Monday, December 29, 2008

What do dreams mean?

I just had a lovely nap but it was filled with whacko dreams. Like my soon to be ex-husband was chasing me around an abandoned house. And my real ex-husband and his wrassler wife were being nice to me AND taking Blake so I could visit with a friend. There was some other stuff too, but it made my head hurt.

I'm taking a Sociology class and it is kicking my butt. I don't know if it is because it is 4 hours a day for 12 days OR if the material is that hard. I think it is the former.

And girls, is it just me or do you like the farting, belching, snorting, scratching boyfriend/husband behavior? WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?

Thursday, December 18, 2008

STRESS IS MY MIDDLE NAME

My 1st Sociology exam is tomorrow. You might be thinking to yourself - no biggie - HOWEVER I must point out that this is a Winter mini-mester. We have studied 6 chapters in 4 days.
Except for the professor, I am the oldest one there. I continually tell the youngesters to stay in school. Don't do what I did - get married, have babies and quit. A degree is very important which brings me to my 2nd stressful thing - I NEED A JOB.

I can't even get an interveiw with a good company without a paper degree. Despite having 23 years with American Airlines I can't get in. Everyone wants you to fill out an application online.
And they have some kind of filter that automatically leaves me out since I don't have a degree.
I am working very hard to get one though. I have settled on Social Work. I want to do something with kids. ECI? Or CPS? Something like that. I will be done with my Associates of Science degree at the end of Summer 2009.

So all you readers (what few there are) I need a job.
Oh and get this - my esteemed Sociology professor and he really is esteemed in his field has said the number 1 way to get a job is through Social Networking (we learned all about that today)

So - let's network.

I have 23 years of customer service and analytical experience. I am a team player and work will with others. I am detail oriented and am lots of fun to be around.

Resume and references available on request.

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

CRUD

I did not get a callback for the office assistant job. Probably my sparkling personality was subdued because of nerves. All I know is it's Christmas and I have NOTHING for my kids.
I applied for assistance from the state of Texas and a family of 4 getting $378 a week in unemployment does not qualify. Even thought my rent and utilities is about that. I pray my kids don't get sick. I pray I find a job soon. I pray my mom loans me some money so I can put gas in my car to go to school and go to Keno tomorrow night.

On the plus side, my kids love me, we are warm for now and I have a grandbaby on the way.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

BBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR




I'm in Texas and I'm freezing.




I turned in my final essay last night for English Lit. I'm thinking about changing my major to English because I love it. Except for the poetry. I don't get it. Anyway -I have a 3 day break before I start my mini-mester. 4 hours a day for 12 days. Pray for me.




Yesterday I went for a job interview. I filled out an official application and had to answer a questionaire thing. It's for an office manager job. I would absolutely love to have this job. It's in a beautiful building, on the 12th floor, overlooking the canals in Las Colinas. If I get it I am seriously thinking about moving. I'm done with spending 3 hours a day in a car.


Plus I would be closer to my grandbaby and would ensure the other grandma doesn't hog her.




Here she is - ok wait - I can't figure out how to get the pic down here so it is up there...



Monday, December 8, 2008

It was good enough to sell

So, I just drove 10 miles there and 10 miles back. FOR NOTHING. It was time to sell back my books - a big fat hardback American History book that cost me $70 5 weeks ago and a worn and torn English Lit book that cost me about $50. OK so I guess I shouldn't have read the English stuff in the tub - that probably explains the 2 pages of water damage. I thought it gave it character, however the book store said I am now the proud owner of said water damaged English Lit book. But the History? The binding is coming off. I asked if I could super glue it and they pleasant lady didn't even crack a smile.