Okay, well, its more like dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and birds...Oh My. I, too, like Caton am sorry I have fallen off the grid a bit and haven't held up my end of the bargain with keeping in touch. It was much easier when I was unemployed, but I do miss you all tons!
First off, Caton, I am so sorry that things aren't all that great teaching, working, i guess, just isn't all its cracked up to be.
My life, too, has changed tremendously.
Firstly, I have moved to Massachusetts and live with my oldest brother and his obnoxious cat. But actually, it's pretty much just me and the cat because my brother has practically moved in with his girlfriend and is hardly home. (Not that I am complaining ;)
I wake up at 6 oclock every morning so I can leave my apartment by 6:45, where I then sit in traffic for about an hour so I can make it to work by 8. If it wasn't rush hour I could do the trip in 20 minutes...ugh. I go to bed between 10 and 11...some exceptions. If I decide to nap, my nap occurs at 9:00 pm where I then just decide to sleep until morning.
I too am dirt poor, and this job is just barely going to cover paying back my loans, nevermind feeding myself, but at least it is a job, and for that I am thankful.
So, I have been working for about a month now. And I must admit, I really do enjoy my job. But it is 8 intense non-stop hours each day of being on my feet, bending down, heavy lifting, dodging claws, evading teeth, preventing disease spread and so much more. We have 20 dogs and over 120 cats, about 6 birds and about 10 rabbits and rodents. The dogs need to be fed, walked, cleaned, watered, entertained, walked, enriched, trained, fed, walked and watered. The cats need to be fed, cleaned, watered, entertained, enriched, fed, and watered. All this needs to be done along with a million other things, like cleaning of common areas, a million dishes, restocking of foods, kitty litter, dog treats, plus so much more.
I have lost some of my trust and faith in people, since working at this job. I don't think I will ever understand people who can let terrible things happen to their animals, or even worse, those people that do the terrible things. We have one dog rescued from a pit bull fighting ring, another dog (border collie) that has no fur, for her owner allowed scabies to ravage her body, another dog who was so terrified of everything, she can't even manage to walk up one flight of stairs. And a pair of dogs that had cuts on their backs, and because their owner left them unattended in a yard, maggots started eating at their flesh. And that is only the dogs. We've gotten in cats with fur that is so severely matted that they can't walk. Others had collars on so tight that they no longer have fur around their necks, one cat came in with duct tape wrapped around him to use as a sling for his broken scapula. The things humans do to animals is absolutely terrible.
Caton, I wanted to reassure you, that you are not the only one who is brought to tears regularly because of your job. Seeing the cruelty that happens always forms a lump in my throat. I worked so hard with some animals, training and trying to work through their behavioral problems, but their issues stem so deep that i couldn't teach them otherwise and for this reason they couldn't be adopted out and thus were euthanized, bringing tears to my eyes.
Let's face it, working sucks. And no matter how much we try to make the world a better place, something always seems to prevent us from doing so. Caton, I don't want you to think that you are a terrible teacher, because you aren't. You care, and that is what makes the difference between a good teacher and a terrible one. The good news is, I do regain a little bit of my faith lost, everytime I see a deserving animal find a forever home. Because not only does it mean that animal will have a better life, but a new cage opens for another animal in need. And Caton, I'm sure in time, these kids will start to appreciate what you are doing for them a little more, and your faith in yourself, and in others will be restored.
Kristin, how is graduate school going? I'm glad that you are feeling better about the people you live with. And don't let anyone get on your back about your dirty dishes. I reserve that right, (Im sure Caton and Judy do too) :) Is your work difficult? Are you enjoying it? Any men in your life?
Judy, a month into vet school, are you still alive? How is it going? I wish I was back there with you. (However, when I say this, I want to be working there, not taking classes and memorizing a million different scientific names and how everything works). Is your living situation still going well? How about men in your life?
I also have no drama in my life, there isn't even anyone I have had to be stopped from punching. Caton, a little part of me wishes your friend Sarah didn't stop you.
Well, girls, I hope that you are all doing well, and I promise that I will try and be better about writing more often. Oh, has anyone heard from Jodi? When is she getting married anyway?
Miss you lots,
Naomi
I miss you girls so much, it hurts.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
I don't wanna work, I just want to bang on the drums all day!
Hi lovelies!!!
I miss you all oodles and oodles. I want to apologize to all of you for not keeping in touch better. I think once I explain my schedule, you'll understand. However, I am making a Labor Day Resolution to just start calling all of you on my 15 minute commute to/from work, which is about all the free time I have. Seriously.
So, let's see, right now I am in planning period (which is my 4th block). Normally, I spend this time creating my lesson/powerpoint for the next day, but since it's Friday, I have plenty of time to procrastinate. :) Not everything about me has changed, haha. But...a lot has changed for instance:
1.) I wake up at 5:30AM every morning and go to sleep at 11PM at night. This is without exceptions.
2.) I take no naps.
3.) I make meals (taco salad, huevos rancheros, pasta salad anyone?)
4.) I am dirt poor. (oh wait, I guess that hasn't changed)
5.) I do not drink (except one day on the weekends when I get a little out of control after two drinks. My lack of tolerance and overtiredness combined make a horrible/powerful combination).
6.) I do not watch TV (with the exception of Top Chef and Project Runway), which as all of you know, is a severe downgrade. I do grade papers during this time, so my attention (regrettably) is divided.
7.) I have no drama in my life (except for student drama which is not nearly as much fun).
8.) I cry hard at least once every three days.
Wow, so that's a little intense, but it really isn't all bad. This is absolutely the most challening thing I have ever done in my life, but it's also the most wonderful. I feel a purpose to my actions and life. My students are a riot, somewhat out of control at times, but I've become the hard-ass new teacher, so I don't really let a lot slide. I've thrown about 6 kids out of my room so far. I don't play around.
Lately, I've been feeling really frustrated. My students quizzes consistenly come back in the 60s-70s range, and they're OK with it as long as they pass. This is infuriating!! I've also been doing checks for understanding throughout my lesson. I'll ask a question, say, about macromoluecles, and wait for a response. Yesterday I asked what are the 4 macromolecules that make up all living things (we've been teaching this for 4 days now). First student response:- "no idea, I wasn't listening." Me: "You haven't been listening for the last 4 days??" "No." "OK- well, I'll tell you the answer." I told the student the answer, asked him to tell me the 4 macromolecules, again. "I don't know." I asked the SAME EXACT QUESTION to four students in a row, each time telling the correct answer and asking them to give me the answer back. Everytime "I don't know." I could have cried. I know I'm a terrible teacher, and I really need to find ways to make my students learn. I think I've been too focused on creating fun activities to do that relate to what we're learning, but aren't actually helping academically.
As you can tell from my rant, I'm very invested in this teaching thing. I think about it ALL THE TIME. I think I need to get more sleep or something, haha. This long-weekend I have so much work to catch up on, grading, organizing, lesson planning, it just never ends.
On a happy note, I almost got in a fight with a guy at a bar last weekend. He spilled a drink all over my roomate, and I was like *teacher mode "Excuse me, you need to apologize." He came back and said, "you are the biggest bitch I have every met." Naturally, I lunged after him swinging. If it weren't for Stacey, I would have punched him directly in the face. She stopped me.
I've become incredibly aggressive and combative, probably a bitch to be around. I still try to find the humor in my classes, and it's getting easier. I have some funny stories I will share later. For now, I have to go to a meeting at 1, so I will stop with my tyrade now.
I love you all and miss you so much!!!
Ms. McKenna :)
I miss you all oodles and oodles. I want to apologize to all of you for not keeping in touch better. I think once I explain my schedule, you'll understand. However, I am making a Labor Day Resolution to just start calling all of you on my 15 minute commute to/from work, which is about all the free time I have. Seriously.
So, let's see, right now I am in planning period (which is my 4th block). Normally, I spend this time creating my lesson/powerpoint for the next day, but since it's Friday, I have plenty of time to procrastinate. :) Not everything about me has changed, haha. But...a lot has changed for instance:
1.) I wake up at 5:30AM every morning and go to sleep at 11PM at night. This is without exceptions.
2.) I take no naps.
3.) I make meals (taco salad, huevos rancheros, pasta salad anyone?)
4.) I am dirt poor. (oh wait, I guess that hasn't changed)
5.) I do not drink (except one day on the weekends when I get a little out of control after two drinks. My lack of tolerance and overtiredness combined make a horrible/powerful combination).
6.) I do not watch TV (with the exception of Top Chef and Project Runway), which as all of you know, is a severe downgrade. I do grade papers during this time, so my attention (regrettably) is divided.
7.) I have no drama in my life (except for student drama which is not nearly as much fun).
8.) I cry hard at least once every three days.
Wow, so that's a little intense, but it really isn't all bad. This is absolutely the most challening thing I have ever done in my life, but it's also the most wonderful. I feel a purpose to my actions and life. My students are a riot, somewhat out of control at times, but I've become the hard-ass new teacher, so I don't really let a lot slide. I've thrown about 6 kids out of my room so far. I don't play around.
Lately, I've been feeling really frustrated. My students quizzes consistenly come back in the 60s-70s range, and they're OK with it as long as they pass. This is infuriating!! I've also been doing checks for understanding throughout my lesson. I'll ask a question, say, about macromoluecles, and wait for a response. Yesterday I asked what are the 4 macromolecules that make up all living things (we've been teaching this for 4 days now). First student response:- "no idea, I wasn't listening." Me: "You haven't been listening for the last 4 days??" "No." "OK- well, I'll tell you the answer." I told the student the answer, asked him to tell me the 4 macromolecules, again. "I don't know." I asked the SAME EXACT QUESTION to four students in a row, each time telling the correct answer and asking them to give me the answer back. Everytime "I don't know." I could have cried. I know I'm a terrible teacher, and I really need to find ways to make my students learn. I think I've been too focused on creating fun activities to do that relate to what we're learning, but aren't actually helping academically.
As you can tell from my rant, I'm very invested in this teaching thing. I think about it ALL THE TIME. I think I need to get more sleep or something, haha. This long-weekend I have so much work to catch up on, grading, organizing, lesson planning, it just never ends.
On a happy note, I almost got in a fight with a guy at a bar last weekend. He spilled a drink all over my roomate, and I was like *teacher mode "Excuse me, you need to apologize." He came back and said, "you are the biggest bitch I have every met." Naturally, I lunged after him swinging. If it weren't for Stacey, I would have punched him directly in the face. She stopped me.
I've become incredibly aggressive and combative, probably a bitch to be around. I still try to find the humor in my classes, and it's getting easier. I have some funny stories I will share later. For now, I have to go to a meeting at 1, so I will stop with my tyrade now.
I love you all and miss you so much!!!
Ms. McKenna :)
Monday, August 24, 2009
I'm feeling very old...yet very young
Hey girls!
I hope you are all doing well! How is the new job Naomi? Judy- how's vet school? I hear other vet students are already swamped. And Caton, how is the teaching- I'm excited to hear about it! [by the way...why doesn't anyone respond to my phone calls?] Anyway, I agree with Judy- I miss you guys even more now that I'm at school. I moved in yesterday- quite an ordeal. I'm the farthest building on the 3rd floor- 2nd story..and no- there is no elevator. I'm glad my mom was able to come with me and help me unload. The apartment is really pretty and my roommates seem nice- they're all sophomores, though. Kelsey is a Hotel student, Justin is an engineer, and Nick is a pre-med. It seems like it will work out- though this is their first time living off campus so they're all gung-ho about buying new things and such. Nick is the only one I think I have to worry about- he kind of reminds me of a strict Mike Bufano (very meticulous)- I think I'm going to have to pay more attention to my dirty pancake bowls and stuff around the house. Today I had my grad student orientation- kind of a waste of time, but I made some new friends so that's always good. They gave us free food and did an orientation speech, telling us how to spend our time when we're not studying. I've then been trying to write a couple essays for student teaching, too, but they're obviously not getting done right now. Anyway- I just wanted to write to you and say hi- I've been thinking about you all-let me know how all of you are doing (you guys should write in the blog more:) Hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
I hope you are all doing well! How is the new job Naomi? Judy- how's vet school? I hear other vet students are already swamped. And Caton, how is the teaching- I'm excited to hear about it! [by the way...why doesn't anyone respond to my phone calls?] Anyway, I agree with Judy- I miss you guys even more now that I'm at school. I moved in yesterday- quite an ordeal. I'm the farthest building on the 3rd floor- 2nd story..and no- there is no elevator. I'm glad my mom was able to come with me and help me unload. The apartment is really pretty and my roommates seem nice- they're all sophomores, though. Kelsey is a Hotel student, Justin is an engineer, and Nick is a pre-med. It seems like it will work out- though this is their first time living off campus so they're all gung-ho about buying new things and such. Nick is the only one I think I have to worry about- he kind of reminds me of a strict Mike Bufano (very meticulous)- I think I'm going to have to pay more attention to my dirty pancake bowls and stuff around the house. Today I had my grad student orientation- kind of a waste of time, but I made some new friends so that's always good. They gave us free food and did an orientation speech, telling us how to spend our time when we're not studying. I've then been trying to write a couple essays for student teaching, too, but they're obviously not getting done right now. Anyway- I just wanted to write to you and say hi- I've been thinking about you all-let me know how all of you are doing (you guys should write in the blog more:) Hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Good Old Cornell
Hey all,
Kristin: Can’t wait to see you!! When do you get back to Cornell??
Caton: How is being a teacher going??
Naomi: Congrats on the job?? How’s it going??
So, now that I am back at Cornell, I miss all of you even more. It’s very strange to be here without you guys. Now for an update on my life:
So I moved in Thursday to my new apartment. It’s pretty nice and big. It was quite an ordeal to get all my stuff and furniture up here. Imagine me with my car packed following my dad with our truck packed, my mattresses standing on ends pulling a trailer of furniture. My roommates are really nice. My bath-roommate is very quiet. Think much quieter than I am, if that is possible. So, as you can imagine, when the 2 of us are alone we kind of awkwardly stare at each other. I think it will get better though. My other roommate is the definition of a jap. I have never been in a store where someone just picks out what they want, w/out even considering price. She also did not know the difference between laundry detergent and fabric softener, so to say the least it should be an interesting year. She is very nice though, but she reminds me of girls from SDT. Her parents took me out to dinner last night, so I guess I can’t complain. We went to the Taste of Thai, a first for me. The food was interesting and I think would take some getting used to, but it wasn’t bad. We went to the farmers market today and I got some amazing peaches and strawberries—so you should all be jealous.
I start orientation tomorrow (ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!). Supposedly tomorrow is stuff on the ropes course, my favorite :(. We’ll see if I can break a leg or kick someone in the face, should be interesting. I officially start classes on Thursday, so then I will no longer have a life. I just got my schedule and have classes from like 8-5 everyday, so should be fun!!
I miss all of you dearly and if anyone would like to visit I have a nice pullout couch in my living room for your use (except Kristin, you can go back to your apartment :-) , unless you really have the desire to stay).
~Judy
Kristin: Can’t wait to see you!! When do you get back to Cornell??
Caton: How is being a teacher going??
Naomi: Congrats on the job?? How’s it going??
So, now that I am back at Cornell, I miss all of you even more. It’s very strange to be here without you guys. Now for an update on my life:
So I moved in Thursday to my new apartment. It’s pretty nice and big. It was quite an ordeal to get all my stuff and furniture up here. Imagine me with my car packed following my dad with our truck packed, my mattresses standing on ends pulling a trailer of furniture. My roommates are really nice. My bath-roommate is very quiet. Think much quieter than I am, if that is possible. So, as you can imagine, when the 2 of us are alone we kind of awkwardly stare at each other. I think it will get better though. My other roommate is the definition of a jap. I have never been in a store where someone just picks out what they want, w/out even considering price. She also did not know the difference between laundry detergent and fabric softener, so to say the least it should be an interesting year. She is very nice though, but she reminds me of girls from SDT. Her parents took me out to dinner last night, so I guess I can’t complain. We went to the Taste of Thai, a first for me. The food was interesting and I think would take some getting used to, but it wasn’t bad. We went to the farmers market today and I got some amazing peaches and strawberries—so you should all be jealous.
I start orientation tomorrow (ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!). Supposedly tomorrow is stuff on the ropes course, my favorite :(. We’ll see if I can break a leg or kick someone in the face, should be interesting. I officially start classes on Thursday, so then I will no longer have a life. I just got my schedule and have classes from like 8-5 everyday, so should be fun!!
I miss all of you dearly and if anyone would like to visit I have a nice pullout couch in my living room for your use (except Kristin, you can go back to your apartment :-) , unless you really have the desire to stay).
~Judy
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
All quiet on the western front
Hey Girls!
I'm glad to see everything is going well! Congrats on the job search, Naomi! That's awesome! And thanks for the B-day wishes:) Btw... I haven't been able to follow the bachelorette since my parents would destroy the t.v. if I even tried to watch it, but did you hear that Ed had been cheating on her? That's what the tabloids have been saying- I think Juan would have been better.
Well anyway, everything here has been going pretty well- I had a great b-day in NYC- my mom and I went to the Metropolitan- it was amazing. Now I've been preparing for school- I registered for classes and I kinda feel like I'm a new student again- it's annoying, though, because I have to fill out all the new-student forms. I also have to write a self-analysis and area assessment before the 26th for my student teaching- I've been procrastinating like crazy. This weekend is my family graduation party and then I leave next week. I still don't know what the housing is going to be like. I'll be in Gun Hill with my own room- there's actually 2 guys and another girl living with me so I should feel right at home. The funny thing is, though- the girl I'm subleasing from didn't tell her housemates that I'd be replacing her- the one girl was kind of surprised to hear it- it's kinda weird. For a Fernando update- he called me a few more times- one drunken phone call and another couple of calls- I'm slightly dreading running into him this semester. Other than that, not too much excitement- I've still been working with the 4-H office and helping on the farm. I also bumped into my old friend, Ashley, so we've been hanging out a little. Well I hope you guys are having fun and enjoying the last days of summer! Good luck with the job, Naomi, and the teaching, Caton- let me know how everything goes! And I'll see you soon Judy!
-Kristin
I'm glad to see everything is going well! Congrats on the job search, Naomi! That's awesome! And thanks for the B-day wishes:) Btw... I haven't been able to follow the bachelorette since my parents would destroy the t.v. if I even tried to watch it, but did you hear that Ed had been cheating on her? That's what the tabloids have been saying- I think Juan would have been better.
Well anyway, everything here has been going pretty well- I had a great b-day in NYC- my mom and I went to the Metropolitan- it was amazing. Now I've been preparing for school- I registered for classes and I kinda feel like I'm a new student again- it's annoying, though, because I have to fill out all the new-student forms. I also have to write a self-analysis and area assessment before the 26th for my student teaching- I've been procrastinating like crazy. This weekend is my family graduation party and then I leave next week. I still don't know what the housing is going to be like. I'll be in Gun Hill with my own room- there's actually 2 guys and another girl living with me so I should feel right at home. The funny thing is, though- the girl I'm subleasing from didn't tell her housemates that I'd be replacing her- the one girl was kind of surprised to hear it- it's kinda weird. For a Fernando update- he called me a few more times- one drunken phone call and another couple of calls- I'm slightly dreading running into him this semester. Other than that, not too much excitement- I've still been working with the 4-H office and helping on the farm. I also bumped into my old friend, Ashley, so we've been hanging out a little. Well I hope you guys are having fun and enjoying the last days of summer! Good luck with the job, Naomi, and the teaching, Caton- let me know how everything goes! And I'll see you soon Judy!
-Kristin
Friday, August 7, 2009
Caton...I hate to admit it but...
You were right! I meant to say this in my post yesterday, but I kind of forgot. My mind was going in every direction.
In the Bachelorette, Ed prevailed. This round I give to you. So what is it, a tie?
I guess we have to go best out of three, now we just need the next season.
Hope you are all doing well.
In the Bachelorette, Ed prevailed. This round I give to you. So what is it, a tie?
I guess we have to go best out of three, now we just need the next season.
Hope you are all doing well.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
The Real World Starts...Tuesday!
Hey girls,
Well, my road trip pretty much ended as soon as it started. I mentioned that I was stopping in Boston to interview for a job before I headed out to St. Louis. Well, apparently it went well because as soon as I arrive in St. Louis, I got a call from the Animal Rescue League of Boston and they offered me a job. So I start this Tuesday as an animal care and adoption agent right in Boston. It doesn't pay a whole heck of a lot to start with, but they said that you earn raises regularly and there will be opportunities to move up in the shelter. Another plus is that Dr. Scarlett (the woman that I worked for at the vet school) is very good friends with the vice president of animal welfare and new program development who is a veterinary epidemiologist and an adjunct professor at Tufts. So things are looking up, and I think this job will be good for me until I decide to go back for graduate school.
Kristin, I am so glad that you are finally able to write on the blog. I wasn't 100% sure I was giving you correct directions...technology chair lives on... :) It was good hearing about your summer thus far. It seems pretty crazy with all the family drama and then of course Fernando. Thank god you ended it and did not go to Peru with him. I, too, fear that you would not have come back in one piece. Good luck with grad school, I bet you are pretty excited to get back to Cornell soon.
Judy, Ohio seems fantastic (note: using sarcasm). I drove through Ohio to get to and from St. Louis and it was like the worst time of my life. Sooooo long of a drive....sooo boring....so many cops...and not much to look at. I wouldn't worry too much about your neighbors, it isn't like you will be there too much longer. Are you excited to start veterinary school? I was updated on a ton of gossip about each class. More information than I really care about, but I guess all I have to say is good luck and get ready for some serious drama. (but really we all know that you love the drama...as long as you are not directly involved)
Caton, so you are back in nashville, and Jenna is visiting! That is awesome. I wish I could have visited but money is slightly tight right now and now that I am starting work I won't have time for a while. :( When does school start? I want to hear all about your first days. Ms. McKenna...science teacher extraordinaire!
If you read this while Jenna is still with you, tell her I need her cell number. I recently got a new phone because my other had a serious water incident, and I tried to reenter numbers, but I don't have the right number for her, because I tried calling her the other day, but I talked to someone named Brian. Interesting. Well, anyway tell her I miss her. (I miss the rest of you too of course)
Well girls, this weekend I am moving into my brothers apartment in Framingham, Massachusetts, just 20 minutes outside of Boston, and of course you are all welcome to visit me...anytime. (Don't worry about my brother, hes practically living with his girlfriend, and the only reason he let me move in with him is because he feels bad about leaving his cat without human companionship for days on end.)
Getting into the city is pretty easy and there is much more to do in Boston than in Ithaca. Also, the pool of guys is much larger in the city than my little rinky-dink town in New Hampshire. All in all life is pretty good. things are going well, though I wish we were all going to be reunited in just a few short weeks.
Miss you all
Naomi
Well, my road trip pretty much ended as soon as it started. I mentioned that I was stopping in Boston to interview for a job before I headed out to St. Louis. Well, apparently it went well because as soon as I arrive in St. Louis, I got a call from the Animal Rescue League of Boston and they offered me a job. So I start this Tuesday as an animal care and adoption agent right in Boston. It doesn't pay a whole heck of a lot to start with, but they said that you earn raises regularly and there will be opportunities to move up in the shelter. Another plus is that Dr. Scarlett (the woman that I worked for at the vet school) is very good friends with the vice president of animal welfare and new program development who is a veterinary epidemiologist and an adjunct professor at Tufts. So things are looking up, and I think this job will be good for me until I decide to go back for graduate school.
Kristin, I am so glad that you are finally able to write on the blog. I wasn't 100% sure I was giving you correct directions...technology chair lives on... :) It was good hearing about your summer thus far. It seems pretty crazy with all the family drama and then of course Fernando. Thank god you ended it and did not go to Peru with him. I, too, fear that you would not have come back in one piece. Good luck with grad school, I bet you are pretty excited to get back to Cornell soon.
Judy, Ohio seems fantastic (note: using sarcasm). I drove through Ohio to get to and from St. Louis and it was like the worst time of my life. Sooooo long of a drive....sooo boring....so many cops...and not much to look at. I wouldn't worry too much about your neighbors, it isn't like you will be there too much longer. Are you excited to start veterinary school? I was updated on a ton of gossip about each class. More information than I really care about, but I guess all I have to say is good luck and get ready for some serious drama. (but really we all know that you love the drama...as long as you are not directly involved)
Caton, so you are back in nashville, and Jenna is visiting! That is awesome. I wish I could have visited but money is slightly tight right now and now that I am starting work I won't have time for a while. :( When does school start? I want to hear all about your first days. Ms. McKenna...science teacher extraordinaire!
If you read this while Jenna is still with you, tell her I need her cell number. I recently got a new phone because my other had a serious water incident, and I tried to reenter numbers, but I don't have the right number for her, because I tried calling her the other day, but I talked to someone named Brian. Interesting. Well, anyway tell her I miss her. (I miss the rest of you too of course)
Well girls, this weekend I am moving into my brothers apartment in Framingham, Massachusetts, just 20 minutes outside of Boston, and of course you are all welcome to visit me...anytime. (Don't worry about my brother, hes practically living with his girlfriend, and the only reason he let me move in with him is because he feels bad about leaving his cat without human companionship for days on end.)
Getting into the city is pretty easy and there is much more to do in Boston than in Ithaca. Also, the pool of guys is much larger in the city than my little rinky-dink town in New Hampshire. All in all life is pretty good. things are going well, though I wish we were all going to be reunited in just a few short weeks.
Miss you all
Naomi
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hooray! I'm finally on! Thank you Naomi!!
Thank you so much for getting me on Naomi- I've been reading the blogs and feeling like a mute since I couldn't contribute. This summer has been going pretty well for me- very low key, but still enjoyable. I started out the summer applying for part-time positions, which is apparently impossible right now. Seriously, I must have applied to like 10 or 12 places. In the meantime, I rode my horse, took nature walks at the local state parks, and helped my parents on the farm and with my aging dog. I also read a bunch of books in Oprah's book club- a lot of coming-of-age books and books about struggling women. In the middle of June, I went to a family reunion in Ohio where I got to meet relatives who I haven't seen in 10 years. A lot of old people- my cousins weren't able to make it- one has 6 kids and the other wasn't able to get off work (she also has 2 kids). After that, I went to the Ag. Teacher's Conference at Camp Oswegatchie. I learned a lot of lesson plan ideas, met a bunch of people, and got free stuff. O- Caton, I also met a guy who replaced his dad teaching in Medina- he's a year older than us and kind of reminds me of a grungy frat guy- do you know him? After that I returned home and continued my horse riding, nature, and farm experiences. I'm also embarrassed to report that I hung out with Fernando- o yes, the creeper. He kept calling and messaging me- getting angrier and angrier. I finally gave up and talked to him. I ended up visiting him a couple weekends. It wasn't too bad- we went to the gorges and I took him to the farmer's market. He cooked for me and took me salsa dancing, which is pretty fun if you're with someone who dances. I also visited his family friends for July 4th, who were a very nice Italian family. He also invited me to a trip to Peru in August- which I would have loved to go on. I decided to break it off, though- he's pretty sketchy- he called 3 times a day and told me he was falling in love with me- not okay (my cousins feared he would take me to Peru and murder me). He didn't let go easy, though. He continued to call and call and left me a very heartfelt angry message- then he defriended me on facebook- I think he's done calling now- it's been 2 days since the last text. Anyway, a couple weeks ago I went to Tampa for a cousin reunion. It was fun, but very dramatic. My sister, Laura, got in a huge fight with my cousin about activities and she ended up attacking Elizabeth and I, saying that we abandoned her and that I threw her under the bus. There were some very tense moments. Now I'm back home and touring around Orange County. I went to a Standardbred racing museum and went to a downtown area that's kind of like the commons. This weekend I'm volunteering with the 4-H Fair. I've also been working on some curriculum for the 4-H Dairy program, which has kept me slightly busy. I'm planning on going to school end of August- I've found an apartment with a few hotel students at Gun Hill. Should be interesting. No other major trips planned, though I'd like to go to the city sometime and continue traveling around. I'm glad to see all of you are doing well- good luck with the job search, Naomi- it sounds pretty exciting with all the trips planned- let me know if you go to NYC- maybe we could meet up. And Judy, let me know when you get back to school- I'm not sure how pleasant my housemates will be. Congrats again Caton on living in Nashville! Hopefully I'll talk to you all soon!
Reporting from the land where Walmart sells Vodka and nobody recycles
Hey all,
I hope everyone’s summer is going great so far!! I currently am in Ohio (I have been since last Friday now ).
So last Monday all of the furniture in my old house was boxed and packed. Luckily since we are moving because P&G is relocating my father, they pay for all the moving trucks, packing, etc. Although it is nice not to have to pack anything, it is awkward to think that some stranger had to pack up my underwear, lol! Unfortunately that was the last time I was able to sit in furniture till recently and sleep in an actual bed. It took about week for everything to get down here, so my parents and I stayed at our camp for 2 days. That was really nice, but it is still under construction and has no running water/plumbing.
Last Friday we made the 11 hour journey down to Maineville, Ohio. It was pretty awful, as none of us wanted to move. So my new house is pretty nice. I have my very own bathroom- the first time in 22 years (yes I will be 22 tomorrow) and it sure beats sharing one ( 200 Highland <3). Our house is really sterile looking---white walls, white carpets, white trim. There are these giant, hairy, black spiders down here called wolf spiders and there were about a million down in the basement—dead luckily. Our new house is in a new development and as of right now we are the last house on the street-though I’m sure that won’t last for long. Out my front window there are 2 silos from the old farm that our community is being built on. The backyard is protected green space, or the “nature preserve” as I like to call it. There is a pack of coyotes out there as well as many brightly colored birds.
The first night that we were here the neighbors invited us over for dinner, and I sure that you all knew that I was thrilledL. They basically seem like the perfect suburban family. The father works for a water company and the mother for IKEA. They have three of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen, think tall, thin, blond hair, and a pretty face. Needless to say I stuck out a little and am a little jealous. There oldest daughter is entering 9th grade and reminds me of the TV show NYC Prep on Bravo. She constantly has like 5-6 guys at the house and I feel like there is a party next door all of the time.
Since I decided to take my bed from home back to school with me, I have been sleeping on an air mattress. Yesterday my new bed finally came, but I must have been delirious when I picked it out because it is a gross brown color and stiff as a rock. I need to go buy a bed skirt ASAP! I also now have an Ohio license, which was quite the process to get. My dad sprung it on my mother and I that he was taking us to the BMV (no longer DMV) to get our licenses one afternoon and that we would have to take a short test. So me being myself began to freak out about passing the test and worrying if I would have to take a driving test (which I would not pass). Luckily just a computerized test and I only got one question wrong!
Well back to my super boring life stuck in the development without a car or anything to do!
~Judy
I hope everyone’s summer is going great so far!! I currently am in Ohio (I have been since last Friday now ).
So last Monday all of the furniture in my old house was boxed and packed. Luckily since we are moving because P&G is relocating my father, they pay for all the moving trucks, packing, etc. Although it is nice not to have to pack anything, it is awkward to think that some stranger had to pack up my underwear, lol! Unfortunately that was the last time I was able to sit in furniture till recently and sleep in an actual bed. It took about week for everything to get down here, so my parents and I stayed at our camp for 2 days. That was really nice, but it is still under construction and has no running water/plumbing.
Last Friday we made the 11 hour journey down to Maineville, Ohio. It was pretty awful, as none of us wanted to move. So my new house is pretty nice. I have my very own bathroom- the first time in 22 years (yes I will be 22 tomorrow) and it sure beats sharing one ( 200 Highland <3). Our house is really sterile looking---white walls, white carpets, white trim. There are these giant, hairy, black spiders down here called wolf spiders and there were about a million down in the basement—dead luckily. Our new house is in a new development and as of right now we are the last house on the street-though I’m sure that won’t last for long. Out my front window there are 2 silos from the old farm that our community is being built on. The backyard is protected green space, or the “nature preserve” as I like to call it. There is a pack of coyotes out there as well as many brightly colored birds.
The first night that we were here the neighbors invited us over for dinner, and I sure that you all knew that I was thrilledL. They basically seem like the perfect suburban family. The father works for a water company and the mother for IKEA. They have three of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen, think tall, thin, blond hair, and a pretty face. Needless to say I stuck out a little and am a little jealous. There oldest daughter is entering 9th grade and reminds me of the TV show NYC Prep on Bravo. She constantly has like 5-6 guys at the house and I feel like there is a party next door all of the time.
Since I decided to take my bed from home back to school with me, I have been sleeping on an air mattress. Yesterday my new bed finally came, but I must have been delirious when I picked it out because it is a gross brown color and stiff as a rock. I need to go buy a bed skirt ASAP! I also now have an Ohio license, which was quite the process to get. My dad sprung it on my mother and I that he was taking us to the BMV (no longer DMV) to get our licenses one afternoon and that we would have to take a short test. So me being myself began to freak out about passing the test and worrying if I would have to take a driving test (which I would not pass). Luckily just a computerized test and I only got one question wrong!
Well back to my super boring life stuck in the development without a car or anything to do!
~Judy
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
ROAD TRIP!!!!!
Hey girls,
Caton, I'm glad that you've been having an amazing time in Atlanta. When do you head back to Nashville? Judy...How's the recent move to Ohio? Is it everything you hoped it would be? (just kidding) When does Vet School start for you? Kristin, as soon as I am done writing this post, I will send you instructions that should allow you to access the blog. Hopefully.
So first off, the Bachelorette...Kiptyn or Ed. I vote Kiptyn, but Caton I have a feeling you just might be right. Ed has had a lot of good luck. He leaves, she lets him come back. He fails to perform in the bedroom, she keeps him anyway. The big question in...what's up with Ried in the last episode. It shows he comes back...hmmmmm. (Maybe she'll let him back too) Oh dear, the drama.
Well, tomorrow...I'm hitting the road...first stop, Boston. (I know, I know...for me that isn't very far) I have a job interview with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, I think I can get the job, no problem, but it doesn't pay that great and it is really expensive to live in Boston, and I don't think I want to commute an hour every day each way(two if in rush hour) just to save money by living at home.
So after I leave my interview in Boston, I head to St. Louis, Missouri. My sister lives out there, so it is a place to crash while I go look for jobs. If all works out. I will find a job and move out there. Otherwise, I move on. I have some relatives in Wisconsin, Colorado, and New Mexico that I might go see, and then possibly go to Arizona to see Michelle, but that is not definite. If my job search out west doesn't pan out, I plan on heading back this way, stopping in several places, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Viriginia, and New York, possibly more, but those are the places, I have family that I know will let me stay with them.
The plan is to hopefully be employed before the end of the summer. but I have no idea if that will happen, keep your fingers crossed.
have a great week girls! Miss you all lots!
Caton, I'm glad that you've been having an amazing time in Atlanta. When do you head back to Nashville? Judy...How's the recent move to Ohio? Is it everything you hoped it would be? (just kidding) When does Vet School start for you? Kristin, as soon as I am done writing this post, I will send you instructions that should allow you to access the blog. Hopefully.
So first off, the Bachelorette...Kiptyn or Ed. I vote Kiptyn, but Caton I have a feeling you just might be right. Ed has had a lot of good luck. He leaves, she lets him come back. He fails to perform in the bedroom, she keeps him anyway. The big question in...what's up with Ried in the last episode. It shows he comes back...hmmmmm. (Maybe she'll let him back too) Oh dear, the drama.
Well, tomorrow...I'm hitting the road...first stop, Boston. (I know, I know...for me that isn't very far) I have a job interview with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, I think I can get the job, no problem, but it doesn't pay that great and it is really expensive to live in Boston, and I don't think I want to commute an hour every day each way(two if in rush hour) just to save money by living at home.
So after I leave my interview in Boston, I head to St. Louis, Missouri. My sister lives out there, so it is a place to crash while I go look for jobs. If all works out. I will find a job and move out there. Otherwise, I move on. I have some relatives in Wisconsin, Colorado, and New Mexico that I might go see, and then possibly go to Arizona to see Michelle, but that is not definite. If my job search out west doesn't pan out, I plan on heading back this way, stopping in several places, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Viriginia, and New York, possibly more, but those are the places, I have family that I know will let me stay with them.
The plan is to hopefully be employed before the end of the summer. but I have no idea if that will happen, keep your fingers crossed.
have a great week girls! Miss you all lots!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Helloooo out there!
I've finally gotten a break to take a breather from the whirlwind of TFA. This long weekend has been exactly what I needed. Yesterday I went to the Margaret Mitchell house. (She wrote Gone with the Wind). It was incredible! I was having a "table for one" kind of day. It was going to be lovely. I walked to get some ice coffee and then headed to the museum. On my way, I got a text from my friend Jimmy asking where I was. I told him, and he proceeded to inform me that he would meet me there (in spite of never having watched or read gone with the wind). I was like, OK.
So, Margaret Mitchell is my hero. She was engaged once at the age of 17 to a boy who was killed shortly after in WW1. Then she ended up marrying a guy named Red (reminscent of Rhett Butler), who was a socialite and also ended up being phsyically abusive. She divorced him (this is in the 1920's, so it was pretty scandalous), and then ended up marrying John Marsh (Red's best man in her first wedding). Apparently John Marsh had just been waiting around for Margaret to be free. He had been in love with her the entire time.
Margaret was one of the first female reporters in Atlanta and wrote articles about everything from women's rights to word culture. When she broke her ankle and was homebound, she began writing Gone With the Wind as a past-time. She wrote the entire book in a very tiny, hot apartment, saying she wrote in "a low point of her life." She did not think the book was well-written and often denied she even wrote a book. Eventually the book was published, and now Gone with the Wind is the 2nd most published book in the entire world, second to the Bible.
Anyways, I love Margaret Mitchell, and I almost cried in the museum because I felt such a strong kinship to her. I also bought a B&W photograph of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler from the movie. It's lovely. Do you know initially Scarlett's name was going to be Pansy!? I'm so glad she changed that.
So, my friend, AKA- little puppy dog Jimmy follows me around the museum as I'm having this emotional roller coaster. He's a really nice guy, but I am not attracted to him at all. He's only an inch taller than me, and wears square specks and often cargo shorts, belt and polo shirt tucked in. NERD to the nth degree. Anyways, he's nice, and I love having such an adoring fan, but...I should eventually tell him I'm not interested.
Anyways, we went to the High museum afterwards and saw the Monet exhibit. Monet's paintings were incredible, Water Lilies is a "stroke" of genius. So many layers, and scaping techniques and colors, just overwhelming. I love Houses of Parliment in Fog. I just sat there and looked at these paintings and reflected, and it was lovely.
Then we went to watch Public Enemy with Johnny Depp. AMAZING. I would definitely recommend it. It actually has a beautiful love story that is central to the entire movie. Loved it! I absolutely love movies too. Then I ended up going out, and I told Jimmy, I love that we're just friends :)
Anyways, I am so excited to see the Bachelorette on Monday! ED IS GOING TO WIN! I told you he'd be back. She is obviosuly so into him, as I am.
I miss you girlies!!
So, Margaret Mitchell is my hero. She was engaged once at the age of 17 to a boy who was killed shortly after in WW1. Then she ended up marrying a guy named Red (reminscent of Rhett Butler), who was a socialite and also ended up being phsyically abusive. She divorced him (this is in the 1920's, so it was pretty scandalous), and then ended up marrying John Marsh (Red's best man in her first wedding). Apparently John Marsh had just been waiting around for Margaret to be free. He had been in love with her the entire time.
Margaret was one of the first female reporters in Atlanta and wrote articles about everything from women's rights to word culture. When she broke her ankle and was homebound, she began writing Gone With the Wind as a past-time. She wrote the entire book in a very tiny, hot apartment, saying she wrote in "a low point of her life." She did not think the book was well-written and often denied she even wrote a book. Eventually the book was published, and now Gone with the Wind is the 2nd most published book in the entire world, second to the Bible.
Anyways, I love Margaret Mitchell, and I almost cried in the museum because I felt such a strong kinship to her. I also bought a B&W photograph of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler from the movie. It's lovely. Do you know initially Scarlett's name was going to be Pansy!? I'm so glad she changed that.
So, my friend, AKA- little puppy dog Jimmy follows me around the museum as I'm having this emotional roller coaster. He's a really nice guy, but I am not attracted to him at all. He's only an inch taller than me, and wears square specks and often cargo shorts, belt and polo shirt tucked in. NERD to the nth degree. Anyways, he's nice, and I love having such an adoring fan, but...I should eventually tell him I'm not interested.
Anyways, we went to the High museum afterwards and saw the Monet exhibit. Monet's paintings were incredible, Water Lilies is a "stroke" of genius. So many layers, and scaping techniques and colors, just overwhelming. I love Houses of Parliment in Fog. I just sat there and looked at these paintings and reflected, and it was lovely.
Then we went to watch Public Enemy with Johnny Depp. AMAZING. I would definitely recommend it. It actually has a beautiful love story that is central to the entire movie. Loved it! I absolutely love movies too. Then I ended up going out, and I told Jimmy, I love that we're just friends :)
Anyways, I am so excited to see the Bachelorette on Monday! ED IS GOING TO WIN! I told you he'd be back. She is obviosuly so into him, as I am.
I miss you girlies!!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Welcome Back Ed....
Hey girls!
So Judy, your life sounds a million times better than mine, except for that whole moving thing, and possible watching certain shows. I'm glad Cowboy has someone to ride him and spoil him. Hopefully he doesn't give her too hard of a time. Is your horse back to work yet or are you still just riding other horses at the barn?
Caton, How's Atlanta? I talked to Lauryn who lives there and she says it is HOT! Unfortunately here it does nothing but rain. We even have flood warnings on a daily basis. It is sickening.
Kristin, What are you up to? If you haven't figured out how to sign up for the blog, I will send you details on how to do it. Let me know. I miss hearing from you!
Well, anyway, Jodi is alive! I was on facebook last night and I was looking to see who else was on...and she was! Granted as soon as i started to type something to her, she wasn't on any more. I was so close. Keep an eye out for her.
So, still no job here, but no worries. Tomorrow I am going to Boston to apply for a job, so keep your fingers crossed. I've also been helping my friend's dad on his dairy farm. He came down with serious heart problems, so he can't work like he used to and he needs to sleep more than the 3 hours a night that he usually does. Today, I planted tomatos, peppers, and cucumbers, and then got very wet when it started to down pour! I also might be starting to do volunteer work at this Thoroughbred Rescue, they need people who can exercise their horses and then of course do some farm work, but that beats sitting at home.
Okay, so tonight on the Bachelorette...crazy! So, I'm a little sad that Jake got kicked off last week, and then of course he comes back this week, and tries to do the right thing, but Wes is an ass. But whatever. I'm over it, my other choice is still in though, Kiptyn. and Michael was so cute when he got kicked off tonight...it made me like him so much more.
So Caton, when I thought you were out, you manage to sneak your way back in. I could not believe that Ed came back into the picture and she was okay with it. But thats okay because even though he wasn't one of my original picks, I still like him.
I really wish that we were all in the same area. I miss just hanging out to either watch a tv show or go out to the bars.
Well, really not much is going on in my life...believe me I will let you know when something exciting happens. Hope you are all doing well. Miss you lots
Naomi
So Judy, your life sounds a million times better than mine, except for that whole moving thing, and possible watching certain shows. I'm glad Cowboy has someone to ride him and spoil him. Hopefully he doesn't give her too hard of a time. Is your horse back to work yet or are you still just riding other horses at the barn?
Caton, How's Atlanta? I talked to Lauryn who lives there and she says it is HOT! Unfortunately here it does nothing but rain. We even have flood warnings on a daily basis. It is sickening.
Kristin, What are you up to? If you haven't figured out how to sign up for the blog, I will send you details on how to do it. Let me know. I miss hearing from you!
Well, anyway, Jodi is alive! I was on facebook last night and I was looking to see who else was on...and she was! Granted as soon as i started to type something to her, she wasn't on any more. I was so close. Keep an eye out for her.
So, still no job here, but no worries. Tomorrow I am going to Boston to apply for a job, so keep your fingers crossed. I've also been helping my friend's dad on his dairy farm. He came down with serious heart problems, so he can't work like he used to and he needs to sleep more than the 3 hours a night that he usually does. Today, I planted tomatos, peppers, and cucumbers, and then got very wet when it started to down pour! I also might be starting to do volunteer work at this Thoroughbred Rescue, they need people who can exercise their horses and then of course do some farm work, but that beats sitting at home.
Okay, so tonight on the Bachelorette...crazy! So, I'm a little sad that Jake got kicked off last week, and then of course he comes back this week, and tries to do the right thing, but Wes is an ass. But whatever. I'm over it, my other choice is still in though, Kiptyn. and Michael was so cute when he got kicked off tonight...it made me like him so much more.
So Caton, when I thought you were out, you manage to sneak your way back in. I could not believe that Ed came back into the picture and she was okay with it. But thats okay because even though he wasn't one of my original picks, I still like him.
I really wish that we were all in the same area. I miss just hanging out to either watch a tv show or go out to the bars.
Well, really not much is going on in my life...believe me I will let you know when something exciting happens. Hope you are all doing well. Miss you lots
Naomi
Thursday, June 18, 2009
My super exciting life
Hey all,
I hope everyone’s summer/start of the real world is going well!!
So…. I have tried to continue to watch the Bachelorette, but for some reason I cannot get into it. Although I have watched the rose ceremony every week, and Naomi, I see Jake is doing well :-) Instead of watching the Bachelorette, though, I have been watching more high quality TV such as “I’m a Celebrity! Get me out of here!” and “The real housewives of New Jersey”.
My life is pretty boring here at home :-( I pretty much work on packing my room in the morning and then go to the barn for the afternoon/evening. My horses are doing well. I have leased Cowboy out to a girl at the barn who likes to jump, so I have gone to watch her do jump courses (like 2’3”) at some shows over the past couple of weekends. My other horse, Phoenix, hurt her foot and has been out of commission for the past 2 weeks. So I have been stuck riding the idiot horses at the barn lately. Another exciting part of my life has consisted looking for a new western saddle. I finally put a bid in on one on eBay today---so cross your fingers for me. If anyone of you are in the upstate New York area this summer and want to ride you should give me a call, as we have got a ton of horses.
I am also car-less and have been driving around in my dad’s truck for the past month. My dad decided that I needed a more dependable car, so he sold mine. I have a new (to me) car sitting in the driveway, but we can’t seem to get the title on it because it was a theft car. So hopefully sometime in the next three weeks I will be driving it!! I am so excited: AC, 4 working doors, brakes that don’t squeal, auto-locks, and no vibrating when it idles!!! And it is fire engine red :-)
The big move is scheduled for July 18. It finally seems real and scary! My parents have bought a house in Cincinnati, OH. Our house here has also been sold, ironically to a vet graduating from Ohio State who will be working for the local horse vet clinic. It was really depressing the other day---we got here bank statement come to our house.
Hope all is going well and miss all of you tons!!!!!
~Judy
I hope everyone’s summer/start of the real world is going well!!
So…. I have tried to continue to watch the Bachelorette, but for some reason I cannot get into it. Although I have watched the rose ceremony every week, and Naomi, I see Jake is doing well :-) Instead of watching the Bachelorette, though, I have been watching more high quality TV such as “I’m a Celebrity! Get me out of here!” and “The real housewives of New Jersey”.
My life is pretty boring here at home :-( I pretty much work on packing my room in the morning and then go to the barn for the afternoon/evening. My horses are doing well. I have leased Cowboy out to a girl at the barn who likes to jump, so I have gone to watch her do jump courses (like 2’3”) at some shows over the past couple of weekends. My other horse, Phoenix, hurt her foot and has been out of commission for the past 2 weeks. So I have been stuck riding the idiot horses at the barn lately. Another exciting part of my life has consisted looking for a new western saddle. I finally put a bid in on one on eBay today---so cross your fingers for me. If anyone of you are in the upstate New York area this summer and want to ride you should give me a call, as we have got a ton of horses.
I am also car-less and have been driving around in my dad’s truck for the past month. My dad decided that I needed a more dependable car, so he sold mine. I have a new (to me) car sitting in the driveway, but we can’t seem to get the title on it because it was a theft car. So hopefully sometime in the next three weeks I will be driving it!! I am so excited: AC, 4 working doors, brakes that don’t squeal, auto-locks, and no vibrating when it idles!!! And it is fire engine red :-)
The big move is scheduled for July 18. It finally seems real and scary! My parents have bought a house in Cincinnati, OH. Our house here has also been sold, ironically to a vet graduating from Ohio State who will be working for the local horse vet clinic. It was really depressing the other day---we got here bank statement come to our house.
Hope all is going well and miss all of you tons!!!!!
~Judy
Monday, June 15, 2009
So Long Ed...
And...Mark (but honestly who really thought that was going to work out)
Well Caton, you were wrong...again. You wanted Jillian with Jason on the Bachelor, and you wanted Jillian with Ed. Neither seems to have worked out. But don't feel bad, because apparently my pick is TOO perfect. But at least Kiptyn is still in.
The Bachelorette is a little overly dramatic this season. Who has the girlfriend? who did this? who did that? Oh my god, just get on with your lives.
Oh well.
I hope that you are all doing well. Judy, how's the moving with the parents going? Caton, How's HotLanta? Kristin, What are you up to?
I'm still job hunting, have some leads, have had some interviews, had one offer, but it wasn't what I was really looking for so I passed on it.
I miss you girls alot.
Well Caton, you were wrong...again. You wanted Jillian with Jason on the Bachelor, and you wanted Jillian with Ed. Neither seems to have worked out. But don't feel bad, because apparently my pick is TOO perfect. But at least Kiptyn is still in.
The Bachelorette is a little overly dramatic this season. Who has the girlfriend? who did this? who did that? Oh my god, just get on with your lives.
Oh well.
I hope that you are all doing well. Judy, how's the moving with the parents going? Caton, How's HotLanta? Kristin, What are you up to?
I'm still job hunting, have some leads, have had some interviews, had one offer, but it wasn't what I was really looking for so I passed on it.
I miss you girls alot.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Nash-Vegas!
OK firstly, Bachelorette update..of course I am watching it!
So Jake is showing good potential, however, my pick is ED!! He is definitely going to win, I can hear the wedding bells, he is so cute :)
So Jake is showing good potential, however, my pick is ED!! He is definitely going to win, I can hear the wedding bells, he is so cute :)
Oh my goodness I am in love. With Nashville. This place is fabulous. The other day I walked into Panera and everyone looked up and smiled and nodded at me like we were old friends. Today I went to CVS and needed to get directions somewhere, I literally had everyone in line helping me (all with different contradicting directions) and three people drawing me maps. I'm serious, people here are ridiculously nice.
I have a house!!!!!! It is a cute brick split-level? I'm not sure if this is the correct terminology...but anyways, it has a ballin basement for parties galore! (Mostly on Saturday nights) and then a cute patio and a fireplace! It has great little nooks and cranies, and I love it! It's sooo charming :) I'm living with two girls, Stacey and Paulette, you will love them. They're quieter than the rest of the girls in TFA (who all have like Type AAAA personalities), so naturally I gravitated towards them. I discovered that I only take charge when no one else will and these girls are the same. We are getting so sick of these people who are uber-organized, uber-energized and uber-happy ALL THE TIME. What is wrong with them!? LOL. Anyways, Paulette is from Michigan, she went to University of Michigan, and Stacey is from New Hampshire and went to Tufts. I can't wait for you to meet them!
I am currently preparing to go to Hotlanta for my five-week intensive training session, but I will have weekends off..THANK GOD. I am coming hom from July 11th-July 19th, so get ready!!!!!!!!! And..if anyone wants to plan a trip to Nashville, the first two weeks in August should be a good time, I'll still have to work on lesson plans and readying my classroom, but I could always use some assistance (Kylie :) )
Boys are...few and far between. There are only 8 in the Nashville Corps and half of them are in relationships, but...there is this one guy Zach...who is a REDHEAD and went to Boston University. He's a really nice guy, but I don't know if there are sparks. He doesn't really make me laugh, so, that's a problem. Speaking of redheads, Mike quit his job at hickory ridge after they shadily decided to demote him from Hickory Ridge manager to just a pro-shop employee with a pay cut and everything. He was on salary with a verbal contract for a year, and it hasn't even been 6 months, soooo. Good for him. We aren't really talking, but he contacted me after he lost his job, so I guess we're there for each other in crisis and that is all.
I'm so excited to be apart of Teach for America and educational reform in this country, you have no idea! It's such a pressing issue, and I am blessed to be able to enact the change I want to see. It's so inspiring to see the support for our program from everyone in Nashville, everyone is very invested in changing the face of this achievement gap through measurable results and high standards. I'm really ready to get my hands dirty and jump in feet first to help these students who deserve and should demand better.
So, that's my soap-box. I miss you so much!!
Love,
Caton
Thursday, June 4, 2009
It hasn't even been two weeks...and I miss you like crazy
Well, I've done it...no, I haven't got a job yet...but I started the blog that we talked about doing so it will be easier for us to stay in touch. I would hate for one of us to fall off the face of the Earth like our once dear friend Jodi did.
Firstly, I miss you all very much and hope that you are all doing well.
Secondly, Did you watch the last two episodes of the Bachelorette?!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when we watched the season premier we had our picks.
Judy...You picked Sasha the, oil and gas company guy or whatever he was. Sorry, he was sent home.
Kristin...You picked Juan, the mamma's boy who might not know he is gay yet. He's still on the show but none of the other guys like him, especially David, who has threatened to kill him on numerous occasions.
Caton...I'm not quite sure who you had, there was Wes, the country singer, and then there was Mr. Nashville. I think Nashville went home, but Wes is laying on the charm thick, and it disgusts me.
My picks...well, I have to say I'm doing quite well. There's Jake, the pilot, who I would take home in a heart beat. Their one-on-one date was absolutely amazing! There was also Kiptyn, who is also still around. She doesn't know what to think of him but she really does like to kiss him.
My call is Jake is going to be one lucky man at the end of all this.
If you've been watching feel free to throw in your opinions.
Well, girls what are you up to? I've just been applying for jobs all over the country and hoping that something will work out for the better. I have some pretty good leads, and if I don't have a job by August, there is a very real possibility that a job will be opened for me at the Vet School right here in Ithaca.
I make the long tedious journey back home to New Hampshire this weekend, and who knows what awaits for me there. A mother who will hound me about picking up things, a brother who will constantly be competing with me to see who can get a job first (I hope I win), a father who has already planned numerous projects around the house that I am supposed to help complete, and of course the dog, who makes all the other things worth it.
Well, I'm going to say goodnight, now that i've rambled on for so long. Ithaca and Cornell just aren't the same without you.
Naomi
Firstly, I miss you all very much and hope that you are all doing well.
Secondly, Did you watch the last two episodes of the Bachelorette?!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when we watched the season premier we had our picks.
Judy...You picked Sasha the, oil and gas company guy or whatever he was. Sorry, he was sent home.
Kristin...You picked Juan, the mamma's boy who might not know he is gay yet. He's still on the show but none of the other guys like him, especially David, who has threatened to kill him on numerous occasions.
Caton...I'm not quite sure who you had, there was Wes, the country singer, and then there was Mr. Nashville. I think Nashville went home, but Wes is laying on the charm thick, and it disgusts me.
My picks...well, I have to say I'm doing quite well. There's Jake, the pilot, who I would take home in a heart beat. Their one-on-one date was absolutely amazing! There was also Kiptyn, who is also still around. She doesn't know what to think of him but she really does like to kiss him.
My call is Jake is going to be one lucky man at the end of all this.
If you've been watching feel free to throw in your opinions.
Well, girls what are you up to? I've just been applying for jobs all over the country and hoping that something will work out for the better. I have some pretty good leads, and if I don't have a job by August, there is a very real possibility that a job will be opened for me at the Vet School right here in Ithaca.
I make the long tedious journey back home to New Hampshire this weekend, and who knows what awaits for me there. A mother who will hound me about picking up things, a brother who will constantly be competing with me to see who can get a job first (I hope I win), a father who has already planned numerous projects around the house that I am supposed to help complete, and of course the dog, who makes all the other things worth it.
Well, I'm going to say goodnight, now that i've rambled on for so long. Ithaca and Cornell just aren't the same without you.
Naomi
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