A Few Firsts

Monday had some pretty interesting firsts for me...

• First day with a 30-second commute, instead of a 30-minute one.
  
• First day where getting to my desk didn't require a badge and several security checks.
• First day writing software for citizens instead of soldiers.
• First day writing free software full-time.
• First day working for Novell.

Yes, the rumors and tabloids are true: I've joined Calvin's accessibility team. I'm really psyched with this turn in my career. It's a nice change to support a cause that is more aligned with my own values. Not to mention that I'll be working with a bunch of engineers that I really respect, and from whom I hope to learn a lot.

Plus...I've always wanted to take my dogs to work! ;-) Working from home is...interesting.

Oh, and another first: this is the first day where I've been allowed to take a picture of my work area! Behold!


Just imagine a bowl of cereal by my headphones, a dog under the desk, and OpenSUSE on my awesome company-provided 24" LCD, and you'll see what I see right now.

Cheers!