I am again looking to go back to school but this time I'm more serious about applying and getting there. I've decided not to go right for a Master's. I've come to realize that I'd be too much pressure on my shoulders that I don't need. Not to mention that my baccalaureate's focus was Psychology and no real basis in Wildlife/Zoology, which is what most people will have in the program. I've decided on getting my AA at a local community college now a full state college and then eventually transferring to a state university to complete a bachelors.
Lobo, I wish I could report that all is going well but incompetency is halting my efforts. On this one college's website it has, like many do, the option of "Requesting More Information" on the school or the program you're looking into. I filled out the form after looking around their website, even saying I was interested in the Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation program. I got an email back from woman pretty much describing everything I found on their front page and also telling me that I had to apply/register or enrolling before I could speak to anyone about the program. She also mentioned the Parks and Recreation Management program.
Definitely not the program I had originally mentioned. I emailed her back thanking her for her quick response and what not, and if the program she mentioned was different than the one I had originally inquired about.
She got back to me saying that she didn't know and that a counselor would have to go over the courses with me further. .....If she didn't know than she shouldn't have mentioned it. And being that her title of "Information Specialist", I would think that would somewhat qualify her to have information on the subject. She then preceeded to tell me that I really had to enroll before any further information or meeting with a counselor could be arranged. .......I'm not about to shell out money for having transcripts and test scores sent to them, and register for a program that might not be the one I'm interested in without getting further information on the program.
Whatever, I just told her after all that, that I was just going to come to a campus to get information from someone in person. I also emailed someone else that I was considering applying to their school and was thinking of a campus visit and such to get more information. So, we'll see how the rest of this goes and I hope its more smoothly than the previous email corespondance.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Nothing yet...
Darling Lobo, I know it feels like I've abandoned you. I've been busy to say the least between my parents leaving and returning after a week for the Dominican Republic, cat sitting, dog sitting, Grandpa sitting, work at the stadium and sending out more applications for jobs close to home.
I've been applying to this one kennel and the process has taken just about a month and I'm not sure I'll be able to share the fruits of that labor. Applying to them was just exhaustive! I found their ad in the paper on May 29 (Sunday), I called the number right away and got the voicemail. Understandable. It was Memorial Day weekend so I figured they were probably busy. I left my name and number and some of my animal care experience. On June 5, one week later, I get a call back from a woman saying to send in my resume and they'll send me back an application. I can do so either by email or fax; I opt for email since its easier for me and I don't have immediate access to a fax machine. As soon as I get off the phone with her, I'm on my email clicking send.
Then I wait. I wait until Friday, the 10th but still no word. So I send a follow up email explaining the whole process and wanting to know the status of said resume and position. The weekend goes by but still no response. I wait another day or two after Sunday before giving them another call, getting the voicemail again I explain my predicament of when I first called, when someone called me back and when I sent in my emails. And more importantly that I'm still interested in applying to the position. I think it was the 15th or 16th before I got a call. They wanted and were waiting for me to send in my resume. I thought you've got to be kidding me, that's what I was trying to do all last week. So I explained everything above and the woman said to send it through the fax. I said I would try and it may be a day or two before I get access to one. I got off the phone and immediately sent another email with my resume and just about everything you see above including the possible wait for the fax. I was able to get a neighbor to send my resume and a cover letter over to them but have yet to hear anything back.
And yesterday, I applied to another small animal clinic and kennel. Luckily you had to fill out the application in person so I know they received it. It was a nice and quaint little facility and everyone were quite nice.
*fingers crossed*
I've been applying to this one kennel and the process has taken just about a month and I'm not sure I'll be able to share the fruits of that labor. Applying to them was just exhaustive! I found their ad in the paper on May 29 (Sunday), I called the number right away and got the voicemail. Understandable. It was Memorial Day weekend so I figured they were probably busy. I left my name and number and some of my animal care experience. On June 5, one week later, I get a call back from a woman saying to send in my resume and they'll send me back an application. I can do so either by email or fax; I opt for email since its easier for me and I don't have immediate access to a fax machine. As soon as I get off the phone with her, I'm on my email clicking send.
Then I wait. I wait until Friday, the 10th but still no word. So I send a follow up email explaining the whole process and wanting to know the status of said resume and position. The weekend goes by but still no response. I wait another day or two after Sunday before giving them another call, getting the voicemail again I explain my predicament of when I first called, when someone called me back and when I sent in my emails. And more importantly that I'm still interested in applying to the position. I think it was the 15th or 16th before I got a call. They wanted and were waiting for me to send in my resume. I thought you've got to be kidding me, that's what I was trying to do all last week. So I explained everything above and the woman said to send it through the fax. I said I would try and it may be a day or two before I get access to one. I got off the phone and immediately sent another email with my resume and just about everything you see above including the possible wait for the fax. I was able to get a neighbor to send my resume and a cover letter over to them but have yet to hear anything back.
And yesterday, I applied to another small animal clinic and kennel. Luckily you had to fill out the application in person so I know they received it. It was a nice and quaint little facility and everyone were quite nice.
*fingers crossed*
Monday, June 13, 2011
...so
I'm here again at these crossroads. Looking for a job and looking about going back to school for some kind of degree. I've been expanding my search to include online schools and degrees. I'll have to do some more researching about the credibility of these online programs like Penn Foster, Kaplan, Capella, etc.
I would like to work with wildlife in some capacity, most specificly wolves. I am thinking about Wildlife Conservation, Animal Ecology and Animal Ethology. I would love to find a Wolf Studies program here in the states.
I'm also trying to get a job in the animal field in some way or another. Which isn't too easy if you don't have any experience already. Its like a double edged sword. In order to apply for a job that calls for experience you have to have the experience, only to get the experience you would have to have the job but can't for lack of experience....Its like impossible!! I'm still trying, hoping not to let that set back get me down.
I'm trying to get back into painting...Sam is overdue for the painting he's been asking for since he first moved into the house last year. I have a few that are laying around unfinished but I'm thinking of starting some anew.
I would like to work with wildlife in some capacity, most specificly wolves. I am thinking about Wildlife Conservation, Animal Ecology and Animal Ethology. I would love to find a Wolf Studies program here in the states.
I'm also trying to get a job in the animal field in some way or another. Which isn't too easy if you don't have any experience already. Its like a double edged sword. In order to apply for a job that calls for experience you have to have the experience, only to get the experience you would have to have the job but can't for lack of experience....Its like impossible!! I'm still trying, hoping not to let that set back get me down.
I'm trying to get back into painting...Sam is overdue for the painting he's been asking for since he first moved into the house last year. I have a few that are laying around unfinished but I'm thinking of starting some anew.
Friday, May 27, 2011
For your honor and bravery you shall always have my respect
I am thankful that they have not sustained physical harm in their tours overseas or in boot camps.
I am thankful for the services of the men and women serving this country of whom I do not know.
I am thankful for your courage, selflessness and bravery to engage in battle on foreign territory.
I am thankful for those of who are able to make it back home safely, and more thankful for those who cannot. Your families have my love and prayers.
I am thankful for you.
Thank you.
Please everyone, be safe and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. And just remember what this day was observed for.
The 1st date debate
Sam and I have been under much debate about when our 1st year anniversary is. Now this is nothing new since the discussion first started on the 1st month when we "argued" about the date. He is certain that it lands on the 29th of June, while I say it is on the 1st of July. I just let him win that one most of the time. Any who, we hadn't talked about again until his mom brought it up a few weeks ago. She asked if we had an anniversary coming up soon. We said yes on the 29th. It was only a couple days later when Sam asked what day it was really on. Again I said the 1st while he said the 29th. We're going on the first time he made dinner for us at the house. I loved that night! So lets recap it:
So despite having worked all day and having to go in early the next day, Sam was insistent that we get together and he was going to make me dinner. We had originally planned for Friday but he didn't want to wait that long. I did my best to get out of work and there on time. When I called around 8:15pm as I was walking to the parking garage, he asked how long it would take me so he could start cooking. I said that it would take about 30mins from where I work until the exit where I normally get off and then like another 20mins until I got to his place, so about an hour. To my surprise I got there in like 30mins and I swear I wasn't speeding. Rather than surprise-surprise him, I called once I was on the off-ramp to say that I was almost there. "That wasn't an hour," he replied with a laugh. I suggested driving around the block for the remaining 30. He said that sounded like a good idea and asked how long it would take me from the exit. I was like 5mins tops, I was almost to his street. He sounded a little rushed on the phone but was trying to keep it together and said he'd see me soon.
I was so proud of myself that I found his house on the first go that night! I mean its not that hard to find. The first time is understandable, his car wasn't in the drive at the time. The second time I was there, it was the middle of the night and his friend's cars were in the drive (his being in the garage). This time I knew to look for the house with one of the garage lamps out, that the house number conveniently sits under. And luckily his patrol car was in the drive. I get up to the door, knock, it takes a few minutes for him to answer and lets me in. I walked in and just about melted on the spot.
All the lights in the house were dimmed, the table was set and there were lit candles about the table and the kitchen island and counter. I was expecting maybe dinner on the couch while we watched some Dexter, definitely not this. Everything was just gorgeous...and then the lights had to come back on because dinner wasn't anywhere near ready. My fault! But we got to cuddle up on the couch together while the food finished cooking. I asked what we were having. He said his special Italian herb chicken (which I still love eating!), pasta, garlic bread and salad. I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into that meal. He also said dessert. I asked what that was. His reply: cheesecake. And I remember my exact words "I'm going to marry you!" *laughs*
True story!! It was the first time I had ever had a guy cook me a candlelight dinner which was wonderful and delicious in every way imaginable. I'm pretty sure he had my heart at that moment when I walked in the house, but it was definitely the cheesecake that sealed the deal at the end *smiles* I think that was the last time we ate at the table, aside from when my parents were over a month ago. I just wonder what he has planned for our first year anniversary. I really don't mind what we do. I had the thought of getting dressed up and going out. It doesn't have to be somewhere fancy either. It'd be fun to get dressed up and eat out at the IHop or something. Though since our anniversary lands on a Wednesday there is the possibility he'll be working. We can always do it on the following week or whatever. It'll be interesting and you'll be sure to hear the details.
And to clarify, yes our anniversary does indeed fall on the 1st. Haha I was right! I know this because he worked that day and he did not work on the 29th. But we'll still end up celebrating on the 29th I'm sure, which doesn't bother me. Just, for the records, I was right *laughs*
I was so proud of myself that I found his house on the first go that night! I mean its not that hard to find. The first time is understandable, his car wasn't in the drive at the time. The second time I was there, it was the middle of the night and his friend's cars were in the drive (his being in the garage). This time I knew to look for the house with one of the garage lamps out, that the house number conveniently sits under. And luckily his patrol car was in the drive. I get up to the door, knock, it takes a few minutes for him to answer and lets me in. I walked in and just about melted on the spot.
All the lights in the house were dimmed, the table was set and there were lit candles about the table and the kitchen island and counter. I was expecting maybe dinner on the couch while we watched some Dexter, definitely not this. Everything was just gorgeous...and then the lights had to come back on because dinner wasn't anywhere near ready. My fault! But we got to cuddle up on the couch together while the food finished cooking. I asked what we were having. He said his special Italian herb chicken (which I still love eating!), pasta, garlic bread and salad. I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into that meal. He also said dessert. I asked what that was. His reply: cheesecake. And I remember my exact words "I'm going to marry you!" *laughs*
True story!! It was the first time I had ever had a guy cook me a candlelight dinner which was wonderful and delicious in every way imaginable. I'm pretty sure he had my heart at that moment when I walked in the house, but it was definitely the cheesecake that sealed the deal at the end *smiles* I think that was the last time we ate at the table, aside from when my parents were over a month ago. I just wonder what he has planned for our first year anniversary. I really don't mind what we do. I had the thought of getting dressed up and going out. It doesn't have to be somewhere fancy either. It'd be fun to get dressed up and eat out at the IHop or something. Though since our anniversary lands on a Wednesday there is the possibility he'll be working. We can always do it on the following week or whatever. It'll be interesting and you'll be sure to hear the details.
And to clarify, yes our anniversary does indeed fall on the 1st. Haha I was right! I know this because he worked that day and he did not work on the 29th. But we'll still end up celebrating on the 29th I'm sure, which doesn't bother me. Just, for the records, I was right *laughs*
Monday, May 23, 2011
I may have spoke too soon
So I may have spoke too soon on Friday's post about not having excitement in my life. Saturday may not have been the rapture everyone was expecting but it sure seemed like a Friday the 13th scenario. Some things happened at Sam's house which I elaborate more on here on this post.
While I was at work, it was a season ticket holder cookout that would start when gates opened at 5:30p well those old people will find any excuse to get in the stadium early including a gate opened just a smidgen and left unattended for probably no more than 5 minutes. One of the season ticket holders, Sean, who comes in everyday before gates to talk baseball with the rest of the staff came in and told us what was going on. It was all down hill from there after that.
Dinner for us and catering for the cookout event was done by Duffy's Sports Bar & Grill, one of our sponsors. This got Bryan up in a rage when he found out what dinner consisted of: spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta of all things. I agreed thinking they should have done burgers or wings...something cookout-esque. Spaghetti and meatballs is off the kids menu, Bryan went off spouting how they took the cheap avenue. The food didn't look that appetizing to begin with.
Anyway, John, the mascot guy for that night came in I guess by 5:30p and just hung out before heading down to the mascot room to get dressed a little after 6p. Everything was going smoothly in the office when John walks back in the office about 10 or 15 minutes later not dressed as the mascot. He comes up to the desk and asks if I knew where the suit was because it wasn't anywhere in room. First uh-oh moment.
Jared comes in and asks what's up as I call on the radio to Lisa if she knows where the suit is. She asks if its in the room. I say no and come to find out John says that the other suit isn't there either, which I also relay over to her. She tells me to stand by. Well it turns out that only parts of the suits are missing - the jerseys and heads. We had to end up sending the mascot home and reworking all the promotions that included the mascot, and a police report was done for theft.
When I was talking to Jim in the booth about it, he was telling me that he looked up suit prices. One mascot shoe along can cost upwards of $400! That's just one shoe. An entire suit can add up to over a couple thousand easily. One of the suits was new, but they don't last long. Just a few weeks ago the suit got a hole where the tail started to tear away from the body of the suit.
It wasn't until yesterday that we found out the suits were found by one of the clubhouse workers. The suits were found thrown over the fence. It looks like they weren't damaged which is the good thing but not good they were taken in the first place. This isn't the first incident we've had. We had an earlier theft from the office at the beginning of minor league season hence the reason for me having to lock the office doors when I leave. We've had vandalism with our golf carts and some kids took some game balls. Our office and stadium are going to have to find a way to counter these kinds of things in the future maybe they should invest in a better security system. I hope they find out what happened.
While I was at work, it was a season ticket holder cookout that would start when gates opened at 5:30p well those old people will find any excuse to get in the stadium early including a gate opened just a smidgen and left unattended for probably no more than 5 minutes. One of the season ticket holders, Sean, who comes in everyday before gates to talk baseball with the rest of the staff came in and told us what was going on. It was all down hill from there after that.
Dinner for us and catering for the cookout event was done by Duffy's Sports Bar & Grill, one of our sponsors. This got Bryan up in a rage when he found out what dinner consisted of: spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta of all things. I agreed thinking they should have done burgers or wings...something cookout-esque. Spaghetti and meatballs is off the kids menu, Bryan went off spouting how they took the cheap avenue. The food didn't look that appetizing to begin with.
Anyway, John, the mascot guy for that night came in I guess by 5:30p and just hung out before heading down to the mascot room to get dressed a little after 6p. Everything was going smoothly in the office when John walks back in the office about 10 or 15 minutes later not dressed as the mascot. He comes up to the desk and asks if I knew where the suit was because it wasn't anywhere in room. First uh-oh moment.
Jared comes in and asks what's up as I call on the radio to Lisa if she knows where the suit is. She asks if its in the room. I say no and come to find out John says that the other suit isn't there either, which I also relay over to her. She tells me to stand by. Well it turns out that only parts of the suits are missing - the jerseys and heads. We had to end up sending the mascot home and reworking all the promotions that included the mascot, and a police report was done for theft.
When I was talking to Jim in the booth about it, he was telling me that he looked up suit prices. One mascot shoe along can cost upwards of $400! That's just one shoe. An entire suit can add up to over a couple thousand easily. One of the suits was new, but they don't last long. Just a few weeks ago the suit got a hole where the tail started to tear away from the body of the suit.
It wasn't until yesterday that we found out the suits were found by one of the clubhouse workers. The suits were found thrown over the fence. It looks like they weren't damaged which is the good thing but not good they were taken in the first place. This isn't the first incident we've had. We had an earlier theft from the office at the beginning of minor league season hence the reason for me having to lock the office doors when I leave. We've had vandalism with our golf carts and some kids took some game balls. Our office and stadium are going to have to find a way to counter these kinds of things in the future maybe they should invest in a better security system. I hope they find out what happened.
Friday, May 20, 2011
I hate being gone
Lobo sweet, I bet you're having feelings of abandonment. You are aren't you? I'd be feeling that way too if I disappeared for (quick look at calendar since last update) 15 days.
I've missed you!
Vacation was good. The wedding was beautiful and the trip to Grandma's was long but worth it.
I think I was just hit on by one of the maintenance men here at work. ...
Not sure that any thing else has been going on though. I'm still at the stadium and still looking for a new job with no such luck. I've uploaded my resume up on Monster and am starting to regret it. I finally went shooting with Sam. That was fun and exciting, can't wait to get back on the range.
I wish my life was more exciting so I could have something to write up about.
I've missed you!
Vacation was good. The wedding was beautiful and the trip to Grandma's was long but worth it.
I think I was just hit on by one of the maintenance men here at work. ...
Not sure that any thing else has been going on though. I'm still at the stadium and still looking for a new job with no such luck. I've uploaded my resume up on Monster and am starting to regret it. I finally went shooting with Sam. That was fun and exciting, can't wait to get back on the range.
I wish my life was more exciting so I could have something to write up about.
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