| I'm a Rocket MAAHHHAAAN. |
[Jun. 28th, 2009|08:48 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  giddy | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | William Shatner; Rocket Man | ] |
I'm loving this right now. LOVING.
Love the SHAT. |
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| SICK. |
[Jun. 28th, 2009|02:42 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  sick | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Real Housewives of New Jersey | ] |
I think I'm getting sick.
This is not good.
I have a very long work week next week.
I'm in with the babies & I'm working 730-5.
F-List, what are your time-tested cold remedies? |
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| Disney OH-NINE. |
[Jun. 24th, 2009|11:17 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  geeky | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Nerf Herder; New Wave Girl | ] |
I just got back from a weekend trip to Disney. It's been so HOT down here, but the trip was really fun. Some random, and un-needed drama; but really, I would deal with whatever for a trip to Disney. We hit all the parks, and it was fantastic. :)
( Where Dreams Come True ) |
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| WOOT! |
[Jun. 9th, 2009|10:28 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  excited | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Nerf Herder; High Five Anxiety | ] |
SOLID INTERNETS!!!!1
i just set up the internet at my new place, and i'm soaking in the wireless.
delicious internet-y goodness. |
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| ELJAY. |
[Jun. 7th, 2009|04:57 pm] |
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| |  complacent | ] |
I'm finally moved in to Venice!
I started work last Monday, and I love it. It's great; the kids and staff are fantastic. The only thing that I'm not loving so far is that I don't really have a set schedule. Last week I was in with a class of 2/3's, and next week, I'll be subbing for a class of 3's. It just kinda sucks getting moved around like that, and honestly, I'm not sure where I'll be the following week. I would really like to know my schedule ahead of time so that I can plan some trips this summer, because so far, I've been going one week at a time.
I love my new place. Once it gets cleaned up, I will take some pictures. The downside is that my room-mate's ex-girlfriend "accidently" took our router, so I have no wireless. I've been going crazy! It's ridiculous. I haven't really been online in a week. It's really taking a toll on me, I don't like it. So, F-List, link me cool stuff that I've missed! The ex-girlfriend should be brining it back Tuesday, so hopefully I'll be plugged back in soon! |
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| Orlando & Back. |
[May. 22nd, 2009|02:49 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  hopeful | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Mungo Jerry; In the Summertime | ] |
I'm headed to O-Town for the weekend for Bailey's birthday.
I got a text from Adam this morning saying that his liver already hurt.
It should be a fun weekend to play Sober-Sally, since Bailey is pretty incapable of having a beer.
When Adam, Clayton, & Bailey get together, it's like baby-sitting a group of little kids. Who are much bigger than me, and much more difficult to control.
Have a solid weekend, f-list. |
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| JOB. |
[May. 20th, 2009|04:31 pm] |
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| |  ecstatic | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Led Zeppelin; Immigrant Song | ] |
Who's got two thumbs and a job?
This guy.
I just got a job today to work at a Pre-School teaching 3-Year-Olds.
Bad-Ass.
Actually using part of my degree is a bonus.
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| Rock; Paper; Scissors; Lizard; Spock! |
[May. 18th, 2009|09:35 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  determined | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | B-52; Roam | ] |
Star Trek character, NPR personality or food additive?
93%, yo.
That's one wrong.
Beam me up, Scotty. |
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| The Music Genome Project. |
[May. 14th, 2009|03:59 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  tired | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | The Zombies; This Will Be Our Year | ] |
Music-Meme.
Take the survey to see how well you know music. If you listen, or have heard of the band/group/singer, put an X in the box.
At the end, add your totals, and put a percentage that says "I am X-Amount% inclined to music".
I am 79% inclined to Music.
( The Not-So-Genome Project ) |
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| Water Sports. |
[May. 4th, 2009|08:24 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  dorky | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | the b-52s; roam | ] |
We went out to Tyler's lake the other weekend and had a blast. We did tons of tubing and wake-boarding and watched the sun set over the lake. In addition to sore muscles the next day, I had a ton of very itchy and large mosquito bites, and served as the inspiration for my previous post.
( Roam if you want to... ) |
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| bug bites. |
[Apr. 29th, 2009|04:37 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  irritated | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Hanson; MmmBop. [90's Throwback. XCore.] | ] |
Alright, f-list.
What's the best way to prevent mosquito/bug bites?
AND
What's the best way to get rid of, or reduce swelling, of said bites?
Apparently I'm allergic to mosquito bites. Apparently, it is this fact makes me all the more delicious to their nasty little biting & sucking mouths.
I just ordered AVON Skin So Soft; the original lotion and the bug spray. So far, that's what I got. |
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| Forays into the real world... |
[Apr. 23rd, 2009|04:38 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  amused | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Jon & Kate Plus 8 [I'm not entirely sure why...] | ] |
I definitely didn't get the job that I was originally offered at The Gap School. I ended up calling them last Friday and leaving them a message. The woman who I had been talking to called me back bright and freaking early on Monday, and apologized for not calling on Friday. She said that they had decided to go with someone else for the permanent sub job that was going to start [this] Monday. Major suck, considering I drove up to Gainesville for a 24 period so I could go to a job fair, which was a utterly worthless, since they only had seven counties (3 of which were actually in Florida), and then busted my ass to get back to Sarasota in case I got the job. Not to mention my impromptu shopping trip at the outlets in Ellenton, because that morning, I realized that I didn't own any professional clothes, so I would have nothing to wear if I had gotten that job on Monday.
But, there is good news. I didn't get the permanent sub job, but she offered me an opportunity to work part-time at their summer camp so that they can train me for a job at their school next school year, which was the ultimate goal in the first place. She made sure to tell me that there was always a chance of "low enrollment" so she suggested that I continue to look for jobs. Sound advice? Y/N? I guess that makes me employed? Who knew I had marketable skills.
I had another job interview yesterday that went really well at Grace UM, which went really well. She told me that they weren't sure about the summer, but she would know within the week, but she was really pushing the school year. She told me that if I didn't hear from her next week, that I should call her. She made sure she had all of my contact information and she asked to keep my resume, and made sure to show me around the school. I think that it all went well.
I may actually be employable after all. Who knew?
So now I'm finally back in Gainesville, and super excited that I got to see some Jai Alai last night. I'm really looking forward to not passing out any more resumes, and not really being a part of the real world...just yet. |
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| Limbo? |
[Apr. 17th, 2009|05:47 pm] |
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| |  weird | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Mungo Jerry; In the Summertime | ] |
Lately, I've been handing out resumes. It has been a giant pain in the ass, and basically, a three day endeavor, only to really be told that there is a hiring freeze. Repeatedly. I knew this going in, but there are always last minute additions to fill posts.
Tuesday was day number two of handing out resumes. This day was dedicated to any school north of Sarasota. I start passing out resumes, and I get to my third school, which happens to be the GAP School. I go in, do my little "hire me shtick", say thanks, and head off to the next school on my list. I get there, walk in, and hand them my resume, and go back to my car. In this period of time, which was approximately ten minutes, I got a call back from the GAP School, asking me to come in that day to have an interview. One of the directors said that I hadn't even pulled out of the parking lot before she was "running to the program director with my resume and cover letter" and that my "cover letter really spoke to her".
We scheduled an interview for that afternoon, and I spent the rest of the day freaking out. So fast-forward to the interview, it goes really well. We chat and talk for an hour. They ask me three questions, praise my answers, and were incredibly excited that I brought questions for them. They praised my questions. We set up a second interview for the next day so that I could interact with the kids. The next interview also went well. I interacted with the kids and took initiative; I didn't just sit there waiting to be told to do something. When I left, she told me that she wanted me to call her that afternoon so that I could give her my thoughts because she wanted my input. She told me that she was also "definitely still interested" and wanted to know if I was as well, and that we would definitely be speaking later.
I called her that afternoon, twice, and she gave me quick call back and told me that she was happy and impressed with what she saw. She also added that she hadn't spoken to the other woman whose class I was in, but at this point, "she couldn't say anything bad". She also reminded me that they had another interview, and that they would be making their decision by Friday afternoon (today), since they would want me to start on Monday, but that they would call either way.
And here we arrive at the present time. It's approximately 6:00 in the evening, and my phone hasn't gone off all day. Well, I take that back, it has, but they still haven't called. I didn't want to mention anything to anyone in the first place since I was worried about getting my hopes up and not getting the job. As time passed, I feel like I became slightly more ambivalent and "over it". Either way, it's a great opportunity; I get the job, and I'm employed through the rest of the school year, if I don't, I have one interview under my belt, and I know somewhat what to expect the next time around.
BUT, the advice I seem to be getting now is that I shouldn't rule out getting hired. Perhaps they got busy today? They did say that they would call either way. It took her two hours for her to call me back on Wednesday to let me know, so who knows. Maybe they haven't made a decision?
Strangely, I feel that either way, I'll be okay with what ever happens. I get it; awesome. I don't get it; whatever. I just wish I had a firm answer either way.
I'm so new at this, I'm not entirely sure how I should take this, because at this point, I'm leaning towards not getting at. What are they going to do? Call me on Saturday or Sunday to tell me to come in on Monday at 8? |
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| Part of your world... |
[Apr. 13th, 2009|12:51 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | V-Town. | ] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| | tired | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Lily Allen; Not Fair | ] |
...the working world?
I'm going out and about tomorrow, driving all over the Greater Sarasota area, so that I can start handing out resumes. I made little "hire me" packets to hand out, and I'm looking forward to an exciting day of driving around. Woot.
Seriously, I need to get a job.
You need to he over hiring freeze, 35 minutes ago. |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 27th, 2009|12:44 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  relaxed | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Cat Stevens; The First Cut is the Deepest | ] |
Back at the Beach.
I got into Venice yesterday afternoon, so after sleeping in and grabbing some lunch with Clayton, I'm going to get some fantastic beach time. I bought three books and have them all with me, and I can't wait to tear through them. I got two Vonnegut's, Slaughter House Five, which is always a good re-read, and Player Piano, which was his first, and Life of Pi by Yann Martel. I've heard good things, and it looks like almost a departure from what I normally read, but I'm really looking forward to it. Thoughts? It's nice to have some time to read again. Very nice.
Sun. Sand. Ocean. Books.
And most likely sunburn.
Sounds like a fair trade off to me.
( Beach-Like Pictures ) |
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| A Trip Down Memory Lane... |
[Mar. 23rd, 2009|12:18 am] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| | determined | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | the zombies; time of the season | ] |
So I was digging through my PhotoBucket album, and I came across this picture:
This is the summer before my senior year of high school, which was 2003. This is my goal. I want to get back to that. I am determined. It's going to take some time and a lot of effort, but I really want that back. |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 20th, 2009|11:55 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  energetic | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | gogol bordello; wonderlust king | ] |
Going to the gym has been going really well this week. I've been four days, and I'll probably end up going at some point tomorrow. Definitely have to celebrate the little victory of a four day streak.
I'm feeling good about this, and I'm going (yes, going) to keep this up. I've gained so much damn weight in college, and it's time to get back to my fighting weight and back to being healthy. I used to be a competitive swimmer, and a damn good one at that, and I really want to get back to that place. It's time. And I'm feeling good about it. Really good.
I'm determined, and right now, I'm motivated. I need to stay that way.
Expect random posts about gym related outings, and more "pat-myself-on-the-back" entries.
Cheers to getting healthy! |
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| explosion. |
[Mar. 6th, 2009|02:39 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | venice. | ] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  morose | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | silence. | ] |
I feel like absolute crap right now.
My head feels like it's going to explode and the area above my left eye feels like i'm being stabbed by a sharp knife, and that's traveling down the whole left side of my nose. This sinus shit is absolutely ridiculous. I hadn't had a problem this bad since last year around this time, but since I got sick while I was in Maryland, it's been back.
The last time I went to an ENT to have this checked out, all they wanted to do was treat the symptoms, not look for the cause of the problems. Basically, when I left, I found out that my sinuses swell and become inflamed, and nothing can get in or out. Which causes a congestion problem. So I left with a sinus rinse, and two nasal sprays. I'm out of 2 of 3, and since I haven't been back to that doc, I'm out of the nasal spray prescription. Fan-freakin-tastic.
Right now, all I want to do is lay in bed with the lights off an not move.
I wish I knew what was causing this mess, and right now the only thing I can think of is pollen. Venice has a pollen warning out right now, but that doesn't explain the shit storm from MD, because I highly doubt that there was pollen in 20-some-odd-degree weather.
I'm so close to getting some Afrin to try and open the passages and flushing that shit with my nasal rinse. So close. |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 4th, 2009|10:25 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | the bungalow. | ] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| | ecstatic | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Lily Allen; Fuck You | ] |
ZOMG. Lost.
commentary of the night:
(after our dvr cuts off the "next time on lost!")
ME: OH NOES!!!!1
Adam: You know you are just going to walk into your room and look up every trailer possible.
ME: Let's just pretend for a minute that I have a life, and that I'm not going to do that....
Adam: BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.
would it also be a bad sign that i identified LaFleur from his voice alone...before they showed him? y/n?
( It's Lost-astic ) |
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