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Kourtney wrote: "And in today's episode of Good News/Bad News:Good News: I have a phone interview today to return to HR!! Only 2 more hours to go but I'm hoping this one works out!
Bad News: I think I'm coming ..."
Good luck with the interview, Kourtney! Let us know how it goes. :)
I'm sorry about the cold :( my allergies have started to bother me a little recently. So annoying!
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Let me know what your blogs are (when you start them) and I'll follow. Jencey, I think I follow one that you write for....."
So it will be sl..."
Just followed, and commented. ;) Can't wait to read more!
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Good News: I have a phone interview today to return to HR!! Only 2 more hours to go but I'm hoping this one works out!
Bad News: I think I'm coming ..."
Good luck Kourt!!!
I had five new hires start yesterday - that was a lot of paperwork. Holy crap. LOL
And I've got two phone interviews set up for tomorrow. One new hire to start Tuesday next week, but trying to add to that.
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I actually found myself with some energy Monday and managed to get a few things done before running out of time. Which is the other problem, when I force myself to get off my ass and do stuff, I run out of time to get all the things I wanted to get done, done.
Saw the doctor a few weeks ago and mentioned it to her, she wants me to get some blood tests done to more closely check how effective my thyroid medicine is, but now that I don't have insurance (until August 1st), I have to wait to have that done. :/
Do you think it's because of the new job? For the longest time you had a job where you had a lot of free time on your hands and it didn't challenge you, and now you are going going going all day long at work learning so many new things. I know how tired I would be after interacting with people all day, so I can only imagine you're just getting used to it. That's my vote and I hope that's all it is :) And you think all your paperwork is bad?!?! I would LOVE IT when a state like Michigan had a new hire! You should see the amount of paperwork generated for a CA new hire!!! And the terminations?! Don't get me started!
And thank you Stacy for following! I had read HOlly's inbox a while ago but decided to do the review as though I just read it since I just finished re-reading it. I can't remember the sequel at all, so it's like I'm reading that for the first time :)GOOD NEWS: the interview went VERY well! I am being moved forward to the next round, so hopefully the hiring manager will select me for a second phone interview.
BAD NEWS: I will most likely be watching my emails like a hawk today in hopes of hearing something (the recruiter is presenting all resumes this morning). Also day 2 of sore throat. And I can't find my Taebo DVD's!!! Frustrating day!
Stacy - I am tired all the time, too. Hope you get some answers. Did you see that Jen Lancaster and Stacey Ballis went to Emily Giffin's book signing last night?? Wish we could have been there too!
Hello everyone!Stacy my vote is the new job and adjusting to a new routine.
Kourtney I hope the interview went well.
Good random: I had a job interview this week. Another position within the library for more money. I also have a big giveaway on my blog that will be posted either tonight or tomorrow evening! I have been waiting on some prizes to arrive to include in the picture.
Here's my random thought. I wish I either had more time to read or could read faster! I am not the fastest reader and cannot finish a book in 1-2 days. I have SO many books to read right now, though! I am thinking of taking a day off to just lay around and read! haha. I can't afford to go on a trip this year, and I need to use my vacation days anyway, so why not? :) I also need to stop requesting library books because every time I do, they all come in at the same time! Not to mention I have enough books at home & on my Kindle to keep me busy! Right now I'm reading 3 different books, which I usually don't like to do. Hopefully I can finish at least 1 this weekend!
Stacy,Just wondering is the next challenge going to be ready for Sunday?
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It could be that, but I was talking to Greg about it the other night and it's been about two months now. I don't know, maybe I've just had a lot going on for a while and it's all catching up to me now.
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Oh, didn't realize you'd already read it. :)
Good luck, let us know when you hear something!!
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Did you see that Jen Lancaster and Stacey Ballis went to Emily Giffin's book signing last night?? Wish we could have been there too!"
Yes, I saw that. Probably a good thing we weren't or Jen WOULD start to think I was stalking her. LOL!
Next time.
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Stacy my vote is the new job and adjusting to a new routine.
Kourtney I hope the interview went well.
Good random: I had a job interview this week. Another position within the..."
I hope so too! And good luck, I hope you get the promotion!
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I know, I'm constantly 3-4 books behind on my reading challenge, it drives me nuts!
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Just wondering is the next challenge going to be ready for Sunday?"
Nope, we still have a month left in the current challenge. I'll post the 3rd quarter challenge about mid-month next month. :)
Stacy wrote: "Jencey/ wrote: "Stacy,Just wondering is the next challenge going to be ready for Sunday?"
Nope, we still have a month left in the current challenge. I'll post the 3rd quarter challenge about mid-..."
I'm sorry I thought this one went to the end of May. Hope you are getting lots of rest. It could very well be that you have had a lot going on.
Stacy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Here's my random thought. I wish I either had more time to read or could read faster! I am not the fastest reader and cannot finish a book in 1-2 days. I have SO many books to read ..."I am six books behind!!!! Ahhh! I feel overwhelmed. :)
Awesome Kourtney! I hope you get the job. I am still job searching as well and hope to find something soon. Jencey/ wrote: "Hello everyone!
Stacy my vote is the new job and adjusting to a new routine.
Kourtney I hope the interview went well.
Good random: I had a job interview this week. Another position within the..."
Tara wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Here's my random thought. I wish I either had more time to read or could read faster! I am not the fastest reader and cannot finish a book in 1-2 days. I have SO many ..."I'm very behind on my reading challenge too. Haha. And we are almost halfway through the year! How is that possible? This year has flown by!!
I'm about 3 books behind but...good news: I'm about to have a ton of time to read on my hands! Because...
Bad news: I won't be seeing my boyfriend for the month of June. His dad is coming out and then he travels for work, so I won't see him until my birthday next month :( Sad me!
And the phone interview went REALLY WELL...don't get excited for me though because even though it went well the recruiter put me through to the manager, and then they reposted the job with additional "requirements" of which I don't meet. I haven't heard back from them at all and would still be sitting here waiting waiting waiting had I not stumbled across the job posting. Oh well. I guess there's something else out there for me.
Now if only I could finish Eleanor & Park...
Kourtney wrote: "I'm about 3 books behind but...good news: I'm about to have a ton of time to read on my hands! Because...
Bad news: I won't be seeing my boyfriend for the month of June. His dad is coming out an..."
Kortney,
It sounds like if you are going to have more time on your hand, read definitely. What about getting out to meet people who might offer a job that you might not have considered? I mean all of this if the other does not work out.
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good news: I'm about to have a ton of time to read on my hands! Because...
Bad news: I won't be seeing my boyfriend for the month of June. His dad is coming out an..."
Well, that's BS. :/
And what's going on with Eleanor & Park? Are you not liking it?
Not really. I'm about 200 pages in and the "angst" between them just doesn't feel real. I may have gone in with my expectations too high. I will try and finish it this weekend as I really want to get into Gone Girl. So many books, so little time.
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I think we all know that feeling (so many books, so little time).
That's too bad that you don't like it all that well. I loved it. They're supposed to be making a movie of it at some point.
Kourtney wrote: "Not really. I'm about 200 pages in and the "angst" between them just doesn't feel real. I may have gone in with my expectations too high. I will try and finish it this weekend as I really want to g..."Kourtney, I LOVED Gone Girl. I didn't have too high of expectations for it, though. I heard such great things, but I didn't think it was my type of book. Well, I was wrong because I thought it was really well written and couldn't stop reading. One weekend I stayed up an entire night because I just had to finish it. I do want to read more of her books eventually, but like you all said, so many books, so little time :)
I haven't read Eleanor & Park yet. I'll keep you guys posted on what I think.
I loved Eleanor and Park! When I went to Omaha a couple months ago to visit a friend, we even went to the places Eleanor & Park went to on their date. ;) It was fun! I know the feeling as well! So many books, so little time. ha! I think we can all relate! ;)
I finished Eleanor & Park last night...I don't know...I just couldn't connect with them. I found myself drawn to the family and Tina storylines, but not the "romance" between them. All of my friends who read this had given it 4 or 5 stars - I guess I'm the lone wolf on this one.
Kourtney, that's okay. I feel ya. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person I've ever met who didn't love Frozen. I thought it was way too predictable. It was so overhyped that I had SUCH high expectations for it. That was probably the problem. Maybe I just need to watch it again.
Hi Ladies! I have been seriously MIA the last two weeks. After having a reading bonanza while camping over Memorial Day Weekend, my reading pace slowed to a near-halt. Jodi Picoult is my very favorite author, but Picture Perfect was an absolute chore to finish!Combine that, with the fact that I am buying my first home, and it has left me absolutely no time to post or comment lately.
My house closes on July 8th, so hopefully I will have a lot more time after that.
Of course, I am starting on The Fault in Our Stars, and I have a feeling this one will keep me up at night reading "just one more page".....
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One of these days, I'll get to Gone Girl....
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Everyone has their own opinion. What fun would it be if we all had the same one?
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I have thus far managed to NOT watch that movie, thankfully!!! Even though my daughter has watched it numerous times.
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Yay! You have a closing date! How exciting! After that comes the really fun part. ;) Are you using movers, or doing it yourself?
Let us know how the book is....I suppose it must be good if it was made into a movie. :)
Stacy wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi Ladies! I have been seriously MIA the last two weeks. After having a reading bonanza while camping over Memorial Day Weekend, my reading pace slowed to a near-halt. Jodi Picoult is..."Oooo speaking of movies that came from books, I watched Life of Pi last week. Somehow I never read the book, though I heard some people had to read it in school. For some reason none of my English classes made me read it. And I didn't think I was going to like it, based on the movie cover of a guy on a boat with a tiger??? No thank you. But anyway, ended up watching it last week and I loved it!! Definitely mad at myself now for not reading the book first.
Julie wrote: "Hi Ladies! I have been seriously MIA the last two weeks. After having a reading bonanza while camping over Memorial Day Weekend, my reading pace slowed to a near-halt. Jodi Picoult is my very favor..."Julie, that's amazing that you are buying your first home!!
Moving is so stressful...we decided Monday that we are moving this coming Sunday. We were going to do it the weekend after, but no movers were available other than this coming weekend. So today is Thursday and not only have we not started packing but also don't even have boxes yet. Haha! I'm getting some from a friend today, though. She works at Z Gallerie and I guess on Thursdays they have a bunch of empty boxes that they just throw away.
So yes, packing all Thursday and Friday night, going to a wedding Saturday night, then movers are coming really early Sunday. I think it won't be that bad, though, since we aren't doing any heavy lifting. Just supervising the movers. Oh, the life of impulsive decisions. Haha.
Bianca I hope you all are able to work out your move. I know that you will be very busy.
I am currently dealing with another of my mom's surgeries.
Stacy, we are moving ourselves with help from family & friends. Luckily I have a lot of time, so I am going through & organizing things while I pack.Oh my gosh Bianca! Moving in three days?!? And you haven't started packing??? I think I would go insane! Good luck with all of your plans.....you are going to be one busy lady!
Jencey, hope everything with your Mom works out.
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Yeah, I felt the same way and I wish I had read it. It's on my list though. You know the book is likely to be better!
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I hope you all are able to work out your move. I know that you will be very busy.
I am currently dealing with another of my mom's surgeries."
Good luck to her and I hope she recovers quickly!
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Bianca - I hope your move went well. Isn't always fun to pack up all those books? ;)
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Plus, my daughter absconded to the basement with my computer and I've been so tired at night that I didn't even want to go down there to get it. I know, too tired to go down and up a dozen stairs, really? Yeah, that's been me lately. In fact, I went down once last weekend (she was playing it so I couldn't steal it) to do laundry and left a shirt on the drying rack to dry. I went down last night to go get it and did not discover until I put it on this morning that it smells basementy. :( I tried to Febreeze it, but it was while I had it on (I was in a hurry), and I didn't quite get the whole thing I guess because I am now sitting here smelling like a basement infused with lavender. Interesting and not all that pleasing of an odor. I'm actually very tempted to run to a store on my lunch to buy a shirt to change in to when I get back.
I really shouldn't be on here because I still have a TON of organizing to do with files (both electronic and hard copy), but I wanted to jump on real quick and see what everyone is up to.
Ok everyone. Time for this week's good random/bad random. Ready and...GO!Good random: I've started writing again!! Haven't done this in a while but I was hit with inspiration to write an article for a magazine type publication and an actual book. I can't give details on either just yet (you'll know why soon). I forgot how exhausting but liberating it feels to get your thoughts down on paper. Now that I've opened this door again I have to carry a notebook with me for when an idea hits. Finding the time to write on the other hand...yikes. Bought a keyboard for my ipad so lets see if that helps!
Bad random: I've fallen behind in my reading challenge by 4 books! I've never been so bad before... *shame*
Hello Everyone!Sorry I have been unavailable for a while. Stacy that really does stink with your new position. Hopefully it will get better.
Kourtney I hope that the writing goes well.
Good random: Mom gets her cast off today. I just found out that I get to go back to Myrtle Beach.
Bad random: It is Monday and it is long.
Hi Ladies!Been so busy the last few weeks. Sounds like all of you are doing okay.
Kourtney--Wow, writing, that is awesome!
Stacy--Hope your organizing is just about done. There is nothing worse than having a task like that hanging over your head.
Jencey--Yay for your Mama getting her cast off. Sounds like great progress!
Good Random: I'm pretty much prepared for my garage sale this weekend.
Bad Random: It's supposed to friggin' rain this weekend (of course) :(
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Jencey - so glad for your mom!! And Myrtle Beach? Take me with you!! :) Have fun and get lots of sun!
Julie - Good luck with your garage sale, hopefully the rain holds off, we need to do one of those soon! Probably in a couple of weeks.
Good Random - I came into work this morning to no internet or access to the network drive. Internet is obviously working now, but still no network drive which means I still can't do a whole lot.
Bad Random - That means, I have to go back to organizing employee files. LOL
Another good random - Company picnic at Cedar Point this weekend. I haven't been there since 1997, so I'm excited! We have some friends going with us too so it should make for a pretty good sized group. :)
I have an awesome good random: Sorry I have to share this because this is only the second time this has happened. I won a first read for the new Beth Harbison book. K
Thank you everyone!Kortney: What a bummer about the internet. The last time I read ebooks on my phone using my data while I was on the circulation desk. Hopefully the boredom will be over soon!
Julie: Good luck with the weather. You know those hard core buyers will be out regardless of the weather.
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Yay!! That is SO awesome!! Congrats!!!
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Good News: I have a phone interview today to return to HR!! Only 2 more hours to go but I'm hoping this one works out!
Bad News: I think I'm coming down with a head cold :(