USAA today

Work has been going pretty well lately especially since I've achieved my lending authority. It's great having this new found power. I lended out close to $100,000 dollars the other day without even flinching... If only that money was really my money to lend out...
On a side note I just found out that Josh Kerr, a church buddy of mine, just started employment at USAA with our IT department. I think I'm starting a small movement because since I've moved to USAA I've known of at least three other people that joined up. All three were coworkers of mine back at Randolph-Brooks...

It's Finally Here

After much anticipation, my acceptance into the Aggie cult has been finalized. They mailed me a token of proof, my Century Club plaque, earlier this week in the mail. Acceptance in this club is contingent upon a friendly annual donation. Giving these donations are definitely a new option for me and Lindsey now that we're actually making money! It's certainly a great feeling being able to give back. This will be the first time we've signed up for a donation where we intend to renew our contributions (other than tithes of course). I can't however get over the feeling that I just signed up for some pyramid scheme! haha

Elasticity Is Magic

I'd have to say that one of the new up and coming highlights of my week would be the nighttime basketball games at work. So far my gang of coworkers have agreed to play at least once a week to keep in shape. I have a slight advantage, as they often point out, being already in peak physical shape and a lot more limber. With my extra boost of energy and speed I feel like the resident pro athlete. At this point I'm not quite sure if I ever want to go back to playing with people at my same condition! I did however crack my big toe in half by the constant high-speed start and stops that my body now hates me for! I guess all good things have their limitations...

This isn't the most flattering picture (or even highest quality) but this the battle scar from last night. You can faintly see the crack coming from the left to the center of the toe. The life lesson in this story is always replace your tennis shoes after a couple years. I know it's hard for guys to let go of shoes after many miles of walking and playing basketball, but at some point you just have to let them go. They can't provide the same support they could like when they were new. If you must keep them, simply retire them for lawn mowing duties. It's easier that way for you and your beloved shoe.

First is the Worst

I've always wanted to enter the world of blogging. It seems like the hip thing to do whenever you want to inform people of your simple daily chores. It's fun, it kills bunches of time, and it's completely free so there's absolutely no harm in trying it.

The first thing worth mentioning is the fact that I am the only one at home for the entire week! Lindsey decided to spend her second week of summer working as an arts and crafts coordinator for MDA (muscular dystrophy association) camp. I'm so glad for her because I know that it is an incredible experience. For me however, this can be viewed as a good or bad thing. Good because it allows me the ability to watch all the action movies and sporting events I've been craving to watch for a long time. Bad because after I'm completely wiped out on those activities, I'm still left with a lot of free time on my hands and it's only day two of her departure! So far the only good that's come from this is that now our apartment is completely clean, I've become good friends with Tobey (our dog), and I've created this wonderful blog.