I'm a.... banker?

First, I miss all of you terribly!

Second - the update. I have been working in Tulsa since June 16 at the BOK Tower. Working isn't actually correct, I've been in the BOKF training program for eventual commercial lenders. Although I knew this was the purpose of the training program, I am just now figuring out what it means, and I honestly really like it! In a nutshell, I will be a Credit Analyst whose job is to help that actual Lender put together a company profile in order to get a loan approved. This entails company background, industry, and financial analysis as well as an understanding of the management, loan terms, and its inherent risks. Maybe not the dream job for everyone (okay, it isn't even what I was expecting to do) but I like learning of new companies and their role in the economy, along with meeting their management. Right now I am researching a funeral home operation - kind of creepy, but very interesting! After about two years I will graduate to a Commercial Lender :)

Ok, so I don't really know why my title in life is yet.. Sometimes I think it would be nice t0 be a Student again, even a Pledge (okay, maybe not) but I refuse to adopt the name Banker - visions of old men that never smile come to mind. It is my career, though, so I have come to the decision that I will bring some changes - Yes, I will be fashionable and my color palette will extend beyond black, gray, and white (Dunham, your help will be needed). Yes, I will leave the elevator last if I am in the back even if I am the only woman on it (honestly, the guys are not being chivalrous, just annoying). These are the two I am working on right now.

Other than work, I have been trying to adjust to the absence of my friends and boyfriend :( Pistol is good company, though, and he also missed each of you. We are both patiently awaiting our departure to Houston - November 6 - and we are very excited about being close to Erin, Drymon, and Jeffrey :) Don't get too presumptuous, though, Jeff and I are going to be taking all of these adjustments one step at a time. In the meantime, I hope to keep up with all of your fascinating lives and I wish all of you the best of luck in your endeavors.

Love you all, Audrey