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Sabbatical?
In the summer of 2002 I decided to take a sabbatical. Of course I didn't decide then and there, but gradually came to the decision over the first 3 months of the year.
Why did I decide to do it? I was just tired of the rat race and working for companies that didn't know what they were doing and turning out lousy products. I knew I was capable of doing much better work, but they were getting in my way. This is an attempt to regroup and rediscover the joy in developing software. Also, my personal life is rather empty and I want to discover who I really am and try to rediscover the joy in life as well. I feel a little trapped in Salt Lake as well. I want to explore other places and see what they have to offer.
The following articles document my travels and feelings during this time.
Atlanta
The first stop on my sabbatical tour is in Atlanta, home of the Braves.
West Coast Tour - Portland
Today I headed off to Portland to start my west coast tour.
West Coast Tour - Seattle
A short trip up north to see the Mariners.
West Coast Tour - Oregon Coast
Winding roads down the Oregon Coast
West Coast Tour - San Francisco
Continuing my journey down the coast
Zen and the Art of Nothing
West Coast Tour - Los Angeles
On to LA, home of my beloved Dodgers.
West Coast Tour - San Diego
Down to San Diego and the Padres.
West Coast Tour - Mission Viejo
A short trip into the past. My childhood home.
West Coast Tour - Home
Back home
Steve Garvey
Steve Garvey is at the Stingers game!
Never Say Never (Again)
Always be on the alert when someone starts a sentence with "I never..."
Texas Tour - Albuquerque
I start my Texas tour with a drive down to my birth place, Albuquerque.
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Saturday, August 03, 2002 |
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Texas Tour - Lubbock
From Albuquerque to Lubbock. A house 27 years in the making (and counting) and some new friends.
Texas Tour - San Antonio
A quick dash down to San Antonio to see the legendary Alamo..
Texas Tour - Austin
My week in Austin.
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Thursday, August 08, 2002 |
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Texas Tour - Dallas
On to Dallas
Texas Tour - JFK
Downtown Dallas and the site of the JFK assasination.
Texas Tour - Arlington
Home of the Texas Rangers.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2002 |
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Texas Tour - Lubbock
On my way back, once more in Lubbock and another new friend.
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Sunday, September 08, 2002 |
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The Sabbatical is Over
Reflections on my sabbatical and a new beginning...
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: Rocket