Hey...

I miss you guys!

That is all.



Love Ax

A note on the Blog

Just a quick note on the blog. A little while back, Blogger was bought by Google (what aren't they buying). This may be part of the reason why you couldn't login John. I check to see if I have your username and password somewhere and I'll email it over to you.

Sam, happy to hear that you got into Law School. Where did you get in? Where do you think you want to go? One of my buddies from home (Brian, he visited senior year) has an internship at the Justice Department this summer. I think he said the criminal division.

I'll try to give a few of you guys I haven't talk to in forever a call soon now that I'm all graduated and don't have any more class (Although two of my professors told me I should get my Doctorate at graduation - yikes).

Peace out,

Chris

If you have any good pics that you think should be a permanent part of the blog (the new column on the right), let me know. Also, Google's added new features, so if there is anything you want to see with the Blog, there is better chance I can do it.

A few items

Congratulations:

Chris, for your impressive distinguishments in your Masters program.

Axford, for moving up the Yankee chain.

Teddo, for a full year of med school under your belt.

Rowlands, for a second year of med school under your belt, and the girlfriend.

Pat, for your business program and unmentioned exploits. Im sure there are some.

Greg, for getting your mission to Iraq.

Sundy, for breaking my spirit. And for having your girlfriend come back stateside.
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Football tickets:

I put in for Michigan State, BC, and USC.
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Beach house:

I am still hoping to go, but will be in Oregon June 14-18. I will need to clear everything with work before giving a definite yes or no.
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I got into law school but will be deferring at least another year. Will probably leave my job in July/August, with an eye towards getting into the business world.

A long time Away from the Blog

Look at how ridiculous I look-No wonder girls didn't fall all over me

Hey guys,

I've been away from the blog for quite some time and for that I apologize. I've been pretty busy the last few months with finishing up school, working, and spending time with Molly. To prevent anyone from getting sick, I won't go into how much I'm in love or stuff like that. Nonetheless, I am very pleased that school is almost over and Molly is coming back to Chicago. From what I hear, John Rowlands has also found love. Congrats. Sorry about the obnoxious phone call Jonathan and I sent you, but "Like a Prayer" was playing at the bar we went to. Because of you, I don't think of Madonna getting it on with an African-American Jesus when I hear that song. Instead, I think of you doing your charades dance.

Anyway, I am graduating on May 12 with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). I only have one more paper to write (thank god). I haven't yet found a permanent job, but I can stay on with my internship through the summer. I'm currently applying to a couple of cities around here, some councils of governments, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Relax Sam, the GAO office in Chicago and not DC. I think I'd rather stay in local government, but GAO might be interesting. In other school news, I won "Intern of the Year" for my MPA program (about 50 students). My capstone paper "The Effect of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) on Municipalities in the Collar Counties" won a distinguished manuscript award. Let me know if anyone wants me to send them a copy.

As some of you might have guessed, I can't come to the SC getaway. Although I could probably get the time off, I had a prior commitment that materialized. Last fall my family talked about doing a fishing trip for my Grandpa's 80th birthday for the last week in June. After an initial push, nothing materialized until recently. We now have a couple of cabins in Northern Wisconsin, right on a lake. I expect many drunk phone calls (Well, maybe just one would be fine).

Well, for those of you who are still awake (still self-deprecating), that should bring you up to speed on what I've been doing. I can't complain too much. I'm ready to find a job and move out of my roommates' (parents') house. I'm also ready for the last Harry Potter book to come out. I'm glad to hear things are well for our Canadian friend. And Ax, remember the Dominicans are new to this country. Think about how weird we thought you were when you first came here.

Peace out,

Chris

ps- Somebody needs to get engaged so we have more weddings to go to next summer. Anthony stepped up already. Now I'm looking at people who have been dating their girlfriend for over a year, don't live with their parents, and have girlfriend that isn't an undergrad.

Football Lottery

What games does everybody want to apply for in the lottery? I just got my ticket application, so we should figure this out soon. Somebody write back even if you're not going. I know at least Chris and Sundy will apply, and Sam and Rowlands made games last year, and I know Axford and Pat and maybe Greg have talked about trying to go. Just reply and I'll stop posting about it.