Next Step This Week

I’ve been remiss in my writing as of late due to my annual cold, which may not be just a cold. I will find out tomorrow.

I did however watch the Super Bowl yesterday, and I have a few favorite commercials. I liked Volkswagen’s “Dog Strikes Back”, because it lined up with a common and relatable New Year resolution for people in the audience. Also, I just found it really funny. Next, on my list of favorites is Budweisers “Dog Rescue”, with the dog named Weego, every time the dog is called he brought you a drink. This commercial made you aware of the product and the dog, combined with the announcement in the beginning that he was a rescue dog and the tag at the end, the point of the ad was made. Finally, M&M’s “Just My Shell”, the product was the main star, with a funny twist on the animated characters, introducing M&M Miss Brown.

If you want some laughs, check out the TaxACT commercial, you may not actually remember what it is for, but it has a good sense of humor.

On the job front, I have an interview, an in person one, for a job I really want, on Wednesday. Right now I’m so excited I am almost incoherent, which coupled with the fact I can barely talk is terrible. I have two days to regain my voice and talk up my strengths. Regardless, of the overall outcome I’m proud of myself for obtain repeated responses from a job I’m not only qualified but can see myself loving.

Importance Of Voicing Thoughts

This has probably been the least terrible I’ve felt while being sick. And the first time I have ever really lost my voice, which is saying something considering I’ve had strep throat. I’ve had some rather encouraging calls this past week and am excited for the outcome. The trick is getting through today’s important call without a voice. Wish me luck.

This has also made me realized how much of a voice I have through my blog, facebook and email. I’m going to keep my written voice as strong as I can. These next few days I’ll be sure to get in lots of practice as it appears to be my only option.

Patiently Passing Time

I am currently trudging my way through the screening processes for three jobs I am very interested in. One is catering related, one event management, and one for an event assistant, obviously they line up with the type of job I want now I just have to seal the deal. Let me just say I have my fingers crossed but I’m not quite ready to close my eyes to make wishes.

                                                              

I feel somewhat successful to have made it this far, although similarly as before I heard back, I once again required to wait patiently for their response.

On an unrelated note, there are about four movies I really want to see. I suppose if I get a job I should pick one to see for celebration. One of them brings back childhood memories, based off the book “The Borrowers”, it’s called “The Secret World of Arrietty”. Although, I am also still fond of the original movie the “The Borrowers”, with Tom Felton and John Goodman.

Luck: Good And Bad

I’ve been excited about the few places I have heard back from about my applications. They both have asked for a little more information before proceeding. I do not know yet, if I have passed that level of inspection, as I have not heard back again. While I dislike the feeling of uncertainty, at this time I do not mind the lull, as I have been sick as of late. Nothing serious I don’t think just a cold probably, although I have a fever, and I cannot recall the last time I had a fever.

Hopefully, when the potential employers do respond to me I will be able to think clearly, and able to meet with them.

Still Taking Notes

If I am to continue on applying as I have been with a preferable 3 a week day minimum, it might be wise to create a folder of applied locations, dates, particular resume sent, and possible cover letter. Along, with which ever website I found the job on. I suppose I could do it on excel, with links included or simply a notebook.

Any suggestions?

Interesting Weekend...So Far

I drive a truck; I’ve almost always driven a truck since I got my license seven years ago. This particular beater truck has fallen apart and gotten me stuck in some startling situations. About half of these situations involve snow. Audience, before you start heckling that I’m a woman driver, let us look at the facts, this beast of a vehicle has over 300,000 miles on it, with the original engine and transmission. I can no longer provide an exact number because of all the things to give out on it one of the more resent items was the mileage counter. Another, fact usually when I get stuck in the snow, it’s related to a parking space. After years of experience I typically keep a shovel and sometimes rock salt in the bed for such occasions.

When I got stuck today while at a local library that was not the case. Despite living in the state shaped as a mitten warning others of our weather, and it being January, this particular winter the snow hasn’t stuck for more than a few days. During such a time period I sometimes don’t even manage to leave the house. So, I was stuck in a little dip, with my left rear tire spinning, and what did I have in the bed of my truck? Tree branches. My father during one of the warmer days trimmed one of our trees, loaded the truck to transport them and well obviously they didn’t get far.

Just as I was about to take a stick and start digging myself out the guy parked in the car next to me offered to help push me out. I don’t care if you are Arnold Schwarzenegger (I was unaware of this site until now) now or 30 years ago; I’ve never seen one person be able to get my truck to budge. Not because they aren’t strong, I just know pushing in snow you have little traction. So, when another more elderly man offered his services, I was grateful, but I could only think if I reverse too fast this guy is going to fall and break his hip. And it's going to be my fault.

No one got hurt, that man knew exactly what he was doing, thank goodness. By now I should know better than to underestimate people. I thanked them heartily before I left, and was happy to know people still come together to help each out.

Not long after my brother and sister-in-law arrived with their 50 lb dog, Roxi. Today, we were celebrating my nephew’s fifth birthday at my sister’s house. It was a day filled with one energetic little boy, a 3 year old dog, and my sister’s new 8 week old puppy, Belle. 

Regardless, of the fact that Belle could curl up and fit in her own food bowl, she wanted to play with Roxi. Even when Roxi, growled and barked to make the smaller dog leave her alone, Belle had no problem barking in her face right back. She is a scrappy little thing, although I admit the quicker she learns Roxi’s tail is not a chew toy the better off she’s going to be. Belle, even when faced with little odds of success was determined to play with her doggy cousin and didn't give up. I respect that.

The evening ended with a minor indoor flood back at my parents house, resulting in a water leaking to the basement as well, so there was twice the mess for the effort of one. I couldn’t help but laugh, I reminded myself this is what happens, the unexpected. There was no plan for the flood, but as my favorite quote goes “Events are what happens when our plans fall apart.”  I always love a good event.