So as many of you know, the job hunt is ON. This evening I received my first response from an employer and I thought I'd announce it to everyone:
[ahem]
"Thank you for your interest in the position of Teller-PT/20hrs-Elizabethtown, KY (Mulberry) at JPMorgan Chase. After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that you have not been selected for this position"
Fail.
What this tells me is: "We're sorry. Even though you are a college graduate, you don't have any experience and therefore can't handle being trained to work 20 hours a week as a bank teller."
I am determined to say one good thing about each rejection that I get so here it is: This is one of the first jobs that I applied for, and I applied online which I hate because you don't get that first time one-on-one interaction. So this gives me a little more hope that online applications actually do work. Even if it's the opposite of what I hoped for.
Oh who am I kidding?! I can't even balance my own stinking checkbook...
Today I applied for three more positions. Let's see what they yield. Until then, I'm hiding my debit and credit cards.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Guilty Pleasure
I've been debating on whether or not I should come out with this confession. After much deliberation, I've decided the time has come.
I. Watch. The Bachelor. To be honest, it's Andrea's fault. She got my hooked on The Bachelorette over the summer.
Now I know all of you out there who think these shows are stupid. I've heard your arguments. "How could any girl want him when he's been making out with everyone on the show?" "It's immoral that he's dating 15 women at one time." "Blah, blah, blah."
I get that. Really, I do. And I agree. It's the sheer absurdity of this show that sucks me in. Much like some of you out there love Survivor (blah!) or American Idol or what have you: I think we're all entitled to a show that we can "secretly" watch. Except I'm coming out with it on here because I have a feeling this season is going to be over the top and I'll have a lot to make fun of. I mean blog about.
To check out the girls click here.
To check out the guy click here.
Anyone else have a show that they're not ashamed to say they watch? Or am I alone on this one?
I. Watch. The Bachelor. To be honest, it's Andrea's fault. She got my hooked on The Bachelorette over the summer.
Now I know all of you out there who think these shows are stupid. I've heard your arguments. "How could any girl want him when he's been making out with everyone on the show?" "It's immoral that he's dating 15 women at one time." "Blah, blah, blah."
I get that. Really, I do. And I agree. It's the sheer absurdity of this show that sucks me in. Much like some of you out there love Survivor (blah!) or American Idol or what have you: I think we're all entitled to a show that we can "secretly" watch. Except I'm coming out with it on here because I have a feeling this season is going to be over the top and I'll have a lot to make fun of. I mean blog about.
To check out the girls click here.
To check out the guy click here.
Anyone else have a show that they're not ashamed to say they watch? Or am I alone on this one?
They're Going Back?!
Does anyone know what happens in two weeks from today at 8 pm (7pm Central)?
That's right: the premiere event of Lost Season 5!!!
You can watch Sneak Peeks here.
If you haven't jumped on the Lost wagon (and I'll admit, I was a late bloomer: we devoted our whole summer to catching up on all the seasons in our free time) you can watch free episodes at www.abc.com.
Personally, I have a few theories, but they're always proven wrong so I'm just going to keep them to myself, for the time being.
Can't wait!
That's right: the premiere event of Lost Season 5!!!
You can watch Sneak Peeks here.
If you haven't jumped on the Lost wagon (and I'll admit, I was a late bloomer: we devoted our whole summer to catching up on all the seasons in our free time) you can watch free episodes at www.abc.com.
Personally, I have a few theories, but they're always proven wrong so I'm just going to keep them to myself, for the time being.
Can't wait!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Back in the Bluegrass
Well, we're back in Kentucky after an uneventful series of plane rides. We've jumped back into things full swing.
Dusty started grad school yesterday. I think I get more worried about it than he does. For example: "Dusty, do you have any assignments? Do you already have to have anything read? Hey Dusty... hey Dusty, what are you doing? What's this class about? Do you think it's going to be hard? Hey Dusty... hey Dusty!!"
I had to leave the house yesterday while he was working because I'm pretty sure I was annoying him so much.
I start CNA training next Friday and I'm getting really excited! Like, I might go and outline the first chapter of the book so that I don't feel worthless for not having a job right now kind of excited. (Plus Dusty got me a new notebook that is sea foam green and brown and I really want to use it!)
Last but not least my poor car wouldn't start today. Now, let's be clear about one thing: I expected this. It hadn't been driven for 15 days, it was due to not start. Dusty's a super star and did some stuff and now it runs but I've officially started looking for a new car. (Says the girl with no income.) We're considering a Honda Fit or Nissan Versa. The dream would be a Prius, but um, yeah... right.
Back to reality, now it's time to find jobs. Pray for us as we try to find some income in this awesome economy that we're all living in.
Dusty started grad school yesterday. I think I get more worried about it than he does. For example: "Dusty, do you have any assignments? Do you already have to have anything read? Hey Dusty... hey Dusty, what are you doing? What's this class about? Do you think it's going to be hard? Hey Dusty... hey Dusty!!"
I had to leave the house yesterday while he was working because I'm pretty sure I was annoying him so much.
I start CNA training next Friday and I'm getting really excited! Like, I might go and outline the first chapter of the book so that I don't feel worthless for not having a job right now kind of excited. (Plus Dusty got me a new notebook that is sea foam green and brown and I really want to use it!)
Last but not least my poor car wouldn't start today. Now, let's be clear about one thing: I expected this. It hadn't been driven for 15 days, it was due to not start. Dusty's a super star and did some stuff and now it runs but I've officially started looking for a new car. (Says the girl with no income.) We're considering a Honda Fit or Nissan Versa. The dream would be a Prius, but um, yeah... right.
Back to reality, now it's time to find jobs. Pray for us as we try to find some income in this awesome economy that we're all living in.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Steele's!
This place is insane-u-crazy! Mounds upon mounds upon mounds of books, everything from my dear friend Dietrich B to textbooks to Vladimir Nabokov (that's right, the author of Lolita.)
Humorous anecdote: Kyle (the bro) was walking through the mounds and mounds and mounds of books and knocked some (a lot) over. The guy who owns the place is walking past him and says, "There you go knockin' shit around!"
I heard it from the other side of the store.
And it's so big, and the bookshelves are so intricately arranged that we literally played Marco Polo to find each other. Have you ever been subjected to a human maze? It's kind of like that, but with a purpose.
One more reason to love KC!
Humorous anecdote: Kyle (the bro) was walking through the mounds and mounds and mounds of books and knocked some (a lot) over. The guy who owns the place is walking past him and says, "There you go knockin' shit around!"
I heard it from the other side of the store.
And it's so big, and the bookshelves are so intricately arranged that we literally played Marco Polo to find each other. Have you ever been subjected to a human maze? It's kind of like that, but with a purpose.
One more reason to love KC!
today...Today...TODAY!
I'm a book worm and I'm not afraid to admit it. And while I enjoyed shopping with my mom and two of her friends yesterday
(and here I shall mention Mrs. Sara Truax, mother to my friend Adam in my previous post and Donna Q, who is a grandma but the waitor who was digging for a good tip yesterday claimed that could never be)
what I'm doing today makes me giddy with excitement. We are hitting up two bookstores in the KC area: Steele's, and the local Half Price Books (where my lovely husband got me a giftcard to for my b.day) and I might come home on some type of high from all those books.
And I just had to share it, with somebody.
(and here I shall mention Mrs. Sara Truax, mother to my friend Adam in my previous post and Donna Q, who is a grandma but the waitor who was digging for a good tip yesterday claimed that could never be)
what I'm doing today makes me giddy with excitement. We are hitting up two bookstores in the KC area: Steele's, and the local Half Price Books (where my lovely husband got me a giftcard to for my b.day) and I might come home on some type of high from all those books.
And I just had to share it, with somebody.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Crazy [oh] Eight
I am currently sitting at my friend Adam's house, watching everyone play Mario Kart on the Wii. (Sidenote, the Wii is such a good investment. If you're considering buying one, it is totally worth it. And I don't even like video games.)
I am about an hour into 2009, but may I just say 2008 was crazy. I mean we're talking major major milestones were reached both in my life, and in the lives of my loved ones. What I better way to recap than to blog while I have nothing better to do? Let's take a gander, shall we?
5.10.08: Emily Graduates (finally.)
5.17.08: The Snyders Get A New Addition: Me!
10.7.08: Dusty Helps His Band Win Ham Days
10.11.08: The Gilkeys Are Wed//Dusty Has A Birthday
11.2.08: The Snyders Get Yet Another New Addition: Gabriella Grace!
12.12.08: Dusty Graduates, Too!
12.14.08: Dusty Gives Me A Black Eye (so this isn't a milestone but it's dang funny!)
Throw in a mid-November move, Dusty getting accepted into grad school, and me deciding to pursue a nursing degree; a new job possibility for Dusty that we're really stoked about, and two cars that are turning 10 years old this '09 and the stage has been set for an equally as interesting year!
Happy New Year everyone!
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I am about an hour into 2009, but may I just say 2008 was crazy. I mean we're talking major major milestones were reached both in my life, and in the lives of my loved ones. What I better way to recap than to blog while I have nothing better to do? Let's take a gander, shall we?
5.10.08: Emily Graduates (finally.)
5.17.08: The Snyders Get A New Addition: Me!
10.7.08: Dusty Helps His Band Win Ham Days
10.11.08: The Gilkeys Are Wed//Dusty Has A Birthday
11.2.08: The Snyders Get Yet Another New Addition: Gabriella Grace!
12.12.08: Dusty Graduates, Too!
12.14.08: Dusty Gives Me A Black Eye (so this isn't a milestone but it's dang funny!)
Throw in a mid-November move, Dusty getting accepted into grad school, and me deciding to pursue a nursing degree; a new job possibility for Dusty that we're really stoked about, and two cars that are turning 10 years old this '09 and the stage has been set for an equally as interesting year!
Happy New Year everyone!
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