As most of you know, I just got back from a wonderful family vacation in Destin, FL. Destin is one of the most beautiful beach towns I’ve ever been to. I loved it and James and I had such a great time with my family. If you haven’t seen the Moxie Mo Show (episodes 8 and episode 9), please check them out as they show why Destin is called the Emerald Isle.

I wrote an article on Culture Feast before I left on vacation explaining why I was so stressed and why I was in such need of a vacation. My fear, initially, was my vacation would just cause more stress to my already stressed out life. I just started a new job with Fossil as a Sr. Recruiter and prior to starting, life was a bit complicated and super anxious due to uncertainty with where my career path would take me. I started a wonderful, new job and then knew that I would be leaving for Destin which caused my stress to go even higher because I had a lot to do, professionally and personally.

I’m happy to report that I feel refreshed, happy, relaxed and fulfilled (and have a nice lil’ tan going) and I must give all the props to Destin. It’s truly a GREAT place to vacation (family, children or even just yourself) and if you have any questions about the locale, please feel free to email me.

I appreciate all of your comments and emails and tweets and I appreciate you continuing to come back and support my blog as well as my new venture with the Moxie Mo Show. We have over 1,000 people who have downloaded the podcast in iTunes and I couldn’t be happier! I realize these numbers don’t compare to Geekbrief, PopSiren or even PhillyD, but they all had to start somewhere, right? So, if you like the show, do me just ONE FAVOR and tell a friend to subscribe to the Moxie Mo Show!

We’re still having a blast in Destin, Florida! Thank you all for the comments and emails, I appreciate each and every one of them. I hesitated making this episode because in all honesty, it has NOTHING to do with computers or techy-news, but it does show my most favorite animal in the world doing some fun tricks. We went to the Gulfarium, the nation’s oldest aquarium, to see the dolphins and sharks and sea lions OH MY! It was NO Sea World… but it was fun.

Also, a gorgeous night shot in the waters of Destin, Florida. Finally, the ocean waves had picked up and the current was strong… the way I like it! I hope you enjoy!

Also, I want to pay respect and honor to Randy Pausch’s family. A man who was so smart, so witty and who made the best lecture of life I have ever seen. He passed away this weekend from his courageous battle with cancer. He was an instant celeb on YouTube and Oprah and he deserves all of us to watch his Last Lecture.

Moxie Mo Show: Episode 9 (On Location) from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

My friends! I finally got to a Starbucks wifi and can upload episode 8. I apologize for it not being my best shooting… I was literally in the ocean filming and the waves and currents present a nasty, lil’ challenge! It’s true, I was STUNG by a jellyfish on the stomach yesterday as well as had a 3 ft shark swim right past me (while 20 people screamed “SHARK” and swam to the beach). It was scary but all is fine. My stomach doesn’t even hurt anymore (where the bugger got me!)

I hope this episode interests you. If not, I apologize. I’d love to hear your thoughts below, so please leave a comment or two!

Moxie Mo Show: Episode 8 from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

In this episode, a BIG announcement and partnership with fellow Twitter friend @tonychall. I also discuss some exciting news from Nokia and what they’re going to send me soon. Also, what do fish and feet have in common? You’ll find out very soon! Last but not least, I’m heading to Florida tomorrow and would love YOUR thoughts/comments/tips for anything related to Destin, FL! What else should I talk about on the show? Let me know… come on MOXIES, leave a comment or five!

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Moxie Mo Show: Episode 7 from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.