First day on the brand spankin new job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very interesting..

There is so much to learn!

I went around and introduced myself to so many people today-- people from different departments that will be part of helping me to fulfill my job duties. Its complex..

Runnin' with the big dogs now..

There is a different dynamic being part of a leadership team. Being involved in long term strategies along with current business is fascinating. Chatting with the CEO was intriguing for reasons I am not quite sure yet.

and a few other encounters that just plain tickled me-- but this is going back a few years... good stuff.

I have received a lot of positive responses from people throughout the organization. It was nice to hear from some people..
I am sure to encounter some negative responses.. it is to be expected with change. People respond positive, negative or neutral. It is normal and usually has little to do with the actual change but how the person perceives change. I am part of that change and people will most likely respond according to how they perceive themselves amongst that change.

I aim to touch base with as many people as I can over the next week or so-- especially those that I sense will be weirded out. I can understand where some of them may be coming from.

But I am here to serve those that are doing their best in their jobs to make a positive differnce in the kiddos lives. I expect to learn a lot about my job from those that are already in the positions that I will be supervising.

I didn't feel freaked out at any point today-- It felt pretty natural-- but give me a moment to think to hard about it and I will feel all sorts of inadequecies-- then will have to quickly talk my self out of those thoughts. I am confident.. i know I will make mistakes.. but there are important lessons and opportunities that come out of that. Besides, the culture is supportive-- I can ask anyone anything-- I am not doing this alone-- and that in itself makes all the uncertainties bearable.

And I can always turn to (e:peeps) with all of your experience-- in life, work, relationships, education-- this is a resourceful group!!!!

so if I freak out.. please be gentle.

Tomorrow is my last class and I am DONE--incase I forgot or anyone else did, hahaha.

btw--
I was asked to write a letter of reccomendation for a professor. Has anyone ever done that??

good night..
Carey

omg I have to write a final paper for school, then I am done. I am DONE this Thursday. HEHEHEHE!! woooooooo!

Now, I didn't exactly procrastinate on this paper. I figured I would work on it Mon, Tues and Wed as I have a scheduled two week break from work, which just started yesterday. The kids are off from school and since I work in a classroom, so am I. Its nice to know when my vacations are, even if the summer ones aren't paid for. So no work would give me ample time to get the paper done. I had this planned alll summer-- no other time to do this paper as every week there was somehting else due. blah blah blah

I could have worked on it this weekend.. but I had other things going on..

But alas, I go into work tomorrow.


But how could that be?

well.. the resume (e:theecarey,231) I was putting together was for an internal position.

I had the interview...

I awaited the word..

and I heard from HR today: I GOT THE JOB!!

Major step up. Major change all together..big promo here. good stuff.

It is a leadership position.. It compliments my degree.
It is all scary and exciting at the same time.
My mindset is already there.. it has been for a long time.. but now having the official title. very cool.. I think I will feel like I am in my element.

I am told it has a long learning curve as it is such a dynamic complicated position.. I am ready to jump in a start learning!

oy, now I have to go shopping for truly professional attire. Although my days of wrestling kids aren't entirely over, I will be in the public much more than what I was.

advice? pointers? food for thought for the recently promoted recently graduated?

wow.

so, for old times sake, I am writing a paper in its entirety tomorrow night after work. The next day is another work day (ofcourse) and then class.. so I also have to look fabulous and be ready to give a presentation and a speech. busy busy-- I look forward to the weekend already :)

Then after class, a short celebration at Dave and Busters. I originally had off on Friday, so I could go wild Thursday night.. but now I have to behave myself a bit and make sure I get in early.

No complaints.. Its nice to start a new degree related position two days before I officially graduate.

So yeh, it has been a interesting and good week, (e:theecarey,236) of which I have a lot of gratitude for and people to thank..

more to come..

Good night peeps :)

sipping lavender infused african red bush tea, working on a bag of gummie bears and listening to my collection of the dandy worhals - it just fits my mood,particularly the sound of:you come in burned. Im thinking a little her space holiday is next. the makers of gummie bears now make gummie fetuses. ok so they r marketed as gummie babies,but just go look in the bulk section and u will find a bin of brightly colored gummie fetuses. off to read for a bit before bed. night peepr.

Alright- what is this about?..
I sit down to watch tv (a rare thing) without the laptop (even more rare) and with remote next to me on the couch, I grasp it like a Mouse and rotate it a couple of times before I fully realized what I just did.

now on to more mental sloughing..

• The weekend is over. How did two days go by so damn quickly?

• I went 24 hours without computer/internet access, it was weird. Withdrawal sets in quick.

• I am amused with the As-Is salvation army store. I wasnt there long enough to pick through everything, but it was fun for the twenty minutes I was there. I picked up a super comfy Barcalounger for $5 --score.

• Saturday's rain made for excellent puddle stomping opportunities. I always reccommend playing in the rain.

• It was so dark today that it sucked the energy right out of me. I worked on a little bit of school work before I moved onto other 'unactivities' (tv, read the sunday paper, play with kitties, etc).

• Eventually had to muster the energy to go to my stepdads house and clean- for pay, which is always a good thing. He keeps it picked up, but he has giant furblobs (Himilayan Cats- super long fluffy fur), and combined with the dust, my nose was itching the entire time. I am borderline allergic to cats and dogs (and dust). At worst my face itches and I cough for awhile as the dander/fur/dust enter my lungs. Its worse when the creatures are super furry or are indoor/outdoor. My furblobs are short hair and indoor only. Plus I groom them regularly much to their unamusement.

So the cleaning is done. I did some redecorating as I cleaned. I left a note stating that if he can't find something, to give me a call. It all took longer than I wanted, only because I intended to work on my own apartment. ah well-- there is tomorrow.

• I really dig the Bacardi Mojito commercial: "Tonight, do the Mojito" and there are people dancing and a bartender crushing mint leaves. Havent seen it in awhile and just caught it as I make this post. Not sure what it is; well, other than that I like Mojitos. Maybe its the cool beat or the male hip action..mmmm, what was I saying? I'm very visual- so this commercial just does something for me.

• Dont hate me, but I hate football. It seriously bores the hell out of me. I wont ever pretend I like it. This is the season that many of my friends abandon me for the games. I just can't join in; I just can't get into it. Sports are fun, watching them is fine.. although I would much rather be playing them. Some sports that I don't particularly care for are still fun to go to see live games, but there is nothing about american football that I like. It moves too slow, not enough blood or fractures.

Hockey, yes. Rugby, hell yes.
american football, hell no.
I'd watch bowling on tv first--EXTREMEbowling- full contact-- not your grandparents game. Think i'll pass that by the network..

Now that we have that understood.

• I bought a SWAP sheet for the car section. Last time I purchased one I was under the impression that it was primarily for private sellers.. not 99% of the car section ads coming from commercial auto dealers?? I am miffed at this development. Maybe I will be able to find something in the sunday paper.

• I have to write one more paper, two more presentations and a speech, and I am done with school. < One week. woo!

• One chapter ends, and another begins.. I just await the word..

THats about it. Good night, peeps..

Haven't found stuff yet, (e:theecarey,239) but I haven't looked far.

Thanks (e:jill) --I think I will check out the As Is store. Other peoples funk does not deter me. Up until these past couple of years, I garbage picked most of my decor. Its amazing how great other people's junk can be made to look (and smell, haha).

Good suggestions, (e:leetee) and (e:jenks). Going to Ikea or buying anyhting Ikea is not in my budget at this time-- hehe, I don't think even the Big Box stores are in my budget either. Well, maybe. I guess I just need to go look, right? Its all an advneture :)

Garbage day, Salvation Army, Am Vets, Rummage Sales, yes,yes,yes!

Now I just need to score a truck or something.


On another note, (e:pyrcedgrrl) (and others) have informed me that I have yet to have a bonfire. At one gathering/party I had early July a bonfire was planned, but rain brought everyone inside. The rest of the summer had been toasty day and night-- doesn't really set a bonfire mood. Then its also been a busy summer-- most of the time I havent really known what I was doing until I was doing it. Craziness!!

sooooooooo a bonfire should still be had, ofcourse!!!!!!!! I think a fall bonfire would be nice-- cooler evenings, s'mores, scary stories, OooOooOoh and hot apple cider w/ cinnamon sticks!! :)

ooh, maybe pair it with a trek around haunted Old Fort Niagara. They do late night candle tours through the castles. Very fun.

alright.. my adventure continues..

later peeps :)

Where should I go to look for inexpensive book shelves, entertainment stand, dresser, lamps, side tables and other stuff of that nature? I don't know what exactly I need or what I am looking for, but I don't want to run all around trying to figure it out.

I figured some second hand stores would be good-- just don't know where the good ones are anymore, etc.

I am also looking for a rocking chair or two-- the one I have now sucks. I love to rock.

suggestions?


I think I have a headache. Or something tugging at my forehead. blah.

Its almost Friday, yay..

yet sooo much going on, and a few things up in the air. Its a waiting game now. I am supposed to have a break from work.. I need a couple of days to just relax. I am not making sense, no wonder my forehead feels knotted.

When does Shakespeare in the park end? I still need to see Twelfth Night.

and I still need to do the rest of my laundry* and check my mail. Apparently I havent checked my mail in some time, as the post office is holding it hostage. A little card from them told me this. Which is kind of funny since it is not dated and apparently I havent been around to check my mail and yet they stick it in my mailbox.

I'll go pick it all up tomorrow after work.

yawn

• its almost done :)

Good night, sleep well, be safe and...... Happy Friday!!

This week has indeed been good and interesting. (e:theecarey,236)

My goodness, things are changing up. I like the next step, or rather, leap in my life. fascinating.

It is all unfolding in the best way possible. I am full of anticipation..

and gratitude.




8 days.


"...We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?...."

Nelson Mandela

where are my spoons?

I know it is crazy, but damn, I used to have spoons-- so many that they took up half the drawer-- and now I can't seem to find them. hmm. Who stole my spoons!?!? Its so bizarre! :)

I attempted to have cheerios for dinner. Silly me to think that i would have milk in my fridge that isn't a month old (July 21- close enough!). When I am super busy/not home I don't pay attention to the changing composition of the items in my fridge. bad bad bad.

So no cheerios for me. Not that it mattered, couldn't find a spoon anyway. ha!

I found a garden burger stashed away in the freezer. That worked.

This girl is going to bed early tonight. ok, so I say that every night- but I am half asleep as I write this, so it isn't much longer before I crash. Got a little more beat up at work today than I care for lately. My upper arm aches from the constant blows. I am in need of a massage. yup. I always say that, but then I never make an appointment for one. I totally want and need to. I hear that there is a local nun who can do the job?!?! hahahaha

I am looking for a spooky movie to go see or rent. Any suggestions?

I think I shall go to NYC by train.

So, (e:pyrcedgrrl) go ahead and buy those tickets. I scored us a place to stay: an art studio in Greenich Village. I am making arrangments to get keys to the place. woo hoo!

I'm tired; time for sleep. It is always hard to get up early. I wonder if I would like a job that starts later? hmm...

I hate to see the weekend end; it went so quickly; but I have a feeling this week will be very good and interesting..

the count down continues:

< 2 weeks..

Night, peeps

yes, I have a picture of the friend that Paul and I picked up from Home Depot last night. (e:paul,4609) :

The praying mantis is a carnivorous insect ...Praying mantises eat insects and other invertebrates such as other mantises, beetles, butterflies, spiders, crickets, grasshoppers, and even spiders. The praying mantises also eat vertebrates such as small tree frogs, lizards, mice and hummingbirds. Praying mantids can resemble flowers and can catch small, unknowing hummingbirds. Praying mantids also eat other nesting birds.

~ taken from Insecta Inspecta World

We found Manty hanging out at the Self Check lane.





Manty in the City- getting ready to go for a car ride back to 24


He was so cool sitting on a box in the backseat, looking around the car, looking out the window, checking us out.

The next creature to introduce itself to everyone at 24:

• shiver* (I just wasn't as delighted as (e:leetee) !!)

WHAT IS THAT?!


despite my fear, I go in for a much closer look.




so yeh, the Mansion is huge (of course) and beautiful. (e:matthew) is a wonderful tour guide. My senses were over stimulated and all I could do for the first hour or so is walk around (get lost) oohing and ahhhing everything. It is amazing. I am in love.

I have to clean my own apartment today-- I'd much rather be cleaning the Mansion, haha. Next time I come over, I will bring q-tips to get into the wood detail, walkie-talkies (are you yelling for (e:terry) or (e:theecarey) ??!! haha) and a mask to keep from catching another Windex buzz; the windows are enormous!