I just read Worth The Fighting For by John McCain.
The book was written by a man currently practicing politics and still pursuing his ambitions. Unsurprisingly, the book is not critical of anyone whom McCain hasn’t already criticized in public, and it is very positive in its portrayal of himself and his friends.
With that understanding, [...]
Two experiences from the past year really struck me, and I’m grateful to have this transition to give me time to think about them. One was playing with my 5-year-old cousin in her parents’ backyard. She had a T-ball stand (just a hollow plastic tube) in her kiddie pool and was submerging it [...]
I haven’t posted about long-term plans in about 6 months because I had to get things in order with my current employer before going public. Now I finally have.
On June 21 I start a 1-year Masters of Science degree at Stanford University in Management Science & Engineering. My job here is great and [...]
I haven’t posted in a while. Oh well.
I made a connection that seemed profound as I was falling asleep last night and thinking about how fortunate I am.
Don’t stare at the rocks.
This was the first useful piece of advice I received when I was learning to mountain bike. It works like [...]
Yes, it’s 10pm on Saturday.
But it’s been an exciting day at work.
Can’t really post details of our business to the blog, but let me put it this way.
I’m learning a ton and meeting some cool people (not least my coworkers in the office who are more and more impressive as I get to know them).
Launching [...]
When new students arrive at Pomona in the fall, they always sit through the requisite slideshows and welcome speeches. They are told these will be the most exciting years of their lives. They are told to make the most of it. They are assured that everyone else is as nervous as they [...]
Dude, I made it onto my girlfriend’s blog. I guess this means it is internet-official, and so I’m allowed to write gushing posts about her. Well, if anyone hadn’t figured it out from hearing me obsess about how hella tight she is or hints on thefacebook, now they know. In short: a [...]
I haven’t updated in a while.
If you’re interested in public education drop me a line. Between three and eight years from now I’m going to call you back. Promise.