To my wife Kristy, for passing the Texas real estate exam this week. She has worked really hard to prepare, and crammed 4 months of classes into 2 months. She has a gig lined up with a local real estate company. I look forward to the next steps...
I love you!
Saturday, August 05, 2006
You Know You're Getting Older..
...when someone your age is getting inducted into a Hall of Fame.
I had to keep myself from feeling old today. I watched as Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Troy and I were born a week apart, but I graduated from high school a year later, as he started school in California, where the cutoff date was later than the one in Oklahoma, where I started school.
Troy's paths and mine have come so close together, yet so far apart. I didn't realize it, but I first saw him play when he was in 8th grade, and I was in 7th grade. My school used to play Henryetta, and I played in 7th grade. Our team stayed for the 8th grade game, as we shared a bus, if I remember right. I first remember him when he was a sophomore, and we went over there to play them in the last district game of the year. I remember him being a freak physical specimen, and being the best player on the field even then. I followed his career from there, and was in the stands that October 1985 day in Norman, when he tore up his knee in a game between the OU Sooners and the Miami Hurricanes. Both teams were full of NFL players, and Miami won the game that day, but OU went on to win their remaining games and their sixth national championship.
Troy went on to UCLA and was drafted by the Cowboys in 1989. His first year in Dallas was my first year in Fort Worth. There were 4,000,000 other people in the Metroplex at that time, as well. A few years later, I served on staff at a church in Henryetta. Troy goes back from time to time to see friends, and we saw him from a distance at a high school basketball game one night. We didn't want to bug him, so we didn't even try to meet him. He and I have a lot of common acquaintances. Troy still speaks well of Henryetta, and they speak well of him. It's an awesome thing: a guy from a small town in Oklahoma winds up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Henryetta should be proud, as they rightfully are.
Back to the original topic: I'm not old enough to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, am I? Time flies...
I had to keep myself from feeling old today. I watched as Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Troy and I were born a week apart, but I graduated from high school a year later, as he started school in California, where the cutoff date was later than the one in Oklahoma, where I started school.
Troy's paths and mine have come so close together, yet so far apart. I didn't realize it, but I first saw him play when he was in 8th grade, and I was in 7th grade. My school used to play Henryetta, and I played in 7th grade. Our team stayed for the 8th grade game, as we shared a bus, if I remember right. I first remember him when he was a sophomore, and we went over there to play them in the last district game of the year. I remember him being a freak physical specimen, and being the best player on the field even then. I followed his career from there, and was in the stands that October 1985 day in Norman, when he tore up his knee in a game between the OU Sooners and the Miami Hurricanes. Both teams were full of NFL players, and Miami won the game that day, but OU went on to win their remaining games and their sixth national championship.
Troy went on to UCLA and was drafted by the Cowboys in 1989. His first year in Dallas was my first year in Fort Worth. There were 4,000,000 other people in the Metroplex at that time, as well. A few years later, I served on staff at a church in Henryetta. Troy goes back from time to time to see friends, and we saw him from a distance at a high school basketball game one night. We didn't want to bug him, so we didn't even try to meet him. He and I have a lot of common acquaintances. Troy still speaks well of Henryetta, and they speak well of him. It's an awesome thing: a guy from a small town in Oklahoma winds up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Henryetta should be proud, as they rightfully are.
Back to the original topic: I'm not old enough to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, am I? Time flies...
Monday, July 31, 2006
It Is What It Is
I start my new job next week. I had a good interview with the wireless company for a corporate training position last week, but they decided to go in a different direction. So, I will be in a sales & marketing position for a leading reseller of copiers and printers. It's not the most sexy or glamorous position, and isn't exactly what I've been looking for. However, I'll take it, and am grateful for it. The manager that I'll be working for is excited about bringing me on board. The recruiter did a good job selling him on me. :-) He also wants me to get to the point where I can be a full-blown outside rep. One step at a time, one day at a time...
Things will come together soon.
Things will come together soon.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Good News
It's been a while since I've posted. It's been one of those periods where a lot has gone on, but nothing has gone on. However, I did get some good news last Friday.
After interviewing for 19 different positions in the last two months, I got a job offer, and accepted. It is in sales and marketing with a worldwide sales agent for copiers and printers, in their Houston office. They want me to start August 7. It is a pretty good opportunity. The district manager is really excited to have me. That's encouraging. It is not real sexy or glamorous, but I've had jobs that were a lot worse. The last two months have been a struggle in so many ways. However, God is faithful. I never doubted that He would provide for us, but I sure questioned the what and when of the deal.
This is good, but something better could be in the works. I had an interview Monday morning for a position with a leading wireless provider as a trainer in their Houston regional office. I have already had an intense phone interview, and will have to do a presentation and a one-hour interview with five different people. They are down to four or five candidates for two positions. This would really be awesome if it worked out. I've been applying and interviewing with this company for different positions in different cities for two years. At this point, we're really grateful that some good things are shaking out for us.
I was reading my last post, and I sounded really depressed. I guess it's because I really was. Things are a little better now.
After interviewing for 19 different positions in the last two months, I got a job offer, and accepted. It is in sales and marketing with a worldwide sales agent for copiers and printers, in their Houston office. They want me to start August 7. It is a pretty good opportunity. The district manager is really excited to have me. That's encouraging. It is not real sexy or glamorous, but I've had jobs that were a lot worse. The last two months have been a struggle in so many ways. However, God is faithful. I never doubted that He would provide for us, but I sure questioned the what and when of the deal.
This is good, but something better could be in the works. I had an interview Monday morning for a position with a leading wireless provider as a trainer in their Houston regional office. I have already had an intense phone interview, and will have to do a presentation and a one-hour interview with five different people. They are down to four or five candidates for two positions. This would really be awesome if it worked out. I've been applying and interviewing with this company for different positions in different cities for two years. At this point, we're really grateful that some good things are shaking out for us.
I was reading my last post, and I sounded really depressed. I guess it's because I really was. Things are a little better now.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Click The Links
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Thanks!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Welcome
Welcome to my entry into the blogosphere! Blogging is new to me, but I look forward to articulating my thoughts on line.
At this time, I intend for this blog to cover life, in general. There are only three subjects in which I claim any remotely detailed knowledge, and they are also the three things that are best not discussed in social settings: religion, sports, and politics. I'll discuss faith here (not exclusively) as it applies to life, but I am no theologian-degree not withstanding. Eventually, when I feel like it, and when I have the time, I may begin separate blogs on sports and politics.
Once again, welcome!
At this time, I intend for this blog to cover life, in general. There are only three subjects in which I claim any remotely detailed knowledge, and they are also the three things that are best not discussed in social settings: religion, sports, and politics. I'll discuss faith here (not exclusively) as it applies to life, but I am no theologian-degree not withstanding. Eventually, when I feel like it, and when I have the time, I may begin separate blogs on sports and politics.
Once again, welcome!
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