As my departure date quickly approached, my stress level increased as did my apathy for preparation. I've never been big on planning but I'd become even less so as it became clear that I really just wanted to leave my old life behind and start fresh with a new journey. But before I could embark on … Continue reading The Hardest Goodbye
Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
After a snack in Union Station, I boarded the train for Chicago. There was an option to make reservations for dinner in the dining car. Seating was limited and community seating is used, providing an opportunity for you to meet new people. I opted to skip dinner in lieu of hanging out in the observation … Continue reading Coding By Train: Leg 2 (Washington, DC to Chicago)
Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
For the next week and a half, I am experiencing a new form of travel. Rail. Rather than take my normal flight from RDU to DEN for one of our company meetings, I've decided to take the scenic route via an Amtrak train. The first leg of the trip is the Palmetto line from Wilson, NC to … Continue reading Coding by Train: Leg 1 (Wilson, NC to Washington, DC)
As We Begin Again
This week marks my return to independent development. I've had the pleasure of working with a great team, a mix of experienced developers and enthusiastic newcomers. The pay was good, the work flexible (100% remote was available), and I had direct input into the products. I worked for this company 11 years ago and it … Continue reading As We Begin Again
Pay Yourself First
As a child, my first inclination was always to spend any money I had on candy, especially Blow Pops, as it was like getting two pieces of candy for the price of one. My grandfather tried to instill in me the importance of saving. Anytime I received money as a gift or from cutting grass, he would … Continue reading Pay Yourself First
The Cocoa Nomad 