After more than two years apart, the author visits family in Florida, meets a young nephew, reconnects with a lifelong friend, explores nature, and navigates technology challenges. During the trip, they learn they earned an Analyst position after 15 years with their employer. The achievement marks a meaningful professional milestone and a hopeful new chapter.
A short hike that turned into quite the adventure. Bonus points to anyone that gets the reference in the title. :)
While some might think of the famous basketball tournament when you hear these words, I found myself in a whirlwind of big life events during my most recent March. We start this little story at work where the first quarter of the year is a sales promotion meant to bring in new business. We are on the service side of things, but the people that are selling did not disappoint. There is always a cutoff time, but the people in the field submit items to us up to the last minute. Sometimes we will get stuck on creating this large…
For the second time in a month, I flew into the beautiful Jacksonville airport to be picked up by my parents. We arrived early, so I enjoyed some calming piano in the main lobby of the airport just outside Security. It was a good way to get into the right mindset of my vacation. I then proceeded to the madness that is the pick-up area of the airport. It didn’t take long for my parents to find me, but it is the least favorite part of travel for me. After a couple hours of catch-up and planning for the week,…
Our metal tube lines up on a runway Anxious engines wait for the call Then roar to life when a deafening sound Bringing us to a speed beyond reason, comprehension Houses in grids tessellate to the horizon We rise, sharply, to the blue sky Clouds hide the ground Fluffy and full, a blanket in all directions The winged craft skips around A child during recess Reaching ever higher towards the Great Unknown Sailing the sea of cotton candy
My first visit home after the pandemic started.