Four Years

You can accomplish a great deal in four years.  The mighty Hoover Dam was completed in 4 years.  It was the world’s largest electric power producing facility and the world’s largest concrete structure when it was completed in 1935.  Another thing that has happened in 4 years is my current job (not that it is ending now).  I went from the bottom of the stack to a reasonably high position in my company over the span of 4 years.  I’ve worked a great deal to do it, but I can’t say that it is all by my hand.

Perhaps the most amazing thing that has happened over the last 4 years is my marriage.  Today, my wife and I celebrate 4 years.  It has been nothing short of wonderful.  We have two beautiful children, a great home, and family who love us.  I look forward to many more years of memories that I will cherish.

Spots of Light

I never thought I would be the type to wax philosophical on a blog, but here goes nothing…

Both today and yesterday I have felt that I am in a bit of a funk. Just not overly excited about work and probably not hiding it too well either. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that we are working with our offices in different continents, which translates to at least 15 or 20 emails waiting for me daily when I get to the office at 7am… Most of which require action on my part.

I was really feeling this way this morning when I got a call from Kim, who was about to drop off Josh at daycare before going to work. Talking to her and hearing Josh in the background really turned my day around in a way that I can’t really explain. In the fog of an under-excited work day, the thought of them shone through to me like brilliant spots of light.