Hi all!
My work days at IU are over...well I work Saturday, but nobody will be there so it doesn't count. I got a small pizza party today...all five workers filled out a card and Charla and Misty gave me a very pretty necklace. I'm sad to leave these people, not only because they have been the most consistent part of my life this year, but also because they're just good people in general. Sigh.
I keep putting off all of this packing because I know that my life will be consumed by it over the next few weeks. First the apartment, and then the house, then everything will be different. I can honestly say, though, that this marks the first time in my life that I am NOT afraid of change.
I've been a job-applying maniac lately. I've had one phone interview and was invited today to an in-person interview at a different school (I have to prepare an instruction session...yikes).
I think that's all I got...I'll probably write next from Georgia!
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
Stolen from Andrew...
...because I thought it would be fun!
Accent: I'm one of those weird people who can pick up accents very easily (I'm a language person). So right now, I have a little Indiana accent...when I go to Georgia, I'll sound like everybody else in Gwinnett County (I.E. a northerner that says "y'all"...not everybody in the south has a southern accent)
Booze: If I had my choice, I'd say none. I just don't like it. But if I had to, I would say beer over wine (I know, crazy), and a long island for a mixed drink.
Chore I Hate: Scrubbing the tub and yard work
Dog or Cat: I am definitely a DOG person
Essential Electronics: My computer, ipod, and cell phone (even though I rarely answer it)
Favorite Cologne(s): I don't know...the cologne has to react well with the guy. It's funny, I have never liked the cologne on any of the guys I have ever dated, although there was my friend from high school Joey, who always smelled great. If I could ever find the name of the cologne....
Gold or Silver: I think Gold looks best against my skin tone, but I own more silver
Hagiography: Well, I am catholic, and my confirmation saint is Bridget...so we'll go with her
Insomnia: I have trouble falling asleep sometimes, but I can sleep every night
Job Title: Unemployed? oh wait, I still work at wells, so Gaidoz Project Assistant
Kids: Hopefully some day
Living arrangements: For the next week and a half, a small two bedroom apt...by myself
Most admirable trait: work ethic
Number of sexual partners: "What is this, a physical?"...my thoughts exactly Andrew
Overnight hospital stays: None
Phobias: Social Dancing and Bugs...I would say needles, but that's more of a control issue
Quote: I really don't feel like searching for one right now
Religion: Catholic
Siblings: Older brother
Time I wake up: Depends...earliest is 6:30am, latest is 9:30am
Unusual talent or skill: Flag spinning
Vegetable I refuse to eat: Cooked carrots
Worst habit: I open things with my teeth because I am too impatient to tear them apart with my hands or use scissors.
X-rays: I've a had a few
Yummy foods I make: Chilli, Cakes (Chocolate Cake!), Cookies, Chicken Tenders, lots of stuff
Zodiac sign: Aries...rawr
Accent: I'm one of those weird people who can pick up accents very easily (I'm a language person). So right now, I have a little Indiana accent...when I go to Georgia, I'll sound like everybody else in Gwinnett County (I.E. a northerner that says "y'all"...not everybody in the south has a southern accent)
Booze: If I had my choice, I'd say none. I just don't like it. But if I had to, I would say beer over wine (I know, crazy), and a long island for a mixed drink.
Chore I Hate: Scrubbing the tub and yard work
Dog or Cat: I am definitely a DOG person
Essential Electronics: My computer, ipod, and cell phone (even though I rarely answer it)
Favorite Cologne(s): I don't know...the cologne has to react well with the guy. It's funny, I have never liked the cologne on any of the guys I have ever dated, although there was my friend from high school Joey, who always smelled great. If I could ever find the name of the cologne....
Gold or Silver: I think Gold looks best against my skin tone, but I own more silver
Hagiography: Well, I am catholic, and my confirmation saint is Bridget...so we'll go with her
Insomnia: I have trouble falling asleep sometimes, but I can sleep every night
Job Title: Unemployed? oh wait, I still work at wells, so Gaidoz Project Assistant
Kids: Hopefully some day
Living arrangements: For the next week and a half, a small two bedroom apt...by myself
Most admirable trait: work ethic
Number of sexual partners: "What is this, a physical?"...my thoughts exactly Andrew
Overnight hospital stays: None
Phobias: Social Dancing and Bugs...I would say needles, but that's more of a control issue
Quote: I really don't feel like searching for one right now
Religion: Catholic
Siblings: Older brother
Time I wake up: Depends...earliest is 6:30am, latest is 9:30am
Unusual talent or skill: Flag spinning
Vegetable I refuse to eat: Cooked carrots
Worst habit: I open things with my teeth because I am too impatient to tear them apart with my hands or use scissors.
X-rays: I've a had a few
Yummy foods I make: Chilli, Cakes (Chocolate Cake!), Cookies, Chicken Tenders, lots of stuff
Zodiac sign: Aries...rawr
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Living the 'Proactiv' life
I'll admit it...I am a 24 year old "woman" still suffering from the socially painful woes of acne. Alright, it's not that bad, and never really has been. I've just inherited my paternal grandmother's extremely large pores, which result in permanent black heads and the occasional inflammatory break-out. They somehow miraculously disappear in photographs though...very thankful indeed.
As an early-bird in the puberty (I still hate that word) portion of my life, I began suffering from this affliction at the ripe age of 9. In high school, my mother decided to do something about it (rather to shut me up) and take me to the dermatologist. I tried the benozoyl peroxide washes...they only resulted in a red neck (haha) and the rude morning wake up call of not being able to open my eyes (puffiness). I also tried other topical medicines, which were terrible when I started doing color guard, as they resulted in sun poisoning at band camps.
So I gave up throughout college...I made sure that I took care of my face. It would all go away during drum corps summers...although if you spend more than 3 weeks of 11 hours per day in the sun, your nose begins peeling off in chunky pieces. I would get home though, and the zits would be back for more (the disease that keeps on giving? oh wait, that's something else).
So here I am, in what is technically my mid-twenties (yikes!) and I'm still suffering. One day on a whim I decided to try Proactiv (because if it works for Jessica Simpson...haha). I get the package and realize that a lot of their products contain the lovely benzoyl peroxide, which isn't so lovely to me. I realized that if I use it once every three days (way under the recommendation) , I'm not affected by the benzoyl peroxide, and it helps clear things up.
Last week though I had a terrible break-out. It was quite possibly because I was finished with school and all of the stress within me combined with a job interview, had finally surfaced in the familiar red mound-like form.
I will continue to live the 'Proactiv' life because I do think it works, especially if your skin isn't sensitive like mine. But I do realize that stress can have far more influence on my looks than a miracle medicine can.
As an early-bird in the puberty (I still hate that word) portion of my life, I began suffering from this affliction at the ripe age of 9. In high school, my mother decided to do something about it (rather to shut me up) and take me to the dermatologist. I tried the benozoyl peroxide washes...they only resulted in a red neck (haha) and the rude morning wake up call of not being able to open my eyes (puffiness). I also tried other topical medicines, which were terrible when I started doing color guard, as they resulted in sun poisoning at band camps.
So I gave up throughout college...I made sure that I took care of my face. It would all go away during drum corps summers...although if you spend more than 3 weeks of 11 hours per day in the sun, your nose begins peeling off in chunky pieces. I would get home though, and the zits would be back for more (the disease that keeps on giving? oh wait, that's something else).
So here I am, in what is technically my mid-twenties (yikes!) and I'm still suffering. One day on a whim I decided to try Proactiv (because if it works for Jessica Simpson...haha). I get the package and realize that a lot of their products contain the lovely benzoyl peroxide, which isn't so lovely to me. I realized that if I use it once every three days (way under the recommendation) , I'm not affected by the benzoyl peroxide, and it helps clear things up.
Last week though I had a terrible break-out. It was quite possibly because I was finished with school and all of the stress within me combined with a job interview, had finally surfaced in the familiar red mound-like form.
I will continue to live the 'Proactiv' life because I do think it works, especially if your skin isn't sensitive like mine. But I do realize that stress can have far more influence on my looks than a miracle medicine can.
Friday, May 12, 2006
What's up doc?
Reality is setting in...I got my first invoice for student loans...I miss the undergrad days of HOPE scholarship. Georgia is awesome.
I ended up doing very well this semester...completely makes up for all those weekends stuck in my apartment glued to my computer and praying that ella wouldn't go out.
Somehow my key to the office at work slipped off of my key ring...HOW DID THIS HAPPEN, and why now when my days are already numbered?
My friend Adrian recently got an internship at a radio station in Sandy Springs. She gets some on-air time on Fridays at around 6pm. I'm totally excited for her.
Mother's Day is Sunday...don't forget to tell your mom or other women in your life that you love them!!
I ended up doing very well this semester...completely makes up for all those weekends stuck in my apartment glued to my computer and praying that ella wouldn't go out.
Somehow my key to the office at work slipped off of my key ring...HOW DID THIS HAPPEN, and why now when my days are already numbered?
My friend Adrian recently got an internship at a radio station in Sandy Springs. She gets some on-air time on Fridays at around 6pm. I'm totally excited for her.
Mother's Day is Sunday...don't forget to tell your mom or other women in your life that you love them!!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Faster than a speeding bullet...
I'm pretty sure I mentioned in earlier posts that my parents are selling their house...the only house I have ever known.
This might be a whirlwind record. One week on the market, they sell their house...three days later, they find a new one. We are out as of June 15th.
We will still be living in Brookwood district (like 7 minutes from the old house), not that it matters because us kids are in our mid to late twenties. The lot is way smaller than the old one, but that's what they wanted. I will also miss the pool, which I totally haven't taken advantage of in a long time. But life goes on and the neighborhood was truly becoming get-tro. It's still sad to give up your first bedroom, the place where you learned how to swim, had your second kiss (and third, etc.), made your first cake, etc. It's all happening so fast, but it's better than it dragging out throughout the summer. I'm going to miss that place.
Anyways, I'm working a lot...going in on Saturdays too! Making money is good, but finishing the Gaidoz project will be even better. I would like to do something like it again in the future. Mmmm moldy books. I love it.
As for tonight, I get to hang out with my girls at Lennies! wOOt
This might be a whirlwind record. One week on the market, they sell their house...three days later, they find a new one. We are out as of June 15th.
We will still be living in Brookwood district (like 7 minutes from the old house), not that it matters because us kids are in our mid to late twenties. The lot is way smaller than the old one, but that's what they wanted. I will also miss the pool, which I totally haven't taken advantage of in a long time. But life goes on and the neighborhood was truly becoming get-tro. It's still sad to give up your first bedroom, the place where you learned how to swim, had your second kiss (and third, etc.), made your first cake, etc. It's all happening so fast, but it's better than it dragging out throughout the summer. I'm going to miss that place.
Anyways, I'm working a lot...going in on Saturdays too! Making money is good, but finishing the Gaidoz project will be even better. I would like to do something like it again in the future. Mmmm moldy books. I love it.
As for tonight, I get to hang out with my girls at Lennies! wOOt
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