Olympic Memories
I have an obsession. A complete and utter Olympic sized obsession with…the Olympics. Specifically, the Summer Olympics. From the time that I was a very
Month: July 2012
Accident Prone
As I sit here with a cut on my right hand from God only knows what this afternoon, a gash on my left ring finger
An Inspirational Teacher
While I was in the early stages of my M.A. in Education, I was assigned an interview project. Meet with a teacher in your future
My rookie mistakes: Interview bloopers
So, I’ve been meeting with recruiters and HR people and managers galore in the wonderful world of job hunting lately. One of the things that
Interview and Questions 101
In honor of my upcoming interview this Tuesday, I’ve composed my own version of the dreaded interview. Seriously, if I owned a company, this is
My Favorite Piece of Hate Mail
I’ve always been something of a flirt, but for me, it’s often harmless. Occasionally, some guy with a girlfriend would come along and strike a
Mind Games or Mindless Games?
I love stupid mindless games. Maybe they help me think. Or stop thinking for just a little while. Maybe they bring me to a certain
It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here
No, seriously…It’s friggin’ hot. Thanks to a faulty air conditioner…OK, maybe not faulty, but definitely not working…we’ve been sweltering for the last two weeks. Well,
Olympic Games & the Presidential Election
As the Olympic Games draw nearer and the 2012 United States Elections a short distance behind them, I am reminded of a time that I
My First Taste of Disney Magic
Brian and I had planned on a trip to Ireland this coming fall, but with my six month stint of general unemployment, it really doesn’t
Memories of a Long Lost Sister
In January, my brother and I sent a baby gift to our then unborn niece. Our unborn niece that we may never have the pleasure
Car Trouble
My first car was a 1994 Ford Explorer called Melba Toast. My second car was a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire. Sometimes, I would forget that I