I'm kind of overwhelmed at the amount of exciting things going on right now. They are, in no particular order:
Next week off. Technically, we don't get Monday off, but I'm not going to be stingy with the vacation time. I could probably "work from home," but I'll keep it honest. The week starts with Harry Potter on Saturday, another gift from Microsoft. They even paid for the popcorn.
Tomorrow is the first day that we can also buy a Windows Phone 7, to be eligible for reimbursement. Today I stopped by the on-campus store and played with the Samsung Focus, and it is, in fact, a pretty sweet phone. The more I play with the OS, the more I'm eager to use it. I don't really have anything against iOS, but after three and a half years with iPhone, I guess I'm bored with it. This is new and shiny, and I believe that the UI and integration is better. And hey, since the phone is free, I can always go back to my iPhone if I hate it.
Sunday is the big tryout day. By the end of the day, I'll have (hopefully) a volleyball team. I have absolutely no idea what to expect at all. This USAV region is not the strongest in the country, but I have to assume that some number of kids don't play soccer! Given the size and the scope of the club, I imagine it would attract some solid talent. The biggest variable in my eyes is that I don't know anything about the club's reputation. I guess I'll know soon enough!
The week off also gives me a chance to buckle down and write some code, as well as spend some quality time with Simon, heading into his first Thanksgiving. I've had so many issues with the holidays at various points, and I'm admittedly energized to celebrate them with my little man. It's very exciting.
Speaking of writing code, I submitted my Windows Phone app today. No idea what to expect, since the install base is not big yet, but it was really more about the journey than the destination. I really like developing for it. I didn't have to pay for the app store registration (well, I did, but I'll get reimbursed), so again there was no risk.
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