Summer Draws to a Close

So, as seems to always be the case, life continues to race by.

Mike is apparently having a blast at Apple, although he can't tell anyone what he's actually working on! Tim, too, has joined the team down at Apple, a fact that I knew was happening since Mike's departure but only now is something I can mention. It sounds like they're both working on very cool projects and I can't wait to see some of the stuff they make.

As for myself, I am staying on at Delicious Monster with Wil and we'll continue to work on Delicious Library. We already have a great start on what is going to be some awesome stuff for the future.

I have also said my farewells at the Apple Store. It's been a blast working there but I really want to focus on software development. The funny thing I never really realized about the Apple Stores before: sure, it's about Macs and iPods, but that's actually second to what it's really about, which is retail. Although it has been awesome working with the talented team there and I've learned so much my head is still spinning, I don't think I'm cut out for that kind of job. It's pretty exhausting being on your feet and talking all day long. (And admittedly, explaining DRM restrictions, FM transmitter choices and the pros/cons of various iPod cases can get a little old after the millionth time...)

It's also very hard to have nothing to show for hours and hours of hard work. Sure, there's a paycheck, but that's not at all the same as, say, an application. Not only is writing software less physically exhausting and more mentally challenging, it's actually more rewarding work. Plus, if you are working on a COOL application, you are always doing COOL stuff! I can't wait to deliver some of the stuff that we are working on right now because when people see it, they're going to love it.

School starts again later this month, on the 28th. I always have mixed feelings at the end of the summer. I think this has been the best summer of my life so far - certainly the most action-packed.

But more imminent is yet another move for me. Tomorrow I move from this four-person apartment to an eight-person house (yes, eight people!). I can't even imagine how crazy it will be living with seven other people yet. I'll keep you posted - I am sure there will be lots of stories (for example: we don't have a dishwasher).

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