Matt Ouellette

Won’t. I’m a failure.

This is all on top of me (most of you know me and my experience) getting denial letters because my skillset didn't meet the Junior Network Position requirements. This defeats me so I'm leaving. I'm sorry but have fun network community. Please keep it going for me #bekindtoeachother

They left yesterday and had to teach the kids to ignore the mishaps, which is fine but dad was an ornery old man about everything. So tried to teach the kids if your shoes don't tie it's not Nike's fault kind of deal. Sheesh. Then the neighborhood kids came over

I had to teach my family things, and deal with my grumpy old man of a dad (the kids, sisters dog, and my sister were fine) but then ended up talking with others at dinner and sharing stories and teaching them all how to be nice to others and not grind on the things that weren't the same as you. cont

This all started because my sister wanted to get my nephew school clothes. The day they were showing up I ended up on a neighbors roof spraying and knocking down two hornets/wasps nests because her husband was allergic and she couldn't be on the roof .continued

Nephews friend has never left rural northern MI. Kalamazoo was a "Big City" to him. I made sure to show him downtown with a walk around "tall buildings" and take him to things he'd never see such as a Hibachi show. (P.S. he was the least of my PITA's) continued

Last post, will be a multiple stream but on my value. #bekindtoeachother The last 7 days I allowed my sister, dad, and nephew to come visit (nothing unusual) she brought her dog (no worries Aurora gets alone with her fine). It extends though. Nephew brought his friend (char limit.)

No one hey? Me, lost and dead thoughts. Old angsty punk rock music. Old dreams but men’s mental health is taboo. Don’t talk about your feelings I guess. Suck it up dude. Pick that pick axe up and be a man and shut up. That’s what they say.

The idea is for him to see the options/paths obviously not all inclusive and concepts/ideas so he can decide if he wants to pursue it. Keep in mind he's home schooled so that's why his parents asked me after talking. I'd love to help them out and will make it a doc to send to them.

Was asked to put together an overview/entry to I.T. doc for a kid I met at his parent's food truck (tent). I did my best but I'm no expert in everything or a genius word smith. Please see my post and DM with additons/suggestions. www.packetpilot.com/entering-i-t...

Been there brother. How many cuts, bruises, and chipped teeth this project from dropping tools?! Lol

Some of the Mac. Not the meat though. Garlic isn’t good for dogs but I gave her a wet food topper sauce to make up for it!

Yesterday’s smoke session. I smoke the cheddar too for the smoke Mac and cheese. A little over done but that was on purpose due to sharing with picky neighborhood kiddos.

I give up. No one cares and that’s okay but lots just breaking me right now and no it’s not just I.T.

No one? Having only the neighborhood gang of kids as the only ones in your life (of course Aurora but she can’t talk) sucks. They don’t understand the adult life problems and it’s 10:30 so they aren’t even around for distraction. #alone #lost #sad #confused

I’m not sure how to say this but I’m getting tired of being me. #BeKindToEachOther is tiring when you are struggling. It’ll always be me, I won’t quit don’t get me wrong. Mom would strike me down. But it’s hard when you have no one around and have your own hard thoughts.

I always take my sunglasses off when walking Aurora and end up in extended conversation with a neighbor. Am I weird. I feel it’s respect for eye contact and emotion during convo. I don’t do it when it’s a quick doggo pet.

Anyone? Rough night…

Not sure what but recipes always welcome. I enjoy making kitchen messes just not the clean up part 😆

Well for reference I got good at using one for squirrel protection for my bird feeder but U suck at I.T. So good bye

lol okay! Sandals, a plain colored shirt, cargo shorts for line and hooks. I’d look right in place on the fishing pier 🤣

Matt’s standard hat has ran its course. Which should be the new daily driver?

An attendees guide (written from a Cisco Live perspective but concepts hold to any conference) for both remote and onsite: www.packetpilot.com/cisco-live-a... Thanks to Wendell for letting me link his video! #ciscochampion #ciscolive #clus

My lawn care guy showed up at lunch time. He doesn’t have to but just always pushes through his jobs. Put together a make your own ham sandwich cooler for him. #bekindtoeachother

Another study/learning strategy: www.packetpilot.com/utilizing-le...

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That's my hope. Considering I went through CCNP and CCDP including the SD-WAN specialist exam

My dad graciously gifted me the money to book CCNA to catch that Pearson retake deal. I'm going to crap shoot the CCNA exam since I already have another exam scheduled. Probably fail so now to dig through the basement to see what I can scrap sell to get the ebooks 🙂

Well, I guess I'm going to start from the ground up since all my Cisco Certs expired during my chaotic life the last couple years.