New Leaf
Here we are a week into the new year, and I'm already ready for a change. Not really a change in years though, because I don't enjoy myself and everyone else getting older... But I'm ready for a change in my life. I'm ready for a new job. Well actually I was ready for a new job when I started my current job. But that job was taken out of necessity and desperation. But now that the holiday season is over, the hours will be getting cut back and I will be aching for money.
I'm kicking up my job search efforts, and its obvious that this will be a struggle. There aren't any decent jobs available. I'm being told to apply for everything and see if employers would be willing to take a chance on me. I'm expanding my job search outside of Salem into 3 different metro areas.
My first choice is Salem, which probably seems lame to some, but this is where my family lives and I wouldn't mind staying here. Sure its not the most exciting place in the world, but its not that bad. If I want to go to Portland, its an hour away. If I want to go to Eugene, its an hour away. No big deal. However, the job prospects in Salem are slim, so I'm open to other locations.
My second choice is Portland. Its really fun living in Portland, since basically anything you want to do is there. However, I don't really do much and the traffic situation in Portland is aggravating. So I don't know if I want to put up with it. Also, the cost of living is higher, and I dont' know if I want to be spending $800/month on an okay apartment, when I could be spending $600-$700 on a nicer, bigger apartment in Salem. But we'll see... I've been reading the benefits that Nike offers and that seems to be a rad company to work for, so we'll see.
My third choice is Eugene. I like Eugene too. Its a different atomosphere down there and they have alot of the same things that Portland and Salem offer, just in a slightly smaller scale. Plus, I like how Eugene is so artsy.
After procuring some type of worthwhile full-time, living wage capable job, I am planning on getting an apartment. I've already been told on numerous occasions by the 'rents that at 22 going on 23, that its time for me to be getting out of the house and being on my own. Note: I am fully aware that I should be getting out on my own, this isn't like a shock to me.
Jimmy and I are planning to get an apartment when I get a full-time job, that will definately help with the living costs.
These are my goals for 2007:
-Get the aforementioned full-time living wage job.
-Move out into an aparment w/ Jimmy.
-Develop a more grown-up and sophisticated look.
-Save money
If anyone knows of any good resources for job searching or have any good tips, please please let me know.
wedding survey (girls)[your dream wedding or the wedding you had]what day of the year?:sometime in late summer early autumn what kind of weather?:warm, but not hot. inside or outside?:outside church/justice of the peace/other?:no church. A non-religious ceremony. how many people would be there?:a small intimate affair time of day?:after lunch and before dinner. Or after dinner. Sometime when I'm not expected to provide a meal. Just snacks. any kind of theme?:No theme. how many bridesmaids? who would they be?:I don't know. what kind of cake/what would it look like?:Simple white cake from the Konditerai where would you have the reception?:the same place where the wedding was what kind of dress would you have/color/material?:I would have a simple white wedding dress. No crazy 20-ft long trains or giant poofy skirts and/or sleeves. what kind of flowers in your boquet?:tiger lillies kind of engagement ring?:whatever I happen to get. but I would like an emerald cut or princess cut ring in a silver or platinum setting kind of wedding bands?:simple silver bands how would you wear your hair?:down who would be important to be there?:this question is horribly worded, but I would say um.. the groom would be important, as would our parents and closest friends and relatives would the reception be big or small?:small what would the groom wear?:hopefully a nice tux or suit [honey moon]where would you go?:Disneyland (maybe Vegas too) how long?:At least a week (or two if we went to both places) what would you do?:go on rides and be silly! would it be modest or clostly?:in the middle what would you stay in?:a hotel? Where else would I stay? a KOA Kampground? [other questions]how old will you and the groom be?:sometime before 30. how long would you be engaged before you get married?:6 months to a year. sex before marriage or waiting till the wedding night?:you have to see what you're getting into before you commit for life. Lol. live together before or wait till married?:Live together, who knows what annoying quirks the other person might have. It might be unbearable. take a long time to plan the wedding or would it be simple?:Simple would you do it yourself or with family or hire someone to plan the wedding:hmm... doing it by myself or with friends and family would be cheaper than a wedding planner would you write your own vows or use something pre-made?:I'd take the traditional vows. Take this survey | Find more surveys
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I'm kicking up my job search efforts, and its obvious that this will be a struggle. There aren't any decent jobs available. I'm being told to apply for everything and see if employers would be willing to take a chance on me. I'm expanding my job search outside of Salem into 3 different metro areas.
My first choice is Salem, which probably seems lame to some, but this is where my family lives and I wouldn't mind staying here. Sure its not the most exciting place in the world, but its not that bad. If I want to go to Portland, its an hour away. If I want to go to Eugene, its an hour away. No big deal. However, the job prospects in Salem are slim, so I'm open to other locations.
My second choice is Portland. Its really fun living in Portland, since basically anything you want to do is there. However, I don't really do much and the traffic situation in Portland is aggravating. So I don't know if I want to put up with it. Also, the cost of living is higher, and I dont' know if I want to be spending $800/month on an okay apartment, when I could be spending $600-$700 on a nicer, bigger apartment in Salem. But we'll see... I've been reading the benefits that Nike offers and that seems to be a rad company to work for, so we'll see.
My third choice is Eugene. I like Eugene too. Its a different atomosphere down there and they have alot of the same things that Portland and Salem offer, just in a slightly smaller scale. Plus, I like how Eugene is so artsy.
After procuring some type of worthwhile full-time, living wage capable job, I am planning on getting an apartment. I've already been told on numerous occasions by the 'rents that at 22 going on 23, that its time for me to be getting out of the house and being on my own. Note: I am fully aware that I should be getting out on my own, this isn't like a shock to me.
Jimmy and I are planning to get an apartment when I get a full-time job, that will definately help with the living costs.
These are my goals for 2007:
-Get the aforementioned full-time living wage job.
-Move out into an aparment w/ Jimmy.
-Develop a more grown-up and sophisticated look.
-Save money
If anyone knows of any good resources for job searching or have any good tips, please please let me know.
wedding survey (girls)[your dream wedding or the wedding you had]what day of the year?:sometime in late summer early autumn what kind of weather?:warm, but not hot. inside or outside?:outside church/justice of the peace/other?:no church. A non-religious ceremony. how many people would be there?:a small intimate affair time of day?:after lunch and before dinner. Or after dinner. Sometime when I'm not expected to provide a meal. Just snacks. any kind of theme?:No theme. how many bridesmaids? who would they be?:I don't know. what kind of cake/what would it look like?:Simple white cake from the Konditerai where would you have the reception?:the same place where the wedding was what kind of dress would you have/color/material?:I would have a simple white wedding dress. No crazy 20-ft long trains or giant poofy skirts and/or sleeves. what kind of flowers in your boquet?:tiger lillies kind of engagement ring?:whatever I happen to get. but I would like an emerald cut or princess cut ring in a silver or platinum setting kind of wedding bands?:simple silver bands how would you wear your hair?:down who would be important to be there?:this question is horribly worded, but I would say um.. the groom would be important, as would our parents and closest friends and relatives would the reception be big or small?:small what would the groom wear?:hopefully a nice tux or suit [honey moon]where would you go?:Disneyland (maybe Vegas too) how long?:At least a week (or two if we went to both places) what would you do?:go on rides and be silly! would it be modest or clostly?:in the middle what would you stay in?:a hotel? Where else would I stay? a KOA Kampground? [other questions]how old will you and the groom be?:sometime before 30. how long would you be engaged before you get married?:6 months to a year. sex before marriage or waiting till the wedding night?:you have to see what you're getting into before you commit for life. Lol. live together before or wait till married?:Live together, who knows what annoying quirks the other person might have. It might be unbearable. take a long time to plan the wedding or would it be simple?:Simple would you do it yourself or with family or hire someone to plan the wedding:hmm... doing it by myself or with friends and family would be cheaper than a wedding planner would you write your own vows or use something pre-made?:I'd take the traditional vows. Take this survey | Find more surveys
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