With mothers day right around the corner, Tommy reflects on his mother and the mothers of his children. Just because he is divorced does it mean he speaks ill of his ex wife. She is still the mother of his children and deserves to be honored and respected.

Well I finally did it. I bought mrstommytrc a new laptop. It was painful process. Not in money or picking one out, but the sales process. Best Buy is just so pushing selling their extra “services” and geek squad crap. No, I do not need $50 cables. No I do not need the geek squad to set up my laptop for an extra $100. No, I do not need a printer. No I do not need anti-virus software that is over priced. NO NO NO. I overheard one sales guy telling another guy the PC will run better if the geek Squad were to “install” it for him. What a waste of $100.

I’m such a softy. Ultimate softy. I have no idea why I am the way I am, but when the customers agent said “welcome to the United States!” I got teary. Maybe its all the time away from home and missing my family, maybe its pride, but one thing is it’s not any less pride and love for my great hosts here in Vancouver. I love Canada, make no mistake, but my home is my home and I miss it so.

What a fantastic ride the #GUA2010 has been in the host city of Vancouver, BC. vancouver is where it all started 15 years ago and what a fitting place to celebrate 15 great years!! Our board meeting was on the 35th floor of the Wall Centre. What a great view!

Tommy is spending all his time networking and entertaining at the #GUA2010 conference. He certainly didn’t bring enough business cards. He is darn near out. Many people to meet and give out his new card too. Many people to explain the new job, many congratulations and some in shock. So many great people to meet!

Tommy make a cross country, international trip to Vancouver, BC for the #GUA2010 conference. I love networking and talking shop with the worlds finest prepress, digital print and automation specialists.

Today Tommy was let out of his locked office to finally meet some customers. Its so great to be able to meet new people and show them what you can do. Showcasing your talents and what your work can do for them is amazing. I love making people smile.

Yesterday I was given a “new job” gift by the gals at Red Shoes PR, my own pair of red converse. HOW COOL IS THAT?? I’m now a member of an elite club. I just love that. All autographed and everything! I’m so excited!!! What a blessing it is to have friends like that. I also show off my new HC Miller business cards complete with QR code on the back.

It was a big kid weekend in the clifford home. No better way to spend Easter weekend then with a house full of kiddies. I JUST LOVE IT!! Emma OD’d on Easter candy and baby drew is driving her nuts.

If you have ever met Eric working at Copps in Appleton, WI you will know what I mean. Eric is simply amazing and one person that has made a lasting impression on my mind. Sometimes a smile is just the best medicine. THANK YOU ERIC!!!