We worked on Audis all day yesterday. :( Unfortunately, We didn’t get them going.
But that's okay 'cause I’m headed to my new job. We’re just going to carpool these first few days.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Reflections on Friday the 13th
Yesterday was especially “far-out.” I guess Friday the 13th had both good things and bad things to offer.
This week I’ve been working on my SSLS 888 final assignment. I was about ¼ of the way done when yesterday morning I decided to review the specific instructions. What I realized was that I had completely done the wrong things. I was researching and writing about topics that the instructor did not want in the assignment. Basically, I had to scrap almost everything and book it to the Library for more research materials. I stayed up until 2:00 a.m. working on it. Then I got up this morning and finally finished it around 2:00 p.m. Whew, at least it’s finally done and the course is over.
While I was working on my paper, I got a phone call from the company I interviewed with and they wanted to offer me the job. I decided to take it. I start Monday (right after my drug test). Yay, employment!
This week I’ve been working on my SSLS 888 final assignment. I was about ¼ of the way done when yesterday morning I decided to review the specific instructions. What I realized was that I had completely done the wrong things. I was researching and writing about topics that the instructor did not want in the assignment. Basically, I had to scrap almost everything and book it to the Library for more research materials. I stayed up until 2:00 a.m. working on it. Then I got up this morning and finally finished it around 2:00 p.m. Whew, at least it’s finally done and the course is over.
While I was working on my paper, I got a phone call from the company I interviewed with and they wanted to offer me the job. I decided to take it. I start Monday (right after my drug test). Yay, employment!
At about 10:00, I got up from my paper to grab a snack and noticed this little guy on the wall. He's a Brown Recluse and he totally freaked me out. I snapped this picture before I smooshed his hairy ass! I was creeped out for the rest of the night.
Nico didn't have a good day yesterday. He had major issues with the crown molding in the bathroom. He got the bathroom cleaned, the lights put up, and the outlet covers on before the crown molding retaliated.
The really bad part of his day happened last night. Nico’s truck got smashed while he was visiting a friend. He was not in the car, so he didn’t get hurt. He didn’t even see who hit him. He was able to drive it home, but it’s pretty much totaled. Okay, let’s be honest, the truck was on its last leg. But he really, really loved it and is heartbroken about its condition.
Maybe he should start working harder for that Yaris. :)
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Interviews, Pet Nutrition and Yaris
Well this has been an exciting week. I had my job interview on Tuesday with a local manufacturer. They immediately asked me for a second interview. I did that yesterday, but haven’t heard from the company yet.
I’ve been working on my final project for SSLS 888 and investigating animal nutrition. I’m working with a really nice lady (Holly) from Holistic Hounds. We’re thinking that Ginsberg’s “grass allergy” might actually be an allergy to corn, which is in so many of the conventional kibble brands.
Other than the allergy, my main concern is that they are getting a bunch of chemicals and junk they don’t need. I mean, we try to eat as much organic and/or natural foods as we can afford, why wouldn’t I want the same for my animals?
Holly has suggested a regime for each animal that is not too expensive and that optimizes their health/longevity. I don’t think that it’s going to be any more expensive than what we have been feeding them. Yay, green dogs!
Nico’s now obsessed with the Toyota Yaris. He went with our friend Jim to buy one on Tuesday and now it’s all he can talk about. He’s even offered to get rid of two (non-functional?) Audis in exchange for a nice new Yaris liftback. I told him that we can’t consider getting any more cars until one of us has a full-time job and I have a new master bedroom and bath. I was hoping that would motivate him to finish my bathroom, but I’m thinking it probably won’t.
Speaking of the bathroom, all of the paint is up. The ceiling is all textured (sand, not popcorn) and now we are ready to install the shower and tile the floor. I can see an end in sight!!!
I’ve been working on my final project for SSLS 888 and investigating animal nutrition. I’m working with a really nice lady (Holly) from Holistic Hounds. We’re thinking that Ginsberg’s “grass allergy” might actually be an allergy to corn, which is in so many of the conventional kibble brands.
Other than the allergy, my main concern is that they are getting a bunch of chemicals and junk they don’t need. I mean, we try to eat as much organic and/or natural foods as we can afford, why wouldn’t I want the same for my animals?
Holly has suggested a regime for each animal that is not too expensive and that optimizes their health/longevity. I don’t think that it’s going to be any more expensive than what we have been feeding them. Yay, green dogs!
Nico’s now obsessed with the Toyota Yaris. He went with our friend Jim to buy one on Tuesday and now it’s all he can talk about. He’s even offered to get rid of two (non-functional?) Audis in exchange for a nice new Yaris liftback. I told him that we can’t consider getting any more cars until one of us has a full-time job and I have a new master bedroom and bath. I was hoping that would motivate him to finish my bathroom, but I’m thinking it probably won’t.
Speaking of the bathroom, all of the paint is up. The ceiling is all textured (sand, not popcorn) and now we are ready to install the shower and tile the floor. I can see an end in sight!!!
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Funeral and home again
Yesterday was Grandma Ruark's funeral. It was a nice funeral, but very hard to see my brother and sister so torn up. I returned home from the funeral last night absolutely exhausted.
This morning, Nico left for work around 7:30 and I promptly started in on the bathroom. In between spackling and sanding I’ve been job hunting.
Actually, I thought that the spackling was all completed, especially since we had put on a layer of Kilz primer. However, when I came home yesterday, I found that Nico had been filling small holes with large amounts of spackle. Sometimes he just needs to accept thing as “good enough” and not fret over the tiniest details.
My job hunting energy is renewed because I have an interview lined up for Tuesday afternoon. It is for a position I applied for over a month ago. I’m hoping that the position is promising. If not, I’ve inquired about another position and am considering applying for yet another. This is the first time all summer I’ve felt is if I might have options.
The good news is that we are starting to dry up. It’s as if the monsoon season is over. The bad news is heat has replaced the monsoon!
This morning, Nico left for work around 7:30 and I promptly started in on the bathroom. In between spackling and sanding I’ve been job hunting.
Actually, I thought that the spackling was all completed, especially since we had put on a layer of Kilz primer. However, when I came home yesterday, I found that Nico had been filling small holes with large amounts of spackle. Sometimes he just needs to accept thing as “good enough” and not fret over the tiniest details.
My job hunting energy is renewed because I have an interview lined up for Tuesday afternoon. It is for a position I applied for over a month ago. I’m hoping that the position is promising. If not, I’ve inquired about another position and am considering applying for yet another. This is the first time all summer I’ve felt is if I might have options.
The good news is that we are starting to dry up. It’s as if the monsoon season is over. The bad news is heat has replaced the monsoon!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Another loss
My step-father called us an hour ago and told us that his mother passed away. Jenna is pretty upset. We are staying here for tonight, but Mom should call us in the morning and tell us when she wants us home. I’m not sure if Nico will be able to get off work for the funeral and that would be a real shame.
Jenna and I had been having a good time. We were planning on going to a cookout for the 4th and then later this week going to Eureka Springs. We’ll have to do these things some other time.
This has not been an easy summer. I lost one step-grandma right before Father’s Day and now another one before the 4th of July. I hope that their souls find peace and serenity.
Jenna and I had been having a good time. We were planning on going to a cookout for the 4th and then later this week going to Eureka Springs. We’ll have to do these things some other time.
This has not been an easy summer. I lost one step-grandma right before Father’s Day and now another one before the 4th of July. I hope that their souls find peace and serenity.
Boring the kid...
Today is the first day that it has not rained on Jenna and me. Every time we try to plan something, the monsoon comes. We have watched a ton of movies. We have big plans for craft projects tomorrow. Jenna wants to make patchwork hobo bags and I’m all for getting our creative juices flowing.
Maybe I’ll snatch some crafty photos tomorrow!
I’m trying to wrap up my SSLS 888 class. My final project is due at the end of next week. Nico’s been working on the bathroom and devoting all of his other time to Firestone. He did surprise me with new tires. Yay employee discount!
Noteworthy websites: Doggy Quilts and Global Girlfriends
Maybe I’ll snatch some crafty photos tomorrow!
I’m trying to wrap up my SSLS 888 class. My final project is due at the end of next week. Nico’s been working on the bathroom and devoting all of his other time to Firestone. He did surprise me with new tires. Yay employee discount!
Noteworthy websites: Doggy Quilts and Global Girlfriends
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