the first of many..

Hey Friends, Family,
Acquintances, Teammates and whomever else stumbles across this blog; thanks for coming!

So this is my first blog, the first of many I hope. I'm not sure what one writes in these, probably a combintation of stories about my days, travels, emotions, and thoughts. In addition I hope this can serve to keep me in contact with all of you whom I dont' have the pleasure of seeing on a regular basis but who have helped to shape my characer and influence my life. So don't be shy, make comments, let me know what you're doing, good or bad it doesn't matter - just stay in touch!

A brief update on my current living status:
Just moved back to Livermore, CA (thats about 40 minutes east of SF) to start my first true post-college job at the lab. I had the pleasure of coming out here via Canada, traveling 5500 miles in two weeks with my friend Janet and coming out knowing a few people (from a seemingly former life), and for the most part alone. I expect to make friends quickly, and have started things well. My two roommates are Jon and Laura, both young professionals whom enjoy good food, a fine wine, and surfing! They're quite active, inviting me to see the Yankees play in SF the first day I was here and then taking me and Janet surfing on the second day! The yankees lost the game, but surfing is amazing and I can't wait to keep improving my skills on the waves. Laura contributed both a desk and a bed to my room, which has turned out quite nice. Probably the best decorated room/office I've ever owned with my first queen sized bed, tv, and floor to ceiling mirrors! I even have a window which always contains a seemingly everend boquet of blooming pink flowers from an outdoor shrub, in three words - Life is Good =)

Wish you all could be here to share this with me, until we meet again this will have to suffice. My best to you all and be sure to keep checking back regularly!

~ Dave