"I know the plans I have for you, saith the Lord -- plans for peace and not for evil to give you an expected end." -- Jeremiah 29:11
My three-day experience at eBay Headquarters in San Jose, CA, was incredible. Meeting with the teams that make the decisions that impact trading across the planet was awesome. Having the opportunity to offer ideas and to evaluate current and future procedures was beyond my wildest dreams. The experience was something that I will never forget. I saw a television show several years ago on CNBC (I don't watch their news because it's more like left wing commentary) where eBay sellers where flown to the headquarters to participate in brainstorming sessions to make the site better. Being chosen to do that very thing made what seem like a dream become a reality. The only regret I have is that I didn't stay the weekend. I was only a few hours away from the Reagan Library. I could have spent a full day there and taken the tour of Air Force One. I would have even missed meals to do that!
Next stop...the Fleet Center in Boston, MA. I need to see the Boston Celtics play in person. I passed on that in high school. My grandmother had tickets for me to go to the first round of the Eastern Conference Finals vs the 76ers. I decided to work instead. Dumb choice. The Celtics won what is known as the Mother's Day Massacre 121-81.
Enjoy every day of life. Live life to the fullest but do so serving the Lord God. Our days here are short. Their number is known only by the Father above. Be prepared to do whatever God has planned for you to do. You don't have to know how. He will equip you. All you have to do is to be available and willing. Keep on keeping on...
I coached middle school boys' basketball for all 21 years I taught. God has blessed us by allowing us to play in the T.V.A.C. Tournament Championship Game four times in six years. We have won 2 T.V.A.C. Championships in those years.
I run two eBay businesses: CyberPCs and LookoutDeals. I continue to be amazed how eBay allows a school teacher to be successful selling on the Internet. I have shipped products all over the world.