MARTYHAUGHT

I’m looking forward to 2008. It’s not that 2007 has been bad, quite the contrary on a personal level. However, I feel 2008 is going to be even more exciting for me than 2007 was.

First, I’ve formed my own business corporation for software consulting, Haught Consulting Inc. This is a big deal as in the past I’ve either consulted for another company or did side consulting on a simple Schedule C. The new business will let me go beyond just 1099s. It’s also exciting to know that I’m functioning professionally on a completely different level. I have the confidence that I could actually run my own company and be successful. I couldn’t have said the same thing with confidence even just two years ago.

Second, as a family we’re really starting to settle into Colorado and our new home. This is great stuff as we’ve been ‘unsettled’ since we lived in Minnesota back in the 90s. My oldest will turn 10 and my youngest 5. What fun ages. We also have a new puppy and kitten that are starting to find their place in our family life. My wife and I are working on our 12th year of marriage. What a great feeling it is to settle in on life but at the same time know so many new experiences and surprises many be waiting for you in the coming months. Happy New Year, indeed!

One thing that I have realized that I’ve done a very poor job of (besides blogging regularly) is promoting myself on my own website. A friend of mine, John Troxel, slapped me with that reality this morning. I really could be missing out. Now that I have invested into my own business there’s more reason to take this seriously. Not that I’m big into New Year’s resolutions, but I think I need to make some changes to correct this oversight. Thanks for the pointer, John. Maybe I’ll have some changes in the next couple weeks.

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