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| It seems likes a lifetime ago, since I have taken the time to jot down the latest happenings in my mundane but nevertheless exciting life. Since I posted the last time the most noteworthy things that have happened are as follows: I took the babybar on October 22nd. Right before taking the test I had a security violation on my computer for no reason and according to policy I then had to write all four essays by hand. That was to say the least probably the most feverish, frenzied, and hand cramping four hours of my life. And put me at quite a disadvantage. I failed the babybar by a narrow margin. Despite a popular myth, barely missing doesn't feel any better then missing it by a mile  I was disappointed, however, God is bigger then a test and while I don't understand why I had computer issues and why I missed it by a few points I know that he has a plan for it all. So I ended up enrolling in my second year and am studying to retake the baby bar in June. Perhaps that biggest change in my life was that I once again changed jobs. I am somewhat hesitate to mention this as I feel a little like a drifter Actually, the company I left six months ago hired my as a regional manager so I am back working for the same company. I am pretty excited about the job and the opportunity that is there, so we will have to see what happens. So three weeks ago I finished work at my old job and packed up my office. It was as usual very hard to quit. I enjoyed the job however, the hours it demanded were more then I could continue to give. I ended up spending most of my days and nights working on this nightmare of a project. Below are a couple of pictures of the refinery in Coffeyville, KS. where we did most of our work. 
In a way I will miss it. It is cool working in a refinery where they are clearing about 1 million dollars a day actual profit. The things I will not miss are having to where a H2S detector monitor that lets you know if there is a gas release. Somehow just having that thing on your hard hat is disconcerting, especially since they say H2S is fatal after two minutes of exposure. The other thing thing are the dead birds. Somehow when you are walking around and you see a dead bird is makes your mind wander to what killed the bird and if there is pollution strong enough to kill birds what is it doing to your lungs. I did enjoy the type of work just not the killer hours. So that chapter is closed and another has begun. Well, I won't ramble on... and will try to post again before summer! | | |
| Despite some rumors to the contrary I am still alive and actually doing quite well! During my recent absence from the blogging community I have been spending my time working, studying, sleeping, working, studying, and sleeping… Ok, I think you get the picture. My new job has been wonderful and very refreshing, however, I did join them during there busiest time of the year so I am spending more time at the office everyday then at home. This has put a my studying time at a premium and I try to carve time everyday to keep up with that. Unfortunately, everyday that passes means I am one day closer to October 24th, where I will attempt to pass the California Baby Bar and keep from having to repeat this very painful and tear filled time of my life J So, if you think of me I would appreciate your prayers. I did spend Labor Day camping with my family and some family friends and had an incredible time. The whole weekend was a breath of fresh air and exactly what I needed. But like most holiday’s it was too short and reality hit me with the full weight of its fury Tuesday morning and I was painfully aware of my overstuffed schedule. I did get off a little bit early last Friday and took advantage of the time to catch up on some overdue laundry (you probably didn’t want to know that) and do some shopping. I actually ended up buying a pair of cowboy boots! EEK! 2 ½ yrs in OK and I finally broke down and got a pair. They are actually really cool and kind of retro with a worn out look that gives the impression that I have just come in from the range. 
Anyways, since I have to wear boots to the refinery anyways I figured I didn’t have a whole lot to lose. I do want to take this opportunity to say I still holding strong and have not caved in to buying wranglers that are about 1 size to small for me. People make fun of my banana republic jeans, but I would much rather that then be caught dead in a pair of wrangler’s. Well I should get back to work… I hope tonight finds each one of you doing well! Ciao | | |
| Huge sigh... they're done! I am not sure how I did, but at this point I am just glad to have that over with. Also, last Friday was my last day at my old job. That is mostly a happy thing, but the unknown of starting a new job makes me miss the comfort of what was familiar. I ended up spending most of last week down at our corporate office in Fort Worth, TX, going over details of the jobs I was managing and trying to hand it off to someone new. I was a little apprehensive, because I knew the owner of the company was not happy with my decision to leave. I spent a lot of time praying that God would allow me to leave on good terms. It went so well and the owner ended up having me flown back on his private plane and then he came to airport to say good-bye and told me if I ever needed a job he would have one open for me. God is so good and I was amazed at how he worked through so many things last week! So I have officially closed that chapter and opened a new one and I am completely freaked out! Alas, God keeps moving me out of my comfort zones that I am painfully aware of how much I need Him. Today was my first day at the new job and I am somewhat overwhelmed with all that I need to learn! Anyways, I am doing well and hope all is well with each of you. Below are a few snapshots of a couple of the projects I have been managing. Boring, I know! but that is my life
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| A lot has been happening in my life over the past ten-days. The first is that I took my first finals test last Thursday, so one of three is done. Most people ask me if that feels good and I have to honestly say no, since all I think about it what I should have written Oh well, I am on to the next one, which I will take Friday night.
Then two Saturday mornings ago I got a call from a company in southern Kansa offering me a job. They told me that they had to hire a project manager and before they hired someone else they would really like me to come work for them. I ended up interviewing with them last Friday and formally accepted their offer. I have to say that I am extremely excited about it. The company is in the construction industry but they do refinery construction. I really don't know anything about it so I am in for another huge learning curve over the next six-months. So that meant yesterday I had the wonderful pleasure of turning my two-week notice in and talking to both of my bosses on the phone. It actually went a lot better then anticipated. It was really hard quiting and I felt so unloyal, but I know it is the right decision. Anyways, I won't bore you with any more details about that but if you want more, give me a call.
Other then that everything is the same I hope all is well with you my friends...
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| "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good." Psalm 122:6-9
I have to say that the recent events in the middle east have really burdened me. Everyday this week is seems like it escalates more and more. I can't even imagine living in a place like Israel where terror is so common place or being part of race of people that so many nations are committed to wiping out.
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