Thursday, July 27, 2006

Reunion Point Blank

With my high school reunion coming up next weekend, I've been thinking about my career. I suppose that is a bit cliche. It shows up in just about every movie that has a high school reunion as the main plot vehicle. Some of my favorites include Grosse Pointe Blank starring John Cusack, and Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion with Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. The first is about a hitman that has a job in his hometown, on the weekend of his 10 year reunion. Very funny. Very John Cusack. The second is about a couple of friends that decide that they haven't become the interesting people they wanted to be, and consequently they invent new lives to appear more successful.

So, like I said, I've been thinking about my career. I'm going to apply for a position in the company that would take me on a different path than I am on now. If I remain a Lineman, I eventually have the opportunity to take on such duties as Electric Crew Foreman or Electric Troubleman. I'll be applying for a Management position that is opening up in Bakersfield. I don't know that the company would want a younger person in that position. I believe that I can offer the company some valuable qualities. Ultimately, I'm putting it in God's hands. He's already appointed the people that will hire the appropriate cantidate. For now, all I can do is wait.

No matter what happens, I'm looking forward to my reunion. I love my job, my wife, my child, my dog, and most importantly, God. I just want to see my friends again.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Many congrats on your son! You are wise NOT to reveal the name ahead of time. Everyone will have an opinion on it and liberally share that opinion regardless of your feelings while he's still in the womb. Once he's born and it's a done deal, everyone will at least be polite when you tell them his name. Just be sure you take time to pretend you're calling him in for dinner one of these nights and shout it out the back door a dozen times with a variety of tone to be sure you really like it. And always be aware of cruel things it could be rhymed with or shortened to. Ah, the challenges of parenting has already begun! Can hardly wait to meet him! I'm sure Sue is smiling big time! Have fun at the reunion. Keep us informed on your future.

Anonymous said...

And I was thinking "Sue" would be a good name for him....

Megan said...

hah! a boy named sue. goooood one!

MountainPowerLineman said...

If you've ever heard "A Boy Named Sue", then you know why my son will not be named such. I really don't want him to take revenge.

Megan said...

yeah well, they love each other in the end.

Trafficman said...

I like what Aunt Donna said about shouting the name out the back door a few times to see if it sounds right. That is a good way to check it. You mom and I thought a lot about initials of your name and of your siblings. NSW is hard to corrupt into something silly on the school playground! :-)
Also, I am proud of your job/career choice, so don't worry about reunion time. Dad