NYC Transit Union Strike

Man, if they had a transit stike like this where I'm staying, I would have called off work. I can be a lazy ass @ times.

Longest Snowy Day Ever!

The weathermen said that 3-6 inches were headed our way. The news reported this morning that the city was under control with the salting of the streets (liars, they were horrible!). Still it seemed like a apocalypse was going down. It took me 3 hours for an hour bus ride home! I could have been to columbus and back on a "normal" day, on the Greyhound of course. I went to Rochester Valentine's Day 2004 and it was business as usual up there with this amount of snow. Down here it would have been straight chaos, and today it was. I ended up leaving my second job early just to get home; still didn't work. By the time I got home, I was so agitated and had to calm down, which took a while considering what I went through. The bus was extremely stuffy and packed, I was getting claustrophobic (& mad at my boyfriend who I told I was going home instead of getting stuck wating for a ride his way) and hot from breathing in heat constantly. Then there were some people acting real dumb, talking all loud, getting angry at the bus driver (for what? we weren't going to move any faster!) and all kinds of nonsense. I was glad to get home where peace and quiet exists.

Good news: get to go to my first job an hour later than usual. Bad news: I would still have to get up around the same time (6am).

My way back buddy June was asking me if I would like to go to this kickoff party tomorrow for a new website Zipscene, that connects local ppl with deals on nightlife venues around the city. With this weather,I may have to take a raincheck. And I love going to the club when I can; it would be so much easier with a car, or a 4x4 in this weather.

I have more to tell...

well, sort of.  Just mainly about Thanksgiving this past weekend. It was quite a peacefully boring one this year for me. I wouldn't have it any other way, unless my family decides they all want to get together for an organized dinner. That's like a shot in the dark. Yea, I'm bitter to a degree, but rightfully so. I miss having my Dad around with Mom and I during the holidays. We would have done something together as our small little collective does during the holidays, even if it was a quick ride to catch a movie near the house, or go and check out some holiday lights around the city or something fun. After loosing Dad, I understand how others feel when their holidays are incomplete without that special loved one. My dear Mama, bless her heart, she understood how I was feeling that day, without my expressing of how I was feeling. I wasn't much on discussion, I was just going thought the (e)motions. She gave me a hug and said "I know..."

 

The day after turkey day I went to work at the library, instead of joining in with the Black Friday shopping.  I wanted to stop at New York and Company to catch their sale, but the one near my job wasn't open to my suprise.  I guess everyone was out in the 'burbs shopping.  I did find this mini radio at Radio Shack to listen to at work, so it wasn't a full loss.  But why did the day after Thanksgiving end up with that nickname?  Yeah I heard that it puts retail black in the black from being in the red the rest of the year, but name itself sound like a new age plague or something!  After hearing about people in other cities getting trampled, I'm glad I wasn't out in that crowd.  People are crazy when it comes to catching those limited time specials though.

 

I'm glad that I don't have too many people to get gifts for, just mama and a few other family members, my boyfriend, and some friends.  Maybe next payday I can start purchasing gifts, or gift cards.  I'm lazy. 

Got some serious catching up to do

Well. usually when things get hella busy in my life, this blog gets neglected. Lately, I've been juggling two part time jobs (again!) and a boyfriend (for 2 months!), and still at home (needing to save and just move out - slowly considering options - slowly.  I like my second job though, I'm working for a small business that sells ESL materials, and looking to expand to other markets (that's where I fit into the picture).  So I spend my shifts researching on the Internet and checking for prospects while looking for marketing/sales/advertising tips along the way.  I could see myself spending my days researching stuff.  That's my bread and butter. 
Want to write more, but I'm at the 2nd job sneaking in an entry.  :)  More to come...

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The Working Stiff, part 2

I find it amazing sometimes when I realize how busy I can be, one obvious point of knowing that I have no time to make entries to my journal (or update the visuals while we're on the topic). Since the last entry, I celebrated my late Dad's birthday (8/26) by working both jobs, and making the 2nd shift one history.

My supervisor and department manager at the MRI place (I failed to mention last time that this was a temp job) both wanted me to work 3 Saturday mornings in a row, when I was already coming in M-F. I was aware of Saturday work, but not of that quantity. For me to wake up at 5am on a Saturday am in order to leave by 6am to ride the bus in order to arrive around 7:30 and hang around until it was time to go into the office around 7:50, was physically draining. And while I'm typing this, my mother is working my nerves.

Anyway, doing 5 hours on Saturdays, plus the 25 hours M-F and the 20 at the library in the mornings was running me rugged. The pay was decent, but the fact of the matter is that I'M NOT IN THE FIELD THAT I WENT TO COLLEGE FOR! Working in the library is cool, I did it at UC all 4 and some years that I was there, it was the temp job that was beginning to drive me crazy!

I was truly upset to see that these so called nice folks scheduled me for 3 Saturdays in September in a row, and for the first Saturday in October, without confirming my consent to do so. They cleared the August schedule with me in advance, why not the same with the following month? Did they assume I wasn't going to notice?

In a way, I do feel responsible for this, because I did ask for more hours. My hope was during the week so all my Saturdays wouldn't have been tied up. Having me there Alternating Saturdays would have worked; doing two Saturdays in a row would have been rough but pushing it; Three was bonafide overkill. I found out about the exciting September schedule on 8/24, the day before my friend's birthday (what's up Keri).

On the 25th I called the representative in charge of the company account at the temp office. I told her that I wouldn't be reporting to work that day due to an "emergency" along with my concerns with the position, and proceeded to tell her that I would like to be taken off this assignment after Friday 8/26. She proceeded to call the office as I sat at home watching television and telling my Mom about what I would have been doing at certain times if I were at the office, and enjoyed the rest of the evening with some celebratory me time.

My nerves were calm for the night until that dreadful Friday afternoon. I didn't walk into the office until exactly 3:30, when my shift begins. A co-worker told me that my supervisor wanted to speak to me, obviously about the sudden resignation. I told him in a cleaned-up version that I was unaware of the actual quantity Saturdays that I would have to work. He began to say that I put the department in a bind, since there was a new temp on board that was learning the ropes for only a few weeks, while I had been there since June 13th, the first Monday after graduation. As a side note: I remained at the job while 2 people had quit or got fired, just to keep some money coming in. Hell, I got bills to pay just like a lot of people. I was thinking in my mind "I don't give a damn! That's none of my concern! Ya'll just think just because I'm a temp employee fresh outta college that I'm gonna just take bullshit from anyone? Ya'll got the wrong one! I may be quiet at work, but I'm deadly when I wanna be, and I'm gonna speak up when I see things that aren't right!" Really, the "I don't give a damn" was enough to sum it all up! Then, he proceeded to ask me about my library gig, and whether or not I was going to stay with the temp agency. I was thinking this time around "That's none of your business! Who in the hell do you think you are?"

Little did they know that I've been waiting since DECEMBER for an offer from the public library, one of which I turned down in the process, because I just began a "second shift position". For now, I am a shelver who works in one of the non-public areas of the largest branch in the county. It's hard work as far as standing, stretching, and lifting, BUT AT LEAST ITS CLOSER TO HOME! I'm just one (express) bus ride away. On 8/31 i just had my 30 day evaluation as a part of my 90 day probation; I'm there for another 30 days to put it simply. :)

I celebrated my Dad's way too brief existence on this Earth with one of the lessons he taught me growing up: to stand up for myself. I felt that my decision was valid when I spoke to my Godmother not too long after that dreadful phone call that I made last Thursday to the temp agency, and she was quite proud that I spoke up for myself. I am too. Yaaay for me! :)

For now, my next plan of action is to intern in my field, since my true goal is to have a career and not just a job. That, along with moving out. I truly love my Mom but I'm way past my time of flying the coop, especially since I'm done with school now, and have time to go apartment (and internship) hunting. I would like to move in the neighborhood of my college alma mater, cuz there's plenty to do in a close range, along with enough buses to get me from a to b. Like with everything that's in the works for the future, we'll see what develops in the coming months.

working stiff

This school-to-work transition is not an easy process.
I'm workin to stay afloat with bills piling up- what
fun! And there is the upcoming 5 year high school
reunion on august 5th. The way things are looking I'll
still be at my 2nd shift job. I work at a place that
does mri scanning, and I enter in cases in the reading
services department. Besides, I am not up for reliving
high school memories just yet. Also i picked up a
morning gig as a shelver at the library. Such a
drastic change from sittin in class all day. And thru
all this I wanna start my career, just not in Cincinnati...by the way I'm on my way into work right now at the mri place.

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I Made It!!!

It's a wrap! I am officially finished with my Bachelor's Degree as of yesterday. I went back for the big
university festivities Friday morning and stayed all
day to also attend the afternoon session to see a
close family friend walk also. Had a few suprises
through the day, like the job offer that I received
via phone after I marched in, running into high school
classmates that were graduating as well, hearing my ex
boyfriends name called in the afternoon session, and
to top it off wearing my cap that was decorated with
an "EE" in memory of my daddy all the way back home and
having random people honk or shout congrats as the
rode past us at the bus stop. It has been the best day
that I had in a while this year, and it was worth
being tired at the end of the day.

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See the new C-paw

The University of Cincinnati Celebrates Big East Day!

I kept hearing about an upgrade to the (in)famous C-paw logo of my alma mater (feels good to type that!)well, it's all official now. On July 1st, the day before my lovely birthday, UC will officially be part of the Big East, instead of Conference USA. All I can say really about the big change is that the logo looks more modern, and stronger too, like "we mean business and gonna claw your ass if you don't comply" strong.


Last-minute update: Exactly one more week until the university graduation ceremony!

The 'Primitive Blog' Entry

More details to come. But for now, enjoy what lies below.

05 05 05 - Cinco de Mayo! Ole'!

Well, there's not much that occurred today on 05/05/05 (it looks funny typing that...) except for my buddy's birthday (Hey Anna!), a job interview (something more entertainment related and closer to home), and snacking on some chips and salsa, giving what day it is. I can be corny sometimes, oh well. I happened to see this banner while checking my email for a
candy bar giveaway. It for that new Hershey's Take 5 bar; they were giving away 5 million bars today, with 500k online. So I'll be receiving a coupon in the mail like next year sometime. Sometimes those promotional sign ups online take forever to come in the mail, really at the point when you forget about it, and then lo and behold its in your mailbox.
Okay, I'm running off subject here, cuz I'm slightly bored with this freetime. That means I need to find somewhere nice to go to tomorrow, besides making the long trip to Kenwood Towne Center to pick up my last paycheck at the retail job that I just quit. Ah, life - it can be so sweet, and yet so bitter and mean at times. Oh well, I'm gonna go back and watch more MXC and Making the Band 3 for now. Adios!

i changed my mind

nothing against retail in general but i let the mall
job go today. I got my wish of more hours but at the
wrong times. Im not gonna work 9 hours in a row
without a break or take on any hours where i cant make
it home at night. Flexible hours my ass! I wanted to
give a two week notice but i called on impulse this
morning to say that i wouldnt be in anymore. I figured
that they couldnt be flexible with me i couldnt be
flexible with them. Two wrongs dont make a right
obviously but once again i know that i can find
something better and closer to home.

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the sickness (entry sent from my cell phone)

By the time i made it home from work sunday night i had a sore throat, a fever, and shakes I couldnt
control. Plus my head felt like it was in a vice grip.
It was so bad that i had my mom meet me at the bus
stop just to be on the safe that i made it home. I
thought enough shaking while walking wa gonna make me
fall sooner or later. I didnt though, but tuesday i
was stil ill. A quick trip to the doc i found out that
i had a sinus infection. Called off from the mall job
that day so i would have until friday to get better.
Still gettin used to the free time. I always search
for things to keep me busy, usually involving a
paycheck. I thought about applying at the gap part
time to fill my week out better. Besides i cant live
off working only 15 hours a week with hopes of saving
to move out-well one day. I have come to realize that
my career is not here in cincinnati. The whole point
of this entry? Just to show that the sickness isnt
always a physical issue.

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this cant be life...and it isnt...(entry from my cell phone)

well people its official-i i quit the temp gig at the
architectural firm. After being offered a pt position
in sales, being slightly put down at the firm like
some idiot, and deciding to not accept any more ft
work without benefits, i got a little free time to
chill. I know what i am capable of career wise but for
now im just going to work to maintain expenses and to
eventually move out one of these days. I know in the
process that i shouldnt be treated like i dont know
left from right. At the end of the day i still have my
dignity to uphold. New grad or not.

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Err, yesterday was Easter?/Rain on me...

I'm a day late and a buck short with any type of Easter greetings.  It didn't feel much like the holiday to me anyways.  It's so casual to me in comparison to how I used to celebrate it when I was little.  Back then, you had to get the official easter outfit, down to the shoes and stockings, and get a pretty hairdo to top it all off.  Then there was some type of Easter party or egg hunt the my Mom's side of the family put on so that all of us little cousins could get to know each other.  And after all that running around and candy eating, my parents and I would go see my Granny (my Daddy's Mama) and have dinner and see the other side of the family after they left church.  So all day long, its just nonstop family visiting, all day long. 

The family visiting remains the same, but all that egg hunt and kiddie party nostalgia has gone.  Replace the candy with barbecue, soda, pasta salad, and cake,  and the constant eating/snacking also remains.  I felt kinda guilty for constantly eating and snacking all day.  Since its spring now, I should be out walking more anyways.  As I digress, I spent my afternoon at my Aunt's house yesterday, spending time with the family.  It's been  quite a trying week because my great cousin Nashia, who was only 3 months old that I never got to hold, passed away.  My Mom has been hurt by it greatly, cuz she got to hold her once, and my Mom absolutely adores kids.  I was kinda bummed to see her dad, my cousin yesterday; I don't get to see him that often anyways.  Its just a trying time for the entire family. 

Her funeral is tomorrow morning. With this being the day before, its just gonna be a rough day.  As soon as I found out the arrangements, I requested the day off.  I had all this fear that my "boss" was gonna be all in my business about why I was talking the whole day off for a funeral.  I'm hypersensitive to this job right now, and I'm still in search of something else that I can tolerate a lot more.

And through all of this though, it doesn't help that its raining outside.  Tuesday's weather is supposed to be much better, with sunshine.  It would be fitting, considering the circumstances that are becoming closer by the moment.

 

 

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Do you feel lucky punk?

...well do you?
Happy St. Patrick's to all the party people out there.

Family Love

Today has been a pretty standard work day so far, going through the usual routine that I can't stand. I'm not a routine kinda gal, so anything that's a break from it makes the day better. During lunch I got that break that I was hoping for. While sitting in Arby's eating and reading a resume book I purchased earlier this week when my cuz Dwight popped outta nowhere and sat down with me at the table. We talked for a few minutes, just catching up to what each other has been doing since the last time. I'm quite proud of my cuz, he's staying out of trouble, working (and recently had a promotion!), and he's been in his current relationship for about a year. Most importantly he's staying out of trouble, unlike our other first cousin.

He told me about our other cousin, who continuously gets in trouble with the law, and now he's on the most wanted list--again. The last time I saw his face on the news and on the internet, all I could do was shake my head as I began to feel like I was going to cry. Although this is the life that my cousin chose for himself, doesn't mean it's right. He has kids that he needs to take care of, and be an example to. It breaks my heart, knowing that the three of us grew up together, since the three of us went to our Granny's house every weekend, holiday, and just because. As a child, I wouldn't have imagined the drastic differences between us three; it wouldn't have crossed my mind.

I've had plenty of times where I couldn't stand my family, on both my Mom and Dad's sides. Some of the actions that some do made me ashamed to be related to them by blood, and the ongoing, and sometimes unecessary drama made me wanna ask for a new family.

With that being besides the point and off topic, I do want to state that I do love my family, but like anything that you truly care about, you go through a lot of pain. It's just a part of the bargain deal.

*I've decided not to link to my cousin's newstory, just out of love and concern. My intentions aren't to flaunt his bad ways, but hope that he can deviate from any more negative actions. That's my true hope. Time will tell if he decides to do right by his kids, and for respect of his own life. *

I need a day off!

Its either because I'm sick of a normal routine, or I'm lazy (probably a combination of both), but I want a day off! Working 40 hours is fine, but when it's confined into the same block of hours every week, for who knows how long, can be irritating. I miss being at home at various times. I miss being able to call my friends, and to have them call me with the option to talk to them, and not because I'm at work.

Right now, I'm working a long term temp job for the time being. With it being indefinate, it worries me a bit, because its difficult to plan for anything else, like a permanent full time job with benefits. Or optioning to go back to school to obtain a few more credentials. As hard as it is to get a permanent position, that doesn't seem like a bad option. Then again, I could have taken the option to earn a certificate in something from UC and stayed a few extra quarters. It never fails, when I get into one routine, I'm ready for another. Actually routines aren't for me, I enjoy variety. Variety in tasks, variety in schedule, variety in free time. Just to have everything just set in stone is so uncomfortable. Options are me. I like options. Options options options dammit!

I haven't felt this pitiful since I last co-oped before dropping out of the program. Then also, I was working at an architectural firm back in 2002-03. All I really spend my 8 hours doing is editing specifications, answering the phone, and check the fax machine. Ooh, the excitement!
And speaking of that excitement, I must finish that excitement before my exciting day ceases at five, which is only 35 minutes away.

Shamekko

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Test!

Just testing this new feature out, where you can email a entry to your blog.
Oh yeah, by the way, today's date is 03.04.05 for anyone that noticed. I did, because I'm bored at work. Only boredom can make a person think of useless facts like that.

Cupid Sucks.

Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovebirds out there. I'm just being my old (bitter) self on this day. Well, at least Moms gave me a whole bunch a candy, a bear and a card as a sweet gesture. Its more of a holiday (if it can be called that; if its not a day off work when the banks are closed, then its not a holiday to me) for couples.

Tada! The official graduation photo!

Since the holidays are over, its time for a new picture, that doesn't involve closeups of big blue bows. This is until I think of a new banner for the top of the page. I finally realized that it would take a long time to actually do my own layout...a template wouldn't hurt.

Happy Birthday Mama

In celebration of my Mom's 50th birthday (Wow!), I wrote her a poem. I've been in a monetary bind since I've finished school, like any new graduate, I presume. Entering the work force full, even half time is difficult. Its not stopping my search.

A few hours prior to her party on Saturday night, I locked myself in the bathroom to write this, as a way to explain what I couldn't tell her face-to-face about how I've been feeling lately. The stress of sudden unemployment and hopes of taking care of the house have begun to break my spirts, and I've kept to myself more as a need of personal distance while sorting out all of these issues.

I've always been the type to keep emotions to myself when I don't feel comfortable expressing them; in result, has put a strain on the relationship between us at times. We still love each other through all of our episodes of bickering, arguing, and silent treatments. To be honest, she's all I got.

Posted below is the poem I gave to her. This is a rare moment, for me, and this journal since this is the first time that I've posted any of my poetry in such an open forum such as this (so be nice and don't steal it, okay).

I have nothing 2 give

It’s such a special birthday for you
And I’ve been feeling kinda down
Knowing I can’t give you much
Has left me feeling quite pitiful

My current situation
Is one that I hadn’t hoped of
Has made me feel so powerless,
so weak,
so vulnerable
Like I’m being watched under a microscope

I feel so ashamed Mama
Cuz I have nothing 2 give

I had such high hopes for the future
To the point I had it planned
Down to how I was gonna help you out
The same way that Daddy has

An interruption wasn’t in the plans…

I apologize for being distant lately
Hate 2 say it – the real world stress is new 2 me
I’m trying 2 find a way to deal
And in the process I pushed you away
I was being selfish to how you feel

And it makes me upset
That I have nothing 2 give to you
Except my current burdens

I’m so ashamed that I have nothing 2 give
But my love, concern & affection
When you feel vulnerable I can be your protection
You & Dad took the years 2 guide me in the right direction
Now I can show you both the worth of your selection…

SNE 1/29/05

I'm an INFJ...what are you?

I just got finished taking this Myers Briggs Test (Justin, thanks for the link) the one that classifies you as an extrovert and such, and I'm an INFJ. That's short for Introvert-Intuitive-Feeling-Judging. Here's what its supposed to mean in plain English.

The Birthday Rundown

January is straight ridiculous with all of these birthdays between of friends and family. Here's the list:

6 - Keshia (great cousin)
13 - Nashia (great cousin)
22 - Justin (friend)
23 - Rob & Roscoe (twin friends)
27 - Eric (my brother...nuff said)
28 - Alice (great aunt)
31 - Mom (the lovely lady that puts up with me), Brandon (friend), & Raphael (friend)

This is the result of having a big family and quite a few close friends. January (like July) is a hot month for birthdays! Actually there should be two more people on the list, but I choose not to speak to either one of them anymore (one's an ex-bf, the other an ex-friend; damn those exes!), but with all of the birthdays that I have to remember, can't avoid forgetting theirs. A bittersweet memory amongst the happiness. Anyway, Happy Birthday to everyone! Even the ex folks, I'll be nice this time...

Lets get a few things out of the way...

Everyone knows how procrastinators can be...sometimes I belive that I am the queen of procrasination, even after graduation.
Merry Christmas! Happy B-day Cass! Happy New Year!

Since the oh-so-wonderful graduation day which honestly felt like a blur, here's what I've done (in a nutshell and random order):

-finished up my tenure as a student assistant at the DAAP Library on 12/30 They were a nice group of people to work with; very laid back and easy going like my gig at the Admin office which I am still missing right about now. :(

-dumped my short-term (5 weeks) boyfriend (please note: this was the first time that I ever dumped anyone...ever). Found out he had a child and he really wasn't trying to make our situation better by not calling me like he used to. I thought communication was key...maybe it was long ago when concepts like that existed. Something told me not to get "serious" with him and to be "nice" and get him a phone on my credit. Yep, that's my confession. Well, the account is in my name again and its currently suspended so I can take it over later meaning he has a phone with no service. And to think he had the audacity to call me yesterday and ask about what I did about the account and claimed I was salty that I got played?! Well, he's the one lacking a gf and happens to have a phone with no service. I wasn't about to be a backburner girl and get my credit messed up at the same time! When we were together, we agreed that he would keep up on the bill; somehow he thought that carried over to the post-breakup stage too. I'm glad that I left that fool in 04!

-enjoyed a New Year's hotel party thrown by a good friend of mines I came with two friends(a girl and a guy...they're in a long term thing) and stayed to kick it with my guy pal cuz my alky butt drank too much orange flavored gin and needed to sleep it off. I was aftraid to get into my friend's car with the possibility that I coulda puked. So kicking it with my buddy and some of his other friends in a nice hotel overnight didn't seem like a bad idea, and it wasn't. Especially when I woke up without a hangover. Too bad I can't say the same for my buddy; he was 'cracked' as he always says. Didn't make it home until 2pm, and with the house to myself all day made it that much sweeter. My Mom was over my Great Aunt's house again until late that night; actually she was gone the whole weekend! She did more partying than I did that weekend! :)

-had a good Christmas night and 26th (which would have marked my parent's 24th wedding anniversary if pops was here...*sigh*) over my great Aunt's house. It ended up being a slumber party of sorts, while my never ending quest of getting to the club went belly up. I found out that the nightclub closest to my house was open until 5am (most clubs in the stank Nati shut down at 2:30am) with it being Christmas night, and falling on a Friday night that made it even more tempting to go. After a few random phone calls to a few friends and one of my cousins, I just ended up relaxing and watched a few movies until I fell asleep.

-had the oportunity to actually do some post-collegiate interviewing inbetween the holidays...with no positive responses yet. I interviewed twice with the PLCH for two part-time positions downtown, but wasn't selected for either one. At least my application and resume stays on file for 6th months in the HR department. I guess that's a consolation prize. I also interviewed with Convergys in their corporate sector. As much as I want to be anti-corporate; its hard to avoid it at least once during the job search. Haven't heard back from them as of yet; the last I heard is that they're creating a new posion for the lady that's being promoted (and who's spot I hope to fill). in the meantime, I've been trying to find a job to keep the bills paid, with no success. My Mama said not to worry about it so much, and when someone does call me, that they'll all will call. I'm just waiting for that day to come.

-enjoying all this time relaxing after college. Most of the December days after graduation, with the exception of a few freakishly warm days near the end of the month, were obviously cold. Since I didn't schedule myself for many hours at the DAAP Library I spent my time watching more television, job hunting online, talking on the phone to friends, and working on my crocheted scarves. I just got finished with a navy blue and tan one I call my "ugly scarf" since it's big, warm and kinda ugly. At least it matches my fleece hat I bought from Old Navy. :) I thought about making more of them and actually selling a few. But I have to see if there is a need for them. Hey, its cold, and they keep you warm, plus they're handmade! Also, while figuring up color schemes for the next couple of scarves, I've been reading as well. I bought Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe prior to Christmas, but didn't begin reading it until the new year. Before that I read Sula by Toni Morrison after having it collect dust on my bookshelf. Sula was a good read, and so farThings Fall Apart is also;I feel good reading it after its been on my "books to read for fun" list for some years. I've been in the house more since I've been unemployed for the past few weeks to save a few bucks for groceries and necessities. I couldn't resist going out this past Saturday to Wally World to spend a few bucks on some more yarn to complete the "ugly scarf" and to pick out another book to read and a cheap vhs to watch. Just having free time in general is a strange animal to me, but in most cases have allowed me to get more hours of sleep per day, even through constant napping. Just yesterday alone, I took 2-3 naps. Actually I was wating for my guy pal to get back home so I could go and visit him. He never did call back yesterday on account of falling asleep.

So much for describing everything "in a nutshell" but that's all I've been up to since graduation.