Some observations...

     How about this? A rare double posting of the blog everyone (at least 2 of you) can't get enough of...  I just wanted to clear up a few things about the "Bataan Death March" assignment I did last week.  The reason it was a nightmare and a bit (A BIT?) overwhelming was that I didn't know I was going to run the event... (I had never run an entire event--congratulations on your promotion).  I know how to run people and make sure an area is secure but not on a grand scale.  But even though I was thrust into the situation with little resources and very little help from the branch responsible for the event, the vendors present at the auction and the client themselves were impressed with the way I handled things and said so to my boss, who in turn passed it up to corporate.  So, Security Man received some major props from those responsible and gained some valuable insight in the way to approach future assignments.  Never take an assignment for granted.  You never know what will happen so be prepared for most contingencies... (can't be prepared for all--too many human factors).  Research your event beforehand.  Know what the venue looks like and where the event is being held and what is taking place. It will give you a read on what kind of clientele to expect...(general public, corporate, etc).

     Even though I wouldn't wish last week on anyone, I have to admit I had a blast working the event...(yes, I am a masochist at times).  The praise and accolades I and the company received from the client and the vendors and the Speed channel executive and corporate sponsors felt really good and solidified my place in the company.  There is talk of expanding my role even further...(no details as of yet).  I have been recovering and licking my wounds these past few days...(off since Tuesday) because the next 2 weeks we are dealing with the All Star game and Fanfest here in Phoenix...(meaning more work and little play---I love this!).  But I did get some quality time with the "kids" out on the golf course.  Played 36 holes on Wednesday...(2 rounds and finished before 3pm).  Besides it was only 106 degrees and if I didn't have to take Jody to the airport I could have played again... Speaking of Jody.  I deposited some major good karma into the bank when I dropped her off at the airport...on the way home I heard my text message go off...(but there was nothing).  I was listening to the radio when a strange ring tone went off...(Jody had dropped her phone in the car).  I picked it up and saw her flight was delayed so I called her Mom, introduced myself and told her I had her daughter's phone.  Then I thought about being away without a phone for 5 days and I turned around and went back to the airport.  I called Mom again and told her I was going to try and meet Jody, so if she heard from her to let her know.  I parked, hopped the airport shuttle bus and went to the terminal.  I couldn't go to the gate without a ticket so I had her paged.  I didn't hear the page so I checked her flight (I had her phone) and went to the checkpoint for the gate and there she was!  I returned the phone, jumped back on the bus and went home.  Good karma...always want to have a surplus.  Random acts of kindness...can't seem to do enough of them, but the payoff is great.