Today I got up early - I had a client coming in at 10 and had to finish (read "DO") all the work. Of course I had breakfast scheduled with Sam from 8-9. So I got in at 7:30, did half the work, went to breakfast, came back, did the other half, and ... nothing. No show for 10 am. So after killing a little time I was on the phone and the client came in at 11! Not sure who was more surprised - I think he saw a look on my face like "I" forgot. Fortunately I kept my big mouth shut (not, "youre late") and had everything ready. I got a check and like was good.
Thereafter followed a swim at the noon laps and then a long lunch with Gary. If you knew Gary, you'd know that every lunch is a long lunch. But the wisdow makes with worthwhile. Just slow down and try and listen. You'll learn something.
Today, I learned about college/parenting/funding. It inspired me to get home early to work on the college plan. And lo and behold, it came out looking nicely on a 11 x 17 piece of paper. I learned abou the tgtp.org plan which should pay more than expected. Plus I reviewed our assets and the costs. And I presented it to Susan. So I feel a lot better with a plan.
As my friend Monte Alkire writes in his book Rope Your Dream:
Have a plan. Change it if necessary.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Hot day
So hot, that I decided to stay in most of the day. I did go to church today, first time in a few weeks. There was a combined service with a new confirmation class and a visit by Bishop Reed so there was a big crowd. Afterwards, I thought it best to stay home. I did some cooking, make a new dish, ratatoillie (sp?) which turned out very tasty with the organic vegetables that we had bought from the Farmers Market. Unfortunately I cut my finger while making it (not too bad, but still hurt).
In the afternoon, I cleaned up the papers in my home desk and also worked cleaning Sarah's room, doing some spring cleaning of her bed linens (including the mattress cover, box springs cover, bed spread. She'll come home to a nice clean bed. It's now nearly midnight and they are still on the bus to Orlando FL, and should arrive about 9 am. Monday, just in time to go straight to Blizzard Beach.
In the afternoon, I cleaned up the papers in my home desk and also worked cleaning Sarah's room, doing some spring cleaning of her bed linens (including the mattress cover, box springs cover, bed spread. She'll come home to a nice clean bed. It's now nearly midnight and they are still on the bus to Orlando FL, and should arrive about 9 am. Monday, just in time to go straight to Blizzard Beach.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Question...
If you had your own talk show, who would your first 3 guests be?
Jerry Seinfeld
Lance Armstrong
Oprah Winfrey
Jerry Seinfeld
Lance Armstrong
Oprah Winfrey
Graduation Day
Our friend Alex graduated from McAllen Memorial H.S. today and so we were invited to join him and his family and his girlfriend's family for dinner at Romano's Macaroni Grill which was a good time. We were honored to be included. His dad John and I attend the football games together and enjoy watching the band of which Alex was senior drum line captain. John gave a nice toast and we had a good time. He warned me "This is a tough day". He said it was ironic that you give your all to the kids to see them grow up, and then you're sad when they do.
Alex will be attending Dartmouth College this fall. Matriculating: a word I learned today - to enter into a degree plan. Also learned to spell Salutatorian = he was 2nd in his class.
Today was a nice lazy day- thinking of Bruno Mars. Now that it is 90+ degrees, going out in the afternoon requires a second thought. Best to stay inside :)
Alex will be attending Dartmouth College this fall. Matriculating: a word I learned today - to enter into a degree plan. Also learned to spell Salutatorian = he was 2nd in his class.
Today was a nice lazy day- thinking of Bruno Mars. Now that it is 90+ degrees, going out in the afternoon requires a second thought. Best to stay inside :)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
2011 Cap Tex Olympic Triathlon in Austin
I finished the 2011 Cap Tex Olympic Triathlon on May 30 with a time of 3:35, which was 15 minutes faster than last year's time.
For the swim, I hit my goal time of 40 minutes right on the dot. Like last year, I had trouble getting started in the crowd (had google problems this time) but settled into a rhythm after the first buoy and swam a nice pace thereafter. Even passed a few people. Both transitions about 5 minutes each.
The bike leg was actually slower than last year even thought I thought I rode as well as last year. 1:35, which was 5 minutes more than I expected. I'll blame it on the windy conditions. In hindsight, maybe I could have pushed harder on the long straights. But I wanted to do well on the run.
The run course was pretty strong, and I started very nicely before heating up about 2 -3 miles into it. Sun was hot about then. Despite a bit of walking, I was able to continue to run and finished strong, 1:10 for the 10K, running about marathon pace, 11:35. I was just 5 minutes off of my goal time of 65 minutes.
Most importantly, I was not too nervous getting started. I knew I had the training to do the distances. And most surprisingly, I was not completely exhausted after finishing. So that was a nice finish to a good race. The 3 helpings of Chinese food tasted great that night. As well as the celebratory lunch today at Fogo de Chao!
Next on the list: http://www.trifind.com/re_16150/PioneerPowerSprintTriathlon.html on July 31.
For the swim, I hit my goal time of 40 minutes right on the dot. Like last year, I had trouble getting started in the crowd (had google problems this time) but settled into a rhythm after the first buoy and swam a nice pace thereafter. Even passed a few people. Both transitions about 5 minutes each.
The bike leg was actually slower than last year even thought I thought I rode as well as last year. 1:35, which was 5 minutes more than I expected. I'll blame it on the windy conditions. In hindsight, maybe I could have pushed harder on the long straights. But I wanted to do well on the run.
The run course was pretty strong, and I started very nicely before heating up about 2 -3 miles into it. Sun was hot about then. Despite a bit of walking, I was able to continue to run and finished strong, 1:10 for the 10K, running about marathon pace, 11:35. I was just 5 minutes off of my goal time of 65 minutes.
Most importantly, I was not too nervous getting started. I knew I had the training to do the distances. And most surprisingly, I was not completely exhausted after finishing. So that was a nice finish to a good race. The 3 helpings of Chinese food tasted great that night. As well as the celebratory lunch today at Fogo de Chao!
Next on the list: http://www.trifind.com/re_16150/PioneerPowerSprintTriathlon.html on July 31.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Watching The Office
Season 6 on Netflix. Our cable box has gone out and so I had a frustrating time on the phone. "A technician will come Thursday". What a joke! Of course I have a full day of other event set on Thursday so I'll just add that to the list.
Even though the cable box was out, it is cool that you can now watch TV on the Internet. And to think that limited bandwidth used to be a problem.
Sarah is ready to finish school this year. I asked her if she could graduate early but she said she had 3 more necessary classes. Some of the recruited football players from UT now graduate from high school early to start UT in the spring semester so they can start practicing with the football team. She seemed interested in that.
Even though the cable box was out, it is cool that you can now watch TV on the Internet. And to think that limited bandwidth used to be a problem.
Sarah is ready to finish school this year. I asked her if she could graduate early but she said she had 3 more necessary classes. Some of the recruited football players from UT now graduate from high school early to start UT in the spring semester so they can start practicing with the football team. She seemed interested in that.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Information Overload
While I was checking on line for some CLE programs this summer, I came across a free CLE program on Information Overload. As expected, I've got it running in the background while I am blogging :)
Today was a good cash day - surprisingly. I was not expected to receive a check, much less 4 of them. As a friend said, when you're making money, you're usually not that busy.
I did get 3 good things done - a will, a demand letter and 2 contracts today. So it was a nice opportunity to get some things completed.
Sarah' s getting signed up for a UT Summer program for a week in July. So I'm working on getting the papers signed (parental releases) and will get those faxed in tomorrow.
The Cap Tex Triathlon is next Monday, May 30. Its coming up and I'm ready for it. This evening I went for a bike ride, with Perceived Exertion 8/9 on a scale of 10. Heart rate was in the 130s which I thought was about an 8, while cycling.
Today was a good cash day - surprisingly. I was not expected to receive a check, much less 4 of them. As a friend said, when you're making money, you're usually not that busy.
I did get 3 good things done - a will, a demand letter and 2 contracts today. So it was a nice opportunity to get some things completed.
Sarah' s getting signed up for a UT Summer program for a week in July. So I'm working on getting the papers signed (parental releases) and will get those faxed in tomorrow.
The Cap Tex Triathlon is next Monday, May 30. Its coming up and I'm ready for it. This evening I went for a bike ride, with Perceived Exertion 8/9 on a scale of 10. Heart rate was in the 130s which I thought was about an 8, while cycling.
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