Archive for November, 2009

Riding the Google Wave

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

I have noticed that the primary purpose of Google Wave so far seems to be inspiring jealousy in people who haven’t been invited to it yet. The furor with which some individuals lobby for access to the program is fascinating, as no one yet seems entirely sure what it does or what its practical applications are or may one day be. Nevertheless, it is difficult not to be enthusiastic about this bizarre and as-of-yet exclusive digital club, if only because being a member means getting to point and laugh at those who are not members. It’s like being the keeper of an incredibly mundane secret.

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“Consolidating My Web Presence”

Friday, November 27th, 2009

It says a tremendous amount about who I am that I am spending time today “consolidating my web presence,” whatever that means. Basically, I’m going through everything I have online, figuring out what I want to keep and what I don’t, and adjusting accordingly , i.e, focusing my web identity. The fact that I think this is a necessary step in the improvement of my digital life speaks volumes about my character.

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And Now, The Punchline

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Many apologies for neglecting the site over these last few weeks, but I’ve got some big news that I’m all too happy to share with you fine people.  I’ve been hired on by the Republican National Committee as a Product Manager in their New Media Division.  As of two weeks ago I am officially a resident of Washington, DC, and am currently living the exciting life of a young professional in the wild world of politics.

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