Ohio Update
Um, can you say, overdue?
So, this isn't unusual, but I'm way behind in updating this.
Coldplay concert
Definitely awesome! Every song I wanted to hear, they played. Our seats were OK, but during the last song Chris Martin ran up pretty close to where we were at to sing. Some of the technology they used during the show was a little hokey and bizarre, but overall definitely a great concert. Probably my favorite concert, although Matchbox 20 comes in a very close second.
The Movers
Well, after the Coldplay concert, I got back to State College on Sunday. Just after church (probably around 6:15pm) I get a call from the movers. They're delivering tomorrow (Labor Day).. Umm.. what?? I had planned on staying with the family until late Monday.. but no, now I have to get up at 5am to drive back to Ohio. On the way, I picked up a nice speeding ticket (going 79 in 65 zone..), and literally minutes after I got there the movers called, saying they were close. Anyway, the truck BARELY fit into the small parking area, but it worked out. Amazingly, EVERYTHING the movers packed in Jersey made it to Ohio. The only damage was one bookcase, which was ruined (only like $20), and a small ding in the wood on my futon. So, I give them credit for that - I was fully expecting my TV to be missing.
The Job
Well, I started working at ICI Paints on Sept 12th - the culture there is just SO much different than at AT&T. First off, it's a lot smaller, so it has less of the corporate red tape. It's a cubicle environment, which I'm still trying to adjust to. Everyone there is really laid-back, and most important: entertaining. Every day at work, I'm laughing at something, which helps so much. The work is pretty much identical to the stuff I was doing at AT&T, with the exception that there's no overtime at all [well, I'm sure there will be at some point, but not yet] They've had a lot of fun activities recently.. and because I donated to the United Way, my name's in a raffle for the next four weeks, in which I might be able to win a personal day.. That'd be great, because I have nothing yet, and would like to take another day off around Christmas.
Penn State
Holy cow, Penn State is awesome this year. Some of the LIFE House gang got together for the Homecoming football game. We camped out at a KOA campground again, although this time in tents [very cold]. It was a great game (ie we won) During one of the commercial breaks, the Nittany Lion and two members of the band did the entire choreographed dance from Michael Jackson's "Thriller". It was hilarious and definitely a highlight. Had an awesome time with the gang again - we'll have to meet up more often.
The Apartment
Both a blessing and a curse. :) I have so much stuff here, that I have little need to go out for entertainment, and with the winter approaching, I think I'll be doing a little hibernating. With the washer & dryer & dishwasher I think I've gotten a bit lazier about other chores too. Oh well, I like it. Definitely nice and quiet which is what I wanted.
Drew Carey
Well first off, Drew Carey grew up around here (I think Parma, hence the song "Moon over Parma bring my love to me tonight...") Anyway, Drew Carey and the Improv All-Stars are coming to Cleveland and I decided to get a ticket. The show's on Dec 2nd, and I have a FRONT ROW seat. Should be a blast. :) Who knows, maybe I'll get called up on stage.. heh.
Alright, that's it for now. I'll try to update more frequently.
So, this isn't unusual, but I'm way behind in updating this.
Coldplay concert
Definitely awesome! Every song I wanted to hear, they played. Our seats were OK, but during the last song Chris Martin ran up pretty close to where we were at to sing. Some of the technology they used during the show was a little hokey and bizarre, but overall definitely a great concert. Probably my favorite concert, although Matchbox 20 comes in a very close second.
The Movers
Well, after the Coldplay concert, I got back to State College on Sunday. Just after church (probably around 6:15pm) I get a call from the movers. They're delivering tomorrow (Labor Day).. Umm.. what?? I had planned on staying with the family until late Monday.. but no, now I have to get up at 5am to drive back to Ohio. On the way, I picked up a nice speeding ticket (going 79 in 65 zone..), and literally minutes after I got there the movers called, saying they were close. Anyway, the truck BARELY fit into the small parking area, but it worked out. Amazingly, EVERYTHING the movers packed in Jersey made it to Ohio. The only damage was one bookcase, which was ruined (only like $20), and a small ding in the wood on my futon. So, I give them credit for that - I was fully expecting my TV to be missing.
The Job
Well, I started working at ICI Paints on Sept 12th - the culture there is just SO much different than at AT&T. First off, it's a lot smaller, so it has less of the corporate red tape. It's a cubicle environment, which I'm still trying to adjust to. Everyone there is really laid-back, and most important: entertaining. Every day at work, I'm laughing at something, which helps so much. The work is pretty much identical to the stuff I was doing at AT&T, with the exception that there's no overtime at all [well, I'm sure there will be at some point, but not yet] They've had a lot of fun activities recently.. and because I donated to the United Way, my name's in a raffle for the next four weeks, in which I might be able to win a personal day.. That'd be great, because I have nothing yet, and would like to take another day off around Christmas.
Penn State
Holy cow, Penn State is awesome this year. Some of the LIFE House gang got together for the Homecoming football game. We camped out at a KOA campground again, although this time in tents [very cold]. It was a great game (ie we won) During one of the commercial breaks, the Nittany Lion and two members of the band did the entire choreographed dance from Michael Jackson's "Thriller". It was hilarious and definitely a highlight. Had an awesome time with the gang again - we'll have to meet up more often.
The Apartment
Both a blessing and a curse. :) I have so much stuff here, that I have little need to go out for entertainment, and with the winter approaching, I think I'll be doing a little hibernating. With the washer & dryer & dishwasher I think I've gotten a bit lazier about other chores too. Oh well, I like it. Definitely nice and quiet which is what I wanted.
Drew Carey
Well first off, Drew Carey grew up around here (I think Parma, hence the song "Moon over Parma bring my love to me tonight...") Anyway, Drew Carey and the Improv All-Stars are coming to Cleveland and I decided to get a ticket. The show's on Dec 2nd, and I have a FRONT ROW seat. Should be a blast. :) Who knows, maybe I'll get called up on stage.. heh.
Alright, that's it for now. I'll try to update more frequently.
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