I’m sitting at home this morning. Not that I don’t have to work, but I’m waiting “on hand” for an IP address to be added to the firewall as soon as it’s available. It’s not entirely bad, because I can access the things I need to well enough from home, so I can work transparently here or there. But I haven’t spent a whole lot of time here lately. My schedule’s been so busy the past couple of weeks, partly because it’s the holiday season and it’s always crazy from Halloween to the New Year, and partly because the beginnings of a new relationship are always hectic and she and I have been spending a lot of time getting to know each other.

The customer visit is over. And several hours ahead of schedule I might add. Since they arrived Monday morning it’s basically been meeting after meeting after meeting with them. It’s all been good though, because we did get everything squared away that we needed to. When they came in on Monday they were very overwhelmed by the product, and it feels good that they’re going home confident in their ability to use it effectively.

I think the phrase “you can’t do that, it’s impossible” has been all but removed from my vocabulary. I’ve turned it into “I see your dilemma. I just happen to have an idea”. This is becoming a lucrative talent.

I went to see The Nutcracker last night. First, some overdue background. Astute readers may notice a new link. Close to two weeks ago I met Rhonda. It is she who accompanied me to The Nutcracker, and to whom I was referring in last week’s post. And she’s got the most gorgeous red hair. But like a big explosion, magically Look at me I think I might have found a new friend

I’m stuck here at work. Twelve hours and counting, I have no idea when I’ll be done. I did it tonight, because tomorrow I can’t.