Just landed a job yesterday and I am so excited. I am really excited about working with some of the most gifted minds in the corporate world.
It's going to be a big challenge and I hope that I can pull my position very well.
More to come later.
Directions
It's Monday and it's beautiful outside. I am sitting here at Regis after a morning of work. I dropped off the thank you letters at the office where I had the interview last week. I find myself feeling like I got the job every so once in a while. Kind of like I know I wasn't that great on the interview but something clicked and it will work out. Just remain positive Kris. You need something to live for. Challenges.
It's getting colder here. I find myself yearning for snowboard season so badly. I really hope I can stay to see it. With the rope tightening around me, I have been finding myself thinking about survival. I am selling my 29er pretty soon. I would like to think this money will pay for my next bike, however it may also be used to cover moving expenses back to PA. That's scary to think about. In my books, that will be an open declaration that I failed. Not going into details in regards to that conclusion but it isn't good.
It's getting colder here. I find myself yearning for snowboard season so badly. I really hope I can stay to see it. With the rope tightening around me, I have been finding myself thinking about survival. I am selling my 29er pretty soon. I would like to think this money will pay for my next bike, however it may also be used to cover moving expenses back to PA. That's scary to think about. In my books, that will be an open declaration that I failed. Not going into details in regards to that conclusion but it isn't good.
Luck.
Just got back from riding White Ranch. I flatted and screwed up my brakes. Add it to the list.
I climbed to the top of Belcher Hill in 47 minutes. Not that great but my legs loosened up by the time I got to the top. White Ranch is just getting started with changing colors for the fall. It was really nice.
White Ranch took my mind off the job thing. I really hope I land the job this week. I feel like my back is against the wall at this point.
I climbed to the top of Belcher Hill in 47 minutes. Not that great but my legs loosened up by the time I got to the top. White Ranch is just getting started with changing colors for the fall. It was really nice.
White Ranch took my mind off the job thing. I really hope I land the job this week. I feel like my back is against the wall at this point.
Van Atta High
Just a Monday of hammering out job search stuff and sitting back in wonderment of how cold it has become over the past 24 hours. Yesterday I was wearing shorts and flip flops. Now I am wearing a jacket and a cap.
I am also listening to a new band I found called Van Atta High. http://www.purevolume.com/vanattahigh
I definitely think these guys can find their way onto my Ipod in the coming months. I think my favorite song is the remake of "Afternoon Delight." It's good stuff.
I am super excited about snowboard/ski season. Granted I can stay here for a job, I plan to spend some fun times riding and making new friends in the process. Perhaps even planning a long weekend snowboarding somewhere. I found a great deal on some bindings also. (Ride Contraband) It's so cool to see the price wars getting underway in the snowboarding world. 10 years ago when I started riding, equipment was a major investment. Now, it's affordable. My first snowboard was nearly $600. Now, I can snag a great board for $100. Simply amazing.
I need to get in the gym more often these days. Getting behind on that with the job search and it's no bueno. At least tomorrow I am going to get a bike ride in. I am going to sell my 29er before next season. I have my eyes set on two bikes thanks to Edwin at Van Dessel. I have a FS Jersey Devil 29er frame I plan to build up this winter, however it would be nice to have a hardtail model to compliment this setup. I feel like I do a lot better on a hardtail, except in places like Winter Park where it's really rocky. If I could have two bikes in the stable built with exactly the same components, I think I could really do some damage in the competitive scene. Use the hardtail for Xterras and flat out racing like what is on the Front Range 50 course. Then, when the going gets tough use the Full Suspension to race at Winter Park. If and when I land a job that keeps me in Colorado, that will be 2010 setup agenda.
Motivation
Working on some things today on linkedin. I have found myself spending more time than usual on linkedin. I am attending a presentation on linkedin connections tonight. It should be helpful with this job search. Seems like things are picking up more and more these days. I keep telling myself to hold out just one more day and never give up. I won't give up. Even some of my friends are starting to find work. Good signs.
I just got over a cold and have been regaining my momentum. I played volleyball last night in a pick up league with Tamara. I also added a possible event to the 2010 schedule. The MS150 is a road bike event that is done back in Pennsylvania every year. My friend Doreen does this event every year and I think it would be a good chance to reconnect with some Pennsylvania concrete. If I would do the event, I would reorganize the format of things though. This is how I would do it.
Rochester Point to Moraine State Park - 25 miles
Moraine to Edinborough - 100 miles
Final leg - 75 miles
Total 200 miles
This is the only road event I would do in 2010. I may even try it on a modified mountain bike with road tires. Something along the lines of a Cannondale Bad Boy Setup. Like I said a while back. If I can stay in Colorado for 2 years, the Leadman series is mine. Gotta stay focused on the goal.
I am off my soap box. Back to work.
I just got over a cold and have been regaining my momentum. I played volleyball last night in a pick up league with Tamara. I also added a possible event to the 2010 schedule. The MS150 is a road bike event that is done back in Pennsylvania every year. My friend Doreen does this event every year and I think it would be a good chance to reconnect with some Pennsylvania concrete. If I would do the event, I would reorganize the format of things though. This is how I would do it.
Rochester Point to Moraine State Park - 25 miles
Moraine to Edinborough - 100 miles
Final leg - 75 miles
Total 200 miles
This is the only road event I would do in 2010. I may even try it on a modified mountain bike with road tires. Something along the lines of a Cannondale Bad Boy Setup. Like I said a while back. If I can stay in Colorado for 2 years, the Leadman series is mine. Gotta stay focused on the goal.
I am off my soap box. Back to work.
Reflecting back and looking forward.
It's September 11th. A day to give some thought back to the past 8 years since the bombings. My how time flies. In the words of Bob Dylan, "These times they are a changin."
Crazy that it's been 8 years. Looking back on how things have transgressed, it's a weird feeling. I am 25 years old, an MBA graduate, living in Colorado looking for a job. Where do I go from here? I ask that question a lot. In the job applications, networking events, and exams I have taken for a job I often debate the future of this country. In my gut, I feel that we are becoming a weak and lazy country. Americans are no longer hungry and willing to do the work to get where they want to be. We as a country work to play. In reality, I feel I dissuade this idea by saying I play to work in my efforts to find a passionate challenge which constantly tests me. That's what appeals to me so much. The challenge, not the security, the paycheck, or the title. The self satisfaction that this short life I've lived in this instant of time is not wasted.
I have been thinking a lot about a promising job lead that fulfills a lot of what I am looking for. It's a job that isn't even defined just yet by a guy I feel that I can relate to a lot in the evidence of his drive to be the best. I loved when we talked, how he said he was going after the competition now. It was a present reality. Kind of like an immediate response based on the natural awareness of our own self conscience. I like that a lot. More than anything. If there is a problem, fix it and never let it happen again.
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I have also been playing with this blog to sort of figure out what my athletic schedule should look like in the coming months. If I can stay in Colorado, I am honestly going to give the Xterra circuit a run for their money. I have done five races to date and if all goes well next year, attempt six in one season. That means lots of swimming. I need to nail down 1000 to 1200 meter swims as a weekly thing. I also need to drop 18 lbs to get back to my healthy weight. I blame a lot of this on my job search setbacks. Got me drinking way too much from time to time. Bad food is no bueno because it compliments a tall one.
Six Xterras also means that I will need to get an early jump on the season. Last year, I started racing in May. In 2010, I will need to start in March. A formidable jump considering that I will still be snowboarding probably at the same time.
So for now, I cross my fingers and day dream towards a bright future as I apply to more jobs.
Crazy that it's been 8 years. Looking back on how things have transgressed, it's a weird feeling. I am 25 years old, an MBA graduate, living in Colorado looking for a job. Where do I go from here? I ask that question a lot. In the job applications, networking events, and exams I have taken for a job I often debate the future of this country. In my gut, I feel that we are becoming a weak and lazy country. Americans are no longer hungry and willing to do the work to get where they want to be. We as a country work to play. In reality, I feel I dissuade this idea by saying I play to work in my efforts to find a passionate challenge which constantly tests me. That's what appeals to me so much. The challenge, not the security, the paycheck, or the title. The self satisfaction that this short life I've lived in this instant of time is not wasted.
I have been thinking a lot about a promising job lead that fulfills a lot of what I am looking for. It's a job that isn't even defined just yet by a guy I feel that I can relate to a lot in the evidence of his drive to be the best. I loved when we talked, how he said he was going after the competition now. It was a present reality. Kind of like an immediate response based on the natural awareness of our own self conscience. I like that a lot. More than anything. If there is a problem, fix it and never let it happen again.
___________________________
I have also been playing with this blog to sort of figure out what my athletic schedule should look like in the coming months. If I can stay in Colorado, I am honestly going to give the Xterra circuit a run for their money. I have done five races to date and if all goes well next year, attempt six in one season. That means lots of swimming. I need to nail down 1000 to 1200 meter swims as a weekly thing. I also need to drop 18 lbs to get back to my healthy weight. I blame a lot of this on my job search setbacks. Got me drinking way too much from time to time. Bad food is no bueno because it compliments a tall one.
Six Xterras also means that I will need to get an early jump on the season. Last year, I started racing in May. In 2010, I will need to start in March. A formidable jump considering that I will still be snowboarding probably at the same time.
So for now, I cross my fingers and day dream towards a bright future as I apply to more jobs.
Arms, abs, and some riding.
I am going out riding today. Probably heading to my humble abode of White Ranch. We have a month or two left in the riding season and the evenings are already getting cooler. Kind of nice. I also want to get some time in at the gym. I looked pudgy to say the least on my ride last night. All the stress with a job search can do that. I think I might be coming to an end with this for a bit. Crossing my fingers for now.
Otherwise, the interview went well and I am pretty excited about what could develop from it. I applied to some other jobs today and also got a confirmation to take a border patrol exam in Salt Lake City next month. Still, working for a constantly changing and challenging environment described by the owner of the company sounds very sweet. I live for challenges if you haven't noticed. A busy schedule is the sign of a good life in my books. Right now, I am going crazy trying to stay busy in some ways. I never want to see the Regis Library again, except maybe once or twice when I wrap up my Project Management certificate hopefully this fall.
So for now, I remain positive, hopeful, and ambitious. Hopefully my legs will carry me up White Ranch as smoothly as possible and I will get a chance to enjoy the view in the process.
I am off!
Otherwise, the interview went well and I am pretty excited about what could develop from it. I applied to some other jobs today and also got a confirmation to take a border patrol exam in Salt Lake City next month. Still, working for a constantly changing and challenging environment described by the owner of the company sounds very sweet. I live for challenges if you haven't noticed. A busy schedule is the sign of a good life in my books. Right now, I am going crazy trying to stay busy in some ways. I never want to see the Regis Library again, except maybe once or twice when I wrap up my Project Management certificate hopefully this fall.
So for now, I remain positive, hopeful, and ambitious. Hopefully my legs will carry me up White Ranch as smoothly as possible and I will get a chance to enjoy the view in the process.
I am off!
On the eve
Another night here in beautiful Colorado. I woke up to some great news. A really cool company is going to interview me tomorrow. I am so excited and hopeful.
It's amazing how hope can get things moving. For the first time in 2 weeks, I went for a bike ride. I rode from my place in Westminster to the REI in downtown Denver. This area is blessed with some of the nicest trails ever and exploring them was a nice thing. I rode along Clear Creek to the mouth of the South Platte and then up to Denver. It was so nice, especially on my road bike which eats up concrete like I can put down Sushi. I swear I will start taking pictures.
So that's all for now. The blog is overhauled pretty nicely and I am super happy with the new format. Hopefully it will be blessed with words of a new career, tales of cycling, snowboarding, and countless travels. Cheers!
It's amazing how hope can get things moving. For the first time in 2 weeks, I went for a bike ride. I rode from my place in Westminster to the REI in downtown Denver. This area is blessed with some of the nicest trails ever and exploring them was a nice thing. I rode along Clear Creek to the mouth of the South Platte and then up to Denver. It was so nice, especially on my road bike which eats up concrete like I can put down Sushi. I swear I will start taking pictures.
So that's all for now. The blog is overhauled pretty nicely and I am super happy with the new format. Hopefully it will be blessed with words of a new career, tales of cycling, snowboarding, and countless travels. Cheers!
Another Chapter
Well, it's September and I am still unemployed and trying to figure out how to pay the bills. This is going to be a short update because I am pressed for time considering that tomorrow is Labor Day. Either way you cut it, the blog is up and alive.
I have a lot of work to do. First off, I am working on a new format to facilitate my sponsors. After that's done, I should be on my way with some content.
I haven't been exercising or taking care of myself lately. After the last race at Winter Park, I hit a slump with my job search and that amounted to lots of beers and fatty foods. Not a good combination. I am working to change that though in the coming days, weeks, and months. Last year, I took 3 months off and did some light stuff for snowboard season. This year, I am going to work on hammering out a good diet complimented by a buildup for next year. If I can stay in Colorado for 2 more years, I want to make a run on the Leadman series. IF that happens, it's going to take 24 months of training. Not an easy thing. So cross your fingers that I stay. I want to finish this chapter of life here in Colorado on the right foot with a statement. Running 100 miles on foot is just up my ally. So hopefully I can stay.
That's all for now.
I have a lot of work to do. First off, I am working on a new format to facilitate my sponsors. After that's done, I should be on my way with some content.
I haven't been exercising or taking care of myself lately. After the last race at Winter Park, I hit a slump with my job search and that amounted to lots of beers and fatty foods. Not a good combination. I am working to change that though in the coming days, weeks, and months. Last year, I took 3 months off and did some light stuff for snowboard season. This year, I am going to work on hammering out a good diet complimented by a buildup for next year. If I can stay in Colorado for 2 more years, I want to make a run on the Leadman series. IF that happens, it's going to take 24 months of training. Not an easy thing. So cross your fingers that I stay. I want to finish this chapter of life here in Colorado on the right foot with a statement. Running 100 miles on foot is just up my ally. So hopefully I can stay.
That's all for now.
