update

Just a quick update since I haven't done so in a long time.

Since my last post, which I don't really remember, my weight is down to 198.6 (as of yesterday).  I'm extremely happy with this because its the first time since high-school that I've weighed under 200 pounds and been healthy.  The last time I weighed under 200 I was smoking heavily, sleeping and eating irregularly, not exercising, and generally unhappy. Today, I haven't smoked in probably 6 months, I sleep at least 7 hours a night, eat 2-3 regular meals a day with some snacks, go to the gym 3-5 days a week, and I'm generally happy with where I'm at in my life and where I'm heading.

Let's see, Ali and I got a very generous gift from my Grandpa Buzzy, with which we were able to pay off all of our consumer debt.  We were also gifted a 2003 Toyota Highlander from Ali's mom when she bought a new car.  Having the highlander meant I could finally get rid of the money pit that was my truck.

As far as school, I've gotten the grade for one of the two classes I took last session.  I earned a 4.0 in Managing Quality and Operations, bringing my GPA for the BUSB program to just over a 3.66.  I'm still waiting on the grade from my Marketing class, but I'm expecting to get a 3.3 in that class, which is somewhat disappointing.  This session I'm taking GIS for business on Wednesday nights.  The class material seems interesting and it will definitely be a useful skill to have as I move into the business world.  Plus the class is full of people that I've come to know and like, so that's nice.  On Thursday nights (tonight) I have Business Ethics, which can be a very thought provoking topic.

I kind of can't believe that it is already March.   I really only have 6 months left of my bachelors program.  It's kind of a scary thought.  But on the plus side, I have an interview for an internship with Northwestern Mutual scheduled for this Friday, and I'm also pursuing a possible internship opportunity with Wells Fargo.  I feel like if I can just get my foot in the door somewhere, I will be able to (finally) land a job.

Next week my parents and sister (Louise) are coming to visit for a few days.  I'm very excited to see them, especially considering how little of a social life I have.  It will be nice to have them here, if only for a few days.

Last thing for today...
Our couch has developed a taste for dog.  Both Comet and Pistachio have been swallowed by our couch cushions recently...