And life goes on...
Right-o. Now that I've gotten those memes out of my system, on to something with substance.
Okay, then, so (at my mom's urging), I went down and applied for a loan advisor position with Nelnet, and went through the application, one interview, 20 minutes of skills testing, and a second interview--all in one day. I must have been there for three hours. But, the company offers lots of useful benefits, including ones for health insurance (plus vision and dental) for associates AND their families (so Adrian would be covered as well and not just have Medicaid), child care discounts and referrals, and tuition reimbursement should I decide to go back to school. Not to mention, the position pays $10.48/hr plus incentives. Though, being full-time, if I am offered the position and decide to take it, I will have to say "bye-bye" to both Aardvark and PCA. I feel guilty about that prospect, but I can live with it, I suppose. I should hear from Nelnet within a week or so. Wish me luck! ^_^
Of course, I nearly had to make this a majorly-emo post, because when I was showing Dad the benefits brochure, he started implying that I shouldn't take the job even if I am offered it, despite the pay and benefits, because I'd be away so much and "Adrian would be being raised by sitters," plus I'd have no time for any schooling, and also that, once I'm paying into some of the important & necessary benefits (e.g. health insurance, child care, etc.), I'll have no income left for anything. *headdesk!* OMGWTFBBQ, Dad. For ages, he's been pressuring me into getting a job that pays and offers benefits FOR ADRIAN'S SAKE, not just my own, including pushing me toward insurance companies because they offer many similar benefits that Nelnet does. And, exactly WHAT company offers benefits to any employee NOT employed full-time? Meanwhile, how exactly am I supposed to PAY for any schooling unless I am making a decent wage (I'm going all out-of-pocket on it, too--financial aid is NOT AT ALL WORTH IT these days because, really, the only things I qualify for based on my folks' income are loans)? Dad only says he'll "help," not pay for it all. Even if I DID go back, I don't want to enroll full-time, partly because I know I would very quickly lose my taste for it and not make it past a single return semester. I swear, no matter WHAT I do, I CANNOT win with that man! Luckily, in the morning, he told me that, if I'm offered the position, to take it, and we'll work out the rest. Oy.
But, I should be getting more money soon. State Farm has a copy of Adrian's birth certificate now, so if I understood the gal right, I should be getting a check back for the difference in the deductible dating back to when he was born, which should be another couple hundred dollars. If it arrives in time, I'll use it to pay for my car's licensing due at the end of the month. ^_^
And, speaking of Adrian, he's six months old today, yay! I know for a fact that he can turn from back to front now, because I watched him do it in his bed last night. Also, for lunch, I started his first 2nd Stage foods, and so far, he seems to be handling them fine. ^_^ dmoira and I are going to have a celebration for him tomorrow, and I think he'll be able to handle most any Stage 2 solids for a baby dessert (though, avoid strawberries, since those are a high-allergen-risk food yet at his age--unless Dr. Willman tells me otherwise next Wednesday). ^_^
In other news, Marbles has been shaved again. I need to get a photo of her and her new haircut up on Flickr. ^_^ She kind of looks like a little lion or bobcat now. Speaking of cats, poor jaydedlolita's kitty Kai has gotten lost, so please send lots of prayers her way for his safe recovery. I don't know what the chances for his safe return are, but I don't want to give up hope yet. Anyone who lives here in Lincoln, Kai is a male (neutered, if I'm not mistaken) seal-point Siamese with blue eyes, I think about 9 years old and probably weighing roughly 9-12 pounds. He has no collar, license or microchip, and was last seen at jaydedlolita's 15th Street residence between D and E Streets. If anyone in town stumbles across a stray kitty matching his description, PLEASE let us know!
I have also noticed that I am running late on my cycle again. I don't know if it's because I'm still nursing (though I should be getting Adrian weaned off me more for the sake of his sitters) and things just haven't settled back into a rhythm yet. I sincerely doubt that it's because I'm carrying Adrian's half-sibling, though I suppose that's not completely impossible. It'd better NOT be because of that, especially considering the recent abortion ban ruling--I agree with dmoira on that note. Anyway, hopefully, it'll show up soon. *shakes fist*
Let's see... Do I have any other news? I don't think so right now. You'll all know soon enough. ^_^
Okay, then, so (at my mom's urging), I went down and applied for a loan advisor position with Nelnet, and went through the application, one interview, 20 minutes of skills testing, and a second interview--all in one day. I must have been there for three hours. But, the company offers lots of useful benefits, including ones for health insurance (plus vision and dental) for associates AND their families (so Adrian would be covered as well and not just have Medicaid), child care discounts and referrals, and tuition reimbursement should I decide to go back to school. Not to mention, the position pays $10.48/hr plus incentives. Though, being full-time, if I am offered the position and decide to take it, I will have to say "bye-bye" to both Aardvark and PCA. I feel guilty about that prospect, but I can live with it, I suppose. I should hear from Nelnet within a week or so. Wish me luck! ^_^
Of course, I nearly had to make this a majorly-emo post, because when I was showing Dad the benefits brochure, he started implying that I shouldn't take the job even if I am offered it, despite the pay and benefits, because I'd be away so much and "Adrian would be being raised by sitters," plus I'd have no time for any schooling, and also that, once I'm paying into some of the important & necessary benefits (e.g. health insurance, child care, etc.), I'll have no income left for anything. *headdesk!* OMGWTFBBQ, Dad. For ages, he's been pressuring me into getting a job that pays and offers benefits FOR ADRIAN'S SAKE, not just my own, including pushing me toward insurance companies because they offer many similar benefits that Nelnet does. And, exactly WHAT company offers benefits to any employee NOT employed full-time? Meanwhile, how exactly am I supposed to PAY for any schooling unless I am making a decent wage (I'm going all out-of-pocket on it, too--financial aid is NOT AT ALL WORTH IT these days because, really, the only things I qualify for based on my folks' income are loans)? Dad only says he'll "help," not pay for it all. Even if I DID go back, I don't want to enroll full-time, partly because I know I would very quickly lose my taste for it and not make it past a single return semester. I swear, no matter WHAT I do, I CANNOT win with that man! Luckily, in the morning, he told me that, if I'm offered the position, to take it, and we'll work out the rest. Oy.
But, I should be getting more money soon. State Farm has a copy of Adrian's birth certificate now, so if I understood the gal right, I should be getting a check back for the difference in the deductible dating back to when he was born, which should be another couple hundred dollars. If it arrives in time, I'll use it to pay for my car's licensing due at the end of the month. ^_^
And, speaking of Adrian, he's six months old today, yay! I know for a fact that he can turn from back to front now, because I watched him do it in his bed last night. Also, for lunch, I started his first 2nd Stage foods, and so far, he seems to be handling them fine. ^_^ dmoira and I are going to have a celebration for him tomorrow, and I think he'll be able to handle most any Stage 2 solids for a baby dessert (though, avoid strawberries, since those are a high-allergen-risk food yet at his age--unless Dr. Willman tells me otherwise next Wednesday). ^_^
In other news, Marbles has been shaved again. I need to get a photo of her and her new haircut up on Flickr. ^_^ She kind of looks like a little lion or bobcat now. Speaking of cats, poor jaydedlolita's kitty Kai has gotten lost, so please send lots of prayers her way for his safe recovery. I don't know what the chances for his safe return are, but I don't want to give up hope yet. Anyone who lives here in Lincoln, Kai is a male (neutered, if I'm not mistaken) seal-point Siamese with blue eyes, I think about 9 years old and probably weighing roughly 9-12 pounds. He has no collar, license or microchip, and was last seen at jaydedlolita's 15th Street residence between D and E Streets. If anyone in town stumbles across a stray kitty matching his description, PLEASE let us know!
I have also noticed that I am running late on my cycle again. I don't know if it's because I'm still nursing (though I should be getting Adrian weaned off me more for the sake of his sitters) and things just haven't settled back into a rhythm yet. I sincerely doubt that it's because I'm carrying Adrian's half-sibling, though I suppose that's not completely impossible. It'd better NOT be because of that, especially considering the recent abortion ban ruling--I agree with dmoira on that note. Anyway, hopefully, it'll show up soon. *shakes fist*
Let's see... Do I have any other news? I don't think so right now. You'll all know soon enough. ^_^