Hello friends, I'm back again for my monthly post.

The new job is going really well. Since the company is so new, all "employees" are contracted workers. Once they get all of the HR stuff established for the company, I will be a full employee of Baswood (with all those good benefits and stuff). In the meantime, I have to pay out all my taxes by myself. Not exactly sure how that's going to work. Anyone want to be my personal accountant?

I also found out that once I learn the ropes and can manage things pretty much by myself, I will become the head engineer! The other engineer has his own company and needs to devote his time to it. So far, they've been really pleased with my work, even though I feel like I haven't done any real engineering stuff yet (They were very excited when I made some simple charts for them in Excel. I guess they thought it was pretty complex.) The communication in Baswood is really bad, and part of my job is to get them more organized and keep them that way. I think I was born for management. I get a great sense of pride in being able to orchestrate people to work together, do a good job, and enjoy it all. If everyone in a company will simply ask their co-workers "what can I do to make things easier for you," the company can become successful very quickly.
Anyway, you get that bit of information free of charge ;) I am available for farther management counseling, for an additional fee. hahaha

In other news, I'm flying down to Florida on the week of the 17th for the wedding of my good buddies Jimmy Petrousse and Tabitha Puckett. It will be the first time I've flown on a plane since I was about 10, so I'm pretty psyched. I love flying. But more importantly, I get to see my good friends finally joined in marriage, after overcoming so many hardships. Hooray for them!

Well, I'm kind of tired of writing now, as I'm sure you're tired of reading. But, last (and CERTAINLY not least!) I want to mention my wonderful girlfriend of over 7 months now, Lindsey. She's an incredible woman. Thanks, babydoll, for the constant encouragment and support!

Believe it or not, ladies and gentlemen, Josh Slaughter has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam! Also, I start my first REAL job as an engineer on Monday, June 20, with a brand spankin' new company called Baswood. I get to be one of only two engineers at Baswood.




I ROCK!




Let the good times roll!

Sorry to all my pleo frequenters for my lack of input of current events. On April 16, I have to take the mother of all engineering tests (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam). I'm hoping that I simply pass the thing since it costs $120 just to take it. Oh yeah, I almost forgot...the test lasts a lovely EIGHT hours! Staying awake through it all will be a feat within itself.

In other news, I've started to learn how to play the mandolin. My inspiration: Nickel Creek. Need I say more? I think not. The lessons are coming along very well. Hopefully I'll be pretty good in about a year. I've never learned how to play an instrument before, and I've always wanted to be able to play something, so I'm really excited. Much thanks to Matt for supplying the mando while I get started and wait to find a good price on a mando for myself. If anyone knows of good sites for mandolin tablature (yes, it's different than guitar tabs), LET ME KNOW!

Also, things are still going great with me and Lindsey. It has been 4 months now. Just a little word to any guys who are afraid to ask a certain girl out: don't be scared cause you might regret having that fear later. After 4 months, I'm glad every day that I got the guts to make a simple phone call. After all, the worst that a (decent) girl can do is tell you "no." Oh, and one more thing: if you can show a lady that you know how to treat her like a lady, there's not much left to prove.

Well, I guess that's it for now. Maybe next time I'll update a little sooner than a month away.

The following is in dedication to my upcoming 23rd birthday.



What Age Do You Act?

You Are 26 Years Old
26

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.
30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.


What Age Do You Act?

Things you can do with hardboiled eggs:

+Eat them (they're great).

+Keep them unpeeled and fool someone into thinking it's a regular egg.

+Cut open the white and keep the yoke as a ball. Great for chucking at cars, apt. doors, sidewalks, people, dogs, hobos, guys named matt nevins, etc, etc, etc. (WARNING: makes big messes if thrown at the couch)

+If you're brave, you can simply squeeze the guts out of it. Nasty, but I'm sure it's a nice stress reliever.

+Makes a good grenade if you run out of paintballs (howabout it lukiedoodles: eggball?)


Do you need a hardboiled egg? I have plenty. Come. Let's share the wealth.