Long Time, No Post!

Brothers,

I apologize for the delay between posts, but this has been an absolutely chaotic semester for me, both as the ADG President and in my personal/work life as well. I am happy to say, though, that things should be slowing down significantly until 2010 and next semester, though, so I might finally be able to catch up on some sleep, or possibly even a new book! But, I digress... and somewhat delude myself, because this is a 24/7 job, and as many of you know, despite the long hours and compiled stress, I love it.

I have finished my chapter visits for this semester, as well, not including my normal jaunt over to Kappa for U-Night, of course. But, with my return last weekend from New Orleans and Epsilon chapter, that officially closes out my travels for the remainder of the calendar year. What that does mean, though, is that I still have six more chapters to go, plus...

A visit to Green Bay! Should the last hurdles be cleared by the group, we should have the Theta Colony back once again at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin! (Technically, I think it's actually in De Pere and not Green Bay, but those cities are about 2 miles apart, give or take, so it's an easy mistake to make). If things keep moving forward as they have been, though we can look forward to yet another colony of ADG by the beginning of next semester!

These days, though, I'm very much compelled to look forward to everything in the short-term. Part of the rationale is to not lose focus on the present, though one still needs to have long-term goals to strive for. The other reason, though, is in the short-term are the holidays, and they are likely my most favorite time of the year. I like to savor the minutes from October through December, as each second seems to speed by quicker than during the rest of the year.

Don't get me wrong; I'm very much looking forward to my next six chapter visits! The point is, right now, those are in the long-term, whereas Thanksgiving and Christmas are very much in the short-term. It's hard to believe we're more than half way through November. I'm stunned at how quickly this semester has just zoomed by. Like a Porsche on the Autobahn.

Well, be that as it may, I encourage everyone to have long-term goals to strive for and lofty aims to achieve. "Aim high, and never lower your aim." I'll never forget those words. Remind me to tell you the story about them someday. Keep that in the back of your mind, though, as you focus on the next hour, the next day, and the next week ahead. It's a balancing act, but never lose sight of where you are and where you hope to be.

Thank you to all of the chapters for your hospitality and hosting this semester! I'm anxiously looking forward to seeing you again at Conference in February this year. Rho chapter, Covington, KY. Details are on the website, and hotel information will be forthcoming shortly. To those chapters I have yet to visit, I am greatly looking forward to seeing you all again, as well!

Enjoy today, brothers, so that tomorrow will be even better!

Ad Dei Gloriam