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*  I was told I should hear something about my job at the end of last week.  Well, it’s the end of this week, and I still haven’t heard anything.  Maybe today??

*  For three days this week, I worked as a Peer Leader at a seminar for an organization I’m a member of at school.  Let me just say, these three days were filled with perfect examples of disorganization, which caused me a great deal of frustration.  I was the only one who showed up on time every day, and that was just the beginning.  So glad it’s over!

However, I did meet some great people.  One in particular was my fellow Peer Leader, Jen.  We hit it off right away, and I don’t think I would have gotten through it without her!

I also had the opportunity to meet a new student who reminded me a lot of myself at about this time last year.  She too has to take the “refresher” math courses, and was beating herself up about it.  I shared my experience with her, and gave her my email address.  She seemed more optimistic after we spoke, so I hope that I helped her a little bit!

*  Haven’t been feeling well all week.  It started with a terrible headache on Monday (which I still have, but not as constant), and then added a sore throat yesterday.  I’m also exhausted from the hours I’ve put in at the seminar, so I’m sure that doesn’t help.  I slept in until 10:00 this morning (something I rarely do), so maybe I will start feeling better soon.

*  One of my classes was cancelled due to low registration (I was expecting that), so I had to register for the only other time that class is available… 8-9:15 a.m.  Not great, but, honestly, I’ll just be happy if they don’t cancel that class too (it also doesn’t have very many people registered), because it’s for my major.

*  I decided to withdraw from the class that would conflict with my work hours.  I never got around to asking Edna (not her real name) if she would help me out.  Even if she agreed to, it would mean I would have to go in on my only day off during the week (from both school and work).  The more I thought about it, the more I didn’t want to have to do that.  I’m already stressing about how I’m going to keep up with school, work, and home, so that seemed an easy way to take some of the pressure off.  I spoke with the professor, and she usually teaches the class in the spring semester as well, so I’ll just take it then.

*  Dropping one class meant I had to choose and register for another.  I’ll be at school four days a week, with two classes each day.  So, I decided my new fifth class should be an online class.  In my experience, they are usually more work, but at least I’ll be able to do it from home (or work).  I chose Short Stories.  Not that I really wanted to take another English class (thought I was finished with that!), but I think I will enjoy this, and if fulfills one of my humanities electives.

*  Even though I didn’t particularly enjoy all of the seminar, it felt really good to be back on campus this week!  I love that place!

Hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun weekend!

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My Friday Fragments…

~ ~ You know how most churches these days have signs out front, usually displaying their service times, or an inspirational message? Well, one church that I pass on my way to work had a rather odd message last week. (I tried to get a photo but failed miserably.) It said, “Humpty Dumpty was pushed.” Huh? ~ ~

~ ~ Last Friday, my supervisor told me that the woman I was hired to fill in for is not coming back. I talked to the woman in human resources on Tuesday, and she informed me that the job has to be posted internally for seven days, but that my supervisor “really wants” me, so it’s looking good! Hopefully, I will get an offer today (and a raise)! ~ ~

~ ~ In case you somehow missed it (as if that were possible!), Tim and I got engaged on Tuesday! You can read/see more about it in my previous post.  I am the happiest and luckiest woman in the world! ~ ~

~ ~ Today is Tim’s birthday!  Happy birthday, Sweetheart! I love you so very much!! ~ ~

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

I am… a mother, a student, a woman.

I have…great kids, a loving “other half”, wonderful friends, a comfortable home, a bright future.

I know…I am loved, I am strong, I will succeed.

I think…optimistically–most of the time.

I don’t think…I’d be the person I am today without the people who have been there for me along the way.

I want…to continue on my journey to become the best person I can be.

I have…lived through a lot–and survived.

I like…cuddling with my Sweetie, watching the rain, laying on the beach, and coffee.

I dislike… bugs.

I hate…dishonesty and mean-spirited people.

I dream…about graduating with my degree(s), of possibly getting married again someday, of finding a job where I can really make a difference.

I fear…losing loved ones, not doing well in school.

I am annoyed…when I put too much pressure on myself.

I crave…Tim’s touch when I’m away from him.

I usually…succeed when I decide I’m going to.

I search…for information, enlightenment, strength.

I hide…my emotions too often.

I wonder…how far I can go, and look forward to finding out!

I just can’t help…wanting to be helpful to others.

I regret…not believing in myself earlier.

I love…my children, Tim, my friends, my life.

I can’t live without…my family, my friends, coffee, chocolate, my laptop, my cell phone G1.

I try to…give 100% to whatever I’m involved in…work, relationships, school, etc.

I enjoy…time spent with my kids, Tim, and my fur and feather babies; being in the sun; taking photos; quiet time; gardening.

I don’t care…if everyone agrees with my choices. It’s my life, and I’m the one living it.

I always…try to think of others.

I never want to…hurt the ones I love.

I rely on…Tim, my friends, myself.

I believe…I am very lucky to be who–and where–I am today.

I dance…with BlackJack.

I sing…mostly in the car or in the shower.

I argue…only when necessary.

I write…from the heart.

I win…when I give my all.

I lose…when I doubt myself.

I wish…for my dreams to come true.

I listen…to what people don’t say.

I don’t understand…why there are so many closed minds.

I’m scared of…not succeeding.

I forget…people’s names (it’s old age).

I am happy…because I have come so far. I’m going to school and doing very well. My children are happy and healthy. I share my life with the man I am meant to be with. I love, and am loved.

Feel free to join in the fun and tell us about you!

Give me 5 tips or tricks for keeping your house clean and clutter-free.

1. Try to put things away as you finish using them. Saving it to do “later” usually equals “when there’s a huge pile of crap that needs to be put away.”
2. Don’t have kids!
3. Set up a routine. And stick to it!
4. If you already have children, attempt to confine them to only one room of the house. Or, better yet, the garage!
5. Do a little each day, throughout the day. See #1 for reason why.

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My Daily Routine

What time do you usually wake up?
Depends on the day and when/if I’m working. Usually somewhere between 7 and 9 a.m.

What is the first thing you do?
Say good morning to my Sweetie!

Breakfast?
Almost never.

Do you go to work/school?
Sometimes I work in the morning (sometimes in the afternoon). I will be going to school in September!

Do you like it?
The job? Not so much.

If you stay at home what do you do all day?
The days I am home, I spend most of my time on the computer–blogging, buzzing around cre8Buzz!, researching various things, etc. I do force in some cleaning and stuff too.

When’s lunch and what you eatin’?
If I’m at work, I usually don’t have lunch. If I’m home, I make sandwiches or heat-up leftovers for Tim and I (and Maddie).

What time do you get home from school/work?
Varies.

What do you do?
Currently, I’m a Customer Service Associate at a convenience store (which basically means I do a little bit of everything).

Dinner – when and what?
Tim and I are usually involved in a project(s), so we’re both pretty flexible about what time we eat dinner. When I’m on the ball, we eat about 6 p.m. What we eat depends on our mood, how hungry we are and what’s in the fridge/freezer.

What do you do to unwind?
Blog, take long bubble baths, read.

What is your favorite part of the day?
Morning: The first cup of coffee and firing up the computer. And bedtime: Snuggling in with Tim and being able to finally relax!

Who’s your favorite person to interact with?
Tim–damn good thing, too, huh? And my kids.

When’s bedtime?
Again, no hard and fast rules there. When I’m too tired to focus on the computer screen, it’s time to call it a night!

Who’s bedtime with?
My tech support guy, my best friend, my soulmate. Any guesses?

I’m not going to tag anyone, but feel free to play along if you’d like–and please let me know if you do!

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Give me 5 ways you like to de-stress, relax, wind-down or kick back:

1. Take a nice, long, hot bubble bath
2. Get lost in a good book
3. Take a walk
4. Pamper myself: do my nails, go get my hair cut, treat myself to something chocolate
5. Go shopping (it’s been a while since this tactic has been used though… See previous post!)

The ‘Give Me Five’ Monday meme is designed to share fun information with each other in a simple, short list! Here’s how it works: Each week, I will put out a random topic from my list of topics and you share 5 answers of your choice on the given topic and link back here! You can add photos, links or stories or just a simple list of your own of 5 things that relate to the topic as it pertains to you and your life experiences. It doesn’t have to be in any order of importance unless otherwise specified.

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I would like to tag the following victims bloggers:

Becca @ BeccA’s Buzz, Carolyn @ The Bingham Diaries and Melissa @ Such Simple Pleasures (yes, I know it’s only 3). Anyone else who would like to join in, feel free!

The ‘Give Me Five’ Monday meme is designed to share fun information with each other in a simple, short list! Here’s how it works: Each week, I will put out a random topic from my list of topics and you share 5 answers of your choice on the given topic and link back here! You can add photos, links or stories or just a simple list of your own of 5 things that relate to the topic as it pertains to you and your life experiences. It doesn’t have to be in any order of importance unless otherwise specified.

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THIS WEEK’S THEME:  GIVE ME 5 LINKS TO YOUR OWN PAST BLOG POSTS THAT ARE MOST MEMORABLE FOR YOU.

1-  To Pierce or Not to Pierce (12/27/07)~  Guess I like this post because I decided to stand up to my stbx.  For years, he controlled me (or tried to), so it’s empowering to do what I think is right, whether he agrees or not.  Her birthday is in three weeks!

2-   Another Form of Family (12/16/07)~  This one is near and dear to my heart because it’s about my friends and how important they are to me.

3-  Perfectionism (12/12/07)~  I battle with this way too frequently.

4-  Teen Alcohol & Substance Abuse (1/25/08)~  Important info here!

5-  Top 10 Sex Myths Debunked (1/21/08)~   Found some entertaining stuff in the article that inspired this post.