I am Justin Tadlock.

I am also a writer. A front-end developer. A gardener. A small-town Alabama kid just trying to figure out whatever it is that that folks are supposed to figure out on this journey. Welcome to my little home on the web.

A Little Post For September

It’s been a long few weeks.And let me emphasize LONG.Two weeks ago I had 2 papers and a presentation. (Although the presentation wasn’t graded)The next week I had 2 more papers due.And now, just Wednesday, I had a wisdom tooth cut out (stitches are to be taken out next Wednesday) … Continue reading →

Kerry

Hey! This is a post for you. Okay, that’s about all I’ve got to say. I’m still half asleep. I’ve been up writing 2 essays all night. I’ve done a little more work on the Alabama Toddler Literacy Page. Go check that out. Oh yeah, you can leave a comment … Continue reading →

An August Post

Yes, I’ve been a bit lazy about posting lately, but with some justification. School has left me tired and delirious most of the time. I haven’t had much time for anything else. A lot has been going on. But, mostly my days consist of: school, work, study (with an added … Continue reading →

Days 9 & 10 - Lazy & Tired

I had a slight problem with the internet last night. It wasn’t working! So, I couldn’t write on my progress, and I had a lot to say. Unfortunately, I just about forgot it all. Day 9Basically, it was a lazy day. I only gave, roughly, 60% - 70%. I finished … Continue reading →

Day 8 - The Bad Day Rule

Day eight. Such a magical day. Well, it should be. But, it was one of the toughest days yet. After putting in 5 grueling hours of yardwork and about a gallon-and-a-half of water, I headed home. I ate a peach and 2 pieces of string cheese. Then I headed off … Continue reading →

Einstein, Yardwork, & ALLTEL

I came upon a nice little set of quotes on a website that I came across today. "If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut." “A man’s ethical behavior should be … Continue reading →

Day 7 - The First Milestone

I finished up my 7th day! That’s the first big milestone. Now, I have only 77 days left to go! I completed my first EDT cardio workout today. I finished up the 3 miles in 44 minutes and 17 seconds. I done the first half mile in 22 min and … Continue reading →

Gin & Tonic

I just finished up my first bartending gig! It actually wasn’t so bad. Most of the drinks were pretty basic. I had the Gin & Tonic, Bourbon & Coke or Water, Vodka & Tonic, Scotch & Coke or Water, and a few other simple things. Overall, it was pretty fun. … Continue reading →

Day 6 - My First Big Hump

Another day gone by, with another workout. I had to do the cardio with intervals today. I ran 1 interval, rested 30 seconds. Then I ran the second, and on the jog back I turned my ankle just as I was slowing down. I wasn’t sure how serious it was, … Continue reading →

Life Funny

It’s been a long day. I should’ve been snuggling with Smeagle and Oly (our 2 cats) a good while ago. They sleep with me at night. But, here I am, only a few hours til’ daybreak pounding the keys on my laptop. I got another odd job today. Lee Canon, … Continue reading →