A Yankee in Texas

So my exciting news…..

I am being promoted to Development Manager. Today I started my 90 day trail period. If things go well and I meet my goals during the 90 days, Development Manager will become my full time gig at Jaduka

I am very excited… Wish me luck!

– Jeremy

Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential Campaign has been an Internet/Social Media darling. His website has earned his campaign grassroots financial support, I am a member of their email list I think I get at least an email a day if not more, and he is also the most followed person on Twitter.com.

So I thought it was pretty cool that he was going to announce via Text Message to his supporters his choice for Vice President before announcing it to the press. The only problem… is he ended up getting scooped by mainstream media. Tonight CNN is reporting Obama has selected Joseph Biden for he running mate. So Barack where is my text message?

Mainstream Media: 1 - Social Media: 0

So how will this be perceived? In my opinion, the problem with making promises is failing to deliver on them.

– Jeremy

Wow, where did August go? I apologize for the lack of updates. Between work, watching the Olympics and a personal web project I am developing I have been very busy lately. I have also been working out. I am following a program laid out at hundredpushups.com and you can follow my progress at fitby35.com. My goal when I am done with the program is to actually do 100 push ups. Something I am pretty sure I wasn’t able to do even when I was in great shape in High School.

If I haven’t been busy enough I have some exciting news which I will be able to share with you on Monday, but I can tell you this much it’s going to make me even busier.

– Jeremy

Today Conjunctured hosted the iPhone DevCamp Austin. About 25 people, including myself, attended.

– Jeremy

Last night I attended SummerMash Austin sponsored by Mashable.com. I took along my new Flip Mino and shot some video. Tonight I edited the footage in iMovie and uploaded it. I apologize in advance for my lack of camera operating skills and the audio is a bit harsh since it was so loud in Buffalo Billards.

I had a great time and I got meet a bunch of people I follow on Twitter.

A few shout outs Conjunctured, AgentGenius, TXM, and Zitefight.

– Jeremy

My week of vacation was great! Ben has been out on vacation which has added to my work load, but things are going smooth. On Monday I launched a new blog, uRevoo,  where I am writing reviews of iPhone Applications. I am trying to get a surplus of reviews written so I don’t feel rushed every day to get that days review posted. Needless to say a lot fo my free time has been spent working on uRevoo.com. It is an interesting writing exercise. I am trying to keep the reviews short and consise, but still giving the reader a good understanding of what the application works.

– Jeremy

Sunday morning Nicole and I headed out to Lake Travis to do some paddling. We met up with Roland, Kearney and his girlfriend Robin. We launched from Cyperess Creek County Park. We paddled approximately 2.5 to 3 miles stopping along the way to take a quick dip.

When we got home Nicole and I took a well deserved nap.

– Jeremy

I am officially on vacation for the next nine days!! Of course I am a bit of a workaholic so I am sure I will feel weird not going to work on Monday morning. I know how ever I need the down time to recharge a bit.

– Jeremy

So the word from the transmission shop the issue is the “Speed Sensor” needs to be replaced and the transmission fluid needs changing all to the tune of $314. Needless to say I am relieved. When it comes to transmissions the cost of repair can escalate quickly.

I will hopefully be picking the car up Thursday morning.

As for now I am off to Dallas with Ben for a meeting at our Dallas office tomorrow.

– Jeremy