So where has the webgypsy been??  I know, it was January 4th the last time I posted to this blog!  Like any good gypsy, you might think that I had moved on looking for the next opportunity.  On the contrary, shortly after the last entry, I got promoted to Software Development Manager in my company and have been very busy learning skill of management.  My new position is very different from my job as a Developer, but I have learned to enjoy it very much.  I like the opportunity that I have to bridge the gap between the development staff and management.  On the downside, I have my share of mindless administrative tasks, but I also get the benefits setting architectural direction and doing as much R&D coding as I can fit in.  All-in-all life is good right now for this webgypsy!  In fact this gypsy may settle in for a while. 

Anyway, to the point of this post, things are once again settling down a little now that I've been doing the job for nearly 5 months.  So I have been thinking about some of my personal goals for the rest of this year.  I don't know how realistic my entire list is, but here they are:

• Begin blogging more frequently (I learn so much when I write down my thoughts)
• Pick up and continue to organize CodeCampCleveland!  (I have been working on this for about 9 months now, but got sidetracked for quite a while)
• Get Certified!  (this is one I've wanted to do for a long time now)
• Spend more time Improving DevAuthority.com  (I love this site, I guess I should try harder to show it the affection it deserves <grin/>)

So there you have it.  My goals for the next 9+ months or so.  I suppose writing them here doesn't mean much unless you all take the time every once in a while to hold me accountable to them.  If you feel so inclined over the course of this next year, drop me a line and just ask me about one of these and maybe the shear shame of it all will drive me to see at least some of these through to completion.