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| Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 | | 10:55 am |
OK...it's summer and I'm bored.
Well, needless to say that I don't get to teach summer school. =( I was 3 kids short of having a class, which sucks...but that's the way it goes, I guess. Maybe next year. Other professional items: School has been completed, and I have a job next year. Always a plus. The superintendent at our school decided to cut about 30 teachers district-wide, and I was not one of the chosen few. Yay! I cleaned out my room last week, but forgot to grab my play catalogs to start selecting a fall play. Maybe I'll do that later this week. I think I may just do 2 comedies next year, and switch to a drama and a comedy for the 2010-11 school year. I would like to build my program before I try to do anything too crazy. It looks like I'll be able to go to STAM (Speech and Theatre Assoc. of MO) for the first time this coming fall. That makes me excited. Personal stuff: Last weekend was the BBQ/Water War in Rolla. Tons of fun! Can't wait for the rematch! This Saturday is Rent at the Fox. After that, find a time to see a show at Tent. Weight loss at a total of 30 pounds. I'm getting closer to feeling better about myself...physically. I had a root canal about a week ago, and get to have a permanent crown put on the 18th. *sigh* Dentists suck. Started cardio-kick-boxing yesterday. Legs are Jello-O, but it's a lot of fun. Summer Plans: I have a float trip planned on the 15th-17th. Hopefully a couple of game nights with the Rolla folk. A trip to Spfd or 2, MN for a week in July, the 4th at the carnival, and get ready for school at the end of July-beginning of August. Farther in the Future: I'm on the year-long plan to a better me. I hope to reach a good weight before school starts back up. I will maintain it during the school year, get all my dental and other health stuff taken care of, and the summer of 2010 I hope to quit smoking. By then, I will have learned to keep healthy habits and not have to worry too much about the weight gain. It may seem like I'm being incredibly shallow with this, and maybe I am, but I would just like to get healthy, and I'm afraid that if I take on too much at once, I won't succeed in anything. Rome wasn't built in a day, and all that jazz. Ultimately, life is good, and I hope it stays that way for a while. I love what I do, and I'm tolerating the summer months off. It may seem strange to not enjoy 2 months off work with pay, but for those of you who know me...it's Hell. The idea of retirement scares the crap out of me, so I don't think I will. I know. I'm thinking way too far in advance, but I can't help it. I hope everyone is well. If anyone is ever around the Sullivan area, I'd be happy to cook and entertain for a while. (Not that it's likely, but one never knows.) Have a great day! Current Mood:  bored | | Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 | | 9:18 pm |
And I'm in Sullivan!
Wow, so I'm moved in all the way in Sullivan. I'm a lot closer to home and have been busy since the move. I started working on August 4th (and what a happy day that was!) and have yet to stop. I've decided the fall play is going to be Dracula, and the kids are so excited about it. I was not quite sure what I was facing in the new district, so I chose a fairly small cast--15 or so-- and now I have about 70 audition contracts that I have to wade through! I think it's amazing, but it a "I-want-to-bang-my-head-on-the-wall" kind of way. *sigh* Over 50 broken hearts... Teaching sometimes really sucks. Overall, I love the new job. The kids are great, the teachers are nice, and I have a great theatre. Life is fairly good. I'm rather intimidated by curriculum still, but it's getting easier to write. Well, that's really all. I'm living and breathing my job, and I have to get back to casting, so good night! Current Mood:  nervous | | Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 | | 1:09 am |
| | Friday, January 6th, 2006 | | 3:25 am |
nostalgia
So, I'm still here and pusing through the final stages of school, and worring so much about everything else. However, I have been doing well, enjoying some time off and not thinking about student teaching as much as I probably should. My mother made a scarpbook for me for a present and it was the best thing anyone has ever given me. I've spent so much time looking over old photos of friends and family, remembering old times and the like. I know it sounds really sappy, but it's true. I miss a lot of my old friends from home, and many of my friends here. Again, I know it's silly, but I've been thinking a lot about earlier years when I was actually hanging out with other people than the ones I work with and really missing that. I hope everyone is doing well, and that the holidays went successfully. I got to see Jenn and we had dinner, but that was all that time allotted. I had to return to work and my dull life here. I feel bad because I have seen more of my Rolla friends than my friends here I miss Kat and Kristi, even though they live half a block away from me, but I know everyone is busy. I miss going to have coffee with Ames, and other people. I miss the hours and hours of conversations I could have with people over things that seemed so important and interesting, but may have actually been about nothing in particular. I miss going out with people to shoot pool or bowling or whatever just because we all had some time to go play. I feel like I left a lot of the fun times behind because I had to grow up so damned quickly here at school. Maybe it was worth it because I learned something, like the whole "You don't know what you have until it's gone", but it doesn't meaning I don't wish I could take it back. I'm sorry to anyone who wanted to hang out that I was too "busy" I never should have taken my job so far.. I know it's too late to make up for lost time, but I just wanted to say that. I know a lot of people don't even check this anymore, but I'm writing it because it's how I feel. I wish I could have done more with my time besides sleep, work, and school. I think I have lost a lot of what could have been dear friends, and I'm sorry. Well, that's all from this sap. I hope you are all fairing well, and good night. Current Mood:  nostalgicCurrent Music: The John Mayer Trio | | Sunday, June 5th, 2005 | | 7:47 pm |
Car Shopping
Yes, finally Car 2.0 is on it's last tire. After a long two years and several thousand miles, I need to get something that won't sputter, or argue that she doesn't want to go. I need to have a "My car goes!" moment, mind you that "car" could be traded in for "truck" or even "Jaguar". =) So, in a slight bit aof a plead, if anyone knows off the top of their heads about any good deals on a car/truck with good mileage and stuff, please let me know. That's pretty much the news for me. I graduate in a year *crosses fingers* and that's exciting, I guess. Still working and still struggling with afore mentioned work. Kat and I have been seeing each other more lately, and that makes me very happy. I truly missed her over the past yearish. I still shoot pool occassionally, but not as often as I'd like. Until I get a table in my own place, I don't think I'll ever shoot as often as I'd like, though...and I like having furniture too much for that. Oh well. Besides work, life is good. I'm still getting by and have people around that love me, and that's become really important lately. I still have the two lights of my life (that live with me), even if they both can be a little furry. With that said (Which even I know was a little bit of nothing) have a good night y'all and I'll post eventually....and please help with any onfo on car stuff, please! Current Mood:  goodCurrent Music: radio | | Thursday, March 10th, 2005 | | 1:11 am |
just an update
Hey all, First of all thanks to everyone who helped with the MSHSAA tournament, it was successful, and crawling with judges so anyone who couldn't make it isn't in any proverbial doghouse. It was a good time. Besides that, last week consisted of mid-terms, performances, but thank gawds, no trips to jail. The legal system in this town/county is rediculous. ANyhoo, I hope the semester is finding everyone well. Work and school are about the same as they have been and probably will be for the duration of my stay here. I get to go see the St. Louis Cardinals play the Spfd Cardinals b/c of Domino's. No matter how big of assholes my basses can be, sometimes it's nice to know them and be in their favor. And for Kat--happiest of latest birthdays. I was at work until about 1 on the evening of your celebration and went home in a huff. I'm soo sorry. I love you and I wish I could've spent part of the night with you, but the ol' DP prevented it. Would you like to go out some time, maybe this Saturday or some other time so that I can treat you to a night of "major" fun? Just let me know. Preferably by phone, seeing how i don't check on this thing often. And for Anna- many hugs and loves to you. I was completely serious with offering help for your move to Branson. Just let me know times and dates so that I can clean out my car and be prepared. I can also possibly get Ray to help with any heavy lifting...he's good for that sort of thing. Sabrina--congrats...Ames just told me about the plans for next month. I'm happy for you, and truly wish you lots of luck and loving thoughts. Well, I need to get started on my homework so I can get a few hours of sleep before I have to open the store. Good night to all of you and I will see you all eventually, I'm sure. Current Mood: relaxedCurrent Music: Phantom of the Opera soundtrack | | Monday, January 31st, 2005 | | 2:25 am |
just an update
Hello all. I hope school and work and life is going well for all. I'm doing fairy well with everything. I haven't fallen behind in classes yet, and am hoping to keep up the trend. Work is the same...getting fed up with Napoleon's crap but trying to keep in mind that the company owes me nothing... Yeah, I still think it's bullshit, but what are ya gonna do? Domino's did however buy me a cute b-day cake that was decorated as a pool table. We went to Billiards and good times were had by all. Even Rhema (pregnant as she is) came out and shot a little bit. Life is good right now... not too much going on, but what is is better than it was last semester. That's all I have time for. I'm going to bed so that I can wake in the morning and go to class. By-the-by, if anyone is interested in cheap pizza, ask for the Lady Bears special. It's $3.99 for a large one topping pizza at all Domino locations tady (31st)...carryout only. That's all. Have a great week. Current Mood: chipperCurrent Music: Hellboy | | Wednesday, October 13th, 2004 | | 3:39 am |
The computer lives.
So, my computer died over the break, and Ray fixed it for me, however, I did loose most of my music, but I guess that happens. *pout* Oh well, I can actually turn it on now...the computer, not Ray. Sad news about him, he's moving to West Plains this coming Sunday or Monday. Mixed feelings, but mostly sad. School is, not going as well as I'd wish. I think I'm hitting thatfourth year thing. You know, when you feel like you've been in school forever and you don't want to go anymore because you're ready to get on with your life. That's the one. I just don't feel like I am anywhere near where I should be at this point in life. I'm still a pizza monkey, doing little with theatre, and I still have another year to go. I need to get my ass kicked in the right direction...any advice? Well, it's late, so I'm going to bed. Luvs... Current Mood: contemplativeCurrent Music: Conan | | Sunday, October 3rd, 2004 | | 2:49 am |
Wisdom is found in the strangest places...
Hello all. I'm sitting around in my apartment, bored and tired. I had a wisdom tooth removed on Friday, so I'm also in a little pain. So, does anyone know why they are called "wisdom teeth"? So far, the only reason I can think of is the person gains the wisdom of getting them all pulled at once instead of one at a time, like me. I've also learned that hydrocodine is good stuff. Ray has the my car, so I haven't gone anywhere since I got home on Friday. (Thanks again Kat for taking me to get drugs and home. *love you*) I guess that's a good thing, but I'm so bored of watching TV and sleeping. Tomorow I go back to work, which should be quite the experience. Fall Break is this week...yeah. A break from school and work that doesn't involve pain. I think I'm going to take another pill before I go to bed. G'night and I'll see you kids later. Current Mood: highCurrent Music: Our Lady Peace- The Wonderful Future | | Thursday, September 9th, 2004 | | 5:54 pm |
*grumble grumble*
So, Joey's is still screwing me over. I went to pick up my last paycheck from them, and low and behold, they paid me for all my hours, but they paid me with my server payrate...not the cook's. That's about a $200 difference. *grr* Oh well...hopefully Miss Sande will have that all fixed by tomorrow. Besides that, I've talked with dan and apparently the first This Rocket House show will be on Homecoming weekend...October 22nd, I think. That's if anyone cares anymore. Domino's is good...moneywise, and the people are still cool, I just hate having to deal with Brian on a daily basis. *sigh* The grass is always greener, isn't it? This weekend will be fun. Pub crawl downtown for the Blues Festival, and I'll be bartending or beer-tub working at the Drink/Burgundy Room. $$$ So, satan...not much else going on besides school, and that's a whole 'nuther chapter. I think this will be a good semester, I just need to stop procrastinating already and learn how to work my damned sewing machine. So, good night y'all and I will see you soon. Current Mood:  annoyedCurrent Music: Jann Arden-Insensitive | | Friday, September 3rd, 2004 | | 11:40 pm |
Chapter Joey's Only is done
Tomorrow is my last place at the fish hut, and I am so ready for it. I shouldn't have finished on a travelling weekend though...whatta fuckin' night. I;m so over that place. Domino's is going to be tough, especially with Brain up my ass all the time, but at least I'm compensated monetarily. This weekend I'm going to Rhema's reception in St. Louis. It'll be a very nice change of pace and a great way to spend a day off...one of several coming my way. *happy dance* (Kat-while I'm thinking of it, would you be interested in going to a birthday celebration for Todd next week?) School is keeping busy with costuming, psych, and lighting but it's a step closer to selling my soul to a place where it wants to be. 11 more classes after this semester. I'm getting there. Anna--sorry I missed your bachelorette party...Joey's the Hut kept me occupied longer than I had wished. Life is good....bowling is good, except the husband/wife pair on my team are always in a tiff whenever we're bowling...go figure. It's definately been good to see people that I haven't seen for a while...keeping me a little more sane. I think I'm getting in the phase of school where I'm feeling too close to being done and therefore want to go to class less and less. *sigh* Not good for this early in the semester. I'm not getting sued over the damned DWI case from Joey's, so that's one less hassle that I'd be dealing with. Ok, I'm going to go and continue with what life I have. Goodnight all. Current Music: Josh Kelly-Amazing | | Friday, August 27th, 2004 | | 1:47 am |
so time does move on
Wow, the thoughts of only having 11 classes (after this semester) left is hitting me, and that makes me happy, excited and scared all at once. I can't believe that I'm this close to graduating. OK, so that being said, life is going pretty well. I'm becoming part of the normal world and quitting one job and only working between 40-45 hours with 12 hours of classes. I don't have to take macroeconomics! *happy dance* Personal life is about the same that it has been, close to non-existant. However, I do take time shoot pool and darts on the rare occassion, as well my bowling league. But with only the DP in my life, and no fish hut, I only work late two nights a week and I'll have more time to play and be a college student, instead of a workaholic. I came upon something I found to be quite exciting. I visited the This Rocket House site to see about upcoming shows...none were listed, but I found some "unreleased" tracks through a link. So, if anyone really cares, and I haven't forced to much of these guys, downloads are free and the link has some of their newer songs. OK, that all about that. It's been fantastic to see people again. I was getting tired of seeing only the people I work with. I'm getting tired, so I'm going to bed. G'night and good luck on the new semester. *loves* Current Mood:  exhaustedCurrent Music: This Rocket House- Rumors | | Tuesday, August 17th, 2004 | | 3:10 pm |
Vacation
Hi all. I'm enjoying doing nothing, having no plans, and best of all, no work! I'm in the end of my seven-day long vacation from both jobs. It's been very relaxing, probably because I haven't done much of anything besides sleep. I went up to Rolla to visit my parents for a few days, came back and besides that, I've spent a lot of time doing nothing. I'm a little nervous about school starting in a little less than a week, but it's not really the "first day of school" jitters; it's more like the "oh my gods, why am I taking a 9am class" thoughts. Just another yeear and a half to go...time sure does go fast. I've enjoyed the college life style, but I want to try the "real world", you know, selling my soul to a place where it actually wants to be. OK, enough of that. Life is going fairly well. I miss Kat...we just seem to be missing paths, but we're both busy. *loves to her and Deena* I miss a lot of the people from school, and look forward to seeing them again within the next week or so. Well, Ray and I are going to run some errands around town, so I'm out, but I hope to write and hear from people soon. Have a fantastic day! Current Mood: satisfiedCurrent Music: Willi One Blood-Whiny Whiny | | Thursday, July 29th, 2004 | | 3:22 am |
Thursday
So, sorry about this late notice, but if there are any girls interested in coming and showing Rhema (my ex-roommie from my sophomore year) a little lovin' because she's getting married and is pregnant lemme know. I'm throwing her a small Congrats-on-getting-married-and-knocked-u p party tomorrow night at my place. Call me if you're interested. It'll just be something small and fun. *loves to all* Current Mood:  indescribableCurrent Music: none | | Thursday, July 15th, 2004 | | 4:26 am |
| | 4:17 am |
fuck it
So, this is the extent of my feelings for the day: Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck!!! And that's all for tonight. Current Mood: bitchyCurrent Music: Our Lady Peace- Are you sad | | Friday, July 9th, 2004 | | 2:23 pm |
and now I'm back and ready for more
I had my first day off yesterday. I went to Rolla and saw my parents and brother and all that sort of rot. (thank you Kat for looking in on Rayne.) It wasn't exactly a day full of laughs, but it was definately well needed and now I'm looking at a week full of overtime from both jobs. From what i've calculated, more than half of my week will be in a uniform and clocked in at a job. It'll be a long week. Anyway, I'm excited about the school year starting up again. I think it'll be loads of fun and hard work, which is always a fun challenge to take on. I'll be taking lighting design, costuming design, intro to world music, psych something, and a writing class. The only problems that may come from this are the typical ones of trying to find time to live a little, working, and fitting in 90 additional hours of crew work (45 for lighting, and 45 for costuming). My mom is getting me a sewing machine, since my hours aren't exactly condusive for the costume shop (8-5 M-F). So, that's really all I have for right now. I'm just happy that I got my day off and hopefully I will be getting a few more before school starts back up. Oh, my mom invited me to Pensic. A two and a half week long war in Pennsylvania. She's only foing for a few days, but she is will to pay for me to come along. It's tempting...few days in a row off, get to see an ocean, fly, go to an out of kingdom war, do several things that I've never done. OK, that's all, for real this time. Have a great weekend, and I'll write more later, I'm sure. Current Music: Jekyll and Hyde-Facade | | Tuesday, June 22nd, 2004 | | 11:41 pm |
Something to look forward to...
I just got off from the ol' D.P. and I thought I'd do a shameless plugg for a band besides This Rocket House. Tomorrow night at Intensity (the new club on east Sunshine) one of the guys who used to work with me at Joey's is playing with his band. It should be fun, but even better, Jenn Coyle (my friend from high school) is coming down to come to the show and hang out until I go into work and before she goes back to Cali. It'll be nice to see her again, since it's been about 6 months and it'll be about another 6 months before I see her again. That's really all I have to write about right now besides work stuff, and I'm really trying to keep work out of my LJ because it'll bore everyone else out there. I'm going to go have some milk and cookies now. G'night. Current Mood: blahCurrent Music: Cake-Distance | | Thursday, June 17th, 2004 | | 4:40 pm |
Nothing really new...
So, I'm trying to get back in the habit of updating this thing. The problem with my life is that only updating every few months was about right for something new to have happened. Nothing new or exciting happening right now. I did have lunch with kat today...that's always a good time. I really do miss having the time to hang out with her more often. I'm about to go into Joey's for my second night of cooking and then it's off to the Abyss to see Dan Weinhaus (for This Rocket House) play with Mister 8. I'm going with some guys from work...actually, a few members from Amsterband. It'll be a nice relaxing evening. It looks like a storm tongiht.. I love storms, but it always brings back memories of Robert and that whole mess. I wish him well and I do miss the guy. We've actually been talking lately...it's been good. I guess I'm running out of things to write, and definately time. I'm off to work. G'night all. Current Mood: excitedCurrent Music: Wierd Al-It's all about the Pentiums | | Tuesday, June 15th, 2004 | | 3:28 pm |
And I'm still here...well...in some ways
Hey all. I'm back. I don't think I really ever left, but I'm back online now. A lot has changed since my last entry, as per typical with me seeing how I can never keep this thing updated very well. I now live on my own with Rayne. She's adapted to being queen of the castle. We have lived in the new apartment for about a month and it still seems odd. This is the first time in years that I haven't slept in a basement. (Even the dorms were a glorified basement, no matter what floor you live on.) That took some adjusting to, ya know...living like the majority of the humans. School went well for me this semester. I thought I would've been lucky to get a 3.0, but I came out ahead. Chalk it up to a lot of bullshitting. I still hold both of my jobs, but even those have changed/are changing. I currently work at the Domino's on East Sunshine. It's nice there, the other team members don't treat me like some young girl who doesn't know what she's doing. I'm more of a manager there than I was at Bolivar, but that's to be expected, I guess since I've been working there for a year straight now as opposed to just coming back. A lot of things are changing with the campus Domino's, but I won't go into much detail of that in here just because none of y'all who's reading this (if any one is) will care like I do. Joey's is changing a lot as well. I'm getting tired of doing my damnedest at that job and getting the shaft for someone who is prettier than me because the manager has a crush on her. *grr...frustrations* I finally got my wish to be on the cook's line, though. After several months (since August) of pushing, I had my first night back there last night, and for the next few weeks I'm trading my pen and paper for a spatula and a lot of raw fish. It's a lot of fun back there. I have support from the other cooks and at least two of the three managers. Besides that, things are still fairly easy going for me. I'm only working an average of 65 hours, and that all I need. I still go out and shoot pool a few times a weekand that has become my personal time. I need to get ready for work, but hopefully now that I'm online and am sometimes at home for a decent period of time, maybe I'll keep this thing better updated. *loves to all* Current Mood:  accomplishedCurrent Music: Willi One Blood-Whiny Whiny |
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