Thursday, October 24, 2002

Weird. Since my earlier post about searching for the next gig, I've gotten phone calls from two current clients wanting my commitment to do another job (including the HP project). Looks like the search will be easier than expected. 11:56:27 AM

I'm nearing the bust stage of the endless boom-to-bust cycle of the solo worker. My four active projects have dwindled to one, and I can see the end of that one coming soon. Time to dust off the contact list and start some serious networking. Best prospect is a year-long gig with HP. The work doesn't look too technical, but does include a lot of complicated change management and communications problems. It would be fun to see the inside of a new company, particularly one changing as fast as HP seems to be. It's also probably time to start the Pervasive Computing weblog. 8:45:00 AM

Agony and Ecstasy What a day yesterday turned out to be. First, a run-in with a nasty, spiteful person on one of my projects. Really upsetting. Then, an afternoon golf outing where I play way over my head, shooting 38 on the front nine. Just couldn't miss a putt. Topped it all off with a great World Series game, a nice dinner with friends, and a little too much wine. Today, it's back to reality. 8:31:50 AM

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