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Shine some light on Bryght.

I have had (and still having) a great opportunity to be working inside the office of Bryght. I personally have only been involved on the front line of most companies that I have worked with. So this is my first time EVER to work at a desk, listening to what really goes on inside these offices. Maybe now I will be able to make sense of the all the T.V. programs, movies and jokes about "water coolers" and all the office garble that goes on.

Well let me start by saying, I don't understand half the stuff that is said in this large space. But it would be unfair not to fully explain the set up of this office.



Try to picture a large room (warehouse) painted at both ends in a soothing sea coral blue blending in with a rough modern brick motif. The views at both ends are priceless. "Their" side has a funky arcitectual view of Vancouver's Gastown district, and "our" end has a view of mountains, the ocean, and the activity of both the ports and railways to keep the eye busy.



The middle ground or hub of this office space is pieced together with a glass enclosed meeting room and common area painted in a green that would challenge any paint scale. (I am still too polite to interrupt anyone here to ask a silly question like, what word would you use to explain this green?) I will take a picture of it, and I would love a response, with out consulting with a paint manufacturer. (deal?)



Two long desks per side dividing the room in half, spotted with lamps and outlets. Yup you guessed it. I am working with guys and gals that work with computers for most of the day!

Now remember, I have NEVER worked in these conditions before in my life. I am having flash backs of my university days back in Winnipeg, but the topic of speech is not about geography or biology, but about RSS sites, feed readers or drupal. And it is coming at me (not directly) from every angle, at any unannounced time.

Okay, for most of you reading this right now, you are probably familiar with all this, and you are having a good chuckle at my expense. I don't mind so much, cause I did this to myself. I full on knew I was going into the unknown, and purposely putting my pride in check as I try my best at sucking all the knowledge I can from these computer gods. (I am catholic, and I guess I shouldn't have said that, but I am truly awed by all that is taking place around me) It is nice to see that everyone in here has taken up a life outside of work. Photography, cooking, camping, and travel are some of the shared interests I have with the gang I now rub elbows with. But let us not saunter to far from the weirdness that takes place inside these walls. I do work with an "owl of free speech" who is kept in check by the "angry bear of censorship".



So their names are a bit off, and their speech is not found in the dictionary, I am not about to shave my head and check into a rehab clinic. Too harsh, I guess things are rubbing off around here. No joke is censored behind these walls, and no one is too worried about upsetting anyone else. Cause you can't! One comment is followed by a chuckle, or a quick witty response, followed by another chuckle.

I now tote around my laptop, dressing any which way I choose and chug into work at a non specific time. (I love that) At home I am on my computer checking things periodically or using features I never knew existed 2 weeks ago. My girlfriend has just e-mailed me, and she fears that I am turning into "one of them". Okay, maybe she doesn't fear the change, but she has noticed it too.



What have I got myself into. I guess this is how undercover cops feel? Naw! (I wonder why I feel the need to whisper to everyone around here?)