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First Weekend Since...

I cannot remember. I haven't had a real weekend where I would just rest and relax -- I finally caught up with some movies, did some shopping, and got the chance to actually rest. I spent the long weekend which I was able to enjoy for the first time in a long time with family, friends, and alone sometimes. It's all good and I definitely look forward to having more of these weekends.

Friday, I had lunch with the top 2 of the new company, and was enlightened as to how things came about. I got to get to know them a bit better and establish an open line of communication with them -- which is always a good thing. I also watched Casino Royale which is a definite must-watch for Bond fanatics and the uninitiated. Casino Royale and Daniel Craig actually made James Bond look like he's really human -- compared to all the other James Bond movies that have come out in the past.

Saturday saw Brian Ross (my cousin's son) getting baptized in the catholic church. I am now Godfather Dean to Brian, and I look forward to being able to help my cousin bring him up as a God fearing individual. I also had the best merienda ever at Dad's ATC -- buffet merienda's are new to me, and I'm looking forward to more of those.

Yesterday, I watched Borat and I was laughing around 60% of the time. There were some jokes and gags that were not really funny so much as obscene and offensive, but then that was the point of the film anyway. I don't think I want to go back and watch it again, and I'm already thinking of watching Happy Feet the next time I get the chance.

Today is officially Day 2 in this company, and it's been a productive day too. I'm looking forward to a productive week and getting back into my element of writing solutions.

More about me as the week goes on, and I definitely hope to have as much fun as I can while working in this new environment.

PLUG: I've been listening to John Mayer's latest album Continuum and I just love it. You might want to check it out for yourself too.

CHill...
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