my world this coming summer

Call me crazy, but I have taken a position with a company doing sales this summer on a commission basis. I am going to be selling ADT home security systems on a door-to-door basis, in New Jersey of all places. There are some obvious downsides and challenges associated with this move, but Wesla and I feel it has some significant potential benefits to our family in the long term.

By far, the most difficult thing about this summer is going to be the lengthy amount of time that Wesla and I are going to be apart. Another challenge is related to the stigma - and potential lack of income - associated with commission sales. The long term benefits essentially lie with my ability to do well in a summer job, selling a product that I can believe in, with the potential of making significantly more income than I could with a more traditional summer job. I am also really happy with the training that we have received up to this point, as I really do think the company gives its first year reps a very good idea about what they can expect in the field.

Since the beginning of this past school year Wesla and I pretty much decided that I would be working this summer - as opposed to taking summer courses like I did last summer. At the minimum level, that would require me to make enough money to cover my school expenses for my upcoming year (we really don't want to rack up any more student loans). For a while there I was seriously considering taking a plunge into the oil patch, but I have no experience doing that kind of work and I am not sure that I would be able to handle all of the physical demands associated with oil-field work. When this opportunity presented itself it seemed to be more of a match with my current skill set.

Anyway, as of yet, I haven't posted anything about my plans for the summer. As they stand, that is what I am planning to do.

overtime glory

That was an intense game, and I must say that the Oilers needed that win so much more than the Flames. I cannot believe how good Samsonov is at moving the puck, his moves were brilliant setting up the overtime winner.

wow, a win

Wow, the Oilers finally chalked one up in the win column for their new netminder. Personally, I think Roloson is going to be great once he finds his game - we must keep in mind that he has hardly played since the beginning of 06. It is going to be a dogfight all the way to the playoffs. All I can say is that I hope the Oilers come out big against the Flames tomorrow night... and in their three games coming up against the Canucks.