The Gopher Way

Hi pals.  I just got back from Minneapolis where the weather was a-maz-ing.  I sat outside at 2 pm, eating my lunch, without the slightest hint of perspiration.  I loved it. 

My new company is developing a great new concept of university hotels and we are looking at a property on the U of M campus.  It's actually a pretty great concept... I could go into the details for days; but the bottomline as Big Al always taught me: Location, location, location.

Anyways, it was great being in cool weather and just as much fun being on a college campus in cool weather.  Hoping to spend more time with the Golden Gophers in the future.

Nothing new

Nothing new going on.... just trying to stay afloat with the new job and keeping my shoes from melting the ground.  Isn't that what August is all about?

Oh how I love me some million degree heat. 

False.

Groupon

Is anyone else totally obsessed with Groupon?  Ok, maybe TOTALLY obsessed is a little over the top, but I do really like it a lot.  I look forward to the newest deal and that kitty cat at the bottom of the page is so hilarious.  Not to mention, the deals are incredible.  If you haven't gotten your Groupon on... check the website to see if they are available in your area.  I know the DFW area is covered, but I'm not sure about all the others.  Groupon my friends, Groupon.

Too Kind.

Thanks for all your informative comments regarding my new phone.  It really helped a lot.

Jerks.

You can get with this. Or you can get with that.

A new phone comes with my new job.  So tonight ol' Jamesie and I are going to go test drive a few.  I've narrowed it down to two. 

The always reliable Blackberry. 

I currently have one of these and am very pleased.  Typing is very fast and efficient for emailing and texting.  I would upgrade to the Bold for faster downloads, more memory and all around better look.

But then there's the iPhone. 

For Internet surfing and digital qualities, it's sharp; not to mention fun.  Typing eventually becomes easier (so they say); and editing and organizing emails is simple.  Plus, just owning one makes me like 5 years younger, and way cooler.

I need some help friends.  What do you think?

Summer Dreamin'

I had a dream that while we were in Mexico I received an email from a company that I really wanted to work for and that they asked me to come in and talk with them.  And so as soon as we got back home to Dallas, I went and talked to them right away and right then and there they offered me a job.  It was a good offer with tons of benefits and I was really excited.

**SLAP**

I wasn't dreaming!

Guess what kiddos, I start my new job on the 2nd of August.  I'm totally shocked and stoked. 

Few more details: Its a very small hotel development company with the likes of The Joule and Lumen Hotel on their resume.  I'll be working back in Uptown, just blocks from my house and my new salary will finally give James and I the opportunity to buy a lil' home.

As much as my current employer has taught me and I will miss the few friends I do have here in this corporate environment; I am very excited about starting this new endeavor.

Wish me LUCK!

Happy Independence Day You Old Fogie.

Here's a picture of our crowd at the 4th of July party we went to....

Can you tell the average age of the crowd?  I'd say 76.  I still can't believe we weren't carded at the door.

Yup, we celebrated America in Mexico with a bunch of white heads and some delicious corn.  (Yes, that is butter running down my chin)