Dec 15, 2018 · Comments
Year In Review
For reference, previous years: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012.
They say that time moves faster as you get older. Our 2018 proves it! We left Seattle, went to Europe for 5 weeks, got new jobs, and bought a house in Madison, Wisconsin.
Let’s recap. What say you, Samuel L. Jackson?
Goodbye, Seattle!
After 3 fun years in Seattle, we decided to move back to the Midwest to be closer to family. Living in Seattle was a (mostly) good experience for us, but in the end, it wasn’t Home. We recommend a visit if you’ve never been: Pike Place Market, whale watching, Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, and taking a ferry to a neighboring island are just the tip of the iceberg. I plan to write a “Seattle Guide” very soon by the way, in order to capture our favorite hiking spots, restaurants, and more. Can’t wait to share it with all of you!
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Jan 24, 2018 · Comments
RetrospectiveBehind The Curtain
Author’s Note: Many people share their accomplishments publicly, only showcasing the successful end result. In reality, the creation process is never as smooth as it appears. In my “Behind the Curtain” posts, I intend to shine a light on the reality of the hard work, successes, failures, and struggles encompassing knowledge work.
I signed a contract agreement with Pluralsight on February 24th, 2015 to create my first developer-oriented online video course, PhoneGap Build Fundamentals. The course went live on July 11th, 2017, over two years later. This is a look back on what ended up being a long, challenging, but ultimately satisfying journey.
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Jan 13, 2018 · Comments
Year In Review
2017 was a very eventful year, full of ups and downs. Thankfully, it was wonderful overall, with many challenges and growth along the way. For reference, other years: 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012.
Personal
January and February were a whirlwind of fun. It began with surprising my wife with a trip to LA during the first weekend in January. Following that, we attended two weddings for close college friends.
Major Loss
And then, in late February, an email out of the blue:
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