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January 17, 2005
Look at me Ma, top of the world!
Right now with this latest news, like Jimmy Cagney, I'm on top of the world. So much so, I just have to write it down. I've tried to steer clear of the mushy stuff but, I'm sorry, I can't help myself. Just sidle quietly past this one, this is just for me ;-)
It's been 14 months since I first knocked on the door of CastleCops and so much great stuff has happened to me in that time. When I first stumbled on this amazing team, working tirelessly in the fight against spyware I was so impressed by their dedication and tenacity I decided to stick around and hoped I would one day get the opportunity to give a bit back. I thought they'd done everything they could for me but I had no idea what was to come.
It was only a couple of months before I was drafted in the first wave of First Responders (the job was very different then to what it is now) and just a few weeks later, I was bumped up to host, then mod, then later to admin. The rise up the ranks has been a roller-coaster ride. I've learned an amazing amount and met the most fabulous people.
The love and support I've had through some tough times have meant everything to me. And boy we've had some fun too. It's a rare honour to have been there at the start of Ten Green Bottles.
Bill's help and guidance turned me from a quivering wreck in July to a team manager in August, I thank him for that every day. Back in June when we set up the Special Response Team, Paul and Robin put their faith in me and gave me the job of Team Lead and what a fantastic team they are.
After reading my journal, Bill convinced me to try my hand at writing an article - something I would never have had the bottle to try before. Now I'm working on number 6 and, best-seller or not, the sense of achievement is a real high.
Along the way, I fell in love; started studying for the IPRO2 exam; got into Rugby League; won an award in work; and now have this amazing opportunity. There have been some downs as well but they don't seem half as important when so many great things have happened. In the words of the immortal songstress, Yazz, The only way is up!
Posted by lilliebet at January 17, 2005 06:30 PM
Comments
Don't forget the best thing..
You got to meet me.
xxxoooxxx
Posted by: King_Mark at May 29, 2005 01:12 AM
Hey Mark, I'm not that good at writing stories ;-)
Posted by: lilliebet at May 29, 2005 01:13 AM