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Introducing Team Mud Pointers!

Posted: May 16, 2013 in personal, SharePoint Community
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It is very exciting to introduce you all to our team the Mud Pointers!

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This is a team I started putting together for the Mud Challenger event happening on Saturday, August 17th. This will be an awesome day, especially because it benefits the wounded warriors who have risked everything to protect our freedom! Also, make new friends in the SharePoint Community.

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The Mud Challenger is the ultimate obstacle course challenge, featuring a 2-4 mile mud-trodden course with grueling, unpredictable obstacles, designed by Navy Seals and Black Ops. MudChallenger is more than just a mud run, it’s the ultimate challenge that encourages teamwork and demands endurance. Not to mention, the entire course and obstacles are a secret.

So who wants to join me?

I am hoping to grow the team along within the Houston SharePoint community and to have a glorious time with everybody! I also plan to lose 20 lbs. as I train and add healthy years back into my life.

If you are interested, please join the Mud Pointers registration here>>  and once you have registered, please order your Awesome Mud Pointer Tee right here>>

Make sure you order your Mud Pointers Team T-shirt by July 15 so you can benefit from the free shipping!

Please see the instructions on how to order and personalize your t-shirt below. We have set it all up so you can join us very easily :)

You can also have these instructions handy by downloading them here>>

1. Click design link
2. Click on ‘Edit This Design’

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3. Once in the design lab click ‘rotate’ to the upper left hand side of the lab next to ‘sleeve print’

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4. Click on ‘LAST NAME’ so that a blue text box shows up around the text

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5. To the left of the lab under ‘new text | edit text“ and place your name, then click on “update”

6. Once you enter your last name click ‘save/send’ at the bottom of the lab right next to ‘get quote’

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7. Name your design and enter your email address, then click ‘Save Design’

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8. Once your design is saved go back into the lab and click ‘get quote’

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9. Enter the size you would like then click ‘Get Quote’

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10. Follow the instructions once you enter your zip code

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11. Once you see your quote click ‘Buy Now’ and then follow the instructions to check out for your shirt

12. If you have any questions about placing this order then please contact Amanda Werth at CustomInk.  She can be reached at 1-800-293-4232 and ask for Amanda Werth.

Let’s do this!!!

New Microsoft Certified SharePoint Master in Houston

Posted: February 19, 2010 in personal, sharepoint, Uncategorized

So I have been very quiet for the last several months.  I have also been very busy.  On February 8th, 2010, I finally completed my last qualification to become a Microsoft Certified SharePoint Master.  My journey started early in 2008 when the program was announced.  I was accepted into the program on my second try.

My first attempt (during the interviews) was a humbling lesson where it highlighted my strengths and it opened my eyes to areas I had not ventured into.  I had been working with SharePoint for about four years around that time.  Through much determination and perseverance, I read the pre-reading list with 81 items and sought out opportunities with my clients to exercise my growing knowledge.

My second attempt was still a humbling lesson, SharePoint is an enormous platform and framework which can be used in so many ways.  The news was exciting, I was accepted into the fourth MCM rotation.

The three weeks in Seattle were brutal and exhausting, but every day I could only think “awesome”.  Every candidate and instructor is very skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and on top of their game.  The experience and knowledge shared during the three weeks makes the entire process worth every bit of effort, time and, of course, money.  I have to add that this certification is not for everyone.  It is very difficult, very challenging and it will impact your life and family.  The pre-reading really is a requirement and it still may not be enough. You have to read all of it before you get there if you are to succeed.  You should also experience as much of it as well.  I cannot say enough about the support my family has given to me.  I spent countless weekends, holidays, car trips and rides reading, practicing, discussing and breaking SharePoint in new creative ways in preparation.  The entire last year (and some) has been one of the most rewarding years as a result of this journey.  I hope to continue this journey as we welcome SharePoint 2010 and I look forward to contributing to the SharePoint community.


And my family grows

Posted: July 12, 2007 in personal, Uncategorized

Its been a while since I have written. Well its time to break the news … we had a beautiful baby girl. She’s great … time consuming and fun. We are trying to get back into the swing of things. Here is one of my favorite pictures of her. This is our first baby after eight years of marriage. I am happy we had eight years to solidify our relationship … I can see a new baby straining a young fresh marriage; it can be done nonetheless. Babies are great though … I have to admit though: I am beginning to have a better understanding of my parents.