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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Unexpected Recognition

About 3 weeks ago I passed 20 years working for the same software company -- well, almost for the same company. Our company was acquired by Oracle about a year and a half ago. I assumed that my 20-year anniversary would come and go and no one would remember it other than myself (and perhaps my boss, whom I've worked for that entire 20-year period).

Imagine my surprise when I received an e-mail from Oracle's HR recognizing my 20 years, and the opportunity to choose a gift. There was jewelry, crystal, watches, and electronics. But then I saw one of the options was a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS camera -- 12 megapixel, tremendous zoom capabilities, a good mix of manual and automatic exposure options, and more.



Well, that's what I picked. It will be great for my Mediterranean cruise this fall, plus I should be able to take better photos of my projects for the blog. You'd never know from my recent photos that I actually have a minor in photography. But when cameras went digital, I got lazy and went with point-and-shoot (and inexpensive). My single-lens-reflex cameras are gathering dust because digital is so much more convenient than film.

It probably won't arrive for a few weeks, but it will be fun to re-learn what I used to know about photography.


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9 comments:

  1. BeritApril 6, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Ooh; Nice choice! Looks like "time for the SLR" came sooner than you knew! :D

    I don't know anything about photography, save how to shoot artwork on slide film using tungsten lights--and even that's been almost 8 years ago! :P

    I know a good bit about most of the arts, but never delved into photography, really.

    Looking forward to seeing your adventures with the digital "machine".

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  2. MargaretApril 7, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    That's so great! Congrats on your 20 years, I'm so glad they recognized it! DH got the same sort of choice of presents on his 25th anniversary. It's nice when a company does that!

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  3. JoanneApril 7, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Congratulations on 20 years!!
    Great gift. ♥

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  4. DebApril 7, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Congratulations on the 20 years! What a wonderful gift! I would have taken that in a minute. I think I got a plaque and a pen set for my 20th. But what can you expect working for accountants!!!

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  5. CamiApril 8, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Congratulations, Nancy! We have a Canon PowerShot and love it. We just "upgraded" to the Rebel xsi and while I love it, I keep going back to the PowerShot because I think the auto settings are so much better, especially the macro settings (which would be great for you to take pictures of your stitching!) Enjoy!

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  6. MaggieApril 8, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Congrats on your 20 year anniversary, and how great they your company have reconised that! Lovely choice of gift, i shall look forward to seeing your photos from your cruise :-)

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  7. SiobhánApril 9, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Wow!! Congratulations on the anniversary--and what a nice gift from the company! Nice choice. Have a great weekend!

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  8. LindaApril 9, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Nancy
    That's impressive, few people work that length of time for the same company anymore. Congratulations.
    And I think I'd have chosen the same award you did. Great new toy.
    Linda

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  9. Raven/MissyApril 10, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Congratulations on your 20th anniversary at your job and that camera looks fantastic!

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