Inside one part of the hotel
Outside lights at the hotel
Kenton and me in the hotel
REAL poinsetta tree at the hotel
Lights at the hotel
Jim and Sheila with the shark at the underwater restaurant in the mall
Me and Kenton outside the mall entrance
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Nov 22: Opry Experience
We went with the VEAO (Vectren Employee Activity Organization) on a bus trip down to the Opry Mills Mall and Hotel with Kenton's parents, Jim and Sheila. I'd never been to either the mall of the hotel, so it was really neat. The hotel was decorated for Christmas and the lights were beautiful. I had no idea the hotel was so extensive!
Inside one part of the hotel
Outside lights at the hotel
Kenton and me in the hotel
REAL poinsetta tree at the hotel
Lights at the hotel
Jim and Sheila with the shark at the underwater restaurant in the mall
Me and Kenton outside the mall entrance
Inside one part of the hotel
Outside lights at the hotel
Kenton and me in the hotel
REAL poinsetta tree at the hotel
Lights at the hotel
Jim and Sheila with the shark at the underwater restaurant in the mall
Me and Kenton outside the mall entrance
Nov 17 and 21: So long, farewell
Two analysts left Vectren on these days... quite sad. I later took Richard's position as Treasury Analyst, which I am really enjoying. We are getting two new analysts on Jan 5, which will be a relief. After we get them trained, I won't be doing 3 jobs anymore!
Richard went to Louisville Gas & Electric and Nathan went to a trading firm in Knoxville. It is sad without them and the average age of the department went up about 10 years...
Richard went to Louisville Gas & Electric and Nathan went to a trading firm in Knoxville. It is sad without them and the average age of the department went up about 10 years...
The Treasury Group before they moved on.
Left to Right: Dean, Richard, Anna, Nathan, Mary, Aaron, Sean, Leslie, Robert
Nov 13: Kenton's 25th Birthday
One Kenton's 25th birthday, we went out to Texas Roadhouse. I sneakily told our waiter it was his birthday and they rolled out a saddle for him to sit on while the staff sang a catchy western birthday tune... it was one to remember.
Kenton's parents, Jim and Sheila came down the weekend before for his birthday and brought a cake. We also played a little bit of Wiiiiii while they were in... quite fun.
Kenton's parents, Jim and Sheila came down the weekend before for his birthday and brought a cake. We also played a little bit of Wiiiiii while they were in... quite fun.
Kenton and his birthday cake... it's supposed to be 2 candles and 5 candles = 25. Use your imagination.
Nov 3: Analyst Migration
So it is a sad day, but Richard and Nathan - Treasury Analyst and Risk Analyst, announced they are leaving. I am working very hard to learn both of their jobs in the short time before they leave Vectren. They will be missed.
While I am working a LOT, I am really enjoying learning all of these new functions.
While I am working a LOT, I am really enjoying learning all of these new functions.
Nov 2: Indy Colts vs. NE Patriots!!!!!!
We won two pairs of tickets through a contest at Vectren to the Colts vs. Patriots game in the new Lucas Oil Stadium. We invited Kenton's sister, Erin, and her husband to go with us to the game. We got stuck in traffic and the interstate was closed, but we made it to the game just in time! I bought a $12 bucket of popcorn (mostly for the bucket) and we snuck a couple of bottled waters into the game.
The stadium was enormous and incredible, but not very well planned. During the game, there is only one way up and one way down on each side. It made for long trips to the concession stands and the souvenir shop.
View of the field from the end zone during warm ups
Kenton and me at the end zone
Colts are in the red zone! We got to see Peyton calling last-second plays on the line.
Entry of the Colts team complete with fireworks!
Yay for Vectren advertisements!
The stadium was enormous and incredible, but not very well planned. During the game, there is only one way up and one way down on each side. It made for long trips to the concession stands and the souvenir shop.
View of the field from the end zone during warm ups
Kenton and me at the end zone
Colts are in the red zone! We got to see Peyton calling last-second plays on the line.
Entry of the Colts team complete with fireworks!
Yay for Vectren advertisements!
Vectren... Making Energy Efficient
Vectren logo and new brand... Vectren Live Smart
Vectren logo and new brand... Vectren Live Smart
Nov 1: UE vs. USI
On Nov. 1 we went to the UE vs. USI basketball game. What a disappointment. For those of you that don't know, USI is UE's cross-town rival. The games have always been close and there is always a great crowd.
Issues this year:
1) the crowd was not into the game or very sizable
2) the ticket price went up so it was about $25 for a couple to go
3) refs called a million fouls and wouldn't let them play (both hit double bonus far from the end of each half)
4) both teams played horribly and neither of them deserved to win
5) the UE pep band did not sound very good... I know it's a basketball game, but sheesh (I can say that because I was a loyal member for 3.5 years)
Happy moments:
1) the game went into double overtime which made the end very exciting
2) UE was victorious!
Issues this year:
1) the crowd was not into the game or very sizable
2) the ticket price went up so it was about $25 for a couple to go
3) refs called a million fouls and wouldn't let them play (both hit double bonus far from the end of each half)
4) both teams played horribly and neither of them deserved to win
5) the UE pep band did not sound very good... I know it's a basketball game, but sheesh (I can say that because I was a loyal member for 3.5 years)
Happy moments:
1) the game went into double overtime which made the end very exciting
2) UE was victorious!
Fall 2008: Engineering Classes
Starting in August, I am taking 2 engineering classes at Ivy Tech to work towards my Associates Degree in Engineering.
1) Geometric Visualization (Intro to Auto CAD and solid modeling)
2) Vector Mechanics: Statics (first course in Engineering Sciences)
I have really enjoyed thse classes, but they have become a slight burden with work really heating up... see "Nov 3: Analyst Migration" post.
The Geo Visualization class is alright - Auto CAD is really useful. We are basically learning how to put things we see into the computer.
The Statics class is the best. We are basically learning why things don't move - bridges, trusses, concrete roads, anything. It is fascinating. I'm not sure if I will take more classes next semester yet.
1) Geometric Visualization (Intro to Auto CAD and solid modeling)
2) Vector Mechanics: Statics (first course in Engineering Sciences)
I have really enjoyed thse classes, but they have become a slight burden with work really heating up... see "Nov 3: Analyst Migration" post.
The Geo Visualization class is alright - Auto CAD is really useful. We are basically learning how to put things we see into the computer.
The Statics class is the best. We are basically learning why things don't move - bridges, trusses, concrete roads, anything. It is fascinating. I'm not sure if I will take more classes next semester yet.
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