OK, so it’s been 22 days since my last entry.  Not the longest break by far, but it’s been a full 3 weeks.  I don’t have much time to write so I’ll make it quick.

The play went really well and the crowds got bigger every show.  Thanks to everyone who came out and to Ravi for the great DriveTime exposure.  

 While working on the play, an old friend hooked me up with some developers in San Jose who were launching a new website and needed help with some modules for their product.  I did a little work for them and they flew me out to California for a few days for some intense coding prior to the February 15th launch.  While there, they offered me a really excellent full time job. 

The opportunity was far too good to pass up so I decided to take it.  I finished the last weekend of performances and then flew to Nashville where my Mini was still sitting to be sold since I moved last fall.  I renewed my tags, had a lovely dinner with Jimmy and Tina, and on Thursday the 23rd I hit the open road.  3 days, 6 states and 2,400 miles later, I arrived in San Jose.  Well, Santa Clara to be exact. 

I’m working for just a great group of people in a beautiful setting.  Just to give you an idea, no one in the office had seen any of the best picture nominees this year so every day this week has included an afternoon matinee to catch up on them.  How great is that?  Throw in a birthday party on Monday and karaoke with some friends from San Francisco tonight and I don’t have time to sleep or do any pleasure surfing.  I’ve not even turned on a TV. 

There’s a lot of work but the people and place are wonderful.  Sure, it’s a little bit like Mayberry (except with traffic), but the gorgeous views I wake up to every day are stellar.  In many ways, I still can’t believe this is my life.  I’m not 100% sure I’ve ever really known what home feels like.  I think this might be it – and I like it.

Just taking a quick minute to send along holiday wishes from my dad’s house in Florida to all of you and yours wherever you may be.

The travels to Memphis, California and Florida in the last couple of weeks have meant that consistent internet access has been a challenge. I do vow to spend more time spewing forth here in the future so don’t delete your bloglines subscriptions just yet. I’ve got lots of fun stories about man bags and lost luggage, gift cards and holiday celebrations.

More bon mots to come…