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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Big News (for me), Not so Big News (for you)


Hey, gang!

First, I want to ask you something.

Have you ever found an out of print (OOP) or vintage pattern for sale online, perhaps on Ebay or Etsy, that you really liked?

And maybe you visited it every so often.

But you didn't buy it, because it was too expensive, or the wrong size.

Or maybe both?

And maybe you kept visiting it?

For months and months?

And maybe, one day, you couldn't find it?

Because you didn't "like" it, or bookmark it, or put a "watch" on it.

Maybe?

And maybe it was so long since you visited the page, that your browser history was no help at all?

So you went through many searches and scrolled through dozens and dozens of pages, looking for it?

And you wondered if it went to a good home?

And then you wondered how you felt about that?

Did you have any regrets?

And then maybe, just maybe, you did find it. And it was still available?

Yeah, me neither. :)

 

You'd have to have a heart of stone not to appreciate that inseam pocket...

So, for the big-news (for me), but the not-so-big-news (for you)....

In a little over one week, I am starting a new job!

It has been an honor and a privilege to contribute to the advancement, in some small way, of the Java programming language, but it's time to move on. I am very excited about my new venture. I will be documenting a new-to-me language.

What is the name of this new language, you ask?

Well, it's called.... (WAIT FOR IT) ....

DART

Seriously, how perfect is that?!?!?

I already envision making FBA jokes that, of course, my colleagues will not appreciate.

If you look at the wikipedia entry for the Dart programming language, you will know which company I am going to work for.

I am beyond psyched. I can't wait to tackle this new adventure!

It also means that I need a new work wardrobe.

Yes, dress is casual at work, but I will do my own thing.

I always do. :)

It also means that I will have less time to sew.

But that's ok. I'm not turning my back on sewing.

Or blogging.

I just may be a bit less prolific.

And life moves on.

I hope you can wish me luck!

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77 comments:

  1. BarbaraDecember 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I will miss you, but wish you great success and happiness in your new job.

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    1. shamsDecember 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      I'm not going away, Barbara, but may not post quite as often. :) Thanks!

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  2. HelenDecember 4, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    well, good for you, Shams! I hope you find a couple of sympatico colleagues at your new workplace who will get your sewing jokes!
    Helen

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  3. jacquianneDecember 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Well done Shams - will miss the regular posts from you (a highlight of my week) but all those comedic opportunities are not to be missed! Enjoy getting to know a new language.

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  4. SewCraftyChemistDecember 4, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Congrats!! Who will I turn to when I am most certain that some Vogue pattern I'm remotely interested in, has been made, fabulously?!? :)

    Wishing you the best on your new endeavor!

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  5. CarolDecember 4, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Awwww! I just found you!! But from one Techie to another - enjoy ur new googlie gig!! Tech Speed! I'll just read what I've missed on your blog! Good Luck to you!

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  6. DillianderDecember 4, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    So happy for you! What a wonderful opportunity and an exciting year ahead.

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  7. Peggy's ClosetDecember 4, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Congrats on your new job!! That's so exciting!

    Re vintage patterns, I have had that problem--seeing something once and never finding it again. Now I try to document item locations, usually by pinning something that interests me or sending myself an e-mail with the link. In slightly related news, I have been trying to find a particular John Kloss pattern for years and I haven't been able to find anything about it, not even a pattern number. Maybe someday...

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  8. Linda TDecember 4, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    What great news! I'm sure you will ROCK the new position and amaze your new fellow employees with the wonderful outfits you wear to work. I will look forward to hearing about any new adventures! congratulations!

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  9. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)December 4, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Of course we wish you well! That's extremely good news - fantastic even! Congrats!

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  10. FranDecember 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Shams, best of luck. You sound so very happy, how could we not be happy for you! Enjoy, but don't abandon us!

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  11. Nelly KellyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Best of luck from a long time reader, but usual non-commenter... they're lucky to have you!

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  12. MargyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    You may be SOLEY responsible for upping the dress code at G....e...

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  13. SueannsewsDecember 4, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Congrats! Your excitement comes through in your post. Best wishes to you.

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  14. yoshimiDecember 4, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    So happy for you! Congratulations and I wish you very well!! I know you'll amaze your new colleague in your beautiful makes too.

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  15. Seamstress ErinDecember 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Congrats Shams!!!! Excited to hear that you got the job. Hope it's everything that you hope it will be!!

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  16. CharadeDecember 4, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    How very exciting for you! And here's hoping you can "stitch together" some remarkable linqua franca upgrades. Until you post again, I'll be catching up all your older projects.

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  17. Virginia at A Sewing LifeDecember 4, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    How wonderful! I am so happy for you! Enjoy that "new job smell"!

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  18. AlisonDecember 4, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    What exciting news!! May your new adventure be an excellent "alteration" in your life...

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  19. SherryDecember 4, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I'm so happy for you! Wishing you the very best at your new job, and looking forward to hearing about any sewing projects you tackle in your spare time.

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  20. Little Hunting CreekDecember 4, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    How exciting-congratulations! Also I do love that pocket.

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  21. BunnyDecember 4, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    This is wonderful and I wish you much success.

    That is a great pocket treatment. Will you be making this pattern?

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  22. ElleDecember 4, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Congratulations! Always fun to have a new challenge.

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  23. AndreaDecember 4, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations, Shams, that is excellent news! I am excited for you!

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  24. JoyDecember 4, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Wow! I'm thrilled for you, because you sound so excited and happy. This will be so fun for you .. a whole new career world and people and new challenges in your life .. and you're very, very good at those. Your super new wardrobe additions will definitely serve you well. Hearty congrats, Shams! Will be looking forward to your next sewing and other adventures.

    ~Joy~

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  25. RhondaBussDecember 4, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    :) Fabulous news!

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  26. MarthaDecember 4, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    How wonderful! They are so lucky to get you.

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  27. Carol in DenverDecember 4, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Oh, definitely, good wishes for every success in your new job! I couldn't understand a word of the explanation of it, but thanks for the link -- I'll forward it to my software engineer son. You will shine there, I'm sure; your vitality and creativity are an asset wherever you are.

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  28. hatshadowsDecember 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Wishing you much good luck and loads of happiness.
    And a big thank you for being an inspiration by blogging the personal goals you've achieved and the beautiful and brilliant clothes you make.
    Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.

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  29. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I suspect you are so proficient at anything you choose to tackle, that you don't need luck. But, that said. . .I'll wish you much luck regardless.

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  30. freshcityfarmDecember 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Heavens they are so fortunate to have your amazing mind on their team...I hope you find immense satisfaction as you take this new challenge on. I will enjoy reading your posts as you have

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  31. KarenDecember 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Great news -- wishing you much success!

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  32. Mrs KDecember 4, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Congratulations! Wishing you well.

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  33. badmomgoodmomDecember 4, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Congratulations! I'm interviewing tomorrow for a job down the road from you. If all goes well, we can talk sewing together at lunch!

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  34. JodiDecember 4, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Congrats, Shams! As a fellow techie, that sounds absolutely thrilling. And congratulations on the pattern find, too. I'm looking forward to seeing it made up.

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  35. glormDecember 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Congratulations!. DART--there must be a point to that name. LOL.

    So many of the vintage patterns had interesting seam lines which we don't see in today's fashions.

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  36. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)December 4, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Congratulations
    It will be a great change for you and a chance to wow a new group with your wardrobe. I understand about the time constraints but knowing you I am sure you will have interesting posts when you have a chance.

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  37. PhilippaDecember 5, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Of course. The very best of luck to you, as you start in your new workplace!

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  38. reneeDecember 5, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Congrats! I hope you have a blast at your new job and will look forward to having you stop in at the blogosphere.

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  39. Summer FliesDecember 5, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    WOW! Those are very coveted jobs and hard to get. Congratulations. Enjoy your new job.

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  40. JeanDecember 5, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Congratulations! So happy for you as you embark on a new adventure -- your colleagues are in for a treat when they see your amazing outfits every day!

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  41. LynnDecember 5, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Of course we wish you luck! And it will be fun to see what a hip, not so young, tech woman wears to work at her new job.

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  42. RosieDecember 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Congratulations on the new job!

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  43. TeddylynDecember 5, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Congratulations on your exciting new job! Change is a wonderful recharger for life, sewing needs, etc. I hope the challenges are invigorating!

    Lynda

    PS. I hope you still have time to share your projects from time to time :-). I love your creativity!

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  44. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Wonderful news about the new job! I hope it is everything you expect (and that at least somebody will appreciate the FBA jokes!). I really enjoy your blog and will look forward to your posts whenever you can.

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  45. Gayle OrtizDecember 5, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    You're never one to shrink from a new challenge, Shams! And this one will bring so many fun and interesting challenges. Congratulations on landing such an important job with one of the world's most prestigious companies.

    They're lucky to have you!

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  46. tanyamaileDecember 5, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Congratulations on your new job, Shams! I know what you mean about patterns.... that happens to me often when a vintage or OOP pattern I love is too expensive an I can't find it cheaper elsewhere. Sometimes, though, it pops up in a random etsy or eBay search months (or even years) later and I grab it for a decent price. :)

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  47. JemstoneDecember 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Of Course I'm excited for you!!! It would be a dull life indeed if we didn't have changes! You Rock!

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  48. AnnetteAKDecember 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Congrats Sham. Learning new stuff is always exciting wish you the best and look forward to your next sewing project. No pressure.

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  49. KarlaBDecember 5, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Congratulations! Blessings to you on your new job!

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  50. meDecember 5, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Congratulation and best wishes as you move forward in life.
    Marcia

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  51. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Nice! Google is lucky to have you!! I know you won't stop sewing and blogging because 1. you need the new wardrobe, 2. sewing is something you like, and 3. you'd miss your blogger family. :)

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  52. VickiDecember 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Ooh, Google. This software stuff sounds too complicated to me. Lucky we have talented people like you who enjoy it. (This said by a boring tax accountant).

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  53. Re's Home on the RoadDecember 5, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    One of the best companies is getting 'the best'! Wishing you nothing but success as you show all those techs how to dress!

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  54. RobynDecember 5, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Shams, I am thrilled for you and I'm sure you won't "be evil". Ad serving technology, my own first love! They are lucky to have you. Very, very best wishes to you. I'll know you've finished your Kool-Aid when you put ads on your blog. ;) I will MISS your frequent posts, but I understand you have a higher calling.

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  55. CarolynDecember 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Oh wow! of course I wish you all the best of luck! sounds like a brilliant opportunity; I'm so excited for you! :)

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  56. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Congratulations!! It's a great culture there - you will thrive! I'll love seeing you be the "cool worldly chick" among all of the 20 and 30 somethings. I love that pattern- the skirt reminds me of an Issey Miyake skirt that I have made. If you work at the Mountain View Campus, we will have to get together - I work closeby. KathyO

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  57. carolinascallinDecember 5, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Congrats and all the best in your new job! Certainly a solid company ;) Enjoy!

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  58. CarmencitaBDecember 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    This is exciting, congratulations!

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  59. KCDecember 6, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Congratulations!

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  60. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Congratulations on the new job. Hope this doesn't mean you'll be shutting the blog down altogether.

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  61. JulietDecember 6, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Oh this does sound like a great move for you career-wise. Their campus-type environment often features in the Sunday supplements here in the UK so based on that I would expect your original and stunning existing wardrobe would be admired. I've been so impressed by your weight loss and honesty that I hope we can have occasional updates on your sewing and progress. Very best of luck and well done.

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  62. Mary HelenDecember 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Best wishes. May your fabulous, creative clothes inspire all your days at your new job.

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  63. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Congratulations to you! What a wonderful adventure.

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  64. Goodbye ValentinoDecember 6, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Congratulations, Shams!

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  65. AnnDecember 6, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    What an exciting thing for you! Seems like you have created a whole new you what with changing your eating habits to improve your health, weight loss, constantly evolving wondrous wardrobe, children moving out, and now this. So amazing. I am so happy for you.

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  66. SigridDecember 7, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Congratulations on the new job and look forward to your new wardrobe. Just post when you have time and feel like it. Sometimes life is too busy to blog regularly (how I know?)

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  67. LeslieDecember 7, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    I'm thrilled for and for your new company. Can't wait to see your new wardrobe and imagine you'll be a standout (in the best possible way).
    Lessalt

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  68. KellyDecember 8, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Congratulations, and good luck getting started!!

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  69. Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.comDecember 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    WOW!!!! How exciting and wonderful. Good luck to you and have fun.

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  70. poppykettleDecember 8, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Big congrats! Sounds like fun and I wish you all the best :)

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  71. sewingkmDecember 9, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    So happy to hear of your new job adventure. I'm sure you will inspire your new colleges to dress more creatively!

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  72. Evie JonesDecember 11, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Excellent news...congratulations. And have lots of fun.

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  73. meredithpDecember 15, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    They are so lucky to have you! DART programming language? LOL It was meant to be! I'm a G....e and Android girl from the get go, so I'm glad you're on the team. They may know everything about me, but it's just so darned handy. :-) Wonderful news!

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  74. MyrnaDecember 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    VERY exciting. I'm late reading this news but so thrilled for you. Enjoy. This seems the perfect environment for your individualized and creative wardrobe and it's so fabulous to have some place to wear the things we sew. YES YES

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