Progress...

So, the other day when I was out about town, I saw a face that I recognized. I couldn't remember the name, just the face. I knew that I had worked with this person at <you know>.

So, I talked to them. Normally I would pretend not to see people, but, for some reason, I did talk. Well, we did the whole feeling-out-phase of the conversation in which we both try to figure out if the other was RIF'd or not. We discovered that we had, not only had both been aborted from the P womb, we were in the same room when it happened. She had been in management there and was as shocked (or more) as I was [That day sticks with me and may never leave.]. She found it sad that some of her people were in there, too. These people were set to get promoted and they were being let go. Their team had a person on STO's and was kept. Go figure!

I feel much better knowing that it was not a performance thing. I had always thought this to be true and it was nice to get this confirmation. While I realize that some people may still think that people like myself "got what we deserved." I give them a hearty FU! And, in the words of Col. William Ludlow: "Screw 'em!"

BlackBerry Storm

So, I started a new job a few weeks ago.

I will talk about that later.

Per the title, I now have a BlackBerry Storm. I had wanted an iPhone, but Verizon does not have that phone. I am getting used to the phone. I like it, but am aware of its limitations. I am looking forward to learning the phone.

As for the job, I like the job. The job is no different than any other BA job, but the application is far more complex. Wish me luck with the job and the parking.

Oh, by the way, I sent this from my Storm!

New Job

So, today is the first day of my new job. I am SO nervous. I hate first days! I am sure that I look handsome (LOL) and that I will do well, but first days are just so unpleasant.

I am now 35 minutes early for meeting my contact at the new job. I hate being so early, but I would rather be early than late.

Today is also an exciting day. My little one has her 1st t-ball game. I know that she will do well.

Also this weekend, my eldest had her 1st Communion. I am so proud of her. She looked so akwardly cute in that dress. I loved the low-top Chuck Taylors with it. Of course she put on her shirt, tie and jacket when we got home.

Finally, I am such a lucky guy to be married to Amy... She is quite amazing.

One week to go

So, I have one week to go until the new job. I am excited but nervous. This job will have its own learning opportunities (beyond the work), but
I am ready. My current job has taught me that I am much stronger and braver than I could have imagined. It also showed me that I have a great family and group of friends.

So, the new things for this job:
1. Securing my own health insurance.
2. Driving and parking downtown.
3. Working as a contractor.

And, of course learning the job...

Finally, I need to get a new phone...
This is my last week with this phone. Oddly, I will miss it. It had been my constant companion while on the road.

NAMASTE...

Next Week

So, this week was interesting... I had training - my first real training in this job (that has been beneficial)...

Next week should be interesting... We will see what transpires...

As for this week, I wish I had been home to spend time with my family and lend support to one of me best friends...

Namaste everyone... Namaste

Work, etc... Morons, et al...

Work, in general, sucks... We all know that...
We also know that if no one had to work that nothing would ever get done...
It would be nice, though, to have some supernatural being touch me and make me the beneficiary of some wealthy and generous altruist...
We all can dream, right...
(While I am at it, there is this dream that includes... uh, nevermind...)

I definitively found out recently that a guy I had worked with closely for almost a year had thrown me under the bus for the lack of success for my project. I had thought that he would blame me for the failing project, but I never was for certain. In reality, all of our projects suck. So, what do you expect. Anyways, this guy and I went to lunch and dinner almost every night last year when I was out of town. And then, when things were going bad he blamed me... He was responsible for managing the project. Why would it be my fault if the project had spiraled out of control? If it hadn't been for one of my peers standing up for me and the fact that this stronzo had screwed up on some other things, I would have been the fall guy. Because of situations like this, I have decided to throw away my philosophy that only ass kissing, incompetent morons sounded their achievements to the executives above. I love to provide for my family and will do anything to keep the paycheck coming...

On to lighter topics...
Two nights ago, I went to downtown Dallas to eat dinner with some friends. They stay in a nice highrise apartment that has crazy amenities... There is an outdoor pool seven floors up... There is a gym and a wireless cafe and a two theaters (indoor and outdoor)... It was quite amazing... Although, an apartment on the other side of the street (a few buildings down) has an eternity pool that juts out about 5-10 feet over the street...

Last night, I drove to dinner with some other friends. We went to a Turkish restaurant in Dallas. On the way there, I saw the biggest houses I have ever seen in my life... These houses had to be tens of thousands of square feet. Apparently, BIG $$ people live there.

So, I head home today... I am so looking forward to it... Adios.. Tweet you later...

Sick Kids, etc...

So, being home a lot means very little posting of blogs...

Both girls are dealing with "flu-like symptoms." Thank God that no vomit (or "the other"), but the girls have fevers and are pretty lethargic. My eldest is on the recovery portion of the sickness. My little one is at the beginning of it all. I SO hate to see them sick. I really hope that my wife and I don't get it!

Today was a mixed day for me. Besides sick kids, I was able to see my friends from Prog. I so love seeing them (especially Geno)... I feel so badly that Les received such bad news today. I will honestly and truly pray for her mom.