An administrative glitch

I was supposed to recieve an official offer package almost a week ago but it was never sent due to some administrative glitch. I just found out today that they are now resending it.

I also attended a mandatory session about getting a training Visa for the US. Looks like I need a US banking account to get paid.

Random change of address!

I was just informed that I'm going to be living in a different apt. than the one I was originally supposed to be in. For what it's worth, my address will be

1540 Vista Club Circle, #306, Santa Clara, CA 95054

...in case anybody wants to write me on dead tree (hint hint).

The flight has been booked :-)

I just heard from the travel agency. Looks like I'll be flying out of TO at noon on Aug 24th and returning at 9pm on Dec 20th. That gives me about a week of play-time before I have to start work.

More details at last!

I finally heard from my manager today, so now I know that I'll be starting work on Sept 2nd and finishing up on Dec 19th. That information allowed me to finalize my housing arrangements, which means I'll be moving into my apt. on Aug 29th.

Also, it turns out that I will indeed be working with James Gosling himself! It's going to be amazing to work with the creator of the Java language :-)

Have passport; will travel :-)

I recieved my passport the day before yesterday via registered mail, a scant 6 days after I applied for it. I have to admit I'm thoroughly impressed by the speed of our beaurocracy.

première entrée

This is my traveblog, in which I shall chronicle my adventures in Silicon Valley this fall (2003).

Today also happens to be Canada day but, since nobody knows about this blog yet, I'm not going to wish anyone a happy Canada day.