The Rock Stars of JavaOne2008

As a working mom of 2 young girls, I often find my work life and personal life on a constant collision course.  It is challenging to keep them separate, so I embrace the collision and try to apply my experiences as a mom to my role as group marketing manager and vice versa.  There is never a dull moment!

This week was a classic example of yet another intersection of my two lives.   My mother-in-law recently sent my 5 year old a bunch of Hannah Montana paraphernalia for her birthday.  As some of you know, Hannah is the rock star of the kiddie generation.  My daughter became quite the groupie this week with her Hannah concert tee and matching purse.

 A few days later, Sun announced that Neil Young would be making an appearance at our 2008 JavaOne conference in San Francisco.  Not to date myself, but Neil happens to be the ultimate rock star of my generation.  One can not mention the name Neil Young without reminiscing about the raw, genuine rock music that influenced so many in the 70's.  Even Gen Xer's respect Neil's amazing contribution to music.  Check out this awesome biography.

What does this all mean?  1 week. 2 rock stars.  2 generations. I could not have asked for a more perfect lead in to our SDN "Rock Star" event at JavaOne next Wednesday night!  We will salute all rock stars.  From Neil Young to Hannah Montana to the rock stars that make up our 3+ million members of the Sun Developer Network.  Rock on!

Posted at 03:11PM May 02, 2008 by kcelestre in General  |