It’s Been A While
Saturday, June 28th, 2008So it’s been a little bit since my last post…. I know you have probably read this before! Well a few things have happened since then so I will fill you in on them.
School…
I have been out of school for a while now. I got an A in my last class, which I really enjoyed. I currently am waiting to hear back from the director of the new program I am in. I just declared a new (second) major and they went and changed the program around. So I have a few questions that I was hopping to get answered before I register for the next semester (which is July 1st). But I think I have figured out things on my own and will be signing up for one class. I am now in the media and communication arts program in the photography specialty… so beware that I will be trying to take more photos at family gatherings and such.
Work…
At the end of May (the 31st) I finished my eighth year at DSI. I can’t believe how fast the last eight years have gone by. Just before my anniversary date, I was told by the H.R. Manager that the “big guy” wanted to know what his “key players” plans were for the near and far future. I guess I am one of those players because I was told to type up my goals for my job, what I liked/disliked about my current position and my goals for myself and the company for the next few years at least. After thinking about it for a little bit I came to the conclusion that I am pretty happy here but would like to get more involved with the marketing aspect of the company. So I typed up my document and discussed it with the H.R. Manager. Well it seems that management really does listen. I have already been handed a small project of gathering information for a promotional idea we are working on. I was also just informed that I will be assisting with the design of a booth for our salesmen to use at trade shows. I have also been working on a few pages to update our web site. I was also told to look for a better camera for myself at work. He has also been talking about having me spend some time with the professional photographer that we have used to learn a few things from him. I am very excited about this possibility. As I mentioned above I am in the photography specialty and my next class will be introduction to photography. If I get to work with this guy it could really help not only at work but also at school and maybe make a good connection to use in the future… you never know. The boss also told me to look for a video camera so that I can go along with our technicians and video record the job to use on the web site and at trade shows. So unless something unexpected happens I think I will be at DSI for quite a while still.
Life in General…
I am now just a few days away from leaving for Boston. I really can’t wait. I know I have been driving people crazy by talking so much about the trip. There are so many things that Cris and I want to do while we are there. Like I have said before I am going to try to blog every day while on vacation. I will even try to post a few pictures along the way. We are sure to have plenty of pictures to pick from. Both Cris and I will have digital cameras, plus I now have a small digital video camera to use. Snapfish is really going to love me in the next few weeks.
Abby is about to turn three (as far as I can tell her birthday is July 3). I can’t believe that she has been with me for almost three years… I didn’t get her until September. She has been such a great dog. She is super cuddly and extremely good with kids. Almost every day when I take her for a walk kids flock to her. Kids I don’t even know seem to know her. And I have to say I am pretty impressed with how many of the kids ask if they can pet her before they touch her. I have also noticed that she is more protective of me and the house. She has been barking more but only when she sees someone she isn’t really familiar with.
Well I think that is enough for now. I am sure more things have happened but I really can’t think of anything else worth mentioning. Until next time…