It’s been a while since I’ve posted and the end of 2008 proved to be full of change.
I recently started a new job as the Director of Support at Optilink, a Division of The Advisory Board Company. Yeah, it’s a mouthful. It’s quite a culture shock from Jive, but I’m getting more comfortable with each passing day. I still miss Jive and often wonder if it will be the pinnacle of my career. I really miss the people there. But, perhaps my new boss was right when she said to me yesterday, “The best decision you made in 2008 was to come here”.
My friends Chris and Karen had a new son, Ryan Donald, on December 21st.
My friend Kevin and Val just had a new daughter, Alexis Lee, on December 30th.
Rebecca is due to give birth to Sophie Grace any moment now. If she doesn’t deliver on her own beforehand, she will be induced first thing Saturday morning. We are all very eager to receive the new addition to our family.
My mom and Thom were just here for Christmas and had a somewhat sad departure as they had to leave just two days before her new grand-daughter arrives. Unfortunately, my mom is responsible for payroll at the fire department so she had to leave today.
As if three babies wasn’t enough, God saw fit to ensure that our good friends Damon and Monica were also adding to their family. Their daughter (tentatively named Alison) is due sometime in April.
2009 is sure to bring many things, but I am hopeful that much of it will be good. Only 19 days until Obama is sworn in and I pray that he leads us well.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:42
It was a big year, all right. Congrats on the new joerb and best wishes with the new baby. We’ve gotten into a nice routine here with Owen & Ryan and things are going very well.
I don’t think Jive will be the pinnacle of your career any more than Webtrends was the pinnacle for either of us. It’s hard to predict where life will take you, especially when you make up your mind that you don’t want it to take you anywhere boring. Some days I have to remind myself to be careful what I wish for.