One-man production.

Which isn't technically correct, since somebody else took care of the audio, but for everything else I was the one responsible. I don't say this to point out my capability, rather, to point out my lack of capability to really do what I would have preferred seeing done. My line of work is exceptionally team-oriented if you want to do it at the highest level. And the highest level is definitely where I'd prefer to hang my hat.

The excitement of learning something new.

Whenever there is a new area of tech to explore, most especially when it's related to my favored field of choice, I am not only somewhat surprised(having explored the field with some enthusiasm for many years already) but am exceptionally stoked to increase my knowledge of it in a new direction at all. Thus is my current situation and enjoyment. So much to learn and run forward with! So much to do with it as well!

Unlimited potential.

We met with some very promising clients today. And, in another way, we met with more than 400 additional clients at the same time. This was because the main clients we met with were representatives of the Renton Chamber of Commerce and they seemed quite excited about the prospect of teaming up with us to represent the entire membership of the chamber as a value-added service we could provide them. How exciting! The breadth and depth of our possible business connections boggles the mind when considering even just a few of the things we can provide this business community. Ensure reliable quality service and it almost seems impossible to fail.

A new era begins every day.

A new type of hyperbole? Ha. I think there's a new era in some sort of meaningful way somewhere every day, anyway.  Today might have been my day... I don't know. Time reveals the truth of all things in one way or another, I suppose. And if this post seems a bit more cryptic than open that would just be my disinclination to include a bunch of narrow-topic jargon in my writing whenever possible. The broad strokes of calling it a new era should suffice. And I look forward to seeing where it leads.

The cancer shot across the bow.

It isn't entirely clear that Pops is devoid of any further cancer stuff elsewhere in his body but at least the chunk they found will be extracted from him tomorrow. Cancer is a nasty one, that, and it definitely could be much worse than it seemingly is going to be. It sort of feels like a dodged bullet if it goes as quickly and simply as it is planned to. It kind of felt that way with my brother, too. So, with a bit of trepidation, we push on forward through the coming days and weeks. Then, once the memory of its potential intensity drains away, and the news of reported fitness arrives(or the lack of reported danger), we resume our blissfully ignorant march into the future. And I doubt Pops would have it any other way.

Cruising into the lull.

When work slows down it usually sounds like a totally negative thing. I am somewhat looking forward to the break, though, as it is often a useful period of rest and recharging. Not just the physical elements but the mental ones too... which are probably more important anyway. Plus, trials. It's always good to be tested to learn how to endure that which isn't easy. Build character. Motivate ones efforts in every important way. Shed the useless and focus on the important.

The people that know me best.

It is such a liberating feeling to chat with my oldest, closest friends of my childhood. I wouldn't say I consciously behave in some different way around the people more current in my life but it almost always feels like some form of discovery is happening with the people who haven't known me for so long. This is a normal facet of life since nobody, new or old, has really been there for the entirety of my life... the feeling of connection to my deep past just has a pleasant feeling that comes in no other way I can think of. I am truly lucky to have such people in my life. And a simple sentence, such as that last one feebly attempts, falls incredibly short of expressing my gratitude for said people. They are truly my character's foundation.