Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Whew! Busy weekend!

Very tired, had a lot to do to make up for the weekend. My to-do list has been full for days.

Went shopping with a friend today in another city. She did not find anything that fit, so she is coming to my city tomorrow to see what it has. I enjoy spending time with her.

Well, it is very late, and I am tired. Catch you later,
Ciao.

Sunday, July 17, 2005

Hard night...

Well, let us just say my brother has pulled his upteenth stunt, and we have to make nice to him until the proof comes in the mail.

What started as a missing item turned into a major discovery--evidence of which was found in old bruh-duh's room.

My parents and I were up a long time, trying to recover from the stress enough to sleep. All of us were up till at least three am, my mother till after 3:30, and I crashed sometime after 4. Slept until 10:30. To make matters worse, this had to happen the day before my mom's birthday, which is today.

I do not know what to do with my brother anymore. My parents either avoid the subject or tell me to stay out of it/stay neutral. How the heck do I do that? I live in it! I am tired of paying for my brother's manipulative stunts and lies.

I can not wait until the proof comes, but I am afraid my mother will try to compromise again--and I will not.

Saturday, July 16, 2005

Long evening...wish it were nicer out...

Been raining buckets all evening, my family is coming back soon, house to clean, room to organize, and a brother to plan around. My day has been fairly frenetic.

Some movie watching today. Got to relax that way, at least. Back and forth from one task to another, and I still have more to do before bedtime. Better get to it, come to think of it.
Later,
Ciao.

Thursday, July 14, 2005

Whew!

Much to do today. Got introduced around at a potential job this morning, and have a bicycle club meeting tonight, barring these crazy thunderstorms.

Had to get up early, primp, and pick up my guide; drive to another city, walk a long ways to spend 20 minutes seeing two people, one office, and two staff lounges. Oh, well. Lay of the land, and all that. Got my resume into the boss, and will finish the paperwork once the job is posted on Monday.

I have much to do for tonight, so I better get to it.

Ciao.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Quick posting...

It is storming like crazy, and the electricity is flickering, so I am making this post brief in case I get cut off.

Long day, got rejected for two jobs due to lack of relevant experience. Sigh. I have experience up the wazoo, but no one cares since I do not have their pet title. Enough already, people! Do you want experience, or fancy titles? Make up your mind!

Enough for now.
Ciao.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

OTR 3

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Ah, too long since I posted....

Been a very busy weekend. I have been working hard to find a new position. Sent out six resumes yesterday. Made one call, but I will have to wait on that one.

My family just came home from the market. Lots of goodies, which is great since we were out of basics. =)

I will post more later today.

Ciao.

Saturday, July 09, 2005

Whoo! Long day!

Went with friends to a cold water swimming hole at a picnic/campground about an hour from where I live. It was a blast!

Taught a friend's daughter how to swim--at least with minimal help. She was using a small floatation device, but to go from not swimming at all to that in a few hours is great. We ate til we were stuffed, and headed back. Even an hour crammed into a backseat with bickering siblings is no picnic, but it was tolerable. They played games in between my refereeing of their fights.

I am exhausted from swimming so much. I will be taking it easy this evening. Ugh, brother just came home. Gotta go for now.
Ciao.

Thursday, July 07, 2005

Thursday

Well, I finally managed to climb on my bicycle yesterday. Felt good. I have been off of it for too long. I will go again this evening. Too hot to go during the day.

Today has been good, job-hunting wise. Sent my resume in to yet another business, we will see what happens.

Well, no time for a long posting, so see ya later,
Ciao.

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Middle of a short week...

Well, it is Wednesday and very wet. Been raining since yesterday, off and on.

I went to see "Herbie: Fully Loaded" with my dad today. Hilarious movie, but it started so abruptly I could barely seperate it from the previews.

My mom is gone to another city for the day, shopping. I think she could use the break. My brother is still being a pain in the butt, and she can not let go and let him fall on his own rump. He is going to destroy someone's life before this is over, and I would rather it be him and not take anyone with him when he does.

Anyway, enough complaining. I have a good life, and I am responsible for my own future. Catch all of you later,
Ciao.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Another week begins...

Well, it is Tuesday, but due to the holiday, it acts like a Monday. Shorter workweek, but still, more to cram in a smaller time slot.

The weekend was great, especially the holiday. Family came over, we ate way too much food and sweets, then my family and I stretched out for the traditional after-dinner nap. =) I must have slept for a couple hours. When I woke up, there was freshly chilled watermelon for dinner. Not bad, would have been better if "seedless" watermelons were actually so. This one had too many mature seeds.

I did not see any fireworks last night, but I did hear them. Living outside city limits has its advantages.

So far, I have emailed three people and faxed a fourth. No answer at the fifth, so I will keep trying. Phone calls to make, resumes to send, and all that lovely looking-for-a-job stuff to do again. We will see what this week brings.

Ciao.

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Sunday

Well, a holiday weekend. I was out with friends all day yesterday, so I am fairly tired. More friends and family coming for the 4th tomorrow, so I will be bushed before the week begins! lol

Been looking up organic gardening techniques for my mother. She is obsessed with not getting chemicals in our food plants, but we need to do something. The insects love to eat our pepper plants for dinner.

Well, not much yakking to do today. Guess I will write more later. Ciao.

Saturday, July 02, 2005

On The Road 2

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Friday, July 01, 2005

My Great Divide

My Great Divide

On The Road 1

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Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Been shopping with Mom

Fairly long day. Tagged along with my mom to the nail place, the oil change, and picking up a new printer and other equipment for the office. In exchange, I got lunch, and I get to hook up the new stuff. Joy.

I am fairly tired at the moment, but that may be due to hunger. Dinner is still being prepared. After that, I will leave for my own nail appointment and to pick up some stuff, including a cable for the printer (which I personally think should have come with, do you agree?).

Not much of a posting, I know, but will have to do. Maybe I can sneak another one in later while testing the new printer. Ciao.

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Tuesday and counting...

Ah, lazy morning. Some checking on my favorite web sites, which including emailing a person who's site I have admired for some time, and emailing the writer of a news story in Maryland. Seems Maryland cops think that just because a cyclist was not hugging the right edge of the road, he deserved to be killed by a truck from behind. Sheesh!

I did email for an open position at a private school. I hope I hear back soon. It sounds really neat. Helping with communications and fund-raising is right up my alley. I also have tried for a technical writing position with a large company's local branch. Still in the screening process, it seems.

Well, I have things to do before my family gets home, so I will chat at you later,

Monday, June 27, 2005

Monday...again!

Well, it is back-to-work day, or back-to-looking day for me. Fresh classifieds and a full week ahead to explore the realm of advertising for workers.

Eh, enough of my philosophizing. I am unemployed, and doing what every unemployed schlub looking for work does: read the classifieds, and call for interviews. Round and round we go, until another of us gets a job or a new week begins.

It is time for me to start on my to-do list, so see you later,

Sunday, June 26, 2005

Ah, the day has ended

Well, it is technically Monday. Sunday was good. My house cleaning got delayed a bit by my brother's impromptu poker game, but I have time tomorrow. Maybe I can get some help washing and waxing the car.

I have to be up early, so that is enough for now,

A new week

Well, Sunday morning, a new week. Another go-round with the classifieds. =)

My weekend has been good. Lots of time with friends and family can be stressful, but it is also my favorite thing to do. Life would be mighty boring without companions.

Well, I am off to finish getting ready for the day, so check with ya later,