Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope everyone has a good one...

For all you Ags out there, don't get your hopes up for tomorrow. My prediction is a big win for Texas...could be wrong, but there is too much hinged on the outcome of this game to let it be a close one. We shall see...

[Afternoon update]: Well, since I didn't even know that the game is taking place today until my Dad (an Aggie) told me, that should tell you how good my prediction will probably be...not so good...
  • sweetie2
    happy new year! :)
    by sweetie2 at 01/07/09 12:20AM
  • musikluver05
    Nope. Jefferson.
    by musikluver05 at 01/07/09 2:52PM
  • musikluver05
    Do you recognize the hamburger place? :)
    by musikluver05 at 01/07/09 2:53PM
  • adeline
    hey! how have u been? not sure when u will get this... i assume busy ;P
    by adeline at 01/07/09 9:18PM
  • nommama
    Hope you are having a great day!
    by nommama at 01/17/09 10:56PM
  • marmee
    So, we're friends now? :) I'll add you to mine. :)
    How are you?
    by marmee at 01/20/09 6:34PM
  • musikluver05
    by musikluver05 at 02/03/09 1:22PM
  • windham4life
    Thanks for the info! We had heard about that tax credit, and then someone told me we might have to pay it back...so it's good to know that you don't! Like you said, not exactly the deciding factor, but definitely a plus!
    by windham4life at 02/22/09 8:46PM
  • windham4life
    btw, I love your sister's picture story up there! haha :)
    by windham4life at 02/22/09 8:47PM
  • dianna
    What a great sister you have to post all the best of Daniel! :)
    by dianna at 02/24/09 12:43AM
  • lizzbeth
    I am sorry to hear about your Grandmothers.
    by lizzbeth at 03/27/09 9:26PM
  • texanmandy
    Some of them are Dallas and some are in Houston. You are with Deloitte, right? How is everything going for you??
    by texanmandy at 04/01/09 4:22PM
  • texanmandy
    Thanks! I'm glad that it is nearing the end! These weeks are just really busy with all these interviews and trying to keep up in school... That's cool that you got a couple days off to relax! :)
    by texanmandy at 04/02/09 11:09PM
  • tima
    Hi! I feel bad that I haven't been on here in so long that I just now saw that you added me as a friend! Geoff and I hated that we missed visiting with you during the meeting nights you've been with us. I hear your family is visiting my family. Fun! Are you going there as well?
    by tima at 04/08/09 5:48PM
  • musikluver05
    Yeah, thanks Mr. Professional Photographer. :) Good action shot!
    by musikluver05 at 04/12/09 4:27PM
  • musikluver05
    P.S. Why don't you update your blog???
    by musikluver05 at 04/12/09 4:31PM
  • musikluver05
    :)
    by musikluver05 at 04/29/09 10:18PM
  • musikluver05
    Happy Birthday, Daniel! :) Love ya!
    by musikluver05 at 06/01/09 8:52AM
  • lizzbeth
    Thank you! We had a great trip!
    by lizzbeth at 07/01/09 3:27PM
  • barwhack
    Graduating Med School, finally. If ya wanna come (though I warn you - it'll be boring!):

    May 15, 2010
    Commencement ceremony starts promptly at 3pm
    Daniel-Meyer Coliseum @ Texas Christian University
    2900 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76129

    No Tickets for entry.
    by barwhack at 04/23/10 3:39PM

11/09/08 12:23AM

(mine doesn't have fog lights, but otherwise is pretty much like this one)

Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma
Year: 2009
Ext Color: Magnetic Gray Metallic
Int Color: Ash

Vehicle Features:

Engine Block Type : I
Engine Aspiration Type : EFI
Engine Description : Gas I4 2.7L/164
Transmission Speed : 5
Transmission Description : 5-Speed Manual w/OD
Drivetrain : RWD
Fuel Type : Gasoline Fuel
EPA City : 20
EPA Highway : 26
EPA Classification :
Wheelbase Code : 127.8
Engine Cylinders : 4
Engine Displacement : 2.7L
Transmission : Manual

Options:

FABRIC SEAT TRIM
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Side Air Bag
Side Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
A/C
AM/FM Stereo
CD Player
4-Wheel ABS
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Locking Rear Differential
Rear Wheel Drive
Power Door Locks
Cloth Seats
Bucket Seats
Power Steering
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Tires - Front On/Off Road
Tires - Rear On/Off Road
Full Size Spare Tire
Traction Control
Power Windows
MP3 Player
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Front Reading Lamps
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Steel Wheels
Electronic Stability Control
Brake Assist
Auxiliary Audio Input

Accessories:

50 State Emissions :
Daytime Running Lights :
Sr5 Extra Value Pkg. Includes: Power :
·Mirrors
·Remote Keyless Entry
·Cruise Control
·Variable Speed Wipers
·Chrome Grille Surround And Rr Bumper
·Color-Keyed Fr Bumper And Overfenders
·Sliding Rr Window W/Privacy Glass
·Bucket Seats W/Driver Lumbar Support
·Sr5 Fabric Trim
·Metallic Tone Instr Panel Trim
·Leather Steering Wheel W/Audio Controls And Shifter (A/T Models Only)
·Sunvisors W/Mirrors And Extenders
·Backup Camera And Auto Dimming Inside Mirror W/Monitor
·Sr5 Badging
Drop Hitch W/ Wire Harness And Ball Mount :
Vehicle Shield Package :
·Lusterizing Sealant
·Sound Shield
·Sealant Cleaner
·Rental Car Assistance

*****************************************************************

Kind of neat to drive a vehicle with less than 189,000 miles on it...that runs....My first new vehicle, so I'm kind of excited - signing the papers Sunday afternoon.

I am blessed...in many more ways than just a new vehicle.

Hope you're all doing well.
[Remember to keep an eye on your car's temperature gauge] :)
  • cascadingharmony
    Very nice!
    by cascadingharmony at 11/09/08 12:38AM
  • lauriw1030
    Nice truck! Brandon saw it and said "nice..."
    by lauriw1030 at 11/09/08 2:30PM
  • chariot
    awesome!
    by chariot at 11/09/08 3:23PM
  • csusoftballgirl
    WHOA! Great vehicle!
    by csusoftballgirl at 11/09/08 4:14PM
  • karaelise
    Whoohoo! New car smell!
    by karaelise at 11/09/08 4:50PM
  • misslynn
    Wow! Nothing like your first new car! Congrats!
    by misslynn at 11/09/08 4:54PM
  • haleybelle
    wow!! Good for you! It looks very nice!
    by haleybelle at 11/09/08 7:35PM
  • marmee
    I second the wow! You've really moved up. :)
    by marmee at 11/09/08 8:03PM
  • musikluver05
    by musikluver05 at 11/09/08 11:04PM
  • iamchriswindham
    that's a really nice truck! Congrats man!
    by iamchriswindham at 11/10/08 1:01AM
  • charlies_angel
    Very nice-so now you're a truck guy! Congrats.
    by charlies_angel at 11/10/08 8:21AM
  • kendralulu
    Congratulations! That's exciting! :)
    by kendralulu at 11/10/08 9:49AM
  • lizzbeth
    Nice truck! That is a funny name for a towing company!
    by lizzbeth at 11/10/08 11:52AM
  • dianna
    Awesome!! Congratulations on the new truck!
    by dianna at 11/11/08 4:05PM
  • windham4life
    wow, nice truck! congrats!
    by windham4life at 11/11/08 10:16PM

11/05/08 9:33PM

Camry JT2BG12K5T0360225 Adopted: July 16, 2003 Died of a fever: November 2, 2008 Rust in peace.
  • musikluver05
    So what are you getting to replace it?
    by musikluver05 at 11/05/08 9:42PM
  • carrie326
    It lived a long and good life....mine is not to far behind.
    by carrie326 at 11/05/08 10:24PM
  • lizzbeth
    Did you make it home before it died?
    by lizzbeth at 11/05/08 10:33PM
  • barwhack
    *Sigh*. "From rust it was made, and to rust it must return." From The Book of Toyota Chapter 7 verse 16...
    by barwhack at 11/05/08 11:09PM
  • misslynn
    Bummer! What are you doing now?
    by misslynn at 11/06/08 8:37AM
  • haleybelle
    :(
    by haleybelle at 11/06/08 11:00AM
  • csusoftballgirl
    bummer:(
    by csusoftballgirl at 11/06/08 1:20PM
  • chariot
    :_(
    by chariot at 11/06/08 1:59PM
  • charlies_angel
    What was the mileage?
    by charlies_angel at 11/06/08 7:17PM
  • kendralulu
    That is so sad. :(
    by kendralulu at 11/07/08 5:27PM

Welcome to the United Socialist States of America (USSA). (Or maybe we already have been...)

  • edan
    Jindal 2012 :-)
    by edan at 11/05/08 12:23PM
  • musikluver05
    ^ Palin/Jindal 2012 :)
    by musikluver05 at 11/05/08 12:53PM
  • lizzbeth
    I think that we already have been! With Obama it will get much worse!
    by lizzbeth at 11/05/08 1:03PM
  • haleybelle
    I agree...USSA lol
    by haleybelle at 11/05/08 8:36PM
  • trevaesa
    There's hope yet.
    by trevaesa at 11/05/08 9:33PM

Austin trip - 2008

So, my plan is to go to Austin this weekend - probably sometime Saturday. I have to do some recruiting stuff for work on Monday and Tuesday next week so I thought I should probably make a weekend out of it while I have the chance.

Work has been pretty mild lately which is good. I ordered the Becker CPA review through Deloitte, so hopefully I can get the CPA exam knocked out in the next few testing windows. Haven't taken any of the parts to date.

Got to go home this past weekend so that was fun. Saw him for the first time in a few years which was really good.

Looking forward to seeing you Austin people this weekend!

Daniel
  • kendralulu
    Can't wait to see you! :) :)
    by kendralulu at 09/24/08 10:12AM
  • dianna
    Woot woot! Austin rocks! ;) Glad we're gonna get a chance to see you!
    by dianna at 09/24/08 12:21PM
  • misslynn
    You've been tagged! See my blog.
    by misslynn at 09/24/08 1:43PM
  • charlies_angel
    Drive safely and have a wonderful time!
    by charlies_angel at 09/25/08 10:43AM
  • adeline
    its been a while! :) how are u?
    by adeline at 09/26/08 3:58PM
  • adeline
    i use to be one of those austin people, kinda hard to get back there since im living in florida
    by adeline at 09/26/08 3:59PM
  • edan
    Bummer, I'll be in Bastop on Sunday :-P
    by edan at 09/26/08 8:15PM
  • dianna
    Good to see you today. Next time we need to plan a get together!
    by dianna at 09/28/08 10:43PM
  • csusoftballgirl
    Thanks for eating BBQ with us! It's good seeing you. We miss you at Cedar Park!
    by csusoftballgirl at 09/29/08 12:46PM
  • misslynn
    It was so nice seeing you yesterday. Steve says that you commented that your job was 'okay'. Does that mean there is any chance that you might look for a job in Austin???
    by misslynn at 09/29/08 1:06PM
  • musikluver05
    ^NO NO NO!!! He's gotta come back home! :)
    by musikluver05 at 09/29/08 10:10PM
  • misslynn
    ^Hey - I think we should be allowed at least one Shockley here. Then we would get to see all of you when you would come to visit! Do you think you will get to come back to CP to visit at all?
    by misslynn at 09/30/08 8:16AM
  • barwhack
    did you get both?
    by barwhack at 10/12/08 3:55PM
  • musikluver05
    You sure? :)
    by musikluver05 at 10/14/08 11:29PM
  • castlegranbury
    Fourth Quarter is the busiest time of year.
    by castlegranbury at 10/24/08 10:17PM
  • musikluver05
    Why don't math teachers use more real-life examples like this one?

    by musikluver05 at 10/26/08 10:41PM
  • musikluver05
    :)
    by musikluver05 at 10/26/08 10:41PM
  • ambera
    I hope the test goes well. :)
    by ambera at 10/27/08 4:16PM
  • lizzbeth
    Thank you for helping to clean up yesterday! :)
    by lizzbeth at 11/02/08 11:01PM
  • musikluver05
    Have you voted yet? The lines took about 20-30 minutes when I went this morning.
    by musikluver05 at 11/04/08 11:01AM