New Job

So, I got this new job that I absolutely love! I work for the Texas Campaign for the Environment, a non-profit that is based out of Dallas, but works in cities all over North Texas. There's a sister office down 35 in Austin. All the people that I work with are great! I really missed working for non-profits, so it's good to get my feet back into them. What's different about the workers of non-profits compared to other jobs is that because they pay so little, you have to be passionate and enjoy what you're doing. Because of this, it makes the working environment extremely enjoyable. I go to houses all over the DFW area and rally folks into getting involved on the issue that we're working on currently. You just never know what you're going to find behind that front door. One night, this man in his 50's came to the door holding a Carona and wearing spider man pajamas. Needless to say, he was entertaining to talk to and got involved with the issue at hand. Check out their website at www.texasenvironment.org

Happy New Years!

Yesterday, to celebrate 2007, Stephen and I did a 115 mile bike ride from North/Central Austin to Johnson City and back. It was a beautiful day! Sunny, not too windy, in the mid-40s to lower 60s. Very opposite type of riding that I'm used to, lots and lots and lots of rollies. I liked it! Stephen and I definetly took our time. At Johnson City, we stopped at the one of two gas stations in the town and ate donuts, honey buns and oatmeal pies with coffee to wash it down. (Not really a city.) When we got back to Sean & Ann's condo, Ann had dinner on the table for us! Yes! She will make a great sister-in-law. Afterwards, Stephen had to drive back to Dallas, while I got to relax. Sucked for him! I would show a picture of us afterwards, but I just looked too rough.