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For most of my life I’ve been a fan of goal settings. Furthermore, I usually like writing goals down. However, I must admit that although a fan, I have not remained consistently faithful to the practice year after year. I can tell you though that the practice does work. Sure it may sometimes take a little longer than planned. But the process of setting a goal, writing down, and then periodically checking progress is a good thing. Last year I set a goal to read six books. The logic was simple. Surely, I could read at least one...
On Monday 11/19/2007 @ 10:30 PM, after 2 hour and 45 minutes of pushing (ouch), Carrie gave birth to our first child. Kate was 7lbs 1 ounce and 17.5 inches long. We've posted some pictures on Shutterfly at http://katebottjer.shutterfly.com. Needless to say we had something special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Going home.
The last few months have quickly flew by. Carrie and I moved back to Tulsa, OK from Jacksonville, FL at the end of August. We are now settled into our new house and have been busy working on the nursery. Kate, our first child, is due on November 17th. I really miss all my Florida friends and the strong Florida Developer Community but I am getting re-established in Tulsa. For Example, I accepted a position as Solution Architect with a local Microsoft Gold Partner, SpringPoint Technologies in late August. Essentially, I work for the Consulting Division of SpringPoint and...
As many friends and colleagues know my wife and I are pregnant with our first child, a little girl. As a result we have decided to relocate to Tulsa, OK. Yes, we are heading to Tulsa to be near family. Most of my wife's family is from Tulsa and my parents relocated their several years ago for work. Anticipating this move I have been actively interviewing with many local companies.
Interviewing is always a stressful process. However, I couldn't believe the general tone of a third round interview I had tonight. The interview started off quite pleasant but quickly turned almost...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me:
A while ago I was pinged to answer the five things you didn’t know about me question circulating the blogosphere. Anyway, I procrastinated but here are my answers.
1. I love animals. I grew up with Dogs and Cats. Currently I have 3 cats.
2. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 9 years old.
3. I was born and raised in New York. My family moved from NY to Tulsa, OK when I was a junior in High School.
4. I went to Space Camp when I...