Laura's Thoughts

Yes, I consulted the experts on my Spanish grammar (aka Toni and Jeff). Hopefully they are correct and I do not insult any Spanish-speaking persons. Anyway, the title refers to my trip to the wonderful country to our south. Dad and I flew down to Cozumel for a quick little dive trip (of the scuba variety) over my fall break. We dove several times in Cozumel, and then went back to the mainland and dove in a cenote (cave) south of Playa del Carmen before heading back to the States. We had a ton of fun and some really great dives. And of course we partied at Carlos 'n' Charlies in Cozumel. A bit awkward to party with Dad, but had a relatively good time. Another plus of my trip to Mexico: a cold front came through Fort Worth that weekend. Not only did I miss the yucky cold weather (of which we are experiencing more right now), but I got a fabulous tan, compliments of the fabulous weather in Cozumel. All in all, a very nice little trip. Some pictures for your enjoyment:


Diving the Bricks in Cozumel.


Dad and me having lunch above the dive shop.


My first octopus!


One of MANY turtles we saw.


Medium-sized nurse shark.


Looking for bats in an opening at the Dos Ojos cenote.

Other significant happenings in the Life of Laura: interviews, interviews, interviews, and dating a Navy man. I had four interviews last week, all of which went pretty well. I had my office visit with Middleton, Burns & Davis - a local public accounting firm in Dallas. I really like the people there, just wish they were in Fort Worth. If I took a job in Dallas, I'd probably end up moving there. Maybe commute through this Spring to finish out my lease. I don't want to leave the girls hanging. And I would miss them! The others were first round interviews on campus, so we'll see if I get invited back. I have one more first round this week, and my office visit with Lockheed Martin. I can't wait until all the interviewing is over and I have (hopefully) the perfect job.

So, met this guy partying in Arlington, and been out with him a few times. He's way different than I am, but I think that makes it fun. We have tons to talk about because neither of us know much about what the other person does. He lives right outside the base here in Fort Worth, so pretty close. Not really what I'm looking for, but fun for right now. I don't want it to go too far, but we've heard that before. I think I can stick with it though because he smokes. Yuck. Lord, what am I doing dating a smoker?! Ok, maybe time to end this one. Speaking of ending, time to end this and get to work. Damn group projects.