tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35002802011-08-30T21:07:10.282-04:00Written on a NapkinThe travels I have taken and the experiences that resulted.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.comBlogger2481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-12799332284153158802011-01-14T21:40:00.002-05:002011-01-14T22:05:43.277-05:00Goodbye 2010.I don't blog that much. But I thought 2010 was a good one to recap. It honestly may have been one of my favorite years.....So here it is in cliffnotes.TRIPS2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver: I'm not one to skipping school. I'm also not one to pass on a rare lifetime opportunity. When else will the olympics be close to me. More importantly when will they be close while I'm stillDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-57933539134819934572009-11-22T18:56:00.002-05:002009-11-22T19:43:13.514-05:00A continuation....This post will kind of expand on the last one. The passage of time. There's a reason for this. This past weekend I met up with old roommates and friends down at A&M to watch the Ags beat up (sloppily) Baylor. These friends would help shape me throughout college and today still have an impact on my life. I just can't imagine 10 years have passed from when my parents dropped Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-61587422261940375222009-11-20T19:27:00.002-05:002009-11-20T20:14:03.749-05:00So the other day I turned 29.Definitely an adult, but some days I still don't feel that way. I'd have to say most days. I wear hoodies, I surf the web, I'm in school. Then again those hoodies are from JCrew, the web surfing is mainly news sites (Wall Street, Drudge Report) and school is my pursuit of an MBA.There's that saying that as you get older time moves faster. I truly believe it. I Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-42407159333541469092009-11-10T16:20:00.003-05:002009-11-10T16:21:39.183-05:00So I never write on this thing anymore. But class is about as exciting as, well...well this is really boring. So Ashley and Lulu wanted me to post something. Here it is.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-18806147019390055692009-09-17T17:39:00.003-04:002009-09-17T18:12:48.706-04:00Texas Revisited....I made it back safely from Qatar. I immediately had Mexican food and some cold beers. Ahh America. After the internship wrapped up, I joined my friend and toured America. We made the drive up north to Idaho in a rental Focus. America's landscapes truly are remarkable. Without a doubt my favorite stretch is I90 West from Billings and on to Coeur D'Alene. The mountain Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-16853039469242399502009-07-22T14:14:00.004-04:002009-07-22T15:00:48.434-04:00QATAR FINAL THOUGHTSToday I had to give a 20 minute presentation to the Controller leadership team in Doha. This presentation very well could help dictate if I will receive an offer. Presentations are generally not my favorite thing to do, and this wasn't an exception. That being said I feel I was able to convey the results of my summer effort and can leave knowing I tried my best. In the end, Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-73511347817586741392009-07-21T12:27:00.001-04:002009-07-21T12:27:44.067-04:00Made it into another paper. I heard we are in Arabic ones toohttp://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=304304&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-20650853921965754222009-07-19T11:19:00.002-04:002009-07-19T11:23:02.319-04:00I think my name has appeared in a city newspaper. The result could have been due to highschool tennis or participating in a community event. I don't know if my picture has graced the papers. Funny to think it took me going around half the world to make it happen. Now the picture and the word "citizen" in the title might not be the most fitting, but I'll take it.http://Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-78143442021175994472009-07-17T00:12:00.004-04:002009-07-17T00:27:28.511-04:00Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-74248331613830324202009-07-13T00:07:00.005-04:002009-07-13T11:18:06.393-04:00QATAR COMMENTARY - WEEK 51. If you ever get the chance to go dune bashing I highly recommend it. It's amazing what an SUV can do in the hands of a capable driver. While it felt like we were going to continually topple over, it never did happen. 2. Camping in the desert was more fun than I thought it'd be. But by camping I mean airconditioned tents, food grilled for you, and a freezer with a Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-30190137999601553682009-06-28T16:52:00.003-04:002009-07-04T08:45:40.487-04:00QATAR - WEEK 4 COMMENTARYHappy 4th of July! This is the second time in the past three years I have spent it abroad. It never feels right, so maybe I'll cook some hotdogs tonight.1. So how do you celebrate the 4th in another country? Well through meeting different people here in Qatar I was invited to a party at the US Embassy last night, specifically inside the Marine House. I drank a couple Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-43601780685991803052009-06-27T03:28:00.004-04:002009-06-27T03:52:11.826-04:00QATAR COMMENTARY - WEEK 3There's not too many new Qatar observations to report.1. I went jet skiing for the first time ever. Here in Qatar there was no instructions provided. A key and optional life jacket was all that was needed. I also tried to do some negoitiating, but feel they drive a hard bargaining. In the end jet skiing is fun, but even after like 10 minutes, you get the jist of it. You Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-74067661848472237332009-06-22T13:16:00.003-04:002009-06-22T13:23:52.132-04:00Ok, so I know Doha is a growing city. The North Field, the world's largest non associated gas field, started to bring the country wealth late in the 1970's. Before that it was nothing more than a small pearl and fishing outpost. It wasn't really until late 90's and early 2000's when they developed efficient means to liquify natural gas for exportation. In the previous posts I included pictures ofDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1903137627739337702009-06-20T05:21:00.001-04:002009-06-20T05:25:59.842-04:00Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-56545946848206138932009-06-20T04:52:00.006-04:002009-06-20T05:29:18.781-04:00So there isn't much to do in Doha. It's a city of shops and places to dine and that's about it. I've done a lot of exploring (i.e driving) to see what's out there. When I was a consultant I would have a wide range of rental cars. As a result I developed nicknames for majority of them.Ford Taurus becomes a TaurcedesChevy Malibu becomes THE BUChrysler PT Cruiser becomes the TP Cruiserand now I haveDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-35352123358350572412009-06-16T00:31:00.006-04:002009-06-19T02:00:56.268-04:00QATAR COMMENTARY - WEEK 21. I saw the Emir's convoy earlier this week. I have to say I like it more than the USA's. For one instead of black Tahoe's, motorcycles, or Crown Vics guiding the limo, it's red BMW 5 Series. There isn't any limos either in this convoy either. It's nothing about a dozen black Mercedes S Classes just booking it down the road.2. A lot of the time when you're over here Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-31716292104552977172009-06-12T07:51:00.002-04:002009-06-12T07:58:26.851-04:00QATAR COMMENTARY - WEEK 1.I will try and post weekly updates on just random observations and thoughts.1. It's hot2. The sky is hazy (unlike the blue you see in postcards)3. Even though its a new city, they didn't do much planning in terms of sidewalks4. The most popular car color by far is white5. I understand Muslims dress conservatively, but I tell you what, the women that even have their Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-40901012783938190252009-06-11T13:43:00.004-04:002009-06-11T14:56:10.851-04:00I thought I would create a short video of where I'm staying. Obviously the sound and video isn't the greatest. Then again this was shot using a digital camera in compact mode and my last name isn't Spielberg. Enjoy
Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-87026506748628500472009-05-31T18:38:00.003-04:002009-06-09T19:23:51.796-04:00Some times life is amusing. I truly believe that there very well can be a chain effect to one's actions. This is such a story that leads to me only obtaining a single entry visa for my upcoming summer in Doha, Qatar.I first obtained a passport before departing on my European study abroad back in Spring of 2003. This blue packet would be filled with stamps as I took trains, planes, buses, bikes, Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-91265940852718155602009-05-31T18:24:00.003-04:002009-05-31T18:38:42.140-04:00If that doesn't motivate you every morning, then honestly I don't know what would. If only it was eating the heart of a gazelle would I find it more inspiring. He stares above my work desk and protects me with his magical powers and provides me guidance when working in Excel.This poster was just one item that would strike my curiosity at my new job. I will leave my employer name out of all Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-43078098828740854552008-07-28T23:34:00.002-04:002008-07-28T23:40:40.453-04:00So this past weekend, I took quite the jump. I took a 175 foot fall from a bridge surrounded by tall evergreens and a white water rapid river beneath me. Good ol fashioned bungee it was on my list and now I can say its checked off. I realized there's a number of other things I've been meaning to add to my list. I also believe you will never accomplish all the things you wanted to unless you Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-11868194163503258782008-06-20T18:59:00.002-04:002008-06-20T19:01:17.700-04:00So this will be a boring post...I am going to SMU in August. I will be pursuing my MBA in corporate finance and would like to land in the energy sector. I'm not looking forward to student debt, but a break from weekly travel will be a plus. I will try and update this blog a bit more through my graduate years as posts have become far and few between. I'm ready to be inspired again and hope to Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-70953013163869084102008-02-14T17:13:00.002-05:002008-02-14T17:20:00.675-05:00So 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 Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-37300667766183523402007-07-13T13:23:00.000-04:002007-07-13T14:04:11.492-04:00A stolen wallet, a victim of a hit and run, and a lack of sleep. It doesn't sound like much of a vacation. Then again, it wasn't. It was an adventure. One for the books.The past week I left my constitutional rights behind and ventured to Spain with my roommate. Across the pond awaited a country I've never visited. Sites, sounds, and feelings that I haven't experienced. I could go into the detailsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-62059500909490945082007-05-26T17:43:00.001-04:002007-05-26T18:11:52.223-04:00So my New Years resolution of blogging more pretty much went out the window. However I still have been actively studying for the GMAT, reading a book about every 1 to 2 weeks, and spending time researching grad schools. So while it is documented, it doesn't mean I'm being a total bum.Not much else is new in my life. It's pretty much same old, same old. I will be working in Oklahoma for Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-24315954632328193162007-04-08T11:26:00.001-04:002008-02-14T17:27:51.620-05:00Update:Well I'm going to not follow the typical form. I was slacking on the studying, but I've picked it back up recently and done it a few days here and there. I've even purchased a new book to help guide me in my studying.Gradschools - I've started to request information and join email lists. Schools I've gone ahead and requested information from: UT, Harvard, SMU, Northwestern, University of Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-78070098716502413562007-03-07T19:21:00.000-05:002007-03-07T20:05:20.320-05:00Two Deaths, 10 Days This afternoon I returned from Kansas. I returned on my solo 8 hour drive after celebrating the life of Mildred Hoffman. It was only just a weekend ago that I was boarding a flight to DC from Houston. A flight that marked the end of celebrating the life of Rud Whidden. I wish I could say that I knew these people extremely well. I can't. I don't know the details of their livesDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-68570466185595743592007-03-04T18:15:00.000-05:002007-03-04T18:31:27.363-05:00Update - Week of 2/11/07-3/3/07Wall Street JournalI was back on the road to Reston, but life happened. Visiting with my girlfriend, family emergency (later blog entry to come), Bachelor party, and preparing for a workshop. I have decided that if any one of my goals is to slip significantly this will be it. CNBC, cnn.com, and Fortune mag I'm sure will suffice for the time being.Book - Trading Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-7409548079412694032007-02-11T16:41:00.000-05:002007-02-04T12:09:01.650-05:00Update - Week of 2/4/07-2/10/07Wall Street JournalNo travel, no Wall Street Journal. Just your typical CNN.com, drudgereport.com, and Fortune Magazine reading. Book - Fast Food NationAuthor - Eric Schlosser Rating - 4 starsReview - Honestly I thought this book was going to solely focus on the largest US fast food chain - McDonalds. It does to a degree, but this book covers so much more. Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-14161975074899534862007-02-03T18:41:00.000-05:002007-02-04T12:09:01.699-05:00Update - Week of 1/28/07-2/3/07Wall Street JournalWell I didn't get through them and now that the news is several weeks old I went ahead and threw them out. That being said, don't think that I don't know what's going on in the world. I visit websites such as CNN and the Drudge Report daily. I also now subscribe to Fortune Magazine to read up on the business world.Book - The Hummer and the Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1170110154599051172007-01-29T17:16:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:35:54.613-05:00Update - Week of 1/21/07-1/27/07...a day lateWall Street JournalLast week I said "Since I'm staying put this week I should be able to get through them." I didn't. I may have skimmed a few sections, but there is still a pile of this paper at the foot of my bed. Maybe this week...Book - Undaunted CourageAuthor - Stephen AmbroseRating - 4 starsReview - I didn't finish it in a week, but last nightDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1169422551168313672007-01-21T18:20:00.000-05:002007-01-21T18:35:51.183-05:00Update - Week of 1/14/07-1/20/07Wall Street JournalThis last week I was on the road. Another week where I was able to pick up a copy of the Wall Street Journal daily. Again I was able to go through most of the "Marketplace" sections, but was not able to finish the "Money and Investing" sections. Since I'm staying put this week I should be able to get through them.Book - Undaunted CourageAuthorDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1168809852422255512007-01-14T16:09:00.000-05:002007-01-14T16:28:37.990-05:00Update: Week of 1/7/07-1/13/07Wall Street JournalSince I'm back to traveling I was able to pick up a copy every day. I finished all the "Market Place" sections, but I do have a ways to go on the "Money and Investing." Nothing all that exciting to report. Airline Mergers, iPhone, GE selling plastics, etc.Book - The World is Flat (version 2.0)Author - Thomas FriedmanRating - 4 out of 5 Stars ReviewDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1168187484460780662007-01-07T11:16:00.000-05:002007-01-07T11:31:24.473-05:00Update: Week of 12/31/06-1/06/06Wall Street Journal- Did not travel this week, therefore did not have access to the articles I want to read.Book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- Author - J.K. Rowling- Rating - 4 out of 5 Stars- Review - It has been a number of years since I read the 5th book in the series. That being said it is understandable why it took me awhile to remember certain Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1167167743871146472006-12-26T16:02:00.000-05:002006-12-26T16:15:43.886-05:00I've been told that the best way to achieve your goals is to actually write them down. Well I've decided I now have several goals and thought why not write them here. I won't just write them once, but I will come back here at least once every two weeks to provide a status. Now the goals established can not be altered or removed. However I can add additional goals as I see fit. Wall Street Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1161224379148086352006-10-18T21:18:00.000-04:002006-10-18T22:19:39.196-04:00http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/10/18/dream.feedback/index.htmlThe American DreamThose three words conjure up an image of Americana. Images in pastels or black & whites of a smiling caucasian couple. Picket fence and a lot of land. If I was to take a guess at what at that dream consists of today it would be a few things: A home, running car, a secure job, the ability to provide your children,Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1158720533144807822006-09-19T22:01:00.000-04:002006-09-19T22:48:53.290-04:00The Marriott Northwest lobby. How does one go about describing it? Open Atrium. Bubbling fountain. Plants and what appear to be street lamps every 10 feet apart. A home away from home? In a way. It's a different home. Soap and toiletries come in sizes that make one feel like a giant when it holding them in the palm of one's hand. Hanagers with miniture hooks so as not to be stolen. Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1157940589944240672006-09-10T21:39:00.000-04:002006-09-10T22:09:49.956-04:00So I haven't posted in awhile. Not much to write. Still flying every week. Still working quite a few hours. yada yada. Something else that remains consistent is my love of music. So here's some tracks for you. According to my iTunes here's a sample of my top 25. James Blunt “Goodbye My Lover”Joseph Arthur “Honey and the moon”Ian Broudie “Song for No One”Stereophonics “Nothing Precious at Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1143842200431241392006-03-31T16:16:00.000-05:002006-03-31T16:56:40.506-05:00 Today I was entering in the phone numbers of my new boss. I am about to start a project in Austin with Texas Health and Services Commission. While I'm not excited to be on the road again, I'm at least happy that I'm staffed and in Texas. And hey I get a rental car at my disposal for the time being and can earn some more Marriott points.Phone numbers saved, I decided to flip through my contact Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1137910844191817032006-01-22T00:49:00.000-05:002006-01-22T01:20:44.263-05:00This past week I was heading to the gym. A place I should visit more often, but at least I'm making it. One of my weekly routines is on Monday I sit in my rental car of the week and set the radio stations to the ones I've come to enjoy. They have a few alternative stations that depending on time of day play some not so mainstream music.So here I am in my vehicle dujour (Impala) and a Michigan Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1136229094486576402006-01-02T13:34:00.000-05:002006-01-02T14:11:39.516-05:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!...?Well the ball dropped and the 5 switched to a 6. What does this truly signify? People who sell calendars rejoice. Maybe maternity wards will be staffed a bit more on September 1st. The restaurant chain Black Eyed Peas has their peak day(this is only my assumption).With each passing year we look back and reflect upon what occurred the past 365 days (plus one leap second this Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1131916911501847882005-11-13T16:21:00.000-05:002005-11-13T16:21:52.826-05:00Let there not be light.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1131916096043813232005-11-13T15:56:00.000-05:002005-11-13T16:08:16.133-05:00Light. The beginning of a new day. The endless possibilities that may cast upon tomorrow. What would we do without light? Businesses would close at sunset, cars would not be on the road, and lets face it NYC or Vegas just wouldn't be the same. Many people would see this resource/energy in a positive light. Not me. Thursday at 4:00 means off to the airport and fingers crossed that I will Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1130710885304844862005-10-30T17:21:00.000-05:002005-10-30T17:21:25.306-05:00MusicDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1130710739389073092005-10-30T16:27:00.000-05:002005-10-30T17:19:00.453-05:00Here are some songs that are worth listening to, and why they are good.The White Stripes "My Doorbell" It’s an upbeat song with a simple piano and drum holding down the beat. No need to dissect the lyrics, but just give it a listenDave Matthews "Stay or Leave" Dave was my high school band. I loved him then. In college especially the later years I started drifting away. Again with the Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1129514654837701182005-10-16T22:04:00.000-04:002005-10-16T22:04:14.843-04:003x5Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1129514616532210402005-10-16T21:35:00.000-04:002005-10-16T22:03:36.600-04:00Driving back from the late night at the office. Let me start over. Driving to the hotel late at night after finding dinner at one of the lit buildings that dot strip malls in cities around the nation I heard a familiar voice. John Mayer. I use to like him. I use to love him. Then call me a music snob, but once he became popular I was off to find another musician who I believed loved music Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1127003568790259132005-09-17T20:32:00.000-04:002005-09-17T20:32:48.796-04:00Written on a NapkinDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1127003479125915682005-09-17T18:57:00.000-04:002005-09-18T07:21:40.370-04:00Post #200. Almost seems fitting. I've used this Napkin so to speak to write about experiences, personal views, and other random occurrences that have happened since the Summer of 02. 3 years have since passed. In these three years what do I have now that I didn't have before? Sure a few pieces of furniture in the living room, several suits hanging in my closet, and even a diploma. I've made it Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1126823928683331392005-09-15T18:38:00.000-04:002005-09-15T18:38:48.686-04:00Ahhhh....those crazy consultantsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1126823864967289662005-09-15T18:36:00.000-04:002005-09-15T18:37:44.980-04:00So it happened again. An analyst much like myself from London sent out what seems to be a harmless email. What happened overnight was a flood of emails. Seriously are these high performance people or what. It still amazes me the lack of professionalism whether it’s their content, grammar, or reasoning behind the emails. I hope you enjoy.Good morning / afternoon all! I have unfortunately had Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1126298026177474972005-09-09T16:21:00.000-04:002005-09-09T16:33:46.190-04:00 “I hate the way they portray us in the media. You see a black family, it says, "They're looting." You see a white family, it says, "They're looking for food." And, you know, it's been five days [waiting for federal help] because most of the people are black. And even for me to complain about it, I would be a hypocrite because I've tried to turn away from the TV because it's too hard to watch. Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1125086735379978192005-08-26T16:05:00.000-04:002005-08-26T16:05:35.440-04:00Another water cooler conversation...Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1125064805463776122005-08-26T09:59:00.000-04:002005-08-26T12:46:15.103-04:00"Rising oil prices are inevitable. It's like we've been enjoying rent control for a very long time and now we find ourselves having to pay market prices and we're complaining."Standing around the water cooler, what are the latest topics of conversation? Summer time brings ends to sitcoms but the beginning of vacations. Maybe its sports, maybe the weather, or maybe how this week of work is going. Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1123197200924660912005-08-04T19:13:00.000-04:002005-08-04T19:13:20.930-04:00THE EMAILDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1123197070085449462005-08-04T19:10:00.000-04:002005-08-04T21:20:49.046-04:00An email. One piece of digital communication. Its funny how a few sentences sent out over the global directory (100,000 + employees) can change the rules to email. What started off as a simple request to update address information (obliviously to the wrong address) has caused over a 100 employees to respond. It answers the long time question, how many consultants does it take to update an addressDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1120950194209177812005-07-09T19:03:00.000-04:002005-07-09T19:03:14.216-04:00A Devious MindDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1120950039858982072005-07-09T18:51:00.000-04:002005-07-09T19:00:39.866-04:00I was listening to Coldplay's new album (which by the way I recommend) and thought of there past song "Clocks." A song I thoroughly enjoy. Now I don't know the time frame, but I'll assume it was sometime afterwards that Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow gave birth to a girl and named her Apple. Sure maybe its a cute unique name. A great fruit or just paying tribute to Steve Jobs and iTunes Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1117055763426768122005-05-25T17:16:00.000-04:002005-05-25T17:16:03.430-04:00MilestoneDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1117055392227223112005-05-25T17:08:00.000-04:002005-05-25T17:09:52.233-04:00Today my car hit that legendary mark. Where before it crosses the car only seems slight used to immediately after it becomes ancient. 100,000 miles. A story for every one of them.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1115436109784646312005-05-06T23:21:00.000-04:002005-05-06T23:21:49.853-04:00The First...Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1115436052865725582005-05-06T23:18:00.000-04:002005-05-06T23:20:52.893-04:00In the past, I have tried to keep this blog on an individual level. I may have talked of friendships and relationships, but in a manner that could be described as vague. The other day I had a conversation, not the longest, but with enough substance behind it that for that night I reflected on our relationship.She was the first real girlfriend I ever had. It makes it all the more amusing to Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1115336613411241742005-05-05T19:37:00.000-04:002005-05-05T19:43:33.453-04:00The Top Lists for Consultants (ones in bold are my personal favorites)Top Ten Things a Consultant Shouldn't Tell a Client 1. That was my first guess as well, but then I really thought about it.2. You should see the hotel I'm staying at.3. Hey, I just realized that I was in junior high when you started working here.4. I like this office space. I'll have them put me in here when you're gone.5.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1114134685597848522005-04-21T21:51:00.000-04:002005-04-21T21:51:25.596-04:00MusicDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1114134442620536012005-04-21T21:14:00.000-04:002005-04-21T21:47:22.623-04:00The 4.5 years that was college are over and have been for a little over year. Some say they are the best years of your life. Independence, the friends you meet, challenges you over come, these short years that help shape who you become. One thing that I was never told about was the music.Billings Montana had a solid 5 stations. You have the classic rock, oldies (and yes they are goodies), theDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1113068193178723072005-04-09T13:34:00.000-04:002005-04-09T13:36:33.176-04:00I've bought a few things and now for the first time selling one item. Someone should buy it.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8301081125Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1111666605615842052005-03-24T07:16:00.000-05:002005-03-24T07:16:45.616-05:00This is how I view the business world....http://atomic.omegafusion.net/movies/Hilarious%20Depiction%20Of%20Obligated%20Veracity.movDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1108825602194954642005-02-19T10:06:00.000-05:002005-02-19T10:06:42.193-05:00See and SawDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1108825234129985222005-02-19T09:46:00.000-05:002005-02-19T10:00:34.130-05:00I drove by a park the other day and saw this toy out there hanging by the slide, swings, and jungle gym. I remember this wooden plank with handles as a child. Up and Down. Up and Down. It was usually accompanied by child laughter and bruised bottoms. Still driving I thought how much this requisite for a park is like our life. Up and Down. Up and Down. I do think our lives aren't as Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1107063759428542142005-01-30T00:42:00.000-05:002005-01-30T00:42:39.426-05:00Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1107063200873293742005-01-29T23:56:00.000-05:002005-01-30T00:33:20.873-05:00Hawking tires, batteries and other automotive accessories on my travels through Michigan wasn't the best job I had. Obviously three months was enough for me to make a decision to leave Ford. Now I find myself in Hartford, Connecticut where I get to stare at a computer monitor for a good 50 hours a week at least. Direct sales and IT work have led me astray from my major. My career to much Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1103465321959952102004-12-19T09:08:00.000-05:002004-12-19T09:08:41.960-05:00Good Car/Bad CarDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1103465161934395652004-12-19T08:38:00.000-05:002004-12-19T09:14:45.933-05:00Urban Myths...they seem plentiful and many believable. Yet are they ever really true? One can only wonder. Through out the years I've always heard about legendary Honda's. Words coming from soccer moms, dad's in the working world, and the occasional grandparent who always owned American vehicles. "Over 100,000 miles and never had a major repair. It never made us miss our kids' practices. I'll Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1102208798237564972004-12-04T20:06:00.000-05:002004-12-04T20:06:38.236-05:00211 EmailsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1102206448595789742004-12-04T18:52:00.000-05:002004-12-04T19:27:28.596-05:00There they were waiting ever so patiently after my short Thanksgiving break. 211 pieces of communication. 211 different pages of electronic text. 211 ways of telling me I'm someone else's bitch. 211 reasons for me to shut the computer off and call it a day.
The latter unfortunately is not a choice for me. Nor is it really a choice for many when they enter the real world. It's funny how Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1097975141714989262004-10-16T21:05:00.000-04:002004-10-16T21:05:41.713-04:00The Long GoodbyeDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1097974489810881512004-10-16T20:11:00.000-04:002004-10-16T20:54:49.810-04:00"Tom, get your plane right on time. I know you've been eager to fly now. Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine Like it shines on me." ~Simon and Garfunkel
That moment. Where there is so much to be said, but nothing comes out. A moment in which many different emotions and feelings are stirring in you. It's this single moment, a guaranteed moment where you can say exactly how you feel. It'sDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1096217339424547202004-09-26T12:48:00.000-04:002004-09-26T12:48:59.423-04:00"You'll find it when you least expect it."Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1096215388966725062004-09-26T11:58:00.000-04:002004-09-26T12:48:40.233-04:00Is this true? Are these supposed to be comforting words that we hear from family and friends accurate? In some sense yes. I don't go to work expecting that empty cubicle behind me to be filled with a 20 some year old brunette with an infectious smile. On bus rides to and from the office I don't ride the bus hoping there will be a situation created where the only seat available is by a girl who Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1095010393895682052004-09-12T13:50:00.000-04:002004-09-15T20:34:23.293-04:00Yesterday I ventured on down to New Haven. It would be your typical Connecticut town with streets named after trees such as Maple and Aspen. The homes dotted on the streets have blue shutters, red doors, and American flags waving on the front porch. There are white steeple churches and rolling hills. There in New Haven also resides one of our nation’s most prestigious colleges. Yale.
While Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1095010973237170152004-09-12T13:42:00.000-04:002004-09-12T13:42:53.236-04:00The Boys of YaleDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1093035177888227272004-08-20T16:52:00.000-04:002004-08-20T16:52:57.886-04:00The Life of a ConsultantDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1093034870913683622004-08-20T16:15:00.000-04:002004-08-21T23:05:40.666-04:00This Monday marked my first day of true work. In this job or the ones to come (since it seems like I'm a nomad) I will forever be fascinated with the dynamics of the busniess and environment around me. As a consultant, I'm an outsider. I don't know the in's and out's of Travelers Insurance, but I am suppose to know about a specific area, an area in which they need help. Through the week I learnDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1092447358674181582004-08-13T21:35:00.000-04:002004-08-13T21:35:58.673-04:00RamblingsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1092446144040084502004-08-13T20:52:00.000-04:002004-08-13T21:15:44.040-04:00Will there be a point to this post. Nope. None what so ever. However a Friday night alone with nothing to do I thought I'd go ahead and write a bit.
Towels. What a simple invention. You take a shower, you're wet and need to dry off. Grab this big piece of cloth and wipe yourself down. I've now learned something about this magical bathroom essential. I've known they come in array of Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1091844608462619382004-08-06T22:10:00.000-04:002004-08-06T22:10:08.463-04:00He Started ItDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1091843891315795762004-08-06T20:58:00.000-04:002004-08-07T21:36:08.986-04:00Those words that bring about a groan from a Mom and the white knuckle grip on the steering wheel from Pop. Whether it’s off to see the Grand Canyon or visit everyone's favorite cartoon character Mickey Mouse, we've been there, we've heard those words, and we've said them. What I've come to realize is that we still say them, just the manner and words are different.
Our voices rise with anger and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1091140347847667302004-07-29T18:32:00.000-04:002004-07-29T18:32:27.846-04:00The TestDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1091140315353797832004-07-29T18:06:00.000-04:002004-07-29T18:31:55.353-04:00Since as far as I can go back they have always been present. Whether we can dot our i's and cross our t's or multiply without a calculator. Later on the IOWA basics become a once year deal. These mundane tests are then replaced with every highschooler's favorite bubble sheet, the SAT. The test that comes with so much built in anxiety. Burger flipper or College, determined by shaded in A's, Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664441208096802004-07-12T16:34:00.000-04:002004-07-12T16:34:01.206-04:00The great Red WingsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664160626536192004-07-12T16:29:00.001-04:002004-07-12T16:29:20.626-04:001900 Brockton, better known as homeDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664143628983622004-07-12T16:29:00.000-04:002004-07-12T16:29:03.626-04:00Michigan AveDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664116584981852004-07-12T16:28:00.001-04:002004-07-12T16:28:36.583-04:00Street shotDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664112827336022004-07-12T16:28:00.000-04:002004-07-12T16:28:32.826-04:00View from CanadaDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089664335104914532004-07-12T16:27:00.000-04:002004-07-12T16:32:15.103-04:00Detroit In the Rear View Mirror
What can I say? Quite a bit. My six month stint here has taught me so much about myself and what I want in life. I've learned about sacrifices to never forget your gloves in February. I lived like a person in The Real World without the extravagant house. The cast composed of roommates with differences in gender, race, sexual preferences, and backgrounds (noneDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089316192651786532004-07-08T15:49:00.000-04:002004-07-08T15:49:52.650-04:00BennettDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089315993136815062004-07-08T15:46:00.000-04:002004-07-08T15:46:33.136-04:00EmmaDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1089316094550293322004-07-08T15:24:00.000-04:002004-07-08T15:56:35.066-04:00Today I started packing. Where you get to try and find boxes all over town just to realize that they aren't large enough. Where you go through a roll of tape about every minute. Not necessarily because of closing up boxes but more importantly because it keeps sticking to itself or you. In college we learn the art of moving. We can fit a whole room into a four door car and still find room forDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1087217768046492282004-06-14T08:56:00.000-04:002004-06-14T08:56:08.046-04:00The Big PictureDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500280.post-1087217567711453322004-06-14T08:30:00.000-04:002004-06-14T08:52:47.710-04:00I've heard it a thousand times from a thousand different people. Don't worry it just means there is something else better out there. There's a picture that neither I nor you can fully see at this point in time. I'll give credit to my friends and family, there very well may be some truth to this. I believe some things are meant to happen if only to teach us a lesson or help us appreciate life Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105879576497397431noreply@blogger.com0