If you haven't already heard, I started a new job last Friday. Yep, finally found something permanent, full-time and oh yeah with the benefits! I'm working for the school district and it seems all those years of dating geeks has paid off, as I am a Site Tech, or basically the person who interfaces with the database the most to print reports and ( Read more... )

Well, it's way late and I'm kinda awake after dozing at J&J's watching P, so might as well post, huh? It's always great to spend an evening with him, his folks always crack up at the stories of the cute things he said, like the "darkness" in the hallway that scares him. I love seeing him grow and he's becoming such a little talker and thinker ( Read more... )

I'm so glad it's election day. Part of me is excited to see the results and hopefully towards those that were important to me (No on 8 and 4!!!), and the other part is just glad to see the end of all the campaigning, political ads, flyers and phone calls. Glad I already sent in my absentee ballot, though I'm planning to stop by my poling place, ( Read more... )

Got a call from the company I've had *4* interviews with, and they've decided they are currently not looking to fill the position. I spoke to the would-be boss, and she said it was a decision that was out of her hands, and she didn't know when things would be "decided" - guessing that means getting approval to fill the position. She said she ( Read more... )

I had a craptastic emo weekend (except for the fabulous concert and Pierce-sitting) and just haven't been feeling right lately. At the clinic today, a conversation about my moood brought about the Mercury in retrogade goings on, which is interesting, given how I've been feeling. This afternoon, the fabulous chiro-lady Colleen did some muscle ( Read more... )

Thanks to all the folks who gave me some fantastic advice in the last week regarding my job search!!! It was some great input and helped me remain calm for the final interview this afternoon. Luckily, salary was not mentioned, but I know what my stance is - negotiate based on my skills, experience and education to the max that they're willing to ( Read more... )

To follow up from the interview on Wednesday, it went well, though it did come up that what I had put on my application for preferred salary was more than what the position caps out at. I didn't say anything at the time, since it was going well and I didn't want to shoot myself in the foot. Now, I've been invited to come back on Monday for a ( Read more... )

The phone interview was yesterday, and I just got the call for the face-to-face!!! It'll be tomorrow morning, so I've got this evening to plan out my "typical interview question" answers. wOOt!! Oh, and I also went into the SD School District office and passed the Word/Excel tests, so now I just need to be interviewed to go into their candidate ( Read more... )

Just got my first call for a phone interview for something I applied to 11 days ago. I've been struggling with my emotions and being frustrated over my job search, so it's nice to know *somebody* wants to talk to me! I won't talk more about it, it's just a phone interview, but just a little woo hoo to carry me through the evening. :)

Freedom!!!!!! I have completed (with the amazing help of tymothil) the total removal of the wrap from my car, and now it is just a glorious shiny white. I may not find it as easily in the parking lots anymore, but I sure as hell will be flipping off drivers if the mood strikes me! I think I got a blister on my finger from it, but it's worth it ( Read more... )