Seriously. After 4 1/2 years at SALA Architects, I’ve left to pursue other adventures.

I left my very stable job. A job where my coworkers appreciated what I provided for the firm and would love for me to stay there forever. During the worse economic meltdown in almost a century. With a wife in school full-time. And two young daughters. Happy Birthday Madeleine. You’re 3 tomorrow! And only a vague idea of what comes next.

What Comes Next? More… of everything.

So I’m going to be a little light on the details about what comes next (for now). There are a lot of things cooking and I want to get them started first before revealing them. Expect lots of big news and announcements on the blog, in addition to the usual onslaught of engaging, fun, and useful ArchiCAD tips, tricks, and thoughts. I like to share, so I’m sure I’ll be posting a lot about everything that’s developing, once it’s shareable. Expect something Monday.

Here’s what I will say. I’m now going full-time with Shoegnome. There will be more videos, more posts on this site and others, more magazine articles, more webinars, more lectures, more teaching in person and via Skype, more collaboration with other ArchiCAD gurus, more collaboration with other architects and design firms from all around the world. Probably some architecture projects done directly through Shoegnome. More. More. More. AND finally a new look for the site.

I’m excited. And nervous. And a little terrified. Okay not that terrified.

And now for a promise:

Carolyn, Madeleine, and Phaedra. This next chapter in my career is for you three. May it make me a happier, more loving, and better father and husband. I think we’re all about to have some great adventures. I promise you all that much.