Brief Thoughts...

Just wanted to send a post out to give some updates about what has been happening lately.

I started a new job with Real Networks, in Downtown Seattle. The last job I had at Microsoft in Redmond as a Program Manager in the ELearning division. I have to tell you that working in that capacity was one of the worst things I have done in my professional life. Since this is the open internet, I will not discuss what happened during my tenure specifically, but suffice it to say that I was happy that this company offered me the same basic package without all of the drama that goes along with working for the "World's Largest Software Manufacturer", as well as a 12 minute commute from my house. Anything that one can do to escape the horrible traffic woes of this area is always a plus.

Other than that, I have been resting comfortably for the last couple of weeks due to a rather significant injury while caucausing for Hillary Clinton. I was asked to go onstage and make some comments about why I wanted to vote for Hillary and when I stepped off the stage, I slipped and twisted one of my ankles, which the other ankle to also twist. I thought I might have broken my only good ankle, but luckily, they are just badly bruised, with no detectable breaks. Close call for Hillary.

I am on the fence with her as a candidate. I do think that either her or Obama will do nothing in their positions to change this course that we are on, although they might be able to delay it ever so slightly.

I must admit, I don't believe in all of the hype that is propelling Obama above Hillary. Most of it seems to come from the speech's that people hear and the fact that this guy is not a Clinton or a Bush. I don't find this as an acceptable reason to garner a vote for President. I am aware of the issue of having two famlies rule the White House and I am against it, but I keep coming back to the same issue: Hillary is the most qualified and seems to have the best idea of how to fix the unhappiness that we as a collective seem to be feeling. I also understand the need for hope in such a seemingly dark time, but I just don't seem to believe what Obama is selling.

I also think that this is intentional. I think that government wants to start running without having to get the people involved and the best way to do this is to frustrate people with the outcome of the process so that they eventually forsake their duty and not vote, paving the way for their agendas.

Sigh.

Well, its back to work. Lili will be back in Seattle in two weeks, so the end of my single life will be coming to a close soon enough. Its crazy to think about sometimes, but other times, I can't wait for it to be here and have someone else to walk through this crazy life with....

Look for a new blog in the next couple of weeks with wedding information, etc. Seems like an easy way to make sure people have the right information.

Hope your all well.
:)