2009

2009 — View Comments
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Dec 08

In 2009, Make it your best year ever!

Usually at this time of year, I am cleaning up my office, cleaning up computers, doing a bit of reflection and getting ready for the new year. This year was certainly one for the record books in my life. So the dust seems to be settling later this year than ever before. I worked primarily in Europe and feel like I earned 5 years of experience in just 12 months. It was fascinating to visit and begin to understand how engineering organizations operate in various countries.

My biggest take-away this year is to stick to my guns, listen, learn and respect those around me and push myself to strive to be better everyday. Everyday should be better than the day before.

There is definitely a sense of uneasiness in the air on the state of world lately. I think 2009 will be an extremely tough year. The strong will survive, many will struggle and some will fail like never before.

Blame can be passed around and rightfully so. But the fact is that “it is what it is”. It is an absolute requirement that everyone has to suck it up and make the best of a crappy situation and show the world what you are all about.

If you are worried, maybe a little scared? You’re not alone. Acknowledge the fear and move on and do something about it.

Personally, I am feeling optimistic. More than optimistic, actually. I plan to do exactly what I know how to do. Work hard, work smart, engage with people, build relationships and help engineers overcome their design challenges.

Whatever it is that you do. Make sure you do it this year better than you ever did it before. You owe it to yourself and to everyone else!

Happy New Year, everyone!

2009 / hampton / phish — View Comments
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Oct 08

PHISH is back!!!

Completely non-CFD, non-CAE, non-CAD related post. In fact, no technical content whatsoever.

But sometimes, it is just nice to take a step back and post something on the personal side. One of my favorite bands of all time have been on hiatus (break-up) for the last 4 years. They are scheduled to play three shows in Hampton, VA in March.

I have seen them in the past and hope to see them again when additional shows are announced.I have a few GB of live digital phish shows, that is what is loaded on my ipod and what I am playing in the office.