Greetings from Seattle! It’s been a helluva long time since I last posted to the Shady Learning Blog. Around a year ago, I started a new job as Project Manager for a high-end e-learning company out here in Western Washington. Knowing it would take awhile to get up to speed, I intentionally pulled back from the blogosphere (both posting and reading) in order to also nurture a non-work, offline life balance. I think I mentioned that in my very last post.
Not long after that, the global financial crisis happened, and I found myself spending a lot of free time studying economics and investment strategies – out of a commitment rebuild a sad portfolio and to NOT rely on generic Wall Street spin ever again. But that’s grist for another mill! Bottom line, I’ve been busy.
On the Realization the Blogging is Good for My Health
Alas, I have missed blogging and staying connected with the instructional design/adult learning/ and e-learning world “out there.” I didn’t realize before the true importance of networking, even in a virtual world. And I didn’t realize how much blogging (both reading and writing) benefited me. Being with a small company, it’s difficult to find the time and resourcing to go to conferences, workshops, etc. So over the past year, I have sadly gotten too disconnected from the big picture of adult learning.
I want to keep sharing what I have to share, and learning what I can from other bloggers eager to share as well. That’s one of the great things about learning via social networking, etc – we are no longer limited to the four walls of our own offices for good ideas, feedback, letting off steam, etc.
So, I’m back in the saddle and looking forward to reconnecting. It’s been too long.
Enough with the sentiment…..now, let’s sing along with Mr. Autrey:
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