Mess with the bull, you'll get the horns

I am now a few weeks into my new job and it is amazing what a difference it makes when you do something every day that you enjoy.  I come home every night excited to tell Philip all of the stories about my day, what I have done and all of the new things I am learning. 

My very first day on the job had me on a plane to Houston to attend a convention called Convergence.  The funny thing is that because of the late booking, I was the only one who got a first class ticket!  I have now seen how the other half lives!  Before we took off I already had a glass of wine in hand.  That's how it should be.

just hanging out in first class!

The first full day in Houston we were able to get some retail therapy in (you all know how important that is to us!)  Once that was set we had to get registered for the convention that kicked off the next day.

Anna, Chantelle and myself letting our inner geek out

 The first night we went to the Minute Maid baseball field for reception.  It was awesome!  They had all kinds of local foods and beers for us to try.

My new co-workers are fun.  We had a great time together and they all made me feel like part of the family from day 1.  So I should have seen this coming....it was decided that as my hazing I would need to last at least 7 seconds on the mechanical bull.  As you can see below, I lasted 20 seconds!!

WARNING: this video is not for the faint of heart!

After some more successful bull rides we went down on the field to watch a live Daughtry performance.  I always felt like I could take him or leave him, but to see him perform live was great.  I really enjoyed the show.  I should say that after this we went home for the night to make sure we were well rested for a long day of sessions and so on.  But.....you know me better than that!  We found a local bar across the street from the baseball stadium and continued with a few libations.  Needless to say, day 1 of the convention was very very long! But I can also say that I learned a ton.

Chantelle, myself and Elias at Papa Brothers

Chantelle, Myself and Ann at Hard Rock Cafe

The 2nd the last night we went to a great steakhouse called Papa Brother's.  We had an amazing meal and a lot of fun that night as well.  We went to a sponsored event at the Hard Rock Cafe in Houston.

The last day we went to the closing key note address which was given my Gen. Colin Powell.  I really had no idea what to expect but it was defiantly not what we got.  He was funny, down-to-earth and charismatic.  I left feeling proud and inspired.  It was actually very moving.  

We were back to Bermuda on Thursday afternoon and I had my first day in the office on Friday.  I was finally able to meet the rest of the team and where we actually work.  Once again everyone was very welcoming and friendly.  It is crazy that this was a surprise to me.  You know you have been in the wrong job for too long when this is a surprise!

So now for the big question everyone keeps asking, what am I doing?  I am the newest Business Relationship Manager for Emergence.  That clears it up, right??