Weekly update...

Sorry there hasn't been a lot of news on here. Going to focus on doing a weekly update and hopefully that will get me more focused on this.

What's new this week - house:
We closed on the house and took possession on Sat. May 19th. That amounted to me going to get the keys.... and buying a power washer to start washing the deck and putting in the garage. :-)

What's new this week - work:
In case you hadn't heard, Microsoft made the biggest purchase in their history this week. We bought aQuantive, a Seattle-based company that is a leader in the online ad industry. It was a HUGE win for the area I'm working in particularly. We're all VERY excited about it... and see this as a BIG step forward. It also really cements a significant change in strategy at Microsoft... we're really more focused on the services and advertising monetization than ever before. It is really cool to be riding this wave... it is gonna be a blast!

I graduated from NERD this week. I know, most of you thought I already WAS a NERD but in fact... I had to be trained apparently :-) Actually... NERD is New Employee Rapid Development. It was a great expereience and I got to meet a good group of new team members from all over the Online Services Group organization. Great experience.

What's coming up?
I'll be in St. Louis for Labor Day weekend. We have lots to get ready for the movers although Colleen continues to work very hard at home to do a lot of the stuff... all the while managing the kid's schedule. The weekend is packed with events as well... all of which we're looking forward to. I'll be back in Seattle Monday Night.... and then I don't come home until it is pretty much time to move (our "departure date is June 11).

I have some things to do to the house up here before we move... so I'll be focusing on that as well. I believe there MIGHT be a little time for some Golf Therapy too :-)

Work heats up this week as I've got clients now and I also have been picked for a process/project team. They are going to make me start to earn my keep a bit.

Hope all continue to be well... whereever you're reading this from.
Cheers!
.b