Oh my gosh it's been since December since I updated! I was poking around the new site and figured I'd try it out, so here goes.
I have a new job...I won't post the name for privacy purposed, but you all know the place where the protesters hang out on main street? i work there. I am a counselor, which is much more complicated than it sounds. I do medical histories and go over all steps of the procedure from beginning to end. It's definitely a lot and I'm still training but I have done a few solo runs and it's pretty awesome. I like that I get to work in a place with anti-bush stickers in the staff kitchen and I can be pretty comfortable being out to everyone there. So it's a big step in the right direction in terms of me finding a career and being an adult professional type person :)
Also, Felly and I have decided to have a "wedding" ceremony of sorts. We aren't doing the whole go to another state thing to get married, because 1) it's not in or budget, 2) it's not really the point. We mostly want to have a big ol' party and have our families and friends meet, because they never have. We have a little over a year to plan, and I am already stressed about it!
Finally, it was lovely to see (e:metalpeter) and (e:chico) out last weekend, as well as a brief wave to (e:libertad) and (e:mike). And of course, (e:heidi) and her pretty girl Nisha. Looking forward to running into everyone more throughout our lovely buffalo summer!
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Moving on up!12/02/2009 13:57 #50436
MarriageFunny, all this talk about marriage. Today, they vote. Watch it live here.
lauren - 12/02/09 15:07
looks like your hat eating days aren't here yet james. aahhhhh i am so angry and sad. so angry and sad.
looks like your hat eating days aren't here yet james. aahhhhh i am so angry and sad. so angry and sad.
james - 12/02/09 14:43
Christ Jim. The hat will be made out of chocolate and it will be delicious (the cake will also be shaped like Sinatra's head).
Christ Jim. The hat will be made out of chocolate and it will be delicious (the cake will also be shaped like Sinatra's head).
jim - 12/02/09 14:30
As long as you don't mix the two and make me cake in a hat, Mister.
As long as you don't mix the two and make me cake in a hat, Mister.
james - 12/02/09 14:23
If it passes I will purchase and eat a hat.
If it passes I will purchase and eat a hat.
10/07/2009 10:25 #49954
Windy Updatethe cats are sitting at the window watching all the shit blow around from the crazy wind. ug. I don't smoke in my house and have been putting off my morning cigarette for like an hour cause I don't want to go out there!! at least is isn't currently raining. we have a leak in our kitchen cabinets of all places and my landlord hasn't come to fix the damn thing yet. grumble grumble. i reminded that he is a public figure (sorta) and I could crush him if necessary. haha. ok that's really just some fantasy of mine that will never see the light of day, except here, which I am not convinced is the light of the day. as you can see, my self induced isolation is making my a little nutty.
in other news, I am going to send in resumes and cover letters today to at the least three potential employers! I have been being a total lazy douche about getting a job and its time for me to get off my ass and get moving. I can't sit at home like this forever or I might lose my mind! I have not found anything even close to my dream job (which I don't' know what that is yet) and I will most likely get back into the working with folks with developmental disabilities field because honestly, that's mostly what there is out there in the non-profit/ human services field that doesn't require an MSW, which I don't have. I just need another year or two of experience with direct care and I think I will have some leverage with that and a master's degree. I hope. so yeah, wish me luck folks.
in other news, I am going to send in resumes and cover letters today to at the least three potential employers! I have been being a total lazy douche about getting a job and its time for me to get off my ass and get moving. I can't sit at home like this forever or I might lose my mind! I have not found anything even close to my dream job (which I don't' know what that is yet) and I will most likely get back into the working with folks with developmental disabilities field because honestly, that's mostly what there is out there in the non-profit/ human services field that doesn't require an MSW, which I don't have. I just need another year or two of experience with direct care and I think I will have some leverage with that and a master's degree. I hope. so yeah, wish me luck folks.
tinypliny - 10/08/09 00:12
Good luck!! :)
Good luck!! :)
10/02/2009 12:06 #49904
HmmmHeatFirst of all, felly and I put up our Frost King plastic kits on the windows yesterday, and boy was it satisfying! I had read (e:libertad)'s comment about the satisfying-ness of it all, but I wasn't exactly sure why. Now I get it! I thought we were going to be blowdrying the tape, not the plastic. fancy business.
anyway, felly let me turn on the heat now that we have the plastic up. i guess this house is kinda old, cause we have these vents in the walls that blow out heat and vents in the floor that take that cold air out (?) I think. anyway, the air coming from the vents in the walls kicks in every now and then and my cat. hates. it. he lets out this... oh i dunno, sad pathetic yet extremely grating meow letting me know how much he doesn't like this vent system heat. i hope he will get used to it. poor kitty.
anyway, felly let me turn on the heat now that we have the plastic up. i guess this house is kinda old, cause we have these vents in the walls that blow out heat and vents in the floor that take that cold air out (?) I think. anyway, the air coming from the vents in the walls kicks in every now and then and my cat. hates. it. he lets out this... oh i dunno, sad pathetic yet extremely grating meow letting me know how much he doesn't like this vent system heat. i hope he will get used to it. poor kitty.
libertad - 10/07/09 13:10
Your landlord is supposed to take care of it but a lot of them don't. If you don't change it the furnace will not be that efficient and you will be breathing in yucky air. Good luck looking for a job. You might want to try Autistic Services.
Your landlord is supposed to take care of it but a lot of them don't. If you don't change it the furnace will not be that efficient and you will be breathing in yucky air. Good luck looking for a job. You might want to try Autistic Services.
metalpeter - 10/03/09 18:37
I'm guessing he hates it because of it being like hot wind. If they where floor vents he might like them since they are warm and something nice to lay on.
I'm guessing he hates it because of it being like hot wind. If they where floor vents he might like them since they are warm and something nice to lay on.
lauren - 10/03/09 11:14
furnace filter??
furnace filter??
libertad - 10/03/09 11:07
That is so cute. Did you have the furnace filter changed?
That is so cute. Did you have the furnace filter changed?
09/30/2009 14:30 #49892
Winter PrepHey folks...question for the masses. We are planning on putting plastic on our windows in preparation for winter. Already feeling the effects of having large windows in our-what was once an open porch but is now part of the living room-section of the apartment. Just looking for suggestions on the best product to get, the best way to put it up, things to avoid, etc.
Thanks!
Thanks!
joshua - 10/01/09 14:36
I wonder what people do with windows that have sills that extend out further than the rest of the frame. We've never been able to install the plastic as nicely as I'd like. Two winters ago we just put plastic up on the outdoor side of the windows, which isn't the most attractive thing in the world.
I wonder what people do with windows that have sills that extend out further than the rest of the frame. We've never been able to install the plastic as nicely as I'd like. Two winters ago we just put plastic up on the outdoor side of the windows, which isn't the most attractive thing in the world.
lauren - 09/30/09 16:43
awesome, thanks! we do have tons of windows, although i don't we will do all of them, just the older ones...and we are paying for heat this winter (!) so I'm willing to pay a little more now then be paying all winter! thanks again
awesome, thanks! we do have tons of windows, although i don't we will do all of them, just the older ones...and we are paying for heat this winter (!) so I'm willing to pay a little more now then be paying all winter! thanks again
theecarey - 09/30/09 16:42
no! no talk of winterizing yet :) but yeh, (e:libertad) nailed it!
It can take awhile to do, so maybe a couple of windows at a time. I've always done mine by myself though.
if you don't so much care about aesthetics or being able to see out of the window clearly, or simply have odd spots/doors that it doesn't matter--a roll of floor drop plastic (like for painting and other messy projects) will do- and is very cheap. Can use the same tape just not the hair dryer.
I have also used a heavy clear vinyl on certain windows in my house and I reuse this heavy plastic each year. That too comes on a roll.
no! no talk of winterizing yet :) but yeh, (e:libertad) nailed it!
It can take awhile to do, so maybe a couple of windows at a time. I've always done mine by myself though.
if you don't so much care about aesthetics or being able to see out of the window clearly, or simply have odd spots/doors that it doesn't matter--a roll of floor drop plastic (like for painting and other messy projects) will do- and is very cheap. Can use the same tape just not the hair dryer.
I have also used a heavy clear vinyl on certain windows in my house and I reuse this heavy plastic each year. That too comes on a roll.
janelle - 09/30/09 16:31
I love the hair dryer step. It IS satisfying!
Follow libertad's steps and you won't go wrong. It's what I do too.
I love the hair dryer step. It IS satisfying!
Follow libertad's steps and you won't go wrong. It's what I do too.
libertad - 09/30/09 15:39
This is definitely a two person job. I usually get the frost king kits but you may want to consider getting something more cost effective if you have a lot of large windows. If you do the frost king it is important that the area you apply to the adhesive is clean and dry. You want to run your fingers around the adhesive and make sure that it is secure before you take off the paper backing. Then with helping hands you have to hold the plastic as taught as possible and secure it to the adhesive. The last step is the hair dryer which I kind of find to be the most satisfying step.
This is definitely a two person job. I usually get the frost king kits but you may want to consider getting something more cost effective if you have a lot of large windows. If you do the frost king it is important that the area you apply to the adhesive is clean and dry. You want to run your fingers around the adhesive and make sure that it is secure before you take off the paper backing. Then with helping hands you have to hold the plastic as taught as possible and secure it to the adhesive. The last step is the hair dryer which I kind of find to be the most satisfying step.
1. Congrats on the new job
2. Congrats to you and felly on the (sorry not sure what to call it) Commitment Ceremony
3. It was nice to see you as well I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the pictures I've posted
Congratulations on the job! :-)
hehe - the party will be awesome, even if it were this weekend. Most families are pretty much the same. After the initial sniffing and snooping, they will live it up.