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.

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!!

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..