I am very excited to announce that I have been offered and I accepted a new job.
Starting Monday, February 7 I will be the Social Event Coordinator at Genoa Woods Conference Center in Brighton, MI! http://genoawoods.com
Translation= I am being paid to plan parties!!! and weddings! and baby showers! and holiday parties!
I am soo excited! It was actually a pretty difficult decision, to make, but I am doing it! I have always had two dream jobs in life - my University dream job and my personal dream job; and this is my personal dream job! To be offered that at the age of 27 (Feb 18th) is outstanding and I cannot wait to start!
But this also means I need a new haircut and go back to having fake nails, because I must be profeshional and cute and well groomed! AND NEW CLOTHES! becuase winter doesn't last forever and I doubt I will be able to wear turtle-neck sweaters in July!
Anywho... so now I have lots to do here at work inthe next two weeks to wrap up and leave a nice profeshional image here at the University!
YEAH!
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Today's Quote
"Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so?
There's a support group for that.
It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar."
--Drew Carey
Shannon
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Letter to My Pets
Dear Dogs and Cats:
When I ask you to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positionswith each other so there are still two of you in the way.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The otherdishes are mine and contain my food. Please note: Placing a paw print inthe middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becomingyour food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in theslightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beatingme to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because Ifall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry aboutthis. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure yourcomfort. Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping, they can actually curlup in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each otherstretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that stickingtails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end tomaximize space used is nothing but sarcasm.
My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees. Those cases the compactdiscs come in are to protect the disc and not a crunchy outer shell witha free Frisbee prize inside.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If bysome miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is notnecessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your pawunder the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through thesame door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years -- canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. Icannot stress this enough.
To pacify you I have posted the following message on our front door...
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it may be an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughterwho is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
Lastly, I'll try to keep in mind that dogs and cats are better than kids.
They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train,
usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang outwith drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buyingthe latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollarsfor college, and! if they do get pregnant, you can sell the results.
Sincerely,
Your Owner
When I ask you to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positionswith each other so there are still two of you in the way.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The otherdishes are mine and contain my food. Please note: Placing a paw print inthe middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becomingyour food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in theslightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beatingme to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because Ifall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry aboutthis. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure yourcomfort. Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping, they can actually curlup in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each otherstretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that stickingtails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end tomaximize space used is nothing but sarcasm.
My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees. Those cases the compactdiscs come in are to protect the disc and not a crunchy outer shell witha free Frisbee prize inside.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If bysome miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is notnecessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your pawunder the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through thesame door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years -- canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. Icannot stress this enough.
To pacify you I have posted the following message on our front door...
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it may be an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughterwho is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
Lastly, I'll try to keep in mind that dogs and cats are better than kids.
They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train,
usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang outwith drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buyingthe latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollarsfor college, and! if they do get pregnant, you can sell the results.
Sincerely,
Your Owner
Friday, January 14, 2005
TGIF
Not much going on. And I really dont' have anything inspiring to say.
I have a mini interview of sorts this afternoon so I am leaving early at 2:30. Guess I should get some work done then seeing that it is Friday and all and I will not be here tomorrow - DRATS!
I am reading "Confessions of a Shopolic" right now. A very funny little book - the heronine is like Bridget Jones with a shopping addiction instead of a Vodka dependancy - pretty funny.
I have class on Monday, my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend Scott, and I work all weekend. I have no idea when I will be getting any homework done :o( I think I am going to have to quit my partime job at the mall (even though it pays pretty good and I have killer hours for a part time job).
That is about it.... someday I am going to go back to blogging intelligent funny little pieces, but not today. Hopefully Jerri and I can have a "debate" of some sorts again.
Later!
I have a mini interview of sorts this afternoon so I am leaving early at 2:30. Guess I should get some work done then seeing that it is Friday and all and I will not be here tomorrow - DRATS!
I am reading "Confessions of a Shopolic" right now. A very funny little book - the heronine is like Bridget Jones with a shopping addiction instead of a Vodka dependancy - pretty funny.
I have class on Monday, my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend Scott, and I work all weekend. I have no idea when I will be getting any homework done :o( I think I am going to have to quit my partime job at the mall (even though it pays pretty good and I have killer hours for a part time job).
That is about it.... someday I am going to go back to blogging intelligent funny little pieces, but not today. Hopefully Jerri and I can have a "debate" of some sorts again.
Later!
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Jazzercise
I am starting to really like my jazzercise class. My butt hurts soo much today!!! Anywho... not much to report on besides I was so tired last night that I fell asleep at 9:30 pm!
Class is doing scuplting tonight. I think I will pass and do some excercise at home and some reading for my master's class. It's quite here today at work. Everyone is either out or at a talk right now. (and I have to potty!)
Anywho... hope everyone has a good day!
Class is doing scuplting tonight. I think I will pass and do some excercise at home and some reading for my master's class. It's quite here today at work. Everyone is either out or at a talk right now. (and I have to potty!)
Anywho... hope everyone has a good day!
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Time to talk back
Ok... I have tried to really bite my tongue and not say anything because it just encourages you and I know that I do not have to justify myself to anyone, but I can't ignore this anymore.
1. I am happy with who I am, I am not happy with my weight. I am 5'3" and weigh over 200 lbs. That is not healthy. Now, I don’t look like I weight 200 lbs, but I am starting to feel it. I carry myself very well and my own self confidence shines past the fact that I hide a six-pack of tootsie rolls. My fat blog was created so that I could monitor my own weight loss progress and write down my thoughts and not bombard my friends with my complaints and lack of willpower to do anything about it.
2. I am a poor speller. If I happen to transpose a letter or two it is because I type faster than I think and I do not take the time to double check my posts before hitting submit. I treat my blog like a diary and I do not know anyone who spell checks their diary.
3. I don’t care what you think of me and my friends, but it has now come to a point where I feel you have gone to far and I would really appreciate it if you would stop leaving trashy remarks on any of my blogs. Feel free to read and look, I can’t stop you from that, but please, if you are going to leave any remarks, make them constructive.
Monday, January 10, 2005
Lordie
Just posting today to give Pete something to read.
Drama at work because no one can communicate between offices. (Big conference, no communication = big mess = heads spinning like Excorsist)
My next master's class started last night, looks like it is going to be interesting - Administrative Research Methods. We are doing a project for the Northville Chamber of Commerance. Should be fun. Had a little trivia test last night as well on all the US Presidents. My group missed only 6 presidents. Not sure if that is good or not.
Am bored on my lunch. Left my laptop at home so I would go to the gym and walk and was kinda hoping to see Jerri today, but have found an empty desktop to keep myself busy at :o) Going to jazzercise tonight if the weather holds out a little, if not, will be making Scott do DDR with me :o)
Nothing going on this week or weekend. Should have pleanty of time to do my homework!
Sorry I have nothing inspiring or thought provoking (sp?) to say today.
OH! I got a call from the owner of Genoa Woods Conference Center last night and he wanted to set up a time to talk with me about a new position they are thinking about trying out! I am sooo geeked! He said he was so impressed with my profeshionalism and demure during an event I did there with his staff that they are thinking about hiring a full time social planner! WOO HOO!
Drama at work because no one can communicate between offices. (Big conference, no communication = big mess = heads spinning like Excorsist)
My next master's class started last night, looks like it is going to be interesting - Administrative Research Methods. We are doing a project for the Northville Chamber of Commerance. Should be fun. Had a little trivia test last night as well on all the US Presidents. My group missed only 6 presidents. Not sure if that is good or not.
Am bored on my lunch. Left my laptop at home so I would go to the gym and walk and was kinda hoping to see Jerri today, but have found an empty desktop to keep myself busy at :o) Going to jazzercise tonight if the weather holds out a little, if not, will be making Scott do DDR with me :o)
Nothing going on this week or weekend. Should have pleanty of time to do my homework!
Sorry I have nothing inspiring or thought provoking (sp?) to say today.
OH! I got a call from the owner of Genoa Woods Conference Center last night and he wanted to set up a time to talk with me about a new position they are thinking about trying out! I am sooo geeked! He said he was so impressed with my profeshionalism and demure during an event I did there with his staff that they are thinking about hiring a full time social planner! WOO HOO!
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Sick Sick Sick....
Am very sick now.
Am starving, but can't swallow as my throat is swollen from coughing.
Have called the Dr to see if it is even worth while to go in. I hope that I have not gotten everyone else in my office sick, cause that would suck to be blamed for causing an office plague. Woops... I hear someone coughing now... it may just be too late!
Over the counter drups and drinking hot water seem to be doing the trick, but I think things are starting to drain into my ears now :o(
Hope I have not infected my friends and family since I have not stayed home in order to not infect everyone that I come in contact with :o(
I suck.... Maybe I will stay home from work tomorrow and Friday to get better seeing as I have a workshop all day Saturday and Sunday to attend, and grilling at Pete's...
Am starving, but can't swallow as my throat is swollen from coughing.
Have called the Dr to see if it is even worth while to go in. I hope that I have not gotten everyone else in my office sick, cause that would suck to be blamed for causing an office plague. Woops... I hear someone coughing now... it may just be too late!
Over the counter drups and drinking hot water seem to be doing the trick, but I think things are starting to drain into my ears now :o(
Hope I have not infected my friends and family since I have not stayed home in order to not infect everyone that I come in contact with :o(
I suck.... Maybe I will stay home from work tomorrow and Friday to get better seeing as I have a workshop all day Saturday and Sunday to attend, and grilling at Pete's...
Monday, January 03, 2005
New Year Tidings
Happy New Year!
Hope the holiday's treated everyone well. Santa was good to me. I got a video game - Dance Dance Revolution, a new cd player, workout clothes, new workout sneekers, cd's, DVD's, a Cabbage Patch Doll, books and some snazzy clothes and shoes.
Spent the time at home cleaning. I finally got my car fixed! it looks BRAND NEW! Having the car in the shop helped me not to shop all week, which was good. Spent New Year's Eve with some of Scott's friends and New Year's day at my parents watching football.
A ho-hum week, nothing fun or exciting to report on. Tonight will be my last night at Trivia due to my next graduate class starting next Monday. That will go until the end of Feb.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
Hope the holiday's treated everyone well. Santa was good to me. I got a video game - Dance Dance Revolution, a new cd player, workout clothes, new workout sneekers, cd's, DVD's, a Cabbage Patch Doll, books and some snazzy clothes and shoes.
Spent the time at home cleaning. I finally got my car fixed! it looks BRAND NEW! Having the car in the shop helped me not to shop all week, which was good. Spent New Year's Eve with some of Scott's friends and New Year's day at my parents watching football.
A ho-hum week, nothing fun or exciting to report on. Tonight will be my last night at Trivia due to my next graduate class starting next Monday. That will go until the end of Feb.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
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