Tiger Woods, watch out...

So.... I was successful in my hunt for shelter in my soon-to-be new town, and boy did I get lucky. (Get your head out of the gutter, not that kind of lucky). I managed to find a two-bedroom apartment with two full baths, W/D connections, a fire place and almost 1000 square feet for less than $700 a month... and it's in an incredible neighborhood. The complex has a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art gym and it's directly across the street from a running trail that wraps around a bayou, and adjacent to the running trail is a golf course. Life is good. OK, I don't know how to play golf but I've been threatening to take golf lessons for the past four years and I've yet to go out to buy a set of clubs. So, needless to say, that will be one of the first things I purchase once I'm settled in my new place. Not only will I take up golf, I will commit to getting ripped abs and sculpted legs. Well, now that I've found a place, I now have to move into it, which is the part I hate. I truly, truly hate moving, but thankfully I have plenty of help. I now have to end this post and return to my mountain of boxes that are taking over my apartment.

Thought of the moment

Do you ever come across something; perhaps you read something or you hear or watch something on TV and there is a message that you needed to hear or read? I've been expecting something for the past 2 weeks and it still hasn't arrived... to say the least, it's very important and I'm tired of waiting. Out of the blue, I just read something online... it read, be patient and wait on the Lord. I have to say, it really gave me peace. So, I'm going to do just that... I'm going to be patient and wait on the Lord.

Gone too soon

I'm a firm believer in living each day as if it were your last because tomorrow is not guaranteed, but how sad is the news about Heath Ledger? His autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, so it's still unclear whether his death is a suicide or accidental overdose... time will tell. I was not a fan of Heath, in the sense that I didn't run out to watch every movie he played in, and I think I'm the only person in America who hasn't seen Brokeback Mountain. But, I do know he was a well-respected actor and he was one of very few actors who seemed to not have an ego. He was low-key, seemed grounded and he even chose to live in Brooklyn, instead of Hollywood or smack dab in the heart of New York City. Though I'm sure his family and friends are certainly mourning his death, what's really sad is that he left behind a 2-year-old daughter. It's just so sad when kids are left without a parent or parents at such an early age. Anyway, I just felt compelled to give my respects to a young talent who has definitely left the earth too soon. He seemed to have so much going for him, but you never know what's going on with a person in their private life.

On that road again

Just one month after graduating and I've managed to land a job as a morning news producer for a small NBC affiliate in North Texas. Not too shabby. It's an entry-level position, but it is just what it is... a stepping stone into the career I've always dreamed of entering. I'm heading out later this week to go apartment hunting. That's always exciting (do you sense my sarcasm)? But, my new colleagues have been very helpful informing me which apartments to check out and which neighborhoods and communities to stay away from. Although my job position is entry-level, which means, I will be making very little money, the cost of living in this small market is extremely cheap. So, even though I'll be earning chump change, I'll appear to be balling because I won't have to part with much money. Anyway, more to come on the apartment search and my move.

Oh yeah... my first day on the new j.o.b is Feb. 3... Superbowl Sunday. I should be upset, but since the Packers nor the Colts are in the championship, I could care less if I miss it or not. Not a Giants fan, and even though I'm indifferent about the Pats, I'm a little bored with them. It will be funny, though, if they went undefeated and then finally lose... to the Giants. BTW-- is it possible to be a fan of one brother, but dislike his kid brother? Is it just me, or do you find Eli just a little annoying? But I guess he wasn't too far off having his girlfriend sit in the freezing cold at one of the most important games of his career, huh? She deserves 10-carats for that act of bravery.