Much has happened since I last posted. I graduated with my Master's degree on Saturday, December 17. I moved back home on Sunday, December 18. I started working at the PGA TOUR on Monday, December 19. I am just now getting a chance to reflect on all that has happened.
I can't believe that I am really done with school. However, while I was sitting at my graduation ceremony I watched a student graduate with his Ph.D. I couldn't help but wonder if one day I would get my Ph.D. For now I am going to work, but maybe one day I'll go back. :)
I moved out the day after graduation. I left Mallory Hall, the residence hall that I had been supervising for the past 2 years. I left my boss of 4 years and the staff that reported to me. I left the wonderful residents that I saw on a daily basis. I left a lot.
I moved all of my things back into the room I lived in during high school. I went through some old high school notes that I had for some weird reason kept. Everything had come full circle. I fell asleep in the same bed that I had slept in before I left for 5.5 years.
Grant was wonderful. He and his parents came up for my graduation. It was great having them and my parents there. The next time we are all together will probably be the wedding.
After I returned my graduation gown and hood and moved back to Ponte Vedra Beach, I began work. I am a Marketing Coordinator at the PGA TOUR. My goal is to increase the use of PGATOUR.com. I spent my first week analyzing a lot of data from 2005 and 2004. I got to know my coworkers. I really am looking forward to taking ownership over the organization of the data collection at PGATOUR.com. I want to make it more organized and efficient. I am looking forward to seeing what 2006 has in store. I am also looking forward to getting my first paycheck!
The TOUR offices are closed this week. They reopen on Tuesday, January 3. So I worked a week and then got a week off. You can't beat that! Grant and I are traveling to Chicago on Wednesday to iron out a few more things for the wedding and spend some time with family and friends. I am very excited, but I am going to freeze!
For now, I am off to the gym and to the mall on my day off. :) No more studying or homework for me!
Monday, December 26, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
My Not So White Christmas
So it's Christmas Eve almost Christmas now. During the day the temperatures reached 70 and a little over, so it was definately a shorts and t-shirt day. It doesn't look like I'll get my white Christmas this year but there's always next year :).
Dec. 28th Becky and I will be traveling up to Chicago, I hope it snows just enough to make a few good snow balls ;) and I'll leave it at that... While we are up there I guess there are a few things we are getting together for the wedding and of course also visiting friends and family.
My Fall semester of school ended awhile ago and I just have been to busy or lazy to write something up for this blog. But in the last week of classes there was a meeting for one of my spring semester classes. This class is a Senior Software Project class, so you guessed it! We work in teams on one particular project so myself and three of my computer science friends will be working on a project to enter in the Computer Society International Design Competition. The class is an easy A but the thing is when you enter your project in the competition you don't want to look stupid so I and I'm sure the others will be putting in a bit of time into this project. Also during the meeting our professor/mentor passed out a book he noted that it was a cheap book that he purchased for $5. He went on to tell us that the book is cheap because no one reads this book because! as he said it is for true dorks, the title is, "The Soul Of A New Machine". For awhile now both of my nephews have been calling me a dork whenever I see them but I never believed them...I am hesitent to begin reading this book now.
Well this is my post read it once read it twice enjoy it and praise it for who knows when I'll post again. Well actually i'm working on a picture of Becky and I that I will be posting soon and I'm sure we'll have some pictures from our trip to Chicago so I imagine I'll be posting again.
Grant C.
Dec. 28th Becky and I will be traveling up to Chicago, I hope it snows just enough to make a few good snow balls ;) and I'll leave it at that... While we are up there I guess there are a few things we are getting together for the wedding and of course also visiting friends and family.
My Fall semester of school ended awhile ago and I just have been to busy or lazy to write something up for this blog. But in the last week of classes there was a meeting for one of my spring semester classes. This class is a Senior Software Project class, so you guessed it! We work in teams on one particular project so myself and three of my computer science friends will be working on a project to enter in the Computer Society International Design Competition. The class is an easy A but the thing is when you enter your project in the competition you don't want to look stupid so I and I'm sure the others will be putting in a bit of time into this project. Also during the meeting our professor/mentor passed out a book he noted that it was a cheap book that he purchased for $5. He went on to tell us that the book is cheap because no one reads this book because! as he said it is for true dorks, the title is, "The Soul Of A New Machine". For awhile now both of my nephews have been calling me a dork whenever I see them but I never believed them...I am hesitent to begin reading this book now.
Well this is my post read it once read it twice enjoy it and praise it for who knows when I'll post again. Well actually i'm working on a picture of Becky and I that I will be posting soon and I'm sure we'll have some pictures from our trip to Chicago so I imagine I'll be posting again.
Grant C.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Class...some people have it, some people don't
Today was my last official day of classes as a graduate student. I told people that it was my last day of classes ever, but I suppose there is always the possibility of going back to get my Ph.D. in a few years. As for right now, I am looking forward to graduating and working with the PGA TOUR.
Graduation is in 10 days. I have two more exams, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday of next week, but that is it. I don't think that it has set in. I am really leaving Gainesville, for good. I have been living here, except for a few internships, since June 2000. Time sure has flown by!
This semester has been great. I have had some amazing moments with old and new friends. I have gotten to spend more time with my first roommate, Erin. I have really enjoyed spending more time with her this semester. At the same time, I am really going to miss having her around when I move back home. However, I intend to come and visit as often as possible.
Plans for the next week include: studying for my 2 finals, packing and enjoying Gainesville. I start my job 2 days after graduation. I cannot wait!
Graduation is in 10 days. I have two more exams, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday of next week, but that is it. I don't think that it has set in. I am really leaving Gainesville, for good. I have been living here, except for a few internships, since June 2000. Time sure has flown by!
This semester has been great. I have had some amazing moments with old and new friends. I have gotten to spend more time with my first roommate, Erin. I have really enjoyed spending more time with her this semester. At the same time, I am really going to miss having her around when I move back home. However, I intend to come and visit as often as possible.
Plans for the next week include: studying for my 2 finals, packing and enjoying Gainesville. I start my job 2 days after graduation. I cannot wait!
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Matchmaker Extraordinaire Update
Last night my 2 friends met. Erin and I went to an improv show and Mike and his 2 roommates met us there. It was nice that they could meet in a group setting. We had a good time. Mike told me he'd call Erin today and he did. They are going out tomorrow! I don't want to call myself a success prematurely, but I am quite excited. They seemed to hit it off last night. This whole matchmaking thing is quite fun - as long as all parties are happy to be involved. :)
Friday, December 02, 2005
Matchmaker?
First, I want to share a funny wedding link with you all. Check this out: Pimp My Bride
Today I presented my last presentation ever as a graduate student at the University of Florida (unless I come back for another degree...). The presentation went well. Today was also the last Friday of classes. I only have three more class days left. I cannot believe that I will be completely done with school in just 2 weeks!
I got an email today from my boss at the TOUR asking me what I want my business cards and other printed products to read: Becky or Rebecca. That is exciting as well! It's the little things that make me happy.
Speaking of happiness...I am very happy. School is drawing to a close. I have a great job lined up. And...I am introducing my friend/office mate to my roommate! Erin and Mike are going to be set up by me, rookie matchmaker extraodinaire. I think that they are both great people that make me laugh. They have several commonalities and if they don't hit if off romantically, I think they will for sure as friends. I will keep you all posted on my first attempt at matchmaking.
Today I presented my last presentation ever as a graduate student at the University of Florida (unless I come back for another degree...). The presentation went well. Today was also the last Friday of classes. I only have three more class days left. I cannot believe that I will be completely done with school in just 2 weeks!
I got an email today from my boss at the TOUR asking me what I want my business cards and other printed products to read: Becky or Rebecca. That is exciting as well! It's the little things that make me happy.
Speaking of happiness...I am very happy. School is drawing to a close. I have a great job lined up. And...I am introducing my friend/office mate to my roommate! Erin and Mike are going to be set up by me, rookie matchmaker extraodinaire. I think that they are both great people that make me laugh. They have several commonalities and if they don't hit if off romantically, I think they will for sure as friends. I will keep you all posted on my first attempt at matchmaking.
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