L, one of my bosses, from work called my cell this evening and left me a message, with her cell number. She said she had something to say but did not really want to say it in front of everyone... I called her back, but I got voicemail.
Uhhh.
Am I being fired?
I swear, just the other day she was telling me what a god-send I am in the office.
We're moving into a new building before the spring semester, and I've been getting the ball rolling towards packing.
The worst thing I've done was text a teeny bit when nothing else important was going on. Everyone else in my office is mellow, looking at catalogs, eating at their desks, etc.
I was eating crackers at my desk a little last week.
I got there 5 min late last Wednesday.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
In times like these, I wish my dad was around
He was not only a lawyer/genius/artist/philanthropist... he was an economist, too.
I would really like some answers re: economic theory, and cause & effect.
In lieu of his corporeal presence, I will be popping in on Rick Penberthy, an old favorite teacher, that I'm sure I've blogged about before. He taught my high school psychology classes, economics, and also was our Academic Team coach/faculty sponser. He was the only person (besides the other members of the team) that made me feel like knowing the difference between Albert Durer and Alberti tiles was worthwhile.
I hear they don't ask about them much on that FCAT... but that's neither here nor there.
Anyways, I'm going to pay Mr. Penberthy a visit this week, when I get a chance.
Do you know what was being touted as newsworthy on Yahoo today? I know, because it's my homepage, so I can see my emails and stay abreast of these important stories (rolling eyes). There were 4 that got top billing:
1) "Latest Dancing Celeb Got The Boot"
2) Jennifer Hudson's engagement ring
3) Best times of year to purchase cars
4) What DOES $700 BILLION dollars compare to
Am I the only one feeling nauseated?
Why don't we, a generation of Americans who have more access to networking and information than ever before, feel more compelled to give a shit?
I will agree that this election (the past few, actually) have been bringing people out of the woodwork, but I suspect that's partly because it's so dramatic and heavily advertised on the shiny TV. What about the other issues we don't get in an uproar about? I'm not saying WHO we have for president isn't important, but that if the people sit back to WATCH the president, no matter who it is, we have surrendered. Even if Obama wins, I hope the Democrats stay on top of him, bust his chops a little. And not with the drama, please. Just keep him working.
Last night, in my American History class we covered the demise of the Articles of Confederation and the writing of the Constitution. This stuff always gets me all worked up (can't you just see me crying on the 4th of July? LOL you think I'm joking).
Outside on break, I was chatting up one of the hot guys in my class.
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I rode 9 miles yesterday, and I broke my personal record (!!!) for how quickly I got TO school (it's uphill).
I would really like some answers re: economic theory, and cause & effect.
In lieu of his corporeal presence, I will be popping in on Rick Penberthy, an old favorite teacher, that I'm sure I've blogged about before. He taught my high school psychology classes, economics, and also was our Academic Team coach/faculty sponser. He was the only person (besides the other members of the team) that made me feel like knowing the difference between Albert Durer and Alberti tiles was worthwhile.
I hear they don't ask about them much on that FCAT... but that's neither here nor there.
Anyways, I'm going to pay Mr. Penberthy a visit this week, when I get a chance.
Do you know what was being touted as newsworthy on Yahoo today? I know, because it's my homepage, so I can see my emails and stay abreast of these important stories (rolling eyes). There were 4 that got top billing:
1) "Latest Dancing Celeb Got The Boot"
2) Jennifer Hudson's engagement ring
3) Best times of year to purchase cars
4) What DOES $700 BILLION dollars compare to
Am I the only one feeling nauseated?
Why don't we, a generation of Americans who have more access to networking and information than ever before, feel more compelled to give a shit?
I will agree that this election (the past few, actually) have been bringing people out of the woodwork, but I suspect that's partly because it's so dramatic and heavily advertised on the shiny TV. What about the other issues we don't get in an uproar about? I'm not saying WHO we have for president isn't important, but that if the people sit back to WATCH the president, no matter who it is, we have surrendered. Even if Obama wins, I hope the Democrats stay on top of him, bust his chops a little. And not with the drama, please. Just keep him working.
Last night, in my American History class we covered the demise of the Articles of Confederation and the writing of the Constitution. This stuff always gets me all worked up (can't you just see me crying on the 4th of July? LOL you think I'm joking).
Outside on break, I was chatting up one of the hot guys in my class.
me: So, how d'you like this class so far?
him: Oh, it's alright. He's funny sometimes. [the professor IS funny sometimes] How about you?
me: It's social sciences, pertains to my major, so I enjoy it, you know? It's interesting to me.
him: Oh, it doesn't have any practical application for me, I just needed the credit. [in his defense, hottie is an engineering major]
me: Well! It's still applicable; you are American!
--we both laugh, and then I wonder if he probably thinks I'm psychotic now or something--
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I rode 9 miles yesterday, and I broke my personal record (!!!) for how quickly I got TO school (it's uphill).
Sunday, September 28, 2008
I may not know much...
... but I still feel compelled to write a how-to.
Some of my favorite bloggers do these how-to's regularly, and I've always found it to be interesting reading.
Two or three topics come to mind today, all springing from the past 24 hours or so.
In chronological order, because there is otherwise no connective thread what-so-ever, except maybe you could say the theme centers around "breaking all the rules".
Some of my favorite bloggers do these how-to's regularly, and I've always found it to be interesting reading.
Two or three topics come to mind today, all springing from the past 24 hours or so.
In chronological order, because there is otherwise no connective thread what-so-ever, except maybe you could say the theme centers around "breaking all the rules".
How To Ride A Bike Wearing A Skirt Or A Dress
This morning, my mom really wanted to know how this is possible. Really, shorter is better, until a certain point, I'm sure. I guess I mean: avoid long or voluminous. I ride in dresses frequently, because I like to wear dresses and skirts. Jeans are difficult when it's hot out and I like jeans that are on the tighter side, anyways, so they just aren't that great when I'm riding. When you are cycling, I doubt if anyone really sees anything, but be prepared for hoots and whistles (best to just smile and ignore; you don't want to let it distract you, lest you lose your balance).
If you are going to wear a skirt with a little more volume, like I did to my archaeology meeting yesterday, what you do is straddle the bike before you sit down. Then pull the skirt to one side and use the opposite side's hand to hold it down to the back of your thigh where it comes close to your body, while the other hand holds the rest of it up and to the side. Then, while your hand is on your leg, fold the skirt that is up and to the side behind you, under your ass, and sit down on it. Now you have a shorter, tighter skirt which is perfecto. Not going to get caught in your non-danish bicycle.
How To Not Be A Bitch To The Guys That You Like
You might get a lot of feedback from the girls you know who say that the only man worth dating is one who is going to rearrange his entire life to shower YOU with attention (I seriously have had girlfriends tell me to ditch someone I was seeing because he had his own life in addition to the time we spent together), but I hope you put that idea aside for a moment and listen to what I have to say.
That is asking for too much. My goodness! Would you want someone to ask that of you?? Really? And it's the kind of thing that can be addictive, but it's definately not healthy. The giver gets worn out and the recipient grows numb.
To not be a bitch, all you have to do is treat others with the kind of respect you expect to be treated with yourself, and to not ask of someone more than you know you can give, without giving too much. That means that personal boundaries are PERSONAL. I'm not saying that you won't naturally develop closeness with someone you spend time with, but I'm saying that you don't have to try to infiltrate like you've been hired by the Dept of Homeland Security.
Also:how can someone be interesting to you if all they like is you? And, how can you expect that a normal human being won't be interested in dating other awesome people too? Aren't you dating other people too? Exactly.
How To Discuss Religion With An Evangelical Christian (Without Arguing)
Translate what you have to, in your mind, so that their points make sense to you on your own level.
Mention that you don't want to "put God in a box". They will understand this terminology.
Nod, when you somewhat comprehend. Sip your coffee and neutrally state that you don't understand when something is beyond your sphere of understanding or intrest.
If you have NO acceptance for ANY version of God/Infinite Wisdom/Universe, then you might want to not attempt this one at all! :-P
Saturday, September 27, 2008
I'm home from my archaeology meeting
... and feeling pretty excited. I've only ever worked on paleontology digs, but pretty soon I will be getting some practical experience!
My boss, Bill Hemme, and the director of social sciences at SPC are both in my corner about getting this work classified as "co-op work experience", too, so I'll be earning credits at the same time.
Oh, yeah, and I did about 15 miles today. woo.
My boss, Bill Hemme, and the director of social sciences at SPC are both in my corner about getting this work classified as "co-op work experience", too, so I'll be earning credits at the same time.
Oh, yeah, and I did about 15 miles today. woo.
a work in progress
Look at my new back-rack! I have not only mobility, but carrying-power!!!
Brian was so very sweet to not only deliver the part, but to install it, too. And, the install ended up requiring modifications (bending/drilling various spots) since my bike is such an old cheapie. After we got drunkish, and before he got really serious at making it work, he suggested something about maybe not needing to modify, but just getting a new bike for the new rack! Haha, very funny (rolling eyes).
In it's defense, the bike is functional, and was practically free.
One last thing: would it be wrong to mention that hot guys are hotter than normal when they are fixing something for you?
Brian was so very sweet to not only deliver the part, but to install it, too. And, the install ended up requiring modifications (bending/drilling various spots) since my bike is such an old cheapie. After we got drunkish, and before he got really serious at making it work, he suggested something about maybe not needing to modify, but just getting a new bike for the new rack! Haha, very funny (rolling eyes).
In it's defense, the bike is functional, and was practically free.
One last thing: would it be wrong to mention that hot guys are hotter than normal when they are fixing something for you?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
nerd alert
I got 102% on my history exam from last week, woohoo! And I, the most perpetually late person ever, turned in my colonial paper for that class a week early.
Actually, I am not behind in any of my classes, and my grades are pretty good, so far.
But, combined with work and the kids school stuff... it has been a grueling week. On Monday night, in Chem lecture the man next to me fell into a dead sleep, and there is nothing that could make someone want to sleep more than Dr. Herod's powerpoint lecture and a sleeper to the left of you. I caught myself nodding a little, and had to exercise extreme self control.
I REAAAALLy wanted to skip on Tuesday and go back to bed, or at least skip Trig, my 9:30 am class, because I was running on a total of 9 hours sleep over three days. But I dragged myself there. And it was rough. But it's a good thing I was there, because we discussed graphing tangent and cotangent waves, and LET ME TELL YOU, that is not as easy as sine and cosine waves!
What made me go was that:
1) In the spring I was so lazy and wasn't able to complete Statistics, which I am still embarrassed about.
2) I really want to go to field school in [insert most awesome wilderness here, because I don't want to announce more it until it's set in stone], and if I fail now, I'll mess that all up.
3) Working in the Math/Sci dept makes me interact with my prof's more (3 of my 5 prof's are in Math/Sci), so skipping to sleep seemed like more of a bad idea than it normally would.
Actually, I am not behind in any of my classes, and my grades are pretty good, so far.
But, combined with work and the kids school stuff... it has been a grueling week. On Monday night, in Chem lecture the man next to me fell into a dead sleep, and there is nothing that could make someone want to sleep more than Dr. Herod's powerpoint lecture and a sleeper to the left of you. I caught myself nodding a little, and had to exercise extreme self control.
I REAAAALLy wanted to skip on Tuesday and go back to bed, or at least skip Trig, my 9:30 am class, because I was running on a total of 9 hours sleep over three days. But I dragged myself there. And it was rough. But it's a good thing I was there, because we discussed graphing tangent and cotangent waves, and LET ME TELL YOU, that is not as easy as sine and cosine waves!
What made me go was that:
1) In the spring I was so lazy and wasn't able to complete Statistics, which I am still embarrassed about.
2) I really want to go to field school in [insert most awesome wilderness here, because I don't want to announce more it until it's set in stone], and if I fail now, I'll mess that all up.
3) Working in the Math/Sci dept makes me interact with my prof's more (3 of my 5 prof's are in Math/Sci), so skipping to sleep seemed like more of a bad idea than it normally would.
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