Lisa's Lounge

I officially started my new job yesterday, although I've been there unofficially for quite a while, getting all my files transferred and taken care of. The new place is really cool - I'm thinking I will like it way better than where I was. It's a very team oriented atmosphere. My team is in San Antonio and they have been very nice, but also have closed my loans without any delays or hitches! whew. It will be even better when I don't have to drive to South Mopac any more. I'm working about 9:30 to 3:30 so I can try and avoid as much traffic as possible. I have had a 10 minute commute for the last 7 years ... I'd kill someone in this Austin traffic. It's a bit nerve wracking to change companies after so long, but looks like it will all be fine.

And... check out the countdown!!! We are under 2 weeks away from croooozin'! I think we have all our plans ironed out for excursions etc. The first stop is Costa Maya, then Roatan, Honduras, then Belize City, then Cozumel. The only full group (there are 8 of us) organized activity is in Belize City - Cave Tubing! In Roatan the boys (+ one of the wives) are all doing a zip line canopy thingee. I would love to, but I'm sure my leg would get caught in something and I'd be dangling above quick sand or something. So all the other places I'll be sippin' cocktails on the beach. In Costa Maya supposedly are the best beaches. My pasty white skin may have a reddish tint to it when I get home! A funny note on the cruise - the ship in this story is the exact cruise we are taking... and we have a balcony room. YIKES!! I think I'll wear a life jacket the entire trip.

To my friend Pat - Thank you for the referral of Susan for our cruise. She's been a great help. And I owe you several phone calls. It's been so crazy! I talk on the phone all day - it makes it hard to pick up the phone at night. I promise to call soon!!! (I'll call during one of my long commutes)

I spent last week in Houston and San Antonio doing a bit of training...These are out my hotel room on Loop 610 South in Houston. (very near the Galleria Mall, heh heh)