2008: Year of the “Next Step”
CMM January 9th, 2008
Well, it has been a few weeks since I’ve posted thanks to the swamp of holidays, moving into a new apartment, getting a new car, and starting a new job. Over the new year so much new has come into my life as a consequence of taking this next step. I’ve jokingly told the girl that she upgraded boyfriends over the past couple of weeks.
Really, the girl has been such an incredible help making this move possible. Not only did she practically pack my apartment, but she also came back early from being with her family to help me move, unpack and organize my new apartment. To top it off, she cooked some awesome meals and made cookies for my first day at my new office. I’m excited about the next couple of months of her life as she wraps up her graduate degree and makes some career decisions. Hopefully I can be as valuable to her.
Also, my parents and family have been very supportive and helpful with making this transition. I’m blessed to have something so strong and wonderful to come from.
So now I’ve taken the next step and settled into an area. I’ve got a great apartment, a good car and an awesome job with a really great team of people. The work is personally rewarding and I’m excited about the opportunities on the horizon.
So, quick recap of three headlines that deserve commentary…
- Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary– Proof that the media and the pundits don’t know their heads from their elbows half the time. Drama-queens and tea-lead readers. Even though I’m a Thompson supporter, McCain gave an awesome speech in New Hampshire last night.
- Writer’s Strike– I don’t really watch enough television to really be affected, but I’m amused by Hollywood getting a taste of its own medicine. It would be nice to have the late night and SNL writers back… And “Heroes”… And “The Office.”
- Steroids in Baseball– And I thought it 100% natural for 40 year+ men to throw 96 mph split-finger fastballs and people to have arms with a larger circumference than their head…
That’s all I’ve got time for now. With my work, I’m sure I’ll get back to my usual dribble of business and political commentary. Also, with my new Blackberry 8830 I’ll utilize twitter (see side bar) for more routine updates.
PS: Just watched the UT men’s basketball team win against Ole Miss at the buzzer. Go Vols!
