Lately, I've been reading this book called Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment. I like it and it has a lot of useful information even though it's already a bit dated. What to read after that.....

So I like Twitter but I don't seem to utilize it that much. Feels like more of an extracurricular activity than a necessity in my life. But I'll keep it around for now. LOL!

Twitter

So I've decided to check out Twitter for the first time and I'm still evaluating it. I'm optimistic like I was with Blogger.com but I'm trying to be a bit more cautious with it cause I'm not totally seeing the reason for live updates instantly. Maybe I'll end up really liking it. We'll see.

http://twitter.com/tylertallent

So it's 2:21am in central time. I'm sitting by the pool at my fraternity brother, Dylan's house enjoying a nice cool breeze (for Texas) staring at probably one of the brightest moons I've ever seen. It's a beautiful clear night. I can't imagine a more perfect experience. It's so soothing right now my nerves would just melt away if that was a problem.

I'm so excited for Dylan and my best friend April getting married Saturday night. I couldn't be happier for both of them. It tells me that i shouldn't worry about my lack of relationships because my time will come in due time. And you never know where true love will find you in life at the moment it hits you. It's crazy how situations play out right in front of your eyes and can develop into wonderful things. I'm glad they've found happiness. I hope to someday find that happiness for myself. I believe it will happen when i least expect it too. I do believe life and joy happen best when you aren't looking for it. I know that special someone is out there for me. I just hope I recognize it before it's too late.

One thing I take great pride in knowing is that if it wasn't for me, this whole wedding, relationship, experience would not have been possible. It makes me feel warm inside knowing that. Kind of tingles, I will admit.

Anyway, I gotta get some sleep before the long day ahead of us all. But before I end this I want to get some things out and written down.

Dylan, you are one of the most interesting people I've ever met. I've always been intrigued by your views of the world and your take on life. You've helped me see things differently than what I grew up knowing and by doing so have truly been a breath of fresh air. As a brother I can honestly say you will always have my back in good times and in times of need. That's not something I've felt much of growing up. I love you for that among many more reasons and I will always have your back. You respect me and support me and always make me feel appreciated. A true brother. I'm so happy to call you my "brah".

April, I love you so much. I'm so happy for you and proud to consider you my best friend. You've truly been a blessing to me in what I feel has been an awkward time in my life. I expect us to have a long and enduring friendship for the rest of our lives. You are one of the few people I can't imagine not being a staple in my life to turn to. Your sanity and insanity, friendship, caring shoulder to lean on in times of need, ability to brighten my day and support are not taken for granted. You're the sister I wish I could have grown up with.

My Bank

After that last post I decided I want to start my own bank. I've actually been thinking about this for a while just didn't want to post about it until now. If FTB knew they'd probably fire me right now. I guess I'm so over that job that I don't care if they find this out now. But really, how many people see my blog? Not many, for now.

Working for FTB for so long and understanding how the industry works makes me want to improve it. I feel the only way to do that is start my own and lead by example to the rest of the banking industry. I don't want to start a bank like FTB or Bank of America or Regions. I plan on making mine the most "Green" bank in the business and bettering the economy by focusing on the green sector of the economy. This country needs to get its butt in gear and get away from importing fossil fuels and using dirty energy methods. When we put in place a new system that doesn't involve importing oil and natural gas and get our energy needs from renewable resources then our economy and our way of life will thrive. By starting my own bank and focusing on the green sector of the of the economy, special intensives, rates, loans, etc will be available to customers that are truly focusing on bettering their home, business, lives by cutting down on their carbon footprint and truly wanting to be more environmentally sound. The faster this country realizes this is where the next great leap in this country's evolution is the better we will all be. My bank will also do it's best to focus on helping lower income families and communities wherever a branch is located.

Now for me to get my own bank started I need investors and raise capital. Any takers? Seriously. If you'd like to help get in contact with me and we can arrange something. Eventually I would definitely thank anyone that decides to invest with me with extra special interest rates and other perks. Believing in me and helping me out means helping out the America and Mother Earth. It's a win-win-win-win-win situation. Each win is for 1) You, the investor/customer, 2) Mother Earth, 3) America and the Economy, 4) my new bank that will be changing the way other banks work, and finally 5) Me and all the future employees.

Sounds like I've been thinking about it quite a bit, right? I have. I really have. I've already looked into some of the costs of initially starting my own bank and right now it seems pretty steep but with enough investments it will become a reality. I just can't do it by myself. God knows I'm trying. I wish I could.

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted. I've never been good at being consistent with stuff like blogs. But anyway, that's besides the point.

Yay for vacations! I just started my first week of vacation today. I'm going to be so sad when I have to go back.

Sunday, I'm heading to LYRECREST!!!!!! I'm so excited to get to go to my fraternity's headquarters. It's such a pretty place. The drive will be about 5 hours. So much time to think and sing like I'm on American Idol in my SUV. But there's so much I have to think about at this point in my life. I'm sick of my job. I'm ready for a real career that I actually have the desire to do. I just wish I knew what it was! I know what I would like it to be. I dream of being in movies and on tv but I just don't feel that it will work out. Maybe it's that type of thinking that keeps me stuck at First Tenn. Bank. Probably...... The more I think about it, most definitely.

I'm hoping this trip will help. I need to get out of Knoxville for a while. Wish me luck! Hope I get back in one piece.

Fraternity

So being in a fraternity has been really great to me. I went against what my parents were telling me about them and all the stereotypes I heard about them and found one that is so awesome! I pledged to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America back in Fall 2000 and haven't regretted that decision. It has been one of the staples in my life since then and helps me push forward. Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian will always be true to me.

My chapter means the world to me in allowing me to stay active after graduating college. I still have the feeling of being wanted or needed by them. Even if I didn't have that feeling I'd still show up to meetings and events just because I have that privilege. Not only is it a privilege but I feel it to be a responsibility as a Sinfonian to remain active after college. "Work for Sinfonia and Sinfonia will work for you. Live for Sinfonia and Sinfonia with live for you." The more I put in to this fraternity the more I see coming back my way. It's not always noticeable at first but after it's given back to you and you realize it it makes it that much better.

This fraternity has changed my parents' opinion about fraternities even if it is ever so slight a change. I think I would have hardened their opinion had I joined any other fraternity. So I'm happy about that and I just wanted to share that on here.

Mmmm, pizza....

So I just got back from eating dinner at a local pizza place near campus. I'm so full! And I have lunch for several days!! Woot!

Now that the excitement of starting my own blog has worn off a little bit I'd like to use this opportunity to talk about a subject that I've been becoming more concerned about recently. The Environment. The more I think about it, the more I worry that if we don't do something about our wasteful ways then there won't be any way of fixing it.

I'm currently reading "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" by Thomas L. Friedman. I highly suggest you find it and read it for yourself.
I've also read recently "The Green Collar Economy" by Van Jones. It is an awesome book that shows you the possibilities of what could transpire in America if we had a full-blown "New Deal" style push towards becoming a more environmentally sound nation. I also highly suggest you read it as well. After reading it I felt, in a sense, empty that the U.S. hasn't made a stronger push towards being more oil independent among other things. This nation has so much potential to set the standard to the rest of the world yet it sits wasted.

This "green" bug I have is a start and I really want to see it grow throughout my life. I already recycle paper, plastics, etc. when possible but that's just not enough. I will do more and I'll definitely blog about it.

Woohoo! Blogging from my HELIO!

Ah! This is my first blog!! This is a little exciting. Thank you Elliot for showing me yours and getting me interested in starting my own.