So I thought I would provide everyone an update. I would end up taking the GMAT twice only to get the same score. This score however should hopefully be adequate to get me into one of the 4 programs I ended up applying for: UT, Rice, SMU, and UW. In fact I already got into Rice, so that's a weight off my shoulders. I interview with SMU tomorrow and I hope to hear from UT by next week. With one in the bag the stress load has lessened.
I haven't read many books lately, but that was due to the emphasis I placed on studying and my grad school applications. I have about 5 to go through and am in the process of reading "A Banner In Heaven."
I am up in Iowa on a project that I should remain at till August. The project at times is not the most exciting, but the team is a fun one to be a part of. It's the people that you work with that can really make work enjoyable.
I guess that is all that is going on. Working in Iowa, getting ready for grad school, and just hanging out with friends.