Employment
I have employment! Whee. Well, almost whee. I passed the drug test (no suprise there), but I am waiting for them to finish the rest of their HR stuff. I did accept the offer. Tentative start date = July 10. I have until then to finish my thesis, and to enjoy myself sleeping in, doing nothing, etc. For after that date I'll be doing the 5 day work week with the rest of the 'real world'.
I also have to consolodate my loans today, and work on said thesis, and go over to the lab and pick up my equipment that I had stored there, etc.
Oh, and I have softball tonight. Hopefully the rain refrains from falling until at least 9pm.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Sitting on Houses
From today through next Wed. I'll be house/puppy sitting again. Oh and plant sitting since I have to water the garden and eat the radishes. This is a good thing. Their house has an A/C and it's supposed to be very warm here in the next week. I'm not minding this at all. Still, when I'm there for a week instead of the weekend I actually have to pack things to bring...so I'd better get on that. Reach me by cell phone rather than email should you want me.
From today through next Wed. I'll be house/puppy sitting again. Oh and plant sitting since I have to water the garden and eat the radishes. This is a good thing. Their house has an A/C and it's supposed to be very warm here in the next week. I'm not minding this at all. Still, when I'm there for a week instead of the weekend I actually have to pack things to bring...so I'd better get on that. Reach me by cell phone rather than email should you want me.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Because I felt like it:
Which of Henry VIII's wives are you?
this quiz was made by Lori Fury
Anna of Cleves got the royal shaft. She came all the way to England to become the fourth wife of Henry VIII. Once married to Anna, he refused to consummate the marriage, and called her the "Flanders Mare". Talk about a burn, considering that by this time, Henry was the fattest man in England and had a rotting syphilis sore on his leg.
Anna was miffed, but she was too sensible to let it ruin her fun. She was given an annulment and a fat yearly allowance, and she threw extravagant parties and dined on delicacies for the rest of her life.
Which of Henry VIII's wives are you?
this quiz was made by Lori Fury
Stuff to do, and stuff done.
The job offer is a go, but I don't have it in the mail yet. I'm waiting for their HR people to finish up. Monday ended up taking my car in to get new brakes, a new muffler clip (so that it's not just banging around under the car threatening to fall off), and an oil change/tire rotation. Uber dinero spent, but now car is set to make it through the winter. I'd love to buy a new one this summer when all the end of model year sales happen, but what's the point? I have no garage - why put a new car out in the elements? My car works just fine, I just want a new one. The garage problem also limits me in terms of buying my motorcycle. I can't just store it in the grass here...I'll have to get serious about house hunting I guess. Something with a nice big garage.
In other news I have to consolidate my school loans. Anyone know anything about that? I have a few pamplets and a few places that have sent me offers...but, bleh. I know nothing of it. I should look into that today.
I should also finish cleaning today, and perhaps eat lunch. Not sure I feel like it though. It's hot and I'm still vaguely tired. Don't know what the tiredness is all about though. I think I've been getting enough sleep and I have not the stress level I used to. Hm, maybe I need stress? Nah. I think I'm just used to it.
The job offer is a go, but I don't have it in the mail yet. I'm waiting for their HR people to finish up. Monday ended up taking my car in to get new brakes, a new muffler clip (so that it's not just banging around under the car threatening to fall off), and an oil change/tire rotation. Uber dinero spent, but now car is set to make it through the winter. I'd love to buy a new one this summer when all the end of model year sales happen, but what's the point? I have no garage - why put a new car out in the elements? My car works just fine, I just want a new one. The garage problem also limits me in terms of buying my motorcycle. I can't just store it in the grass here...I'll have to get serious about house hunting I guess. Something with a nice big garage.
In other news I have to consolidate my school loans. Anyone know anything about that? I have a few pamplets and a few places that have sent me offers...but, bleh. I know nothing of it. I should look into that today.
I should also finish cleaning today, and perhaps eat lunch. Not sure I feel like it though. It's hot and I'm still vaguely tired. Don't know what the tiredness is all about though. I think I've been getting enough sleep and I have not the stress level I used to. Hm, maybe I need stress? Nah. I think I'm just used to it.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Job
I probably have a job. I'm waiting on offers in the mail/fed ex/ups/etc. Crossing fingers and toes.
I'm also really tired. I think a nap may be in order, and I only woke up 45 minutes ago. Or rather, got ready for the day 45 minutes ago. Going for a walk and eating count as daily activities. So does taking the recycling out.
Then I'll get ready for my day, and go to Target and Cub and the Library and all those other errand places.
Naps are going to be few and far between once I start...working.
I probably have a job. I'm waiting on offers in the mail/fed ex/ups/etc. Crossing fingers and toes.
I'm also really tired. I think a nap may be in order, and I only woke up 45 minutes ago. Or rather, got ready for the day 45 minutes ago. Going for a walk and eating count as daily activities. So does taking the recycling out.
Then I'll get ready for my day, and go to Target and Cub and the Library and all those other errand places.
Naps are going to be few and far between once I start...working.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Vampiric movie reactions
I am silly. I am also the color of a slightly cooked lobster. This is my own fault. I know better than to go outside in really strong sun for many hours without screen of sun. Still, I don't usually burn. I didn't think I did today either. I got home tan. I ate supper tan. I watched a movie and somewhere during the movie I burned. It is the movie's fault. I shouldn't watch movies about vampires in the daylight after spending hours in the sun. Sympathy burn.
I also itch. Has nothing to do with my much blushier hue. Has all to do with allergies. Itching an area of slightly tender skin is a bad idea. Note to self. I'm going to take some benadryl for the itchies, but not until RIGHT before bed as it's better than any sleeping pill known to me.
Also I'm hot. Could have something to do with the more colorful me. More likely it is a direct result of it being 80 in my room right now. I am thirsty. This is one condition I can solve quickly with a large glass of water or juice. I think I'll work on that now, and describe the remainder of my week/end later.
I am silly. I am also the color of a slightly cooked lobster. This is my own fault. I know better than to go outside in really strong sun for many hours without screen of sun. Still, I don't usually burn. I didn't think I did today either. I got home tan. I ate supper tan. I watched a movie and somewhere during the movie I burned. It is the movie's fault. I shouldn't watch movies about vampires in the daylight after spending hours in the sun. Sympathy burn.
I also itch. Has nothing to do with my much blushier hue. Has all to do with allergies. Itching an area of slightly tender skin is a bad idea. Note to self. I'm going to take some benadryl for the itchies, but not until RIGHT before bed as it's better than any sleeping pill known to me.
Also I'm hot. Could have something to do with the more colorful me. More likely it is a direct result of it being 80 in my room right now. I am thirsty. This is one condition I can solve quickly with a large glass of water or juice. I think I'll work on that now, and describe the remainder of my week/end later.
