as I already bought it before today).   ©1984-2010 Toaraga EAM

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Black Six

This photo was taken in the long ago month of July. I made that specially for BrickFair... and for any other event someone wants to take it to (spread the BZP love).   Also, new spinny for me.   ©1984-2010 Toaraga EAM

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I Can Bank On It!

So that data entry job I had was temporary (if they need me again, they'll call me). But fear not, for I have procured another profession, this one of a full time nature.   I'm going to be working in a bank at night (it's kind of complicated to explain what exactly I'll be doing). This coincides well with my schedule, and since I don't start for about 2-3 weeks, it allows me to deal with a fast-paced online class before then. Woot! Life's been a bit crazy lately, but things are looking up righ

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Back From Hungary!

So I got back from Hungary this past Sunday (I wanna go back), and I basically hit the ground running almost non-stop. One task after another. Haha.   I went to lunch with a friend of mine yesterday to talk about some stuff, and he ended up getting me a job doing data entry for another company that shares office space with his. Now that's the kind of friend everyone should have. It's not a lasting job at the moment, due to being based on a current project, but things could pick up. I wasn't eve

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Road Trip To Air Trip

So I just got back from this thing called "road trip." I traveled from Texas to New Jersey and spent time there for about a week (train trip to Philadelphia one day). Now I've got to get ready for a trip overseas that leaves Friday. It's a crazy busy summer.   ©1984-2010 Toaraga EAM

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2 B Z Pers Down, About A Million To Go

So that "top secret" trip I mentioned was to meet Black Six on my way to New Jersey.   That is some pretty nifty stuff he has, let me tell you.   So now I've met 2 BZPower members.   ©1984-2010 Toaraga EAM

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Crossing State Lines

I'm crossing state lines this week that I've never crossed before.   States I've been in at some point in my life: Alabama Arkansas Florida Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma Tennessee Texas ©1984-2010 Toaraga EAM

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Not A Toys R Us Employee

Saturday was officially my last day as a Toys 'R Us employee (unless I go back later): December 11, 2008 - July 10, 2010.   Now you may ask why I quit my job (or maybe you don't care), but rest assured, I had good reasons. No, I was not malcontent or hateful of my job (though I had off-days, same as anyone else), but I had reasons for leaving my job of nearly 19 months.   The main reason was so that I would be able to travel. I've already mentioned the missions trip to Hungary... which is stil

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