Photographing a Girl Scout event and decided to snag a photo while their on a break.
It's beautiful out here and the weather is just perfect. Warm with a slight breeze.
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No more FREE time
I the last two months I've spent a lot of time outdoor with my camera. I've taken photos of lakes and farms and portrait shoots. I've volunteered to help make trails in the woods and walked in local parks. I've had a lot of free ( as in FREE beer ) time.
Eight weeks ago my previous employer restructured and my role along with many others was eliminated. I had been with the company ten years and ten days. Over the last few weeks, I've attended networking events and worked with an outplacement firm to develop my résumé and my marketing plan. At first I considered just finding another job. But, after talking with my friends and family I realized that perhaps consulting was a better path. Last March (2012) I wrote a draft of a business plan for a technology services company. In the last month, I have developed that business plan, registered my company, Monkey Hill, LLC, bought business insurance and engaged a logo designer. It's working!
Two weeks ago I won my first client. I'm a subcontractor with the New Jersey Judiciary helping with information security architecture. I'm at once exhilaration and anxious. I have worked for myself in a long time and I'm concerned that my skills may be insufficient. I'm concerned about the cost of health care and many other things. But, I'm also excited because once again my success is in my hands. I'm the boss. If I serve my clients well, I'll succeed.
This note is thanks all who have helped me get to this point. Family and formers coworkers who are good friends who have cheered me on. New acquaintances from networking events who have helped me develop my elevator pitch. Old acquaintances who are willing to give me an opportunity. And of course, my understanding wife, who gave me space to take on a new adventure in my career. Thank you. Thank you all.
Tomorrow , my time is no longer free.
Rainy Day
I had lunch with Chris Boraski last week. Over slices of pizza we chatted about work, entrepreneurship, kids, etc. It was nice. I've lived in Skillman for over twelve years and I still don't know too many techies who live in my neighborhood who I can hang out with during the day. Chris is the Founder at [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][InfAspire](http://infaspire.com), a mobile software and web development company. After lunch I drove up to the Chris' neighborhood where he suggested that I could get some interesting shots of the river/stream that runs right behind his home. It was a rainy day and the local streams were flowing rapidly. I ended up driving a mile or two further up the road where I took these shots.
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