this week, two milestones silently passed:

1. this is the end of my 4th week out from IBM, and essentially the end of the separation compensation i was offered after 9.5 years there.

2. this week also marks the 30th anniversary of starting my first job making websites professionally.

i have ... feelings about both of these things. i'm trying to remain positive and work on productive things and laying the groundwork for future successes.