Good So Far...

Well March is here and it's been a good month so far. Actually a great month.

On Thursday, March 3, I interviewed for a new position at the bank: manager of the new Manteno branch scheduled to open in mid-May. On Friday (while on my way to Iowa for a weekend with my family) I got the call from the interviewing manager: she had selected me. Woohoo! The offer is a 12% increase over my current salary and I would start April 1st. Being the cautious guy that I am, I told her I'd talk it over with my family and let her know on Monday.

The next day (Saturday), we all went to the Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona, IA. I came out $50 ahead playing nickel and quarter slots. Fun stuff!

On Monday (still in Iowa) I called back the interviewing manager and let her know that I accepted the position. She went on to tell me that I was her first choice. How sweet is that? So now I really am Mr. Manager.

And today...to top it all off...I participated in the U2.com presale for the fall leg of the Vertigo//2005 tour. I managed to score two GA tickets for the show on Wednesday, September 21 at the United Center in Chicago. Yes!!! I've been waiting to be in the GA section ever since I saw two shows on the Elevation 2001 tour. This is going to be so cool!

Hopefully I'll have more good news in the coming weeks...and I won't forget that a new month has begun in my absence.