November 2010 Archives

I am finally getting a desk at work for the first time since 2001 when I worked at Edmunds. Believe it or not (and I know most of you will believe it), I have a box of old items from my desk at Edmunds that I have been keeping around just in case I ever got a real desk at work again. Tonight, I poured through it trying to see what would be good to take to my new desk.

Some treasures: Old postcards from trips long ago, a Test Track die cast car, my baseball globe (something my brother bought me years ago, but reminds me of Avery Brooks in Deep Space Nine since he always had one on his desk so I like having it there) as well as my Disney business card holder and pen/paper set that various relatives have gotten me over the years. Another find was an original "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" souvenir record that a co-worker got me back at Edmunds. Not sure if that will make it to the new desk since it is collectible, but it is on the maybe list for sure.

Granted, my old desk was much bigger than what I will have now, but I am trying to find a balance of old stuff and stuff I have gathered over the last few years working at Disney. Another thing that I want to get is some good photos from the past few years working or visiting Disney parks. I think they will look good on the flipper.

Super excited at the events and changes this week has brought to my life!

First up, I became a permanent manager at Disneyland! I am part of a great team and I look forward to the many challenges and fun times ahead. I am proud of the legacy I leave behind at the Subs and other locations and can't wait to start making a difference in a new area.

Second, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series!! I never thought they would due to the disappointment from 1989 and 2002, but glad that they finally broke through and took home a title. I am not a die hard fan of any sports team, but ever since I was at Game 3 of the 1989 series, the Giants and I bonded.

Next up, with my new position, I now can draft a financial plan to go with my efforts to be debt free. It's nice to have a steady income to be able to plan things in the future. On top of that, I can re-start investing in my 401k and finally roll over my old IRA that is sitting there waiting to be invested.

Also, I am making a list of things to purchase and actually planning when to purchase them. Some of the things I want/need: New prescription glasses, a new notebook computer (Macbook Air) or iPad, a new bed (Malibu Luxury will be 10 years old in March, and I still have not purchased new nightstands, now I have none since the move!!), and of course some new travel adventures. It's quite the balancing act to pay down debt while planning major purchases, but now that I have a plan it will all work out.

Things are looking up!