I’m back from vacation, clearly, and funny how things can change in a short few days (or week, if you prefer). I started this post enroute to Jamaica. Leaving on my first real vacation in at least 4 years, but perhaps closer to 5.
It seems that I only post here for pretty big events. Not as many of my happy-go-lucky posts about tech or whatever as there used to be. As you might gather, this is no exception.
Before getting to the meat of the matter (that is if you haven’t started guessing or know already), let’s recap the past, oh, 8-9 months, shall we?
Let’s see, Marc Orchant passed away, blognation collapsed, I joined b5media as the Training Manager, I decided to move to Toronto, then I decided not to and move to Vancouver instead. Amongst all this there have been the usual (for me at least) ups and downs just to keep things interesting.
Let’s add to the list.
Shortly before I left for vacation, b5 and I parted ways.
It was an amicable parting. Just time to change gears.
Of course this means I’m also back down to, gasp, only one blog as I have given up both MapleLeaf 2.0 and Manscaping 101 (in case you hadn’t noticed). It was just better that way.
The "what’s next?" question is a really good one. For the first time in a very long time I’m in a position to take my time in finding where I’ll land next.
Yes, I’m still moving to Vancouver. I secured a nice bachelor apartment the day before I left for vacation.
Will I still be involved in social media? I’ve been doing the social media thing for a long time, so the chances of tossing that away are slim to none.
I can say that being the training manager for b5 was one of the best and most fulfilling jobs I’ve ever had. I truly enjoyed teaching people how to be better writers, bloggers, social media professionals, and even just computer users. My goal was to bring everyone up in their skill level no matter where they were.
If someone just even learned how to deal with images in posts better, then I was happy.
You might be thinking, "Gee Tris, why don’t you teach?" I haven’t ruled that out as yet. Right now I haven’t ruled out much at this point.
Beyond taking time to see what’s next, I have a couple pet projects and friend’s projects that I’ll be working on.
I am however, available for projects consulting, teaching, and writing.
According to the standard courtesies, this is the time I thank all the people I worked with at b5. There is more than a little irony to thanking everyone at b5, so without the whole making a list and such, I’m going to just say…if you know me, you know.
For those of you who were placing side bets, no, I didn’t go online during my vacation (the time from when I boarded the plane to Jamaica until I landed in Toronto–there are some practicalities of travel that required me to be online before and right after those times).
I think many of you will wonder what I did and thought about during my week of force e-exile. Now, that would be telling, but suffice to say I did have fun and have th sun burn to show for it. I’ll write about the trip at little, don’t worry).
So I’m back from vacation having pretty much put a nice cap on one phase of my life and ready to embark on another.
I’ll keep you posted on how that’s going.
Tris Hussey is a writer, teacher, blogger, and speaker on all facets of Internet life, WordPress, and social media. He is the author of Create Your Own Blog: 6 Easy Blogging Projects to Start Blogging Like a Pro and Using WordPress.
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Hope it will be an exciting road in the good sense Tris. Will be curious to see where the road takes you.
wow. big news for the Canadian social media scene. I’m sure you won’t be able to keep your hands off all the latest gadgets and whatnot, so I think we can all expect another tech-focused blog in your future.
Like everyone else, I’ll be watching this space to see what’s next for you.
Wow, Tris — sounds like a whole array of changes there! Re. teaching: in lieu of institutional affiliation (teaching at a college, eg.), I’d put my money on private workshops and public speaking (something I’m slightly terrified of, but if you’re comfortable with it, there are audiences). I’d focus on reaching small- to medium-sized businesses, teach them about using social media so they can learn from their customers, that sort of thing. The other angle for you, since you’re good at it, is photography… Tricky business, this reinventing oneself stuff. Not sure I’ve figured it out myself — so keep us posted how you go!
You know I wish you all the best, Tris. Thanks for all you’ve done for b5media – & beyond. Hope you’ll keep in touch. Take care.
Tris, it was awesome working with you again, you truly took training to the next level. Can’t wait to see what you get up to next!
Hey, I know a guy who’s been itching to start a blog for years;)
Huh, well, times are a changin’. Maybe you can rub that lamp I sent you and wish yourself another couple of weeks in Jamaica.
Hey Tris- So sad to see you go! Who will be the official b5 photograpgher now??
Thanks everyone. I certainly can’t say that my life is boring!
Regardless, I’m going to sit back and see what is going to unfold for me, well after I move to Vancouver (less than a week and counting).
Tris,
Wow! Lots of changes! Best wishes with all the transitions and with figuring out what comes next.
Dan
Hey Tris… I can unreservedly say it was good working with you… I admire the way you just connect with people and hopefully I’ll see you around at some conf here and there.