It’s a good thing I like all of my nieces – there seems to be a lot of things here that remind me of them. Tammy, the manager on my project reminds me so much of Melissa – both looks and personality. And one of the girls I audited today IS named Melissa, but she looks just like April. And I discovered today that Gwenda, my neice-in-law works in the IBM building. We had lunch together today – such a delightful young lady. Now, I’ve got to hurry up and finish her baby afghan before the shower!!!!!!
I always seem to get a lot of exercise on my projects – swimming in the hotel pools and lots of walking. The pool here isn’t too great, but there is a LOT of walking. Williams Center is just across the street from the hotel, but with the turns and twists, it’s equivalent to a two block walk. It’s six block from Williams to IBM. At IBM, my 13th floor office is in the North Tower, but all the folks I audit are in the South Tower – a nice little jaunt between the two, but there is an indoor walkway.
Security is really tight in both buildings…. I had to sign away rights to my first-born (sorry John David) to get my badge for Williams. My IBM badge only gives me access to the North Tower 13th floor so when I have to see someone, I call them and they meet me at the elevator. Also, there are no restrooms on the 13th floor and since my badge won’t get me into the 11th floor where they are, I have to walk down (AND BACK UP) two flights of stairs. My feet are killing me!!!!
But, I love it here!!!! Tonight two of my partners and I are going to Jamils tonight – haven’t been there in 28 years. I’m really looking forward to it. OKLA friends – anybody been there lately? TX friends – it’s a Lebanese restaurant that has been around for 60 years.
One of my partners is a Muslim. Since I’ve gotten to know him, I always cringe now when I get all those e-mails that are circulating about Muslims. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. And he’s just a regular guy like most of my friends – married with some kids, works hard, pays his taxes, lives a simple quite life. Right now he is fasting – doesn’t eat from 5:45 a.m. until 7:45 p.m – has to do that for 30 days. He is always ready for dinner!!!!! And not picky at all ‘cause he is so hungry. And right before we go to dinner, he has to find a quiet place where he can face East to say his prayers. I really admire him a lot – as I do anyone who is devoted to their faith and beliefs the way he is. ALL MUSLIMS ARE NOT TERRORISTS – just like all CPAs are not BORING!!!!
Well, gotta run – heading over to Jamils.
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