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I finally have a job interview lined up! It’s not until Friday, and I’m already coming down with a case of the nerves!

What am I going to wear? What am I going to say? Will I make the right impression? Does my resume look good enough? Will they offer me the job? Will the money be reasonable?

It’s also a little frustrating considering the number interviews I’ve been engaged in–both as the interviewee as well as the interviewer–that I’d still get so nervous! Also kind of silly in a way!

Then again, it’s sooo much easier when you don’t really need the job you’re interviewing for–and that’s certainly not the case at this point!

I’ll keep everyone posted on how I’m doing and how it goes on Friday!

I really am beginning to feel like a ‘real blogger’ these days!
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As I was doing my usual blog perusing this morning, I came across one that really touched me as a dog lover. Slacker Mommy posted about Reign, an 18-month-old German Shepherd who was mistreated by his previous owner. He has a badly broken leg and needs surgery to end his pain and suffering and to lead a well-deserved, happy puppy life!

If you are able, please chip in and lend a helping hand to this beautiful boy by clicking on the ChipIn box below. And please help spread Reign’s story! Give him the chance he deserves!

Last summer, I decided I was going to attend the local community college. In a short period of time, I applied to the school (and was accepted!), applied for financial aid and took my placement test. Then, life just seemed to get in the way, and I never enrolled.

Lately, though, I’ve been thinking more and more about getting that fire going under myself again.

As far as I’m concerned, my career has reached a dead end. My background is in retail, and I just don’t have the energy to do that anymore. I want to do something different–perhaps even something meaningful.

I want to get my Associate’s Degree as a Human Services Technician…I think.

I’ll be 40 years old in just two months. Am I crazy to be considering starting all over at this age? Or is it never too late to improve your life?

What is believed to be the body of two-year-old Hannah Luong was recovered yesterday morning. All four children who were reportedly thrown from a bridge by their father have now been found.

Lam Luong, the man charged with the children’s deaths, remains in jail without bond.

Does this make me an “official blogger” now?
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Okay, not really news, but found this article somewhat entertaining and thought I’d share. “Top 10 Sex Myths (Only 2 Are True!)“, on iVillage.

Author Tracey Cox writes that the myth that men want sex more frequently than women is false. It’s just that women generally tend to want sex at certain times of the month, rather than all the time. I think that’s probably true, speaking from personal experience.

Another interesting tidbit: Men are usually more promiscuous, but not by much. According to Tracey, it boils down to who’s had the most opportunity. Also, due to societal influences, men tend to be more honest about this topic than women.

If you’ve got a few minutes, follow the link and read the article. You may find yourself surprised by some of the other myths that have been busted–or confirmed!

“New Generation of Homeless Vets Emerge”, Associated Press.

This article states that 336,000 veterans were homeless at some point in 2006. Of that number, 1,500 are veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. There is the fear among some that there will be significant increases in these numbers as the wars continue–and not enough is done to prevent it.

The three principal causes given for veterans becoming homeless are mental illness, financial difficulties, and the inability to find affordable housing. It is also mentioned that the Iraq war may accrue even higher figures due to multiple deployments which can prompt the various stress disorders to show up earlier than they are usually seen.

Soldier On is a non-profit corporation that is staffed by homeless veterans and operates a facility at the Veterans Medical Center in Leeds, MA. Soldier On’s president, Jack Downing, is quoted as saying, “It’s a disgrace. You have served your country, you get damaged, and you come back and we don’t take care of you. And we make you prove that you need our services.”

I admit to my ignorance of this topic before reading the article today. Now that I’m aware of it, I’m not sure what–if anything–I can do to help alleviate the problem. My hope is, by making others informed, perhaps then we can make a difference, together.

There’s an update in the tragic case of the father who allegedly threw his four children off a bridge in Alabama. “Searchers Continue Looking For Last Body.”

Three of the four children’s bodies have been recovered, and searchers vow not to give up on finding the fourth.

According to the story “The Science Behind Falling in Love,” from ABC News, falling in love is more about science than luck–and, yes, ‘love at first sight’ is possible! But wait! There is also love at first taste and love at first smell! That’s because our brain and our five senses are really what causes us to fall in love say researchers.

The story goes on to say how the first kiss can be like a “taste test for true love.” Interesting, huh? It gets better! One opinion states that there can be testosterone in a man’s saliva, which can serve as a “chemical mickey that acts as an aphrodisiac on the woman.” Now how about that?!