So I'm pretty annoyed that I can't figure out how to change the colors on my blog (to match my new background) because Blogger updated the dashboard. Now I'm all confused. Later I will write a letter to google complaining about my hurt pride, as I generally consider myself technologically savvy.
I'm also slightly discouraged about how the job hunt's going. However, Pandora's pleasant mix of U2, Iron&Wine, and Peter Bjorn and John is cheering me right up. Is it Peter, Bjorn and John, or Peter Bjorn and John. That bothers me. All in all, it's been a pretty good day. I just start to drag around 3PM everyday. I chalk this up to 1) the time change (yes, it's still affecting me - don't make fun), 2) the fact that I don't get to take a lunch and 3)the stream of phone calls/emails/patient visits levels off in the afternoons.
Now we've reached the point in the post where I realize that this post has no point. Usually I delete all my previous ramblings and attempt to reassemble them into something with a theme, but I'm not going to do that today. I will tell you about the new blog I found: www.imalazymom.com I'm pretty excited about trying some of these recipes. Hopefully no one finds out that I'm just plain lazy and not actually a mom. I have to stop looking at recipes now though because I'm hungry and it will be at least thirty minutes before I can leave the office.
Which leads me to my one tiny vent that I have for today: it's very frustrating not to have a set work schedule. I usually don't mind getting home late because Reese is busy doing LSAT stuff or homework, but it's finals week and he doesn't have that much going on right now, so it's sad when I get home at 7PM and he's been there hanging out by himself for three hours. It's not the worst tragedy in the world, but again, I'm annoyed because I've been sitting bored in an office chair or the car for all that time and I'd rather be hanging out with him. So that's my major complaint with the dr's office: it's pretty much impossible to have a set schedule when you have new patients wanting to come in all the time. And new business is good, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't necessarily benefit me directly. I get paid the same no matter how many patients we see. I suppose that might change eventually, but it doesn't really seem like it. I think this is partly a lesson for me to appreciate my employer's appreciation. If/when I ever have another job that offers free coffee and a working refrigerator, I promise to be thankful and not even complain about the other things that annoy me like broken printers and ugly carpet. It should also inspire me to be a better cook/housekeeper since I have even more limited time for those activities these days, but so far it seems to have the opposite effect. By the time I've eaten dinner (that Reese cooks in his free time) it's eight o'clock and I don't FEEL like cleaning the bathrooms or mopping the floor. A house has a lot of floor space, I'm not sure if all of you know that. It doesn't help that the doors aren't sealed well, so pretty much as soon as you sweep the floor is dirty again (oh THAT'S why people have grass in their yards instead of dirt...HELLO DUST BOWL!) Again, the house of tribulation is a lesson in appreciation - I can't wait to live somewhere that's sealed, small and has real grass! and working electrical outlets! and counter space in the kitchen! and a refrigerator that doesn't sound like it's possessed by Moaning Myrtle! Well it's time for me to end this post as I've just referenced Harry Potter. Wait! I found the point! I need an Austonian girlfriend so we can go to happy hour and all this stuff. Then you wouldn't have to read rambling, nonsensical posts.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thankfully
In the spirit of thankfulness, I thought I'd write a quick post about the things I once took for granted at my job, that I no longer have the opportunity to enjoy. Although this may seem like backhanded gratefulness, let me assure you I am grateful that I once enjoyed these things. Furthermore, that knowledge spurs me to hope that I may once again someday be employed in an office that has these amenities:
1) Free coffee!
2) A refrigerator - I don't even need one stocked with juice! I just miss good, old-fashioned food preservation abilities!
3) A microwave (that's right folks - apparently I work in a log cabin with a dirt floor and no electricity)
4) CLEAN restrooms! (seriously...WHO unrolls all the toilet paper EVERY day in our restroom?? Probably the same person who SMOKES in our downstairs bathroom, three feet from the front door. GO OUTSIDE if you must partake in that disgusting habit/fire hazard!)
5) Free breakfast some days - <3 coworkers who bake! On that note, I also appreciate having non-judgmental eaters for coworkers, haha. Really, if I want to eat pop-tarts for breakfast, I think that's ok. I probably won't die.
6) My own office space (complete with interchangeable name plates!)
7) TWO monitors!
8) a decent office chair (note: I currently have one of these at my office, but only because I purchased one off Craigslist - hooray for Craigslist too!)
9) pointless meetings!
10) HEALTH INSURANCE - I have no joke for this one. Seriously, if you work somewhere that pays for your health care, be grateful for it.
11) Solitude. I knew before that I enjoyed working with data more than working with people, but this new job is teaching me that I don't much enjoy working with people. Builds character though, right?
In exchange for all these amenities, I know have access to Twitter and Facebook, something I mourned the loss of at XTO. However, I have since discovered that social networking is something that people do when they're supposed to be working. I'll take a real job, tyvm.
1) Free coffee!
2) A refrigerator - I don't even need one stocked with juice! I just miss good, old-fashioned food preservation abilities!
3) A microwave (that's right folks - apparently I work in a log cabin with a dirt floor and no electricity)
4) CLEAN restrooms! (seriously...WHO unrolls all the toilet paper EVERY day in our restroom?? Probably the same person who SMOKES in our downstairs bathroom, three feet from the front door. GO OUTSIDE if you must partake in that disgusting habit/fire hazard!)
5) Free breakfast some days - <3 coworkers who bake! On that note, I also appreciate having non-judgmental eaters for coworkers, haha. Really, if I want to eat pop-tarts for breakfast, I think that's ok. I probably won't die.
6) My own office space (complete with interchangeable name plates!)
7) TWO monitors!
8) a decent office chair (note: I currently have one of these at my office, but only because I purchased one off Craigslist - hooray for Craigslist too!)
9) pointless meetings!
10) HEALTH INSURANCE - I have no joke for this one. Seriously, if you work somewhere that pays for your health care, be grateful for it.
11) Solitude. I knew before that I enjoyed working with data more than working with people, but this new job is teaching me that I don't much enjoy working with people. Builds character though, right?
In exchange for all these amenities, I know have access to Twitter and Facebook, something I mourned the loss of at XTO. However, I have since discovered that social networking is something that people do when they're supposed to be working. I'll take a real job, tyvm.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Ch-ch-changes!
It has been a while. So far, this year has been crazy, but now I am married(!), moved to Austin, and Tuesday I will start my new job!! I am more than excited.
But this post isn't (just) about my life changes.
Reese and I are renting a house for a few months while we figure out where he will be attending law school, and this experience has taught us a lot about what is important to look for when house-hunting. So I thought I'd share a few suggestions with any of you who are house-hunting or thinking about doing so in the future.
Things to look for in a home:
• Is there an entryway? Because if not, you’re going to be cleaning the walkways all the time. I think entryways are pretty common, but our current house doesn’t have one, and it’s a pain to sweep/mop EVERYWHERE all the time.
• What is the cleanliness condition of the house? This is not only an indication of the current/previous owner’s housekeeping habits, but also whether the doors and windows are sealed well.
o Check corners, hallways, closets, little-used spaces
o Look around entryways
• How well is it insulated?
o What’s the electricity bill like (esp in summer/winter months)
o How thick are the exterior walls
• I know this seems silly, but check to see whether all the walls are square/straight, whether the bathroom towel racks have been set level, and things like that. This is especially important if you’re looking for an apartment, as most of those places (especially new ones) are thrown together.
• Water
o How much is the water bill?
o How big is the water heater?
o Is there standing water anywhere in the yard, street, or in bad cases, inside the house itself?
o Is the house in a flood plain?
• Yard
o Is it clean?
o Is the yard mostly dirt, weeds, or grass?
o Is there a sprinkler system? This could be a pro or con, depending on your budget
• Paint (interior & exterior)
o Has it been painted recently?
o Did they do a decent job?
• Extras
o Is the trim (inside and out) well done?
o Are there bugs?
o Any evidence of rodents?
o Is there an interior closet you can use for shelter during tornadoes? (I hadn’t even thought of this until we had tornado warnings a couple of weeks ago and I discovered that our house has NO interior rooms!)
That's all I can think of for now. I know most of you who read this have already been through these things, but it was just something I've been thinking about.
But this post isn't (just) about my life changes.
Reese and I are renting a house for a few months while we figure out where he will be attending law school, and this experience has taught us a lot about what is important to look for when house-hunting. So I thought I'd share a few suggestions with any of you who are house-hunting or thinking about doing so in the future.
Things to look for in a home:
• Is there an entryway? Because if not, you’re going to be cleaning the walkways all the time. I think entryways are pretty common, but our current house doesn’t have one, and it’s a pain to sweep/mop EVERYWHERE all the time.
• What is the cleanliness condition of the house? This is not only an indication of the current/previous owner’s housekeeping habits, but also whether the doors and windows are sealed well.
o Check corners, hallways, closets, little-used spaces
o Look around entryways
• How well is it insulated?
o What’s the electricity bill like (esp in summer/winter months)
o How thick are the exterior walls
• I know this seems silly, but check to see whether all the walls are square/straight, whether the bathroom towel racks have been set level, and things like that. This is especially important if you’re looking for an apartment, as most of those places (especially new ones) are thrown together.
• Water
o How much is the water bill?
o How big is the water heater?
o Is there standing water anywhere in the yard, street, or in bad cases, inside the house itself?
o Is the house in a flood plain?
• Yard
o Is it clean?
o Is the yard mostly dirt, weeds, or grass?
o Is there a sprinkler system? This could be a pro or con, depending on your budget
• Paint (interior & exterior)
o Has it been painted recently?
o Did they do a decent job?
• Extras
o Is the trim (inside and out) well done?
o Are there bugs?
o Any evidence of rodents?
o Is there an interior closet you can use for shelter during tornadoes? (I hadn’t even thought of this until we had tornado warnings a couple of weeks ago and I discovered that our house has NO interior rooms!)
That's all I can think of for now. I know most of you who read this have already been through these things, but it was just something I've been thinking about.
Monday, January 4, 2010
So this is the New Year
Someone told me that when you set a goal you should tell everyone about it. I think it's because the guilt and embarrassment of not reaching your goal will help you stay motivated.
So here are a few of my goals for 2010:
1. Spend time every day reading the Bible. I want to have it all read by August. If any of you have a good Bible-reading schedule you'd like to pass along to me, I'd be most grateful. Does anyone from LETU have the one from Biblical Foundations?
2. Find a body of believers. This one will be a challenge for me because Reese and I are split between Fort Worth and Austin. I'm not good at branching out on my own, but I guess I will have to work on that too.
3. Start a hobby. I think I have settled on learning to cross-stitch. At first I didn't want something time-consuming and mindless, but I guess that's kind of the point of a hobby. Plus it's probably going to be more of a challenge than I first thought.
4. Eat better > specifically, no more carbonated drinks and limit my eating out to once a week. Honestly, I think limiting my eating out will be the most difficult of my goals this year.
5. Exercise 3X a week, and walk during lunch on the weekdays. Sounds simple enough, right?
6. Read one challenging book per month. As always, I welcome book recommendations!
7. Drink 2 liters of water daily. This is going to be another challenge. I think running will make this one easier though.
8. Save money. This is mostly a discipline issue. I need to learn that just because I want something and can afford it doesn't mean I'm entitled to that thing.
So now I feel kind of like "in your face! What are YOU doing for your New Year's Resolution??" but don't take it that way. Just wanted to share.
So here are a few of my goals for 2010:
1. Spend time every day reading the Bible. I want to have it all read by August. If any of you have a good Bible-reading schedule you'd like to pass along to me, I'd be most grateful. Does anyone from LETU have the one from Biblical Foundations?
2. Find a body of believers. This one will be a challenge for me because Reese and I are split between Fort Worth and Austin. I'm not good at branching out on my own, but I guess I will have to work on that too.
3. Start a hobby. I think I have settled on learning to cross-stitch. At first I didn't want something time-consuming and mindless, but I guess that's kind of the point of a hobby. Plus it's probably going to be more of a challenge than I first thought.
4. Eat better > specifically, no more carbonated drinks and limit my eating out to once a week. Honestly, I think limiting my eating out will be the most difficult of my goals this year.
5. Exercise 3X a week, and walk during lunch on the weekdays. Sounds simple enough, right?
6. Read one challenging book per month. As always, I welcome book recommendations!
7. Drink 2 liters of water daily. This is going to be another challenge. I think running will make this one easier though.
8. Save money. This is mostly a discipline issue. I need to learn that just because I want something and can afford it doesn't mean I'm entitled to that thing.
So now I feel kind of like "in your face! What are YOU doing for your New Year's Resolution??" but don't take it that way. Just wanted to share.
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