Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question

Wow, in case you didn't see this I just had to post it!

A Little Bit of Nostalgia

Long story, but I remember back in Middle School this was my favorite song so I played it over and over in my room. Mom and Dad I posted this just for you, listen to it closely I am sure you will remember it!

MBA Project Presentation

Last night I had to present my MBA project to my project advisor and classmates. The presentation was supposed to come in at 12 - 15 minutes. I did the best I could to cut it short and came in at 18 minutes so I was docked for going over my time. Thankfully I wasn't the guy who spoke for a half an hour. It was kind of difficult because the screen and communication lagged about 5 - 7 seconds so as you were attempting to switch slides you had a bit of a delay which cause a couple of uncomfortable pauses for me but all in all "It is what it is," and I received an "A" so I am completely satisfied.

"It Is What It Is!"

I think I have found my new phrase. "It Is What It Is!" I officially adopted the phrase yesterday as I was driving in my car to Lemoore and talking to my supervisor at the school on my cell phone. I think this applies to so much going on in my life right now, we work so hard for things that we have very little influence in changing. This comment came about in response to the high school graduation at the West Park Charter Academy, while the district has 5 school board members not a single one set aside the time to actually show up for the ceremony. As part of teachers contracts they want to work these kinds of activities in as things we are required to attend however, not a single board member can figure out it is their responsibility as an elected official.

"It Is What It Is" also applies to group work in Master's Levels courses taken in an online environment, or for that matter to certain online classes and instructors in general. I am not going to go too far into this one at this point but I think it signifies the frustration I am currently feeling. I can not wait until September when it is over.

Finally, "It Is What It Is" applies to running a business when you have to deal with employees who are only making $10 hr. Unfortunately, work ethic is not what it used to be and employees often lack professionalism and courtesy. We have been very flexible in our scheduling to accommodate the needs of our employees since we opened and all it does for us put us in a bad situation each month when we try to write the schedule. I often tell my partner that writes the schedule that she is too accommodating in making sure everyone gets the time off that they request. So far being this accommodating has yet to benefit us.

David Carr Cut

The Houston Texans waived quarterback David Carr, the first draft pick in franchise history five years ago. Hopefully now he can sign a contract with a team that has an offensive line. Remember after being cut by Tampa Bay all Trent Dilfer did was go to Baltimore and win the Super Bowl.