This last week featured many opportunities to re-connect with former classmates. Wednesday I met up with two IMD alumni, Jasmin (IMD MBA ’08) and Andres (IMD MBA ’09) at Antica Osteria, my favorite Italian restaurant in Houston. It was great to catch up with IMD folks on “my turf!” Friday I connected with Milena (IMDContinue reading “Beer Bike and Bryan Birthday Brunch”
Category Archives: Rice & Texas
Weeks of Wine . . . and Beer!
The past few weeks have been hectic at work but I have not been using that as an excuse to neglect opportunities to socialize and enjoy myself. Two weeks ago I was honored to be asked to speak at the Petroleum Club of Houston‘s annual French-American wine dinner. The PCH’s wine dinners are always extraordinaryContinue reading “Weeks of Wine . . . and Beer!”
Valentine’s Day
Katie and I aren’t huge fans of overhyped, overcommercialized Valentine’s Day but we never turn down an opportunity for a special date night. Instead of going out to a restaurant, we always stay in and cook a special meal for Valentine’s Day. Usually we choose a specific culinary ingredient or theme and we alternate whoContinue reading “Valentine’s Day”
2010 Goal Progress
With January behind us, it’s time to reflect on my progress toward meeting this year’s new year’s resolutions. So far my weekly relationship goals have been met; I’m connecting with Katie, friends, family, mentors, and mentees (manatees?) as much as I set out to. My exercise and activity goals have largely been met, although myContinue reading “2010 Goal Progress”
I’m a Symphomaniac, MANIAC!
Last Thursday Katie and I attended a performance of the Houston Symphony Orchestra for the first time since my return to the US. We used to be full season subscribers to this truly world class orchestra and it was exciting to be back. That night was a great performance for which to return as itContinue reading “I’m a Symphomaniac, MANIAC!”
MLK Day
Last week was an exceedingly productive one! Smart Office Energy Solutions hit a major milestone as we received our first checks/wire transfers from investors. Sure it is nice to have some money in the account but even more rewarding is what this signifies. At this incredibly early stage, investors really aren’t investing in a businessContinue reading “MLK Day”
Rice-Baylor Merger is Dead
From: Dr. William T. Butler [mailto:notestothepresident@BCM.EDU]Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:27 AMTo: BCM-ALL@LISTSERV.BCM.EDUSubject: An Important Message from Dr. Butler To: The Faculty, staffs and students of Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University Dear Colleagues: We are writing to inform you that Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University have ended our discussions about aContinue reading “Rice-Baylor Merger is Dead”
New Year’s Resolutions Progress
The first full week of 2010 has come and gone so . . . how did I do in meeting the goals I set forth in my New Year’s Resolutions? Not too poorly so far. Of my daily/weekly goals, I met all of them except for keeping my fat consumption below 25% of my overallContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions Progress”
2010
Having looked back at 2009 in my last post, now it is time to look ahead to 2010. Following are my New Year’s resolutions laid out by category. I would like to publish these online and report on regular progress to maintain accountability. Can anyone recommend any good tools for this? Relationships 1. WeeklyContinue reading “2010”
2009
Katie and I spent New Year’s Eve with friends at two separate house parties, both of which were a lot of fun. There was a “black” theme at one of the parties to represent the “laying to rest” of 2009. Not one to settle for just black tie, I also donned a head band andContinue reading “2009”