So I saw the final Harry Potter on Wednesday. It seems surreal that I spent a large chunk of my later adolescence reading and watching the movies--now they are gone. I think they did a great job on them anyways.
I was sent a message on Facebook by a former high school English teacher:
Ms. Carlson:
First off, I don’t make a practice of contacting former students and offering career advice. But I’ve seen your posts on Facebook and you seem to be in place where you’re still decidingon a career path. From what I remember, you’re a compassionate person who finds satisfaction in helping others. Therefore, have you considered a career in counseling? There are positions in education and the private sector. What about teaching elementary or middle school? Maybe you’ve thought about it already. My advice: Go for it.
Take care and be good.
C. Karnitz
It was very cool to see how one of my favorite teachers actually felt about me. I think I may take his advice and look into subbing as a start. Maybe look into getting certified for counseling middle school kids... It's a path I've thought of but never really took to heart--yet.
I bit the bullet and told Dale who does scheduling that I want to continue on 6 day weeks--with the caveat that I would be able to let him known ahead of time if I do need that extra day off every other week. I need the money and come winter will hardly notice that all I do is work. I just have so many expenses that are driving me nuts.. then a sister and friends weddings to get dresses/hairstyling/etc...
My roomie agreed we can cut down to just internet and drop the cable. I cancelled my fitness membership--let's hope I can keep losing weight, and my bff Amy said that it would be okay to move my phone to their account. All things that should save me money.
Camping trip coming up in a week. I'm excited for that. It is basically the last cool thing I'll be doing until Laurel's wedding... which btw I'm very excited for. I love her, and I love Kirk.
That's all for now... have had a few crazy story ideas bouncing through my head.. should really capture them before they're gone!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Death to My Brain
My most recent conquest is to watch whatever bad movies Netflix suggests to me. This all started when "Beauty and the Briefcase" featuring triple-threat Hilary Duff (suicide, homicide, or genocide--it's your choice, har). It's led me through some heinous movies like Legally Blondes, Sorority Wars, Bring it On-AGAIN, and landed on High School Musical.
I've watched these hunched over my computer monitor at work hoping that nobody feels friendly enough to talk to me. I've been safe so far... (I'll hunt you down John--to the grave!)
My job here is not horrid all things considered. However, I find myself realizing that I need to start writing again. I used to write every day. It used to make me feel more whole. Maybe I can start with bad poetry:
*clears throat*
I yelled your name down the river in the canyon... at least it came back to me. (takes and emo-poetry bow)
Okay, it's not Hardy or Plath, but I think I've got a glass ceiling ripe for the shattering!
That's all for now... baby steps, right?
I've watched these hunched over my computer monitor at work hoping that nobody feels friendly enough to talk to me. I've been safe so far... (I'll hunt you down John--to the grave!)
My job here is not horrid all things considered. However, I find myself realizing that I need to start writing again. I used to write every day. It used to make me feel more whole. Maybe I can start with bad poetry:
*clears throat*
I yelled your name down the river in the canyon... at least it came back to me. (takes and emo-poetry bow)
Okay, it's not Hardy or Plath, but I think I've got a glass ceiling ripe for the shattering!
That's all for now... baby steps, right?
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