I'm doing very well, Al. I have been very busy with work, so I don't get to check out the boards much anymore. The firm is doing very well and rumor has it that this will be a very good year. Considering how the rest of the industry is doing, I'm very grateful for that.
Investmentwise, it's been a tale of two portfolios. My IRA is getting the stuffing knocked out of it due to a somewhat ill-conceived trade I made mid year. Let's just say that I no longer feel the desire to take stock tips from Jim Cramer anymore. My 401k is doing better. I've traded my 40lk fairly actively this year and I think my performance has been pretty good. I need to test my performance against passive investing scenarios (just depositing my bi-weekly contributions into a basket of funds) to test whether I'm generating positive alpha. At a minimum, I'm having fun.
On a personal level, I like my job and I'm having a good time in New York. Talking with my fellow graduates, I seem to be in the minority as liking my job. I'm a lucky person.
How are things with you?
Richard