A Sweet Bedtime Story

So, I've been really busy, and thinking about what my next blog post should entail. There's lots I could tell about my life right now, including stories about my wonderful girlfriend, my stoic mother, my lost contacts, my meanderings with BYU financial aid, my experience in data analytics, SAP implementations, and plenty of other things. But instead, a short story.

A man once thought that things couldn't get better. He believed that he'd reached all that he could. He couldn't stand anymore. He couldn't stand the thought of trying again -- of attempting to make something work yet again. He had struggled through many a relationship, trying to find something, anything, that could potentially make the whole thing worthwhile.

In all his travellings, he had met many people, learned many things, and experienced many a heartache. But that's the beauty of the design of this life: you never know what's coming next. Proddings, pressings, and designs from the people that love him the most finally placed him in the right place at the right time. It may have not been the first attempt, however, it was the real attempt.

And life became more or less a fairy tale. Things fell into place. Things made sense. Suddenly, life came into a sharp focus. Everything that had been experienced made sense. Life, love, happiness -- it all the sudden became one large round where everything that had happened came together and brought happiness to his heart. And he knew that it was all worthwhile and that he would never have to search again.

Fear not -- for He knows and He is planning. Press forward, because soon all will make sense.

 

Checking In

So, It's been  little while since I had a chance to write up here on the blog. I've had so much going on. Here's the quick updates:

• Moved to Santa Clara and started work at Ernst and Young.
• Assigned to the IMAS team in Palo Alto, and worked on some big and small accounts doing data analytics and journal entries tie outs.
• Experienced three full weeks of training, including the last week of RAS (Risk Advisory Services) or now known as AS (Advisory Services) training.
• Taught about business and community at a local elementary school (2nd graders).
• Spent time learning about myself and what I am truly capable of.

Overall, it's been a wonderful few weeks. I've been having a lot of fun and learning more and more about myself. That's the best part. EY has turned out to be a great fit for me so far, and I've actually enjoyed all the people and work that I've been doing. That's the most exciting part, considering that I've committed to them full time after graduation.

I've also been looking at apartments here in Santa Clara, including some called Orchard Glen (Orchard Glen Website). I really liked them. They are great apartments, and include washer/dryer, laminate hardwood, granite, and new appliances. They run about $1600/month, which is my reality here in San Jose. But it's beautiful. However, if anyone has any knowledge of something else available for January here, let me know!

I have a friend coming in this weekend, and I'm heading to see The Dark Night on Saturday night. I saw Wanted, which was a great movie, and have also seen Get Smart and Hancock. I really need to get my reviews of those up.

Anyway, thanks to all that read. I'm going to get more ritualistic about this again. So expect more soon.