Milestone: Ending Break

January 1, 2025
Milestone: Ending Break
Well, I made it a year, and what a year it’s been! I thought I’d run out of things to do after three months, but I kept finding new projects and pushing myself further. I started my break one year ago, and I can’t say enough about how personally rewarding…

Change Position to Change Perspective?

October 31, 2024
Change Position to Change Perspective?
I recently decided to move a PC I wasn't using much into our living room. I had been using a laptop stand to work on my Macbook Pro, but it wasn't remotely ergonomic and I felt it. I had a desk I wasn't using in storage. All I really needed…

My how he has grown

May 10, 2024
My how he has grown
One of the benefits to the extended career break has definitely been getting to watch Draco, our Chocolate Lab, grow up. Luna is an exceptional big sister and they are the best of friends.

Milestone: Career Break

December 15, 2023
Milestone: Career Break
This morning's sunrise is a bit of a milestone. I just packed up my laptop and my time at Elastic has come to an end. Last month I decided I wanted to take a break and that break starts today. I'll probably be bored to death and looking for a…