Archives for: May 2008

El Sicko

Okay, so this has turned out to be a little more than the cold we thought it was. I found when I made it to work this morning that I'd lost my voice. It is, unfortunately, impossible to work a console in Mission Control without a voice... After a cond… more »
Permalink 05/27/08 04:32:19 pm, by michelle Email , 108 words, Categories: Bored , 1 comment »

Mostly uneventful weekend

We're taking it easy this weekend. Michelle is trying to get over a cold that I gave her (accidentally, I assure you). We've started straightening up and cleaning the house for a visit from Michelle's grandparents and Mom next weekend. We're looking f… more »
Permalink 05/25/08 08:31:26 am, by travis Email , 55 words, Categories: Bored , 1 comment »

St. Thomas High School gets a new baseball coach

I just saw this on the Houston Chronicle website and thought I would share it. Craig Biggio is going to be the new head baseball coach of my alma mater, St. Thomas High School! That's awesome! For those that don't know him, he is one of the Astros b… more »
Permalink 05/19/08 06:52:36 pm, by travis Email , 81 words, Categories: News , 1 comment »

Charis and Byron's wedding

Yesterday, Charis and Byron got married! The ceremony was short and sweet, and the party afterwards...err, I mean, the reception...was awesome. Michelle was one of the bridesmaids, along with Liz, Athena, and Patty. Everyone looked beautiful, as you w… more »
Permalink 05/18/08 01:24:54 pm, by travis Email , 189 words, Categories: News , 1 comment »

But a nice weekend

Michelle and I relaxed this weekend. Next weekend is Charis and Byron's wedding, and we're really looking forward to it. It should be quite a party. Michelle and my parents had commented about the fit of my sport coat on the way to the funeral, so w… more »
Permalink 05/11/08 08:35:47 am, by travis Email , 210 words, Categories: News , 1 comment »

Rough week

This week has been a little rough. I think of Jeff often, but luckily it has mostly been memories of the good times we had growing up. Let me tell you, it was a surreal experience being a pallbearer for my cousin. That thing was heavy! Luckily, there… more »
Permalink 05/11/08 08:27:47 am, by travis Email , 164 words, Categories: Bored , Leave a comment »

Jeff Cecil

My cousin, Jeff Cecil, passed away this weekend. He and I were 3 weeks apart in age, and we were very close growing up. I had lost touch with him since high school, even though we both attended UT at the same time. We just didn't hang out in the same… more »
Permalink 05/04/08 08:48:54 pm, by travis Email , 263 words, Categories: News , 2 comments »

Back from Jamaica

We're back from Jamaica, and we had a wonderful time! Here's a quick recap: We flew to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Sunday, April 27 through Miami, on American Airlines (I kept looking for AA employees that I recognized...I didn't see any, though). We ho… more »
Permalink 05/03/08 11:38:19 am, by travis Email , 268 words, Categories: News , 2 comments »