I wish I weren't so darn intimidated by #pentesting. I often feel like I am way behind the power curve and have this mental block that makes me feel like I can't do it. I know enough to understand that I know so little; but in contrast I jumped into the IT/IA realm feet first without looking back and have been very successful, so I know I have what it takes. It's a weird dichotomy. #thoughts

Just finished out a date with the wifey. It was the first time we have been able to go out on Valentine's Day since we had kids. Much fun, food, and drink was had.

That is all.

Ramses (tuxedo) and Tiger (tabby)

#caturday

Go for the juggler.

#dadjoke

#CoSoMusic

My selection for you today is from a group called Tender with their track Sickness. It is groovy, slow, and reminiscent of synth wave meets chill. It's a pleasant earworm for me. My favorite parts of the song are the bass line and the silent breaks.

https://youtu.be/9Cv0zSBOX8A

Last month I updated my Indeed profile and on a whim made it "Searchable." Within a day I received a msg and shortly thereafter they wanted to interview me. I had zero intentions to leave my current job, so I did the interviews just out of curiosity. Today I received an offer letter with a 24-hr turnaround request. I requested more time to mull it over. It's more pay, but is it worth it? I'm in a good spot and my current position is transitioning to a gov position. Argh!

Me with full beard: See you this afternoon!

*this afternoon*

Wife: WTF did you do?!

Me:

Hello fellow #redhat #linux admins! Two things: First, I'm about to take the RHCSA exam and I'm both nervous and excited. Second, I want to make an #ansible playbook based off a DISA STIG. Is there a way to do that? Asking for me.

One of the most surprising albums I've listened to was Baptized in Filth by Impending Doom. I bought it solely on its album art. The production was phenomenal. It all just melded into a wonderful symphony of extreme heavy metal without that blended chaos (cf. Mayhem). I could listen to the entire album and I liked each track. What surprised me most was that I later learned they are a Christian band. Not my cup of tea, but my ears enjoy their sound.

https://youtu.be/brZVDSkyGrA

#CoSoMusic

I enjoy listening to extreme heavy metal. Throughout the years, I've learned that I enjoy those bands that change the tempo throughout the track. One such track is "Sons of War" by the Norwegian band Aeternus. The drummer, Erik Hæggernes (stage name Vrolok), seamlessly transitioned into each new rhythm and wonderfully displayed how effective silence and simplicity can be in a complex ensemble. Much of my own style is influenced by Erik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt1WoCUQLnk

#cosomusic

#hike #hawaii

My family and I climbed the stairs for the Koko Head hike. My children—8 and 4–both climbed up the stairway to heaven on their own without aid. I also helped a fellow hiker who was experiencing heat cramps. My family stayed with him together until he was air-lifted off the trail. We learned after that he recovered well with no complications. #Compassion and helping others is what we teach our kids.

UPDATE: Turns out it was a #Unix SME; a Solaris / SunOS expert with basic understanding of #RHEL—which is my area of (limited) expertise. It was cordial and he asked pertinent scenario questions as well as some good ice breakers. He said he didn't know what my biggest challenge would be, indicating my learning curve might not be as steep as they or I imagine. My gut tells me we are most likely a good fit and there is room to grow. If it doesn't go any further, no harm done as nothing changes.

Good morning from Honolulu! Today I will be interviewed for a Linux admin position by the senior Linux admin. Thing is, they found me; I wasn't actively searching for a new position. The initial interview was good, but they are afraid that I might not be a fit nor know enough for what they are looking for but admire that I am passionate about learning. The plus side? I will learn what I need to focus on for my career progression even if they decide not to give me an offer. #Linux #career

Bird farts.

(Re)introduction:

Hi! I am an Information Systems Security Officer gone #Linux systems administrator. I'm plugging along with training here and there; but I'm still on the fence if #pentesting is for me. I enjoy linguistics, calligraphy, music, and movies. Many things are over my head, but I'm eager to learn.

So not infosec tech mumbo jumbo-related, I just wanted to share a couple photos of what I do for a hobby. They are invented scripts for two fictional languages I created and are currently in development.

My potato looks like a Tim Burton creation.

Who among you has experience managing an online store? I need some advice.

TIL that a US gov't official had claimed the word "woman" comes from "womb" + "man". Not true. It comes from Old English "wif" (female) + "man" (person), later changed to "wimman". The plural of O.E. "man" is "men". The more you know.

Hey hey 🤙 Howzit fam?