Snow, Snow, and More Snow

So this week has been interesting.  There's been lots of snow...  lots and lots of snow.  While I must admit I enjoy an occasional snow day, but this is ridiculous.  It's been a long time since the University has been closed for the better part of a week.  I feel like I'm living in Minnesota with all this snow, and the temperatures are quite frigid to say the least.

Aside from the weather, other items of interest are our upcoming travels.  cycleWood Solutions, LLC has been accepted to several competitions.  We'll be headed to Louisville in a couple weeks, followed by Houston, San Diego, and Manitoba.  These are exciting times for us.  We want to represent the University well.

Today was the annual business forecast luncheon.  It was very optimistic.  The economy is expected to grow more than last year, unemployment should decrease, and manufacturing is making a comeback (in Arkansas).  As a state, Arkansas is well below the national unemployment rate at just over 7%.  Arkansas is also one of only three states with a balanced budget, which means that we are poised to make greater economic gains during these difficult times.

I've also started my job search.  I guess I actually started last Fall some time, but I've put in a few applications the past couple weeks.  I've got some tough decisions to make in the coming months.  Everything will turn out just fine, I'll fill you in on the details later.