ELDP Rules!

LDC1:
I went on the first conference that all LDP'ers must go on. I was gone for an entire week to Landsdowne, VA. We stayed at the same place that the Washington Redskins were having their spring training so that was kinda fun.

Anyway, the purpose was for us to go to classes that deal with leadership as well as network with as many people as we possibly could. It was a pretty good deal. We got to see the CEO which was huge. He spoke to us for awhile and it was good.

I must say that I was a bit worried at first. Some of the classes seemed to be irrelevant to my job since I have no responsibility etc. The people seemed to relate to the stories about having 14 hours of work to do before noon. I was frustrated. I immediately got over that and found myself inspired by the stories I had heard. Some of these people were working really long hours in their first week and LOVING IT! After mulling in my situation, I saw the opportunities to get with these people and get job's out of them. My team coach was totally cool and as a result of a triangle of communication between Kathy, He and I: It looks like both Kathy and I may be moving.

That's right. Moving. How awesome is that.

The job is in Manassas so the commute could be unbearable. This job change could bring out a change in Organizations also. That would be funny. Funny and appropriate.

That is the biggest news.

Beyond that, ELDP so far has given me new inspiration to actually do things. I was really feeling that my career was heading nowhere. And worse, that my company was something other than what I wanted. I now believe that I have much to gain from this company/job/career. I am really excited and not so scared about being in a dead end job. I think its just THIS project that is not such a match for me. Soon I will be somewhere else. Good times.

The class so far has been pretty good. I think it should be a pretty good thing for me to get into. The degree I am now pursuing will be an MS in Systems Engineering. I'll be honest. It's not my first choice. I'd rather do the Computer Engineering degree at Virginia Tech but Logistically, it doesn't look like it's going to happen. Sucks. At least Systems Engineering is generic enough that I can use it anywhere.

Cory:
He is moving here this week. That should basically rule. Too bad I am going back to Rochester this weekend. Damn.

Prison Break:
I saw that new show on Fox called Prison break. It was pretty good. It got me excited for the upcoming season of Scrubs, Lost, Family Guy, 24 and other shows. Should be a good season team.