One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
This is the longest I've gone without writing. Hmmm...
I went to San Jose and helped my sister pick out her wedding dress. Though there were some stresses, I'm happy to say that she has purchased it.
It's funny how this whole wedding thing has created so much drama, and how I'm thinking about the wedding in relation to my own- and I'm not even engaged! It's just so easy to have all these conversations and figure out how you would handle things, and what's important for you, as opposed to my sister. My sister is going to look stunning, and she is doing SO WELL! We even bought a bridesmaid dress over the weekend.
I injured myself again- my right foot. I had x-rays, I'm thankful to say that it's not broken, just tweaked a bit. I'm heading to the New Balance store to buy myself some new running shoes, so I can finish my 10K eventually. I can't wait to try to get the shoes, and maybe some ankle supports for my running. I haven't trained this week, but I'm hoping to get back into it by the middle of next week.
Job hunt is frustrating... I have put a hold on two offers and turned down one offer in waiting for the last one, the one I really want. I should find out today, but I am SO nervous!
October is coming up. I love Halloween, and I'm thrilled that my B-day is coming up. If you want to come celebrate, we'll probably be doing something on the 19th!
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Election thoughts
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I want to start this post by acknowledging that I'm not writing this to change anyone's mind, and that I'm not sure I have any answers myself...
Initially I was excited about McCain. I realize he's old, but I think that he has a lot of experience related to being President. I think he has some good ideas. Honestly, I think I was about McCain because I was annoyed that Hillary lost. Hmm... When I look at Obama I'm nervous. He doesn't seem to have the experience that I think the President should have. But, then again, I think we need some changes, and I think that a lot of his positions are 'spot-on'.
Let's talk about vice presidents. I'm annoyed on both sides. I think that Palin is a capable woman, but I worry about her new son, and her daughters soon-to-be child. She, and her family, seem to be very capable, but again, I worry. Is it bad that I don't worry the same way about Obama's somewhat young family the same way? Some of her thoughts about our country seem so backwards. But I am more concerned about Biden. He's older than McCain, and I think that some of his ideas just aren't the best either....he seems to waver a lot on different issues, and his past political campaigns are riddled with lies.
Just some musings...
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I want to start this post by acknowledging that I'm not writing this to change anyone's mind, and that I'm not sure I have any answers myself...
Initially I was excited about McCain. I realize he's old, but I think that he has a lot of experience related to being President. I think he has some good ideas. Honestly, I think I was about McCain because I was annoyed that Hillary lost. Hmm... When I look at Obama I'm nervous. He doesn't seem to have the experience that I think the President should have. But, then again, I think we need some changes, and I think that a lot of his positions are 'spot-on'.
Let's talk about vice presidents. I'm annoyed on both sides. I think that Palin is a capable woman, but I worry about her new son, and her daughters soon-to-be child. She, and her family, seem to be very capable, but again, I worry. Is it bad that I don't worry the same way about Obama's somewhat young family the same way? Some of her thoughts about our country seem so backwards. But I am more concerned about Biden. He's older than McCain, and I think that some of his ideas just aren't the best either....he seems to waver a lot on different issues, and his past political campaigns are riddled with lies.
Just some musings...
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Musings, lots of them.
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
So I have more job interviews. One tomorrow with a follow-up on Friday of next week, one on Monday, and I'm hoping to apply for about 4 more jobs this week to bring my total up to 20.
I've been helping the boyfriend move in. I can't seem to figure out where to draw the line on things that are just to annoying to be tolerated, and things that should be fine, especially since I'm not really living with him...
Let's take organization. Maybe on a basic level, such as throwing out the mail after you touch it, rather than throwing it on the floor. Keeping things clean, and enjoying knowing that things are clean and tidy. Let's take his CD's, he has this habit of deciding that any CD can go into any CD case... I know these things are little, but I can't help but wonder if they are larger things in the big picture.
We've been having some rough days, where every things has started out unhappy, but ends up being fine. That tells me that we're doing okay, and that we know how to work with each other. On the other hand, I wonder if it's really that we are just comfortable with each other, and not willing to take the next step (actually move in with each other) should tell me that we might be doing what we're doing because it's easy.
I really loved having this weekend with my CMU friends. To have the 'group' back together in some form, with 5 of us it's enough to really feel together. With these feelings comes even more anger and disappointment at those friends who have decided to cut me out of their lives. Those friends who, without apparent reason on my end, decided that they didn't have time for me, or that they just didn't want to care anymore...
The month of Elul is upon us. For those of you who don't know Elul is the name of the Jewish month at the end of the year. Sort of like December, but for us it's really about trying to 'catch the spirit' of new beginnings. I'm really trying to dedicate myself to a more through understanding of Judaism, and really try to make choices about mitzvot, important perspectives and Jewish ideals. It's not that I don't already have these things, but I think that it's really time for me to try to dig a little deeper. To understand a little more. I've joined a learning program where your study partner calls you once a week to discuss whatever topics you choose. I'm really excited because it's a Jewish community brought to me.
The sprinklers at the new apartment make it look like it's raining...
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So I have more job interviews. One tomorrow with a follow-up on Friday of next week, one on Monday, and I'm hoping to apply for about 4 more jobs this week to bring my total up to 20.
I've been helping the boyfriend move in. I can't seem to figure out where to draw the line on things that are just to annoying to be tolerated, and things that should be fine, especially since I'm not really living with him...
Let's take organization. Maybe on a basic level, such as throwing out the mail after you touch it, rather than throwing it on the floor. Keeping things clean, and enjoying knowing that things are clean and tidy. Let's take his CD's, he has this habit of deciding that any CD can go into any CD case... I know these things are little, but I can't help but wonder if they are larger things in the big picture.
We've been having some rough days, where every things has started out unhappy, but ends up being fine. That tells me that we're doing okay, and that we know how to work with each other. On the other hand, I wonder if it's really that we are just comfortable with each other, and not willing to take the next step (actually move in with each other) should tell me that we might be doing what we're doing because it's easy.
I really loved having this weekend with my CMU friends. To have the 'group' back together in some form, with 5 of us it's enough to really feel together. With these feelings comes even more anger and disappointment at those friends who have decided to cut me out of their lives. Those friends who, without apparent reason on my end, decided that they didn't have time for me, or that they just didn't want to care anymore...
The month of Elul is upon us. For those of you who don't know Elul is the name of the Jewish month at the end of the year. Sort of like December, but for us it's really about trying to 'catch the spirit' of new beginnings. I'm really trying to dedicate myself to a more through understanding of Judaism, and really try to make choices about mitzvot, important perspectives and Jewish ideals. It's not that I don't already have these things, but I think that it's really time for me to try to dig a little deeper. To understand a little more. I've joined a learning program where your study partner calls you once a week to discuss whatever topics you choose. I'm really excited because it's a Jewish community brought to me.
The sprinklers at the new apartment make it look like it's raining...
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