holden_caulfield

there's a monster.com, but in my experience its pretty ineffectual over here. i think i'm going to aim for work in the charity sector though, if i want something full time

Usually an entertaining conversation is talking about world events, the news, the election, politics, science, music, jazz especially, interesting things that happen at school/work.

Things like that.

Usually with my other friends it is who is sleeping with who, who got 'busted,' who is a jerk, what classes 'suck ass,' etc, etc.

And the dean closed all of the party houses at our school, as well as increasing penalties of having/drinking alcohol to extreme levels, unlike last year. Parties used to be fun. Now they just a liability that I am not sure i want to take the risk of. His new policies pretty much forces people to drink and drive (as there is a state school <10 minutes away), and drunk driving is something I never want to be even remotely near. So it seems as though I will be attending extremely few parties this year.

And to make it much much worse, thats how I usually meet people, because I am pretty terrified of social situations.

Shucks.

all quiet on the western front is one of my favourite stories, sounds like thing are going good for you, thankls for your offer to help with the PC if anything goes wrong I'll be sure to contact you about it.

You are Bob Doleing in your journal...haha.
Hope your birthday was good to you.

man, considering how regimented and restricted classes at english universities are, it always astounds me to hear of the open-book policy of american universities. the freedom you have to choose courses is amazing; i think i was born in the wrong country

Yeah I like Resident Evil! I love all zombie movies though. Go see it!!!!

Best of luck on your first day back to school.

Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it.

Hubby has been out of work since November. He started doing tech support in California for a company that was bought out by Earthlink in Dec. 2000. He got a generous severance package and an offer to work at one of Earthlink's call centers- but we didn't want to live any of those places- and we got more $ without taking one of the jobs.

So we moved back here and he got a job right away with the big local tech support co. Earthlink (arghhh, again!) bought their dial-up customers last year, hence the layoffs. He was promised a minimum bonus, after the dust settled, with higher amounts determined by the retention rate of customers but it never materialized, and was so small to begin with, it wasn't worth pursuing with legal tactics.

It's just frustrating, because in the tech field, where we are, companies are looking for employees who can write code, administer a database, and are certified in network admin. and hardware and they are only offering $8-$9/ per hour. He applied at the local drive-thru coffee place yesterday- he can make that much there, and it will be fun. It seems crazy but it's just the sign o' the times, and I know it will get better. His job search has definitely made me wise up about my job, and how lucky I am to have it.

On the upside, there are virtually no childcare costs- that's part of why when his unemployment ran out in June, we didn't think it was crucial for him to start working right away- that would have meant upwards of $800/month childcare during the Summer. Also, it is so awesome that my son got to bond with his dad, and I knew he was taken care of really well while I was working.

Although, I did put my son in a few of the afternoon summer camps where I work (a hands-on science museum). They were free, thankfully. He also did a week-long youth theatre program which was so awesome.

All in all, I think this will seem like a tiny bump in the road when we've been married for 40 years. (Even though it sure feels fucking monumental right now).

Again, thanks for the support. I am so jealous that you are back at school. Are you post-grad or working on your bachelor's?

P.S. I can't believe I missed your birthday! I was up in the woods camping on Saturday, but that's no excuse, really! I hope you had a fun one.



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I just got a strange look from the clerk...it's going too slow. Almost everyday is a different schedule and a lot of hurry-up and wait. Mostly organizing meeting and events. We were working with some grass-roots groups to do fundrasing.

Problem is I need more cash...I got a rent increase because I'm going month to month. So I'm going to 2 interviews today for a much bigger salary and benefits. It was fun and is a good reference but I got bills and wisdom teeth.

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hey bro...thanks for the birthday thread, that was awesome!!!
ps, i would love a gmail account!!!!
cheers!!!

Yep, heh heh. And I'm kind of biting your style, too.

Haha...you caught me! I thought you missed it since you updated shortly thereafter. All just part of the fun of having OCD.

bingo!

Rest of comment continues....

I remember reading your story about the Yale librarian--- good story. in some ways i'd rather do the opposite: start as a librarian, quit the job and go study the secrets of indigenous people I seriously considered doing a Masters conversion degree in Social Anthropology, but as interesting as that would be, I'm not sure I have the devoted passion for anthropology to truly go and do something like that. Politically though, my interest in anarchism makes social anthropology a more relevant discipline than actual Politics, but the little niche I've found means I can dip in to such a fascinating subject from the comfort of my own armchair.

Your CV is outstanding I can barely tackle the maths I did at high school. meh!

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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on those positive responses. I'm sure you'll get them.

I'll take one of those accounts, since you're being so generous.

Hey, copycat..what's up with the three-hour naps?

thanks for the gmail invite! you're a star!

How are the letters coming along there, slowpoke?

XOXO

happy birthday!