Scatter Brained

I have been very scatter brained over the past few days. I have started and stopped several pieces that I intended to post here, including a discussion of a piece I read by Gene Kranz and my thoughts on the bombing of Hiroshima. I have drafts of the beginnings of both of these posts written, however I have not had the mental stability to write them. To be honest I am too excited. On Friday I turned in my two week notice at my current job because I have accepted a position at El Paso corporation. Monday will be my 11th anniversary with UCS, and while I am somewhat sad to be leaving behind 11 years of work, it has become clear to me that going elsewhere is the only way to advance myself.

I am very excited about the new job as I am going to work with a good group of guys whom I already know (however my new boss has already referred to me as a minoin, which might have some consequences down the line). I am nervous about the new job because there is going to be a heck of a learning curve for me, as I am going to be doing technical work that is a few steps beyond stuff I am doing now. I know I will be able to handle it, but it may cut in to my productivity here.