black bag stress

so i’ve been trying to find a new purse for about….i guess since January-Februaryish…lets go w/ Feb and put it to rest. So yes. Here’s my dilemma: i need a new everyday and everything bag. HARDEST THING EVER!!!

Having to subject myself to a ‘practical’ item is a pretty traumatizing experience. There are too many feelings of commitment involved. I miss shopping w/ mom because she’d always help me decide. Sometimes I’d decide contrary to her suggestions BUT the point being: i would DECIDE. So far, i haven’t been able to make myself pick anything yet.

Today I was standing at TJMaxx and I thought…I miss school. You took one look around and bam! in school you know exactly what leather piece you should be whining to your parents about. this growing up/transitional stage i’m in sucks. i can’t make decisions. i have NO clue whatsoever what style items are socially acceptable for me. UGH!!! this is drastically annoying!

ok here is my solution:

Dear Superman,

Please run backwards really fast so that I might be back up in Ithaca with all the Gossip Girl wannabees if only so I might gain some insight into what sort of bag I should buy. 

Many thanks,

Lo

AS IF!!!  ok i need to get going.  If i try REALLY hard i might get my sister to go back with me to the store so that she could help me pick out my to be bag.

peace out my homebodies!!!!

is google the next wal-mart?

ok so i don’t know how i stumbled on the you-tube vid for Goog-411. it’s been posted since SEPTEMBER…how i missed it, i dunno anyways here’s the show… Take a look for yo’-self:

 

isn’t that awesome!! i love the internet. so many tools. so many freebies. so much google for everyone. it’s just fantastic. love the internet–LOVE IT. but it’s weird in a way. to get stuff free. on some days when i consider how many people are unemployed i stop and NEARLY wish that $4/gal gas was back if it gave everyone’s job back. that’s unlikely to solve the issue which is why i only NEARLY wish. so when google came out w/ this super cool FREE version of 411 i thought: YAY! goodbyyeeeeee 50 cent charges for 411!!! however, what is the regular 411?
people are at the end of that 411…people that get paychecks for 411 operator services and stuff like that, stuff i don’t think to deeply about yet i have a pretty good feeling that it’s going to affect those people not so deeply thought about (that’s such a poorly written sentence above all my poorly written sentences THEREFORE, i should take a moment to call upon my faithful excuse: English is my second language.)
anyways, so even though 411 is this super big or small group of people that get money for their service, what is google doing to them? I seriously love google…i’m torn. what if google turns into the wal-mart of information and takes the jobs of all these people that sell the convenience of obtaining information?

well if that happens i don’t know. I feel bad. but strangley enough…not bad enough to hold myself from programming goog-411 into my cell.

hasta la vista lovies

wk no. 52: ok i have some plans

So like i said, i will be looking into teaching as an option. Preferably math or science cos it just seems like more fun to do those and i was best at those in school. I guess i was ok in english too but i’m not so sure i want to do that although i’m completely open to all possibilities. but here’s the thing: i’m a hands on type of girl and i want the kids make cool stuff. somehow or other i’m gonna get them all to build something. i don’t care how small or simple i want something built. i thank you my visual background.

alright alright already

so i’m looking at 3 programs so far. Teach for America, cos hello Cornell drilled it into me. Texas Teaching Fellow, you can only apply to one location, i’m gonna pick San Antonio due to cheap cost of leaving oops, i meant, cost of living. Okay and the last one will be Austin ISD Teaching Academy because it’s in Austin, duh. TTF also has Dallas, El Paso and Austin as possible locations but I’m sticking to San An just cos i’m already there. Plus, the Teaching Academy is what I’ll bank on for returning to Austin. And TeachforAmerica because…well, I’ve met some corp members and they just seem to be really grounded. I’ve studied the program in class(es) too so it’s hard to not admire the system they have in place. I like their approach.

Ultimately, I want to teach. I like kids and I like to give presentations, I’m great with parents for some reason beyond my control, and I’m just fun like that so give me my summers back! PLEASE!!! Plus, teachers, get awesome benefits.

BEST OF ALL: i love cardigans! i already have all the professional apparel required to look the part. how fun is that gonna be.

it's a teaching basic

i know i’m excited when I start to plan what I’ll wear on the job. there is a part of me that really really wants to teach math or science. although, if i teach science…what kind of science? and how would i get kids to build something for science? If i teach science i guess they can experiment with different clays and build tiny little huts, oooh or bones, or i can have them create replica ecosystems. it sucks that i can’t keep plants alive. maybe i can use my fiber science background and teach them about basic textile care, that would be practical. ooh i can also teach them about forensics. YES!! if i’m a science teacher i think my class will have to solve a mystery every week. well maybe bi-weekly or even monthly. my goal is to make whatever subject i’m teaching fun for them. I want them to look forward to coming to class.

ok well i need to get back to packing. i DESPISE the moving part of moving. i love the meeting new people learning about new places but the packing and unpacking part. that’s the hardest part of it all. i wonder when i’ll be moving next. oy vey. OY VEY!

my imaginary boxes...i'm actually using shopping bags and some luggage pieces as well as my many handbags

wk no. 52: i have my nyc

i have been in love with austin for about 5 years now. why would i want to leave?
when i was in ithaca i came across MANY students from nyc and every holiday every break and after graduation they ran back. I never understood it. to me it was not something i could just comprehend. why not go somewhere else i thought? now, i understand. i’m getting kicked out of austin but i’m kicking, screaming, and clawing to stay. this is my city.

i went out to waterloo icehouse for my good-bye dinner w/ travis on saturday. and something we discussed how san antonio doesn’t really pride itself on it’s local places. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!!!
WHERE AM I GOING TO HANG OUT?! chili’s?!!!! UGH——–!

you might as well chain me to a starbucks too.

t told me that you bloom where you’re planted, but, can i really get planted somewhere i don’t want to be?
my alternatives to austin have been: Seattle, NYC, Portland, San Fran, etc. Not, San Antonio.

i know that san antonio is a bigger city so in a way i should be elated to make the move, except, it’s not austin.

bleh to the stats…

as my ‘last’ class i have to take stats. this class is over and done with TOMORROW. well no, tomorrow i get my final then i send it back in on Saturday by midnight EST so…11 for me. which sucks cos it totally consumes my whole day. more like a mean of 5.5 hours w/ a standard deviation of 1.5 hrs. bahahhahaha like i know what that means and if i do so God help me scour this social science out of me.

ok so here’s the deal: if i PASS this class then this should be the last course i EVER have to register for at cornell. if i don’t i’m doomed.

once stats is in the past I have to take an Econ prelim and final…awesome? i can’t wait, I even bought new shoes eek!!!!!!

yeah.

then.

I have to finish like 11 cases and 11 labs and book report. both for dr. breen. she must hate me. the woman has a heart of gold and it’s sooo big it’s why she’s so short. Her huge heavy heart stunted her growth as a child…errr young adult…errr whatev, you know what i’m getting at. She’s a sweetie and i owe her a ton and half plus my first born if i ever have one.

once that is done: AUGUST. I’ll be done with school FOR-EEEEVEEEERRRRRR. And to celebrate i’m gonna sleep. yes. i’ve decided i’m going to lower the temperature in my apt. make some cocoa and watch season 3&4 of house and pass out for like at the very least: 14.5 hours. Then wake up w/ a huge headache, the type you only get out of being in bed for ‘THAT’ long and not have moved. am i psyched? well…i only had to take 2 horse tranquilizers to calm me down.

yeah well til then, everything else is on hold.

later my homebodies

looks fade, don’t get attached

today ashton kutcher was on ellen and he was talking about being very beautiful. poor ashton, i can see his beauty weighs him down. i think if he were to move towards being sexy rather than beautiful he’d see his load lighten up some.

in other news: the interview….nope still not employed. it’s ok. when i interviewed the first time the schedule was 8-6 w/ an hour lunch. that’s 45 hours a week. i dunno about that. well actually i know it’s not for me. Although the job itself sounded pretty sweet, and the people i’d be working seem really cool too it’s still 45 hours a week for the people that i DON’T work with. So, so far, i am appreciative of the opportunity to interview because it helped me realize how much the work schedule is to me. So Retail: check (hella fessible) and AdLucent very atypical firm and you know they mention liberal hours on their ad. i think that makes me more productive. i know that much about myself. i need a period to get away, recharge and return refreshed.

so where else have i applied: Wholefoods! as a planner of private label inventory…yes my forte: PRIVATE LABELS i’m HUGE on exclusivity and planning heck yes. that job is no longer posted but this is the summary of the next job i’ll be applying for:

General Summary
Responsible for development and leadership of the team, tools and culture of space planning and planogramming in support of the global and regional procurement teams. Must be decisive, driven, and have proven success in coordinating efforts and deliverables to make an immediate financial and operational impact.

we’ll see.  it’s wholefoods.  i’m not gonna get too excited or hopeful either.  but anything that offers me a discount is sure to make me a loyal slave to them.  so, may not be the best for my personal well being.  mk homebodies i have to get to the gym now that i found out that i’m still paying for it.

 

PEACE OUT HOMEBODIES ps. looks fade dont get attached!

1 day to go…

so tomorrow is my last day at CDA.  i think i can deal with that.  i’m ready to start something new.  I’m not sure how long it will take to start that something new or even WHERE it will be.  lately, i’ve been obsessed with this though…i’m not sure how long the obsession will last.  i actually found tyler james because i was looking for the song “Your Woman” by White Town, but then i found this guy that so strongly reminds me of none other than Jake Gyllenhaal (drool).  yeah ok i have to go.  tomorrows my last day and i want to leave with a phenomenal impression! actually, i’m working on an SF 330 oodles of fun…so much fun i’ll probably restraining devices just to maintain my composure.  

 

later homebodies!

interviews: check.

ok so my interviews are over and done with.  which is nice, cos i was getting soo HONGRY!!!  I’m glad Kelley was there.  I was comfortable with that.  She’s a great interviewer, which i had expected, but i felt like it was my little sister interviewing and i dunno it was just a such a warm feeling every time she’d give her responses.

 

anyways.  so for about the first interview:

it was at ashby staffing which is a staffing agency.  and it was for a position doing the same stuff i’m doing: so rfq’s and rfp’s hub stuff…and the lady that interviewed me said she really liked me.  Its of obvious benefit for her to get her people hired so I’m hoping that she finds possible leads for it.  Anyway, so that went well and she will also be looking for other stuff for me.  She basically told me she things i’m an overall good package and a marketable candidate for marketing positions.  That was nice to hear.

My second interview was at SpryDev and it was for that entry level assistant position.  so i didn’t get that job.  I didn’t even make it to the second round.  But Ben did invite me too interview for the Jr. Internet Marketing Coordinator position.  I think i could probably bring more to the table with that job. and while it does not come w/ an iphone, it comes with a higher salary so i’d be able to afford an iphone on my own.  I did like meeting him and while i did not learn about what they do exactly, or what their daily processes are like i did enjoy getting a feel for what he has going on.  so yes, it was definitely worth going to.  and as i said: i landed the 2nd interview.  What i wasn’t thrilled about was the work schedule.  Mr. Cox allows me to take a half day once a week so i can do my volunteering.  :(  and, you know I really enjoy it. This job doesn’t seem to offer that, and if anything i’m a bit hesitant as to the hours: 8am-6pm.  currently, i’m at 8:30-5:30.  so i put in 35 hours a week just about.  I don’t mind working through lunch, in fact if i’m avoiding traffic and drive thrus and fast food calories and the love handles to follow….i think i’m better off. 

so far my leads are SpryDev, UT Co-op, that lady from Asby, and i’ve yet to hear back from adLucent.  but i might not ever hear back from them…who knows.  so far, it’s an even tie between SpryDev and the UTCoop.  

dude! i’m freaking out here!

ugh, finally i get to spill out again…its a virtual muffin topping event of a day for me then. 

 

yeah i’ve been meaning to start blogging again especially since its the cool hip thing to do and not to mention my mom read my journal when i was in middle school and i’ve been scared senseless to own another journal ever since but finally ive found my safe haven…this internet.