Thursday, June 26, 2008

Holy Crap We Made It!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Well after 4 days and 2,072 miles My Dad and I made it to Columbia, South Carolina. I will post more about my adventures across the USA in a bit (when I unpack the cord to get my photos off my camera and on to my PC), but for now I just wanted everyone to know that I am here, FINALLY! I will say one thing about the journey. Driving across the country with your Dad is a life changing experience and I would recommend to anyone who wants to have a truly life changing experience. It was amazing to see America in all its glory, and realize how truly great this Land is. All day in the media you hear constant doom and gloom from the news, partly because that is what is sexy and sex sells, but when you see all of America you realize that this country will continue to be the Good 'Ol USA for a long time to come no matter what people say. I hope that everyone is doing good in Utah. 

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

That little one piece that Delilah has on has quite the story behind it. Last time that I was in South Carolina in January I bought Delilah, who was as yet unborn, a little one piece with the mascot of South Carolina on it. (The Gamecock) Every time that we dressed Delilah in it, she crapped on it before I could take a picture of her. This time I got to her before she could do that. Don't worry though shortly after she took a dump, and it went all over. Just imagine this little sweetheart cheering on the Gamecock's at the football games. Man it is going to be great. 

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

As I walked out of work on Friday, I couldn't help bu tthink that I as staring down the barrel of a three year vacation that was hardly going to ba a vacation. I getting really excited to start my program. And I am happy that I have such a great family that is joining me. On a lighter note though I think that Delilah is becoming more and more like her Dad every day. Not only is she loving the Macbook, just like her daddy. Just look at her hair. You see I also have hair that is completely unruly. Delilah and I both share wicked swirls in the back of our heads. She is the best. That is actually a picture of Delilah and I talking to Grandma & Grandpa Shaw. But doesn't she just look like a natural on the Macbook. In case anybody was wondering how they would like to get ahold of us while in school, SKYPE will be the easiest way. They offer free video chat between two computers. Just let me know and I will send you our screen name so that we can chat.  

One Month To Go!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wow! Time is really flying. I can't believe that we only have one month until we leave for South Carolina. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. It is scary to think that I will not be working for the next three years. It is a huge investment, and I hope that it pays off

. Other than being nervous about that Michelle, Delilah and I are very excited about moving away and starting this time of our lives. I feel as though it is the right time to make this leap. I feel that attending Grad School is the only way to accomplish the goals I have for myself in life, one of those being fluent in Chinese. I have been wrestling with the decision to go back to school for a while now, and I feel like it is the right time. 

On a lighter note, being a Dad is quite a blast Delilah is becoming an absolute sweetheart. My favorite thing that she does is sleep by me. The last two days I have been able to come home from work and take a nap with here, and she looks so cute sleeping. She is get

ting quite the personality lately as well. It is so fun to see how she is developing, and what traits she is taking from me and what traits she is taking from Michelle. 

Pictures for Conner

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Hey Conner, Just thought that you might like to know what goes on when I get home from work. As you have probably already guessed the first picture lead to the second picture. That was a pretty fun bath. I posted a long post before this one. So I hope that you have a good week Conner. I hope that you are feeling better.

Short Timers

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

I can't believe how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday I was cramming for the GMAT and trying to decided where I wanted to go to school. Now in a little less than a month the time will be upon Michelle, Delilah and I to embark on a new stage in our lives. I wanted to take this opportunity to let everybody know just exactly what is going on with my program.

School officially starts June 30th in Columbia, South Carolina. I would be lying if I said that I felt totally prepared for it, there are going to be so many talented people in my group. They only accept 200 new students a year, but I have been in contact with lots and have already made tons of friends so I think that we will all be a very close group. From June 30th to around the middle of December I will be taking classes everyday (13 total in that time frame). Things are going to be very busy so if anybody wants to come a visit Michelle I am sure it will be welcomed. 

After that first six months is done I will start the next leg of the journey by embarking to China. Since this is an IMBA (international master's of business administration) we are required to get a foreign language under our belts. Our school has programs all over the world, but about 10 of us will be going to China to study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing which is the Capital city, except it has 5000 years of history behind it. We will be heading to China in January of 2009 and I will be done with my language training in January of 2010. After that we are required to intern in our country for another 6 months. We will hopefully be heading to Beijing, Tianjian, or Shanghai to this. 

We will finally be heading back to the states in August of 2010 to resume classes in Columbia, South Carolina. China is a wonderful place, and if you can please get the money to fly there and visit us, because you will not forget it, and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a magnificent culture that is nothing like America. From August of 2010 to May of 2011 I will be finishing my IMBA in Columbia, and be looking for a job. I know after typing this all out it seems a little daunting, but I feel that it will be worth it in the end. South Carolina is consistently ranked #1 or #2 in the world for international business, so if anybody else is thinking about studying international business this is the place for you. Any way I hope that this gives our families a better idea about what the Shaw family will be doing over the next 3 years. I have added a link in the title of the blog to the Moore School of Business if anybody would like more information about the school or would just like to see what Michelle, Delilah, and I have gotten ourselves into.