Rolling out

On May 13 I graduated from Baylor University. I took a picture of the green diploma-tube but it came out badly. So the alumni sticker shown here will have to suffice. One of the redeeming qualities of this picture is there are actually three included in the shot—through the window, the reflected picture and the picture of the window itself. Yes, accidental and only mildly interesting.

About three days after it seemed everyone had exited the Waco premises and left me behind, I suddenly adapted to my new, temporary living arrangement. I know a handful of people who remain in the area and see them occasionally—otherwise, it's just me hanging out at the apartment. But I think I could get used to this. No offense to my former roommates, but it's an interesting concept to have such a large measure of privacy, and one to be viewed in a rather positive light.

Friday and Saturday I sent out three resumes/cover letters to three more businesses: a publisher, a lobbying firm and a think tank in the Washington, D.C. area. On Monday, hopefully, I will get frantic calls for me to come interview with each one during the time I am in Washington. Or, better yet, offers to fly me up there on their expense. At any rate, I hope one of them at least gives me and interview.

I also beat the rental-car game. As many of you know, there is a standard $25 extra charge per day for clients ages 21-25. Because I require a vehicle for a week, I was initially alarmed at the exhorbitant rate it appeared I must pay. Thanks to Budget rental cars, however, the fee was waived for an unknown reason, and I am only paying $265 for nearly 7 days. This included the significant Baylor Alumni discount. It pays to be Bear.

I must apologize this post doesn't include anything thought-provoking or even mildly entertaining. I am simply not in the mood. It will get better, though, in the future. I have yet to make a final Baylor-in-the-review-mirror post—this will occur within the next week.