Category: Why I like San Antonio
SwebApps Brings Tech & Talent To San Antonio
| January 25, 2010 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology, The Arts, Film, Music, Fashion, Why I like San Antonio |
One of the coolest things about working in my industry and doing what I do for the Rackspace Cloud is that I get to see all the innovative things people are doing on the Internet. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America and since everyone needs a place to a host their website, I am fortunate enough to work with many of these passionate and talented people, including San Antonian, Magaly Chocano.
Back in August, I came across a TIME article titled “New Ways to Create iPhone Apps on the Cheap.” I had just purchased my iPhone so any iPhone app article interested me. The company was SwebApps. After reading through the article, I noticed that they were a San Antonio based startup. I was instantly proud that we had a tech start up right here in San Antonio. Then I thought, “I wonder where they are hosted?” Turns out they were a Rackspace Cloud customer. I invited Magaly, CEO and Founder of SwebApps, to the Rackspace Cloud office. What a treat! I had the opportunity to interview her and do a blog posting. Turns out, we knew many of the same people through various connections.
Just recently, she entered in our Super Bowl Contest and submitted an extremely cool video. Magaly is not only a successful businesswoman but a talented musician. The contest asked customers to submit a video on why they have the coolest business on the Rackspace Cloud and this is what we received from SwebApps:
Lula’s Follows Rackspace To The Castle
| December 9, 2009 | Posted by Angela under Local Places & Events, Why I like San Antonio |
If you read my last post, you’ll notice that #3 of the memories of our old office space at the Weston Centre was Lula’s. It’s a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant, a Racker favorite. Kens5 visited The Castle and reported on the new developments around The Castle (old Windsor park mall). Because Lula’s received so much business from Rackspace, they went ahead and opened a Lula’s right across the street from The Castle. Genius! In this video, you’ll see Cloud Racker and good friend of Jason and I, Mike Ortiz. He is the enjoying some food at Lula’s. Neat.
Goodbye Weston Centre!
| December 4, 2009 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology, Why I like San Antonio |
There’s something about the Weston Centre in downtown San Antonio. Louis always waves to you as you enter the parking garage, Morris and H
ilton always greet you with your first name as you walk to the elevator and Bee from the café, Panache, always has a big smile on her face. It’s a warm and familiar place and doesn’t feel like your typical office building. In an upscale law office high rise, Rackers stand out like sore thumbs. In my 7 years of working for Rackspace / ServerBeach, my job has taken me back to the Weston Centre 3 times.
As a Racker, you learn to be a nomad. I started at Rackspace in the Broadway building for 3 months, moved to the Paragon building to work for ServerBeach for 6 months until we moved to join the rest of Rackspace at the Weston Centre. I remember literally rolling my desk chair with all my belongings down Pecan Street to the Weston Centre building. We worked at the Weston Centre until we outgrew the space. Rackspace moved headquarters while ServerBeach stayed at the Weston Centre. I left with Rackspace. After a year, I actually came back to the Weston Centre to work for ServerBeach again. ServerBeach finally outgrew the space and moved headquarters. After working for ServerBeach for 4 years, I returned to Rackspace but this time working for the Cloud Division. And guess where The Rackspace Cloud was living? That’s right, the Weston Centre.
Rackspace is moving headquarters to the refurbished Windsor Park Mall which we have renamed “The Castle.” The Rackspace Cloud’s last day at the Weston Centre is today. This time, I think my move away from the Weston Centre will be permanent. A Racker wrote this really kind email to The Rackspace Cloud staff with his thoughts on the move (I reposted to The Rackspace blog). I actually got teary eyed and that might be because I am an emotional person to begin with but nonetheless, it brought back memories. So what are my special memories from the Weston Centre?
1- This is the place where I met Jason, my husband. Sounds so cheesy but I do remember the first time meeting him.
2- I attended my first Rackspace holiday party at the Weston Centre. These were the days we’d always end up at Daven Port’s.
3- The days when you didn’t know what to eat and ended up at Lula’s
4- The fabulous Fiesta party the Weston Centre puts together for the River Parade
5- Panache bean and cheese tacos are the best!
6- Most recently, my long but fun walks to Starbucks with my marketing team
7- Morris & Hilton– The friendliest guys I have ever met. They are always laughing about something.
8- Rubbing shoulders with lawyers and feeling so under dressed.
9- Even though I never went to Bill Miller’s I feel like did go because every day at least 1 person picked up Bill Miller’s.
10- I can’t forget every weekend going out on the town and parking at the Weston Centre!
The Weston Centre is definitely a special place in San Antonio and will be missed!
Jefferson High School 4th Annual Trick, Treat & Trot 5K
| October 27, 2009 | Posted by Angela under Community Involvement, Local Places & Events, Why I like San Antonio |
We were blessed with a beautiful weekend in San Antonio. The Jefferson High School 4th Annual Trick Treat & Trot 5K was a big success. My Uncle Paul is head basketball coach and teacher at Jefferson High School. He puts this event together every year to help raise money for the basketball team to attend a tournament in Washington DC. As a graduate of Jefferson and coaching there for 20 years now, he does a lot for the school and the community. Many of his students have never had the opportunity to travel outside of San Antonio and they might never have that opportunity. Participating in a tournament in Washington DC gives them that opportunity and what greater place to go then our nation’s capital.
Former Mayor Ed Garza and Mayor Julian Castro, both Jefferson graduates, along with the Spurs Coyote and Silver Dancers all came out to support the event. It’s always great to see family, friends and neighbors come together to support our youth.
See all photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/safun/sets/72157622550148251/
Jason took this shot of me infront of one of the nicest paintings in San Antonio
| September 28, 2009 | Posted by Angela under Random, The Arts, Film, Music, Fashion, Why I like San Antonio |
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