Things feel a little heavy lately. Today I am traveling home to hopefully finally talk with Megan and support her and her family in their loss. I am also hoping to make a visitation to one of Jamie's uncles that passed away. School is suffocating. I feel lost, for the most part, and feel like I don't have the right resources at my fingertips. My work is suffering a little, and so I've been putting even more sweat and tears into it. There is a significant time crunch- we are supposed to go camping with family this week and I'm working all day tomorrow. How do you mothers be a mother and wife and go to school, too? I have so much more respect for you people now.
We got our wedding pictures back and they look fabulous. (Thanks Libby!) I just have not had time to pick out the ones I want or get them to the family members that want to see them!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
But at least I'm married!
Wow. I haven't written on this in a long time. I used to turn to my journal when I had problems I wanted to vent, dreams I wanted to get down on paper, or thoughts I needed to work out. Then things got crazy with school and I moved in with Jamie, and then of course we had the wedding to deal with. I'll have to blog about that later, and put some pictures up as well. School is still crazy, but in a different way. I don't have a LOT to do, but I am very confused about what exactly we need to do for this class and I'm having trouble keeping it all straight on a time line...especially with work and home life added to the mix. I'm just doing what I can.
So I am working at a golf club in the area. It's not bad money, as long as I'm working in the "clubhouse" serving golfers and diners. I don't make as much working on banquets. I am also still doing the promotional modeling/talent thing from time to time. I was going to end that as a side job when I started working at the golf club, but it's a good job to have...you decide when you want to work and which promotions you want to do. I will most likely not be able to work in the fall, as our workload stacks up at school and we start our internships and our theses. (They actually recommend that we not hold a job at that time.) So I'm thinking I'll still do promotions here and there to get some extra money. I just got back from Petoskey where we did five promotions in one weekend up there for Malibu Rum. Almost every job I've done with my agency is as a Malibu girl. They've treated me really well and they have some awesome brand reps. The only promotions I refuse to do are the ones where I would work alone.
Jamie works late shifts now, and doesn't get home until almost 3am. I usually find myself staying up until 2am. I don't know if I'm trying to stay up until he gets home or what. We have the next couple of days off, and even though I have things to do with school (when don't I, seriously?) we are going up north with my stepdaughter and his in-laws. I'll still work on stuff up there, I hope, but I won't be able to use the internet to send or receive stuff and get feedback.
Well, I better go pack. We're leaving in the morning, and I have already found that I cannot concentrate on packing what we/I need with a four-year-old, a husband, and two dogs to distract me. I'm learning that I have to prepare myself early so I can try to take care of everyone else when the time comes. I think Jamie has mastered a little of that. Or maybe he just doesn't need to pack as much as I do. :)
I'm also praying for my friend Megan, her husband Pat, and their little unborn baby boy. Please whoever reads this send a prayer that God turns this into a great situation for them, and that they always remember and feel comforted knowing that God's power is great. We all love this baby boy so much already, and Megan and Pat deserve something wonderful. :)
Have a Happy Fourth of July everyone!
So I am working at a golf club in the area. It's not bad money, as long as I'm working in the "clubhouse" serving golfers and diners. I don't make as much working on banquets. I am also still doing the promotional modeling/talent thing from time to time. I was going to end that as a side job when I started working at the golf club, but it's a good job to have...you decide when you want to work and which promotions you want to do. I will most likely not be able to work in the fall, as our workload stacks up at school and we start our internships and our theses. (They actually recommend that we not hold a job at that time.) So I'm thinking I'll still do promotions here and there to get some extra money. I just got back from Petoskey where we did five promotions in one weekend up there for Malibu Rum. Almost every job I've done with my agency is as a Malibu girl. They've treated me really well and they have some awesome brand reps. The only promotions I refuse to do are the ones where I would work alone.
Jamie works late shifts now, and doesn't get home until almost 3am. I usually find myself staying up until 2am. I don't know if I'm trying to stay up until he gets home or what. We have the next couple of days off, and even though I have things to do with school (when don't I, seriously?) we are going up north with my stepdaughter and his in-laws. I'll still work on stuff up there, I hope, but I won't be able to use the internet to send or receive stuff and get feedback.
Well, I better go pack. We're leaving in the morning, and I have already found that I cannot concentrate on packing what we/I need with a four-year-old, a husband, and two dogs to distract me. I'm learning that I have to prepare myself early so I can try to take care of everyone else when the time comes. I think Jamie has mastered a little of that. Or maybe he just doesn't need to pack as much as I do. :)
I'm also praying for my friend Megan, her husband Pat, and their little unborn baby boy. Please whoever reads this send a prayer that God turns this into a great situation for them, and that they always remember and feel comforted knowing that God's power is great. We all love this baby boy so much already, and Megan and Pat deserve something wonderful. :)
Have a Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The National Dean's List, Mermaids, and Frosted Flakes
So, here I am, back in my studio in Detroit. I am soooo sick of the snow! I have to walk everywhere, and it just makes for a mess. Anyway, even though today was our first day of class, we had to turn in a portfolio that we should have been working on over the break. One of the items in there is our curriculum vita, which is basically a resume, but you list your training on it instead of your previous employment. One of the accomplishments I contemplated putting on there was that my name had been published in this book entitled The National Dean's List. Twice. Sounds good, right? I thought it sounded a little fishy when I received the letter in the mail, but sent my biographical information in anyway, opting NOT to purchase the $70 book. The company that publishes this book also publishes Who's Who Among American High School Students or something like that. I think that one is legit. While I was pondering putting this on my vita and potentially getting laughed at by a future prospective employer, I decided to do some research. I came across others who had received this honor, but had been out of college for 30-some years! Some people got fictitious names appointed the dean's list, too. Too bad, because it sounds nice to be one of the "1/2 of 1% of our nation's college students that are eligible for this award." They even have a catalog with collector's items, and their letterhead lists several committee members. They also offer scholarships. I am confused, as this is not really a scam, but is not the honor it presents itself as. And so, I have decided to leave it off my vita.
As for mermaids, my bridesmaids and I have selected their dresses. The color is mermaid. As Darcy put it, "I always wanted to be a mermaid!" Here is what it looks like:
And the Frosted Flakes? Well, I left a little treat for my squirrel friend on the porch and discovered that 5 or 6 birds were also fans. I felt like the Snow White of Detroit with all my furry and flying friends scurrying around on my dilapidated porch!
As for mermaids, my bridesmaids and I have selected their dresses. The color is mermaid. As Darcy put it, "I always wanted to be a mermaid!" Here is what it looks like:
And the Frosted Flakes? Well, I left a little treat for my squirrel friend on the porch and discovered that 5 or 6 birds were also fans. I felt like the Snow White of Detroit with all my furry and flying friends scurrying around on my dilapidated porch!