Reflecting on 2013

I personally find it beneficial to take a moment this time of year to reflect on the previous year.  It gives me a chance to see where I have been and make adjustments to keep on track for the next year.

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Lucky Number Three

This weekend marked my third SQLSaturday that I was a presenter.  I wanted to take some time and reflect on my journey to this point.

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It was a day of first

It was a day of first on Saturday.  It was the first time I presented at a SQL Saturday ( http://sqlsaturday.com/ ) and it was the first time the Pittsburgh User Group ( http://pitssug.sqlpass.org/Home.aspx ) organized a SQL Saturday ( http://sqlsaturday.com/171/eventhome.aspx ).  It was an amazing event for their fist time and I took many notes for things that we need to do when the Ohio North User Group ( http://www.ohionorthsqlserverug.org/ ) does a SQL Saturday again.

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Gina Walters giving the opening remarks to start the first SQL Saturday in Pittsburgh.

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Presentation Schedule for October 2012

This is a first for me and I am extremely excited.  Back in August was the first time I ever gave a presentation to a group of my peers.  It was a great learning experience.  This month I will get a chance to do it a few more times.

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