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Well, I've just got back from a job interview so I'm just waiting on the phone call this afternoon to find out if I got it - I'm about to finish my teacher training so I'm going to be a primary school teacher. I'm going to read while I wait for the phone call to try and calm myself down! After Monday I will have plenty of time to get on with some reading!
Well my job depends on when you ask :)At the moment (for last few months) I'm working as receptionist/admin in nutritionist's office in health care center (or whatever it's called in English). But every so often (read: every two months) I'm still working for 'old boss' and help out with her health groups. Since 'new' and 'old' boss are good friends, they easily agree on me being away from my work to help out. *sigh*
Speaking of those groups, I'm going to disappear again in two weeks.
Lauren wrote: "Well, I've just got back from a job interview so I'm just waiting on the phone call this afternoon to find out if I got it - I'm about to finish my teacher training so I'm going to be a primary sch..."Keeping fingers crossed that you get that phone call and they say what you want to hear :)
Lauren wrote: "Well, I've just got back from a job interview so I'm just waiting on the phone call this afternoon to find out if I got it - I'm about to finish my teacher training so I'm going to be a primary sch..."The very best of luck for getting the job Lauren. xx
Good luck Lauren, fingers crossed for you xx
Emma, so glad you liked Jenna Fox, it was an unexpected surprise for me I really enjoyed it, didn't see it coming either
I've had it on my audible account for so long, so glad I finally got round to it :)
Lauren wrote: "Well, I've just got back from a job interview so I'm just waiting on the phone call this afternoon to find out if I got it - I'm about to finish my teacher training so I'm going to be a primary sch..."Good luck on a positive outcome Lauren.
OH YES! Good luck Lauren ~ fingers crossed!!!!
K, I saw you read The Dry, I've got the physical book of this and have been looking forward to getting to (it hasn't fit a challenge so far). What did you think of it?
....and the weekend is upon as again..!!!!
Lauren wrote: "Well, I've just got back from a job interview so I'm just waiting on the phone call this afternoon to find out if I got it - I'm about to finish my teacher training so I'm going to be a primary sch..."Fingers crossed you get the job!
What do you call stormtroopers playing Monopoly?
I've finished my first book for the challenge now. i'm gonna start Gentleman in Moscow today i think and keep on with Bill BrysonI hope Lauren got the news she wants
K~Terror wrote: "Vodka Friday?"Why of course!
Holy crap, I nominated a book for each of the three BOMs for June, and all my my nominations got voted in!! I have never had one of nominations voted in so it's a huge shock that all three got picked up. Yay!!!
Emma wr;ote: "Holy crap, I nominated a book for each of the three BOMs for June, and all my my nominations got voted in!! I have never had one of nominations voted in so it's a huge shock that all three got pick..."Nice one Em :)
Who else is reading A Gentleman in Moscow? I am so in love with this book, it's just gorgeous, what an unexpected gem.
Hasn't been on my radar at all, might check it out Emma
Emma wrote: "Who else is reading A Gentleman in Moscow? I am so in love with this book, it's just gorgeous, what an unexpected gem."oh my gosh its lush!
i've just finished the BOM questions for Friday and i need to read up to the Saturday part now before bed but i'm so enjoying the book! i love his humour and his enthusiasm
The only problem I have is I have a type of genetic arthritis and this book is a big heavy hardback and i cant really hold it as my hands are really bad today :(
Tori wrote: "Emma wrote: "Who else is reading A Gentleman in Moscow? I am so in love with this book, it's just gorgeous, what an unexpected gem."oh my gosh its lush!
i've just finished the B..."
Oh no, that sounds so painful! I'm not fond of hardbacks as I find them hard to read, even without arthritis. They are just so clunky
Emma wrote: "Tori wrote: "Emma wrote: "Who else is reading A Gentleman in Moscow? I am so in love with this book, it's just gorgeous, what an unexpected gem."oh my gosh its lush!
i've just f..."
you deal with your lot in life. i'm 30 now and it hit when i was 21 so you get used to it though its certainly an angle to the kindle vs paper book argument people don't think about.
can i ask how the BOMs work for points? Do i have to answer everyday and finish in time?
if I skip a day or take a couple extra days will I still get the points?
Do the points get applied when the BOM is finished or after participation?
I'm really enjoying this book and I do hope to participate to the full but I'm worried I'm a bit slower
You don't have to answer every question to get points and it doesn't matter if you are not answering them on the day they are submitted. Just answer them when you get a chance as it shouldn't be a stressful process, enjoy the book I say.
Emma wrote: "Who else is reading A Gentleman in Moscow? I am so in love with this book, it's just gorgeous, what an unexpected gem."Loved the book. A few days off work so hopefully get involved in the discussion. I put my questions up on the 17th.
Tori wrote: "can i ask how the BOMs work for points? Do i have to answer everyday and finish in time?
if I skip a day or take a couple extra days will I still get the points?
Do the points get applied when..."
As long as you finish the book within a month and participate in discussion you can get points. You don't really have to answer questions, they are there to help out with discussion. You can make comments and discuss it that way, but you need someone to respond. If you go by the questions, you need at least 3 days for it to count.
You'll get points after you finish the book. It all goes by read date :P
Abbie wrote: "Dang its Monday...."I know. :(
And to top it off it was pouring when I had to go to work :(
thanks Tea. I've took part in BOMs before but this time I'm reading foe the group and not just myself :) I think I'm last on the tables so I wanna make sure I pull my weight. Just need to finish this 700 page book soon
Pleased to say that I got the job! I also handed in my final university assignment today so I'm now free for a bit! I'm planning on doing nothing but read tomorrow so hopefully I can finish off one of the books I've been reading!
Great news Lauren, congratulations!!
I was coming here to complain that the spreadsheet wasn't pulling some of my books, only to realize the GR read date glitch had struck again. So take note ladies, every so often check your shelf.
Why does Princess Leia keep her hair tied up in buns?
That's been happening randomly to mine too Venecia! Grrr....
K~Terror wrote: "I'll bite... Why? :)"So it doesn't Hang Solow!
Finished
Liked parts of this book but found other sections just boring,so unfortunately just 3 stars from me
Posted my DQ's for
and taken part in the discussion hopefully the team gets the points earned.
Is anyone planning on putting their name down for dq's on next month's BOMs? I'm just checking as I won't put my name down for a book that someone else has a preference for (since only one member per team can do each book) as I don't care which one I do DQs for.
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Well it has its perks. Most of my co-workers just think its weird, but I enjoy it!