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Mind Your Manners (And Your Grammar!)
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| Back to work-ish |
[May. 7th, 2009|05:24 am] |
I guess I am technically back to work now. I decided to teach a summer class (online) that starts next week. I love being at home with Natalie, but holy crap can you say boring. Thank god we got cable. I always thought I would be the type to want to stay at home and just be lazy all the time. After almost 5 months of it, I am kind of over it. The days that I have gone in to work for random meetings have been great. Since it's just one class I am still at home and it will probably take a maximum of 10 hours a week, but it least it will get the blood flowing to my brain. I won't be back in the office until August, so there is still the whole summer to watch Natalie grow.
Speaking of growing, she is getting so big! Almost 12 pounds now, which is closing in on the 50th percentile. Which is insane considering she started <5th%. I am so proud of her and how well she is doing considering our fears just a few short months ago. She just finished up a growth spurt with the first night of what I would refer to as sleeping through the night. Technically, it only needs to be 5 hours, but that doesn't count in my book. Tuesday night she slept from 8:45-5:30. She did get up at 3:30 this morning, but that's not bad as far as babies go. Especially since I was awake for the day at 2am. The doctor told me that I must have a good baby because I don't look as tired as the other mothers. I think my body just got used to only getting 2-3 hours of sleep at a time early on because she definitely has her rough days.
All in all, being a mom is seriously awesome. I can't wait to go through the whole process again someday. |
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| Oh my |
[Dec. 11th, 2008|02:21 pm] |
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I'm totally having a baby. On February 2nd. Whoa. |
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| I'm a Busy Girl |
[Sep. 20th, 2007|12:07 am] |
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Figured I'd update since I never do anymore. (Shawn was even the one to post my list of careers which is just kind of sad). Speaking of those careers though, it was rather comforting to see that most of them were associated with a path I am going down - namely, education. Which is why I'm so crazy busy. Not only am I working full time and commuting 2 hours a day to do it, I am also finishing up my masters and teaching undergrad classes. The going to school part is ok, except for the fact that I hate being in groups with people who are complete social loafers. And teachers who can't decide what they want. My finance class is going great, but International business just gets on my nerves. I actually started contemplating the consequences of getting a B, which as it turns out, are none except for a minor blow to my ego and my 4.0
Teaching is wonderful, if you ignore the massive sense of entitlement that many of my students have. Most of the kids are great, but some just don't care. But yeah, I am teaching the Office suite - two residential classes and one online class. There is a retarded amount of grading and it is extremely time-consuming, but I am loving it. I have a lot to learn about classroom management and the sort, but I am getting better at it every day.
I feel bad that I'm so busy all the time. And when I'm not busy all I want to do is chill. It makes it hard to be as devoted a wife as I think I should be, but Shawn has been great picking up extra chores and being patient with me. I plan to leave my full time job in December and I will have finished with the masters, so starting in the Spring it will be just teaching. That will be so nice...
Anywho, can't wait for Neko as usual. It will be great to see folks and change up the scenery for a few days.
Must sleep now....fizzle... |
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| Me too! Me too! |
[Sep. 15th, 2007|12:27 pm] |
1. Elementary School Teacher - Good Match
2. High School Teacher - Very Good Match
3. Special Education Teacher - Good Match
4. Early Childhood Educator - Good Match
5. Professor - Very Good Match
6. Principal - Very Good Match
7. Music Teacher / Instructor - Fair Match
8. Foreign Language Instructor - Fair Match
9. ESL Teacher - Very Good Match
10. Computer Trainer - Very Good Match |
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[Mar. 14th, 2007|08:37 am] |
This is like, nerdy by association. |
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| Mice! |
[Mar. 2nd, 2007|11:34 am] |
We have mice. We found one a week or two ago in an empty trashcan and put him outside. And yesterday a little one ran right in front of me. I tried to get him outside but he ran between the counters instead. So, Shawn bought some traps and he's getting rid of them that way. But they are sooooo cute! I can't stand the thought of killing them or inadvertently coming across their dead bodies. I would rather catch them and keep them as pets, but that idea got vetoed real quick.
Does anyone have any suggestions for humane ways of getting rid of mice? |
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| It's not even December yet... |
[Nov. 14th, 2006|08:16 am] |
 Dear Santa...
Dear Santa,
This year I've been busy!
In April I pulled ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) casualjames's hair (-5 points). In August I bought porn for undeadammonite (10 points). In March on a flight to Vancouver, I stole the emergency flight information card (-40 points). Last Sunday I had a shoot-out with rival gang lords on the 5 near LA (-76 points). In October I committed genocide... Sorry about that, asphalt_engine (-5000 points).
Overall, I've been naughty (-5111 points). For Christmas I deserve a spanking!
Sincerely,
katya859 |
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| Yummy! |
[Nov. 13th, 2006|01:24 pm] |
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Shawn and I went out last night for a slightly belated anniversary dinner. We went to the Flatrock Grille, which is basically really yummy seafood. I had flounder stuffed with (real, whole) shrimp and (real) crab. I was also treated to an appetizer and wine and coffee and dessert (I'm sooo spoiled). But yeah, if you want great fish, good music and a nice atmosphere, you should definitely check this place out. |
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| Ouchies |
[Nov. 9th, 2006|08:31 pm] |
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I went to the dentist today and now that the Novocaine has worn off, my tooth hurts sooo bad. Even vicodin is not touching the pain. :( |
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| Neko Update |
[Nov. 9th, 2006|08:03 pm] |
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Neko is well over and I have fully recovered from the lack of sleep. I had an awesome time this year and Registration seemed to go smoothly despite some problems that were handled with calm and grace by all the beautiful ladies (and Bernie). It would have been nice to have signs, but I'm sure we'll have them next year. Otherwise, last weekend was probably the most fun that I've had. It's very rare that I feel comfortable enough to just relax and be myself. I didn't have to think about whether I might let a curse word slip or if I had a couple drinks and hit on half the ladies in the room (sorry to anyone if I made you feel uncomfortable or crossed the line - but damn y'all are hot!).
The only downside to the alcohol is it makes me say what I really feel, which as it turned out, was not a good move. Despite the hurt and embarrassment that resulted from wanting to be friends with someone who wishes I would disappear off the face of the earth, I did learn something important. I don't want to care for someone who doesn't care for me, and I am fortunate to be with the most amazing man on the planet. Shawn is there for me no matter what, despite my flaws and my baggage. It is so wonderful to be accepted for who you are and to have someone who makes you strive daily to be a better person for their sake.
But back to Neko...I met some really cool people and got to know others better. Alyssa is officially the awesomeness for giving me a corset (!), and yes, Shawn thanks you very much for that. All the panels I got to see were fun and we bought some more Alain Viesca art (aka. liquor fairies). We have like four prints now, so it's looking like the new office will be the fairy room. As long as I get to paint the walls something other than white, I don't care what else is in the room.
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| Motorcycles, yay! |
[Sep. 18th, 2006|04:31 pm] |
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I want a motorcycle. I blame Shawn, but omigosh they are sooo fun! We took the class this weekend at CVCC. The instructors were really great and I learned a lot. I need to go to the DMV to get my license sometime this week. Shawn joked about buying me a bike if he didn't have to spend the money on a honeymoon. I'm sorely tempted, but I've never been anywhere interesting and my brain is pretty set on something islandish.
I also picked up my wedding dress this weekend. Soooo beautiful. It'll be months before I get to wear it, but I just want to put it on and twirl around. We are also starting to work on registries. It seems way to early for that, but all the wedding sites out there are good for one thing - making you feel really far behind in planning even when you're not. We did make a dinky little web page though and will continue to add to it. We are at http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/CatherinePrue&ShawnBuck. Check it out. |
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[Aug. 4th, 2006|07:17 pm] |
Raise your hand if you're not at Otakon! Ok, seriously, I know I'm not the only one...
I get to spend this whole weekend entirely by myself doing homework and watching Bleach (which I am just a bit addicted to - thank you youtube!). It will be kind of nice to be alone, but I could live without the self-imposed schoolwork.
Being engaged is pretty cool, and the sparklyness is a nice perk. For those of you who are unaware, the date is set for April 28 and will be in Lynchburg. It's going to be quite small which suits my taste just fine. The best part is my parents jumping on board not only with their wholehearted approval, but also financially. The main event is pretty much taken care of between my two sets of parents and just leaves the planning to us. A lot of the planning is well on it's way too, with a deposit on the site and a wedding director who's willing to do all the legwork for us. You'd think with us being so on the ball, that people would quit asking specific questions like "Where is the rehearsal dinner?" and "What color shoes will the bridesmaids be wearing?" It would be nice if people could chill and give us more than a week to have all the details planned.
Got a nice surprise when it comes to my medical bills, which are currently sucking up half my income. The big bill from the hospital is killing me. When I called today, I once again asked if there was anything that could be done to cut down this burden. The lady was like oh yeah, we can see if you qualify for some random aid thing. Well it turns out I qualify for 50% of the bill to be written off. Written off, as in erased from history! Whoo hoo! What a relief! And then I hear the catch. It is only writing off 50% of my remaining balance not the full amount. I've already paid almost half of the original balance! I'll be calling back Monday and speaking to a supervisor about this. I had specifically asked two months ago if there was anything that could be done and then the answer was no, unless I wanted to pay interest. Nothing about writing off anything, just extending the time I had to pay back and charging for it. Hopefully I will be able to get the aid from the full amount, because that would mean I only have $200 left to pay. Either way, it's a good deal, but I feel like I'm getting jipped. |
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| Look, it's a Post! |
[Jun. 30th, 2006|02:42 am] |
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Perhaps I have been going to bed to early these days, since I keep waking up before my alarm goes off. Don't get me wrong, it's nice to wake up functioning, but 2 am is a little *too* early to be waking up for the day. So, what the hey, haven't posted in a long while and I am already up.
Bummed out of my mind that RoAnime is on hiatus. Hopefully it won't last long, I was really getting into some of the shows we were watching. Plus it's one more night of the week I don't have an excuse to be with my sweetie. I'll admit he's the reason I started going, but man I got addicted quick. Now I have to sing theme songs all by myself...
In other news I have mad medical bills. Over $500 a month to be more exact. It's a lot of money, but I can honestly say it was so worth it. To no longer have pain and to be perpetually perky...you can't put a price on it.
I am now on my second/third classes of my MBA and am loving it. While it cuts into the social life a little, I'm really enjoying myself and learning a lot. I interviewed for a new job Wednesday as the Internship Coordinator for LU and I think it went really well. I find out next Friday just how well. The timing is actually perfect since that is the same day I will know what my raise is and will allow me to make a completely informed decision. The new job would be a lot of work and very challenging, but I think it is something I would really enjoy and would allow (read: force) me to network with lots of HR people. It would also involve a minimum of a 5K raise which wouldn't hurt matters either and would help with aforementioned medical bills. I really want to be aiming more towards Roanoke for future employment since I know I will be there before too terribly long. Commuting isn't that bad, but I could see it taking its toll.
Speaking of Roanoke...things are going AMAZING(!) with Shawn. Next week we will be celebrating 8 months together. I can't believe it has been that long, but we have grown so close in just this short time. I am truly thrilled and can't wait for the future.
And finally....
( cute! )
Found this little guy in front of Shawn's house this morning. He's about the size of my fist. |
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| I think I might actually sleep like this... |
[May. 15th, 2006|10:39 am] |
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Find your own pose!
Colon Traits and Tendencies: The Colon is the chosen pose of individuals who, on their own, seem awkward or remote. They may be the sort who responds to telephone messages with email, or spends their lunchtimes quietly pedometer-walking in lieu of socializing with coworkers. But when a Colonist finds its mate, together they acquire a grace and ease that surprises friends and family.
Comfort Zone: The Colon is one of the Sea Sleeper poses. Other Sea poses you might try: The Ticket Puncher and Sixth Posture of the Perfumed Forest.
A Note About Coping: Since Colonists rely so heavily on their partners to give them context and spark, the times when business or family obligations take one of them away from home can leave both sleepers demoralized. To temporarily fill the void, swap in a large, carnival-sized stuffed animal, making sure to keep candles, space heaters, or other combustibles well away from the bedside. |
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[Apr. 27th, 2006|10:24 am] |
| Big Five Test Results | Extroversion (66%) moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.
Accommodation (48%) medium which suggests you are moderately kind natured, trusting, and helpful while still maintaining your own interests.
Orderliness (80%) high which suggests you are overly organized, neat, structured and restrained at the expense too often of flexibility, variety, spontaneity, and fun.
Emotional Stability (58%) moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Inquisitiveness (48%) medium which suggests you are moderately intellectual, curious, and imaginative.
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| Easter's Been Cancelled! |
[Apr. 15th, 2006|10:15 pm] |
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In other news, I am completely addicted to the Vampires game (which I didn't really need in addition to my Neopets addiction) and have realized I never really want to talk about anything else...
Graduating in a month, though I plan to skip town for the actual affair since it's silly and I really don't have any desire to hear John McCain speak. Starting my MBA on May 1. Looked at the book for my first class and yawned. Hopefully it won't be too terrible. I did some job searching for a little while toward the beginning of this month, but I really do like my job despite the fact that I have majorly outgrown any challenge it might have possessed. A raise this year and free grad school might encourage me to stick around a bit longer. If nothing else, my resume is primed and ready for the wonderful opportunity that's supposed to be falling into my lap any minute now.
Percy (the pig) got sick after Cody (the other pig) died. Apparently he had mites from when he was in the pet store and the stress of losing his companion caused them to make their move, resulting in a very miserable and itchy pig. After the $80.10 I paid the vet to fix him, I am glad he is back to his usual, bratty self. He even felt good enough to bite me this morning. So yeah, if anyone knows someone who wants a free guinea pig with all the accessories included, let me know. I want to keep him, but the way things are headed with my life, etc., I don't know how long I will be able to.
Later this summer I am looking into taking the motorcycle riding class at CVCC. It will be good for me to know how and someday, long, long from now, I may want to get my own bike. In the meantime, I won't knock the extra letter on my driver's license. Plus it's only $65. And that's less than I paid so someone I don't like would stop scratching himself. |
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