16 Apr 2009
Spirit of the Midwest
I’m currently five to six miles up in the air, returning home from Chicago. Flying into O’Hare is always a challenge. This time my shuttle flight was canceled and I ended up renting a car to make the two hour drive after all.
In the spirit of GreenWanderer, I tried to make the best of it. The drive to central Illinois and back was uneventful, but the business activities were very successful. It’s always rewarding to train over a hundred people in technology that I had a hand in developing. Although I don’t write code any more, I still feel that I contribute in the design, packaging and roll out of new products.
The best part of trips like this one is meeting new people and connecting with old friends. I always enjoy talking to people from around the world on how they use technology to solve business problems. In today’s world of economic upheavals, it’s nice to see big companies doing business as usual.
Although I don’t have any pictures or interesting stories to tell, I do have some nice memories. I’m looking forward to returning to central Illinois in the next few months to get to know the people and area better. My travels around the world provides me with insights into many different cultures. But there is something about good ol’ Midwestern Americana that fills me with hope and sense of well being.
Bon Voyage, Jay
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KrisBelucci
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:27 ampermalink
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Bon Voyage, Jay
GreenWanderer
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pmpermalink