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Last Days

I'm starting to feel the pressure of time. This wireless projectd I'm working on, and getting the documentation done, and waiting for some last minute equipment. I should have enough time for it all, so I just need to stay calm and be patient. I guess the thing I think about most at a time like this is wondering if I've forgotten anything, especially something important that I can't take care of once I've left. I really excited about the Tranzeo radios I have for the wireless connection across town. The are 200MW radios, and quite powerful. As a comparison, the consumer grade access points you can buy at Best Buy or somewhere like that, are only 30MW. So the range I can get out of the Tranzeo radios is great.

I've also noticed that I'm feeling a little bit like I'm runnning out on things here. It's a feeling that I should be staying because they need me, and what will they do without me. When I stop and think about it, they will be OK, although some of the guys will have to mess with some troubleshooting issues that I normally take care of. I'm not indispensible, and the need doesn't make the call. By that I mean that just because there's a need here doesn't mean I'm the one who is to do the job. It's become clear to us that it's time for our family to move on, and there are other ways for us to do with MAF at this time. That said, I'm very thankful for the four years of experience I've had here doing the IT work. The one year of teaching was OK, but that wasn't my favorite part. But, it was a stepping stone into doing something I've enjoyed very much.