This is the first post on my new blog. It won't be long, as my intention is simply to give you a bit of an introduction.

Many people have written more eloquently than I am capable of doing on the subject of the people behind the software. However, I think as an introduction to my 'web outlet', I would like to reiterate that there is much more to who I am than just a guy that writes software. Because of that, there is a certain flavour to the way that I work, and also the way that I envision the entire software development process. I may subscribe to certain theories, and have people that I look up to, but there is always going to be a bit of my past and my personality that shines through. Because of this, a blog, or journal that I use to convey information about the things I am learning or working on is going to contain a certain amount of bias, or "personality". If it wasn't for this fact, technical blogs would be atrocious reading, and learning from peers would be a mind-numbing chore. I enjoy reading the blogs of certain people, and I think a lot of the reason for that is because they include pieces of themselves in the things that they write.

So, if you do take the time to read my blog, I hope that you are able to learn from me, but I also hope that you can enjoy the "personal rabbit trails" that will no doubt emerge as my journey with this blog progresses. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the form of comments, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say, whether it be criticism, affirmation, or another piece of the puzzle.