Interviews

I'm starting to really hate interviews, after doing about 6 of them, they all seem the same and I find they are asking the same questions. My interview yesterday went so smooth because I found myself being able to answer the questions faster and more quickly.

I was headed back to a 2nd interview tomorrow with them, when this morning my phone rang from a company last week I met with twice...........Heather called. Said she would like to meet with me at 5:30a.m. for a final observation interview. In other words, I go in at 5:30 and sit and watch during their busiest time of day to make sure I still want this job.....

I think they will hire me if I like it.....it pays more, about $1.00 more than the other job I was at yesterday. I do believe if I like it, and it doesn't seem overwhelming, I will take this job tomorrow morning, and hopefully start a new job after Labor Day weekend. I'm excited. Being off work for 6 months is really starting to take its toll on me.............I need to get out of here!!!!!

I will keep everyone posted after I return from this observation interview. I'll probably be home before everyone even gets out of bed.
5:30a.m.? did I say 5:30? whoa! Tonight it'll be to bed early for me. Good night everyone!

1st day of SchooL

Yeah! today is the 1st day of schooL, its already 7:00a.m. and she's out the door. MIddle schooL this year, yikes! they have to be out for the bus at 6:53 and the bus was on schedule to the exact time this year. That's a first.

I hope she has a good day knowing its a complete change from elementary schooL. She was excited this morning, I know that because she was ready in 1/2 hour. Although that probably will change as the year goes on........

No photos today, felt she was a little old for that. So, just sharing that today is Taylor's 1st day of Middle SchooL. Have fun!!!!!

My new Toy

I just wanted to share my new toy with everyone, our new dishwasher. I have never ever had one (except living at home as a kid) and this is the 1st time we have one. I just cannot believe I went this long without a dishwasher, besides considering Taylor and myself as dishwashers.

I just want to put everything in it, and clean everything up so good. I feel they clean so well, better than hand-washing sometimes, specially glassware. No more sitting glasses on the counter on dishtowels to air dry, and wondering if they are completely clean.

I just love my new toy!

Taylo'rs job now is to load and unload it, have fun girl!

I'm Slacking

Yes, I'm slacking..........I haven't been on my blog everyday like I should be. Hunting for a job this past week has taken a toll on myself. Interviews everyday and still no luck.

Taylor goes back to school on Monday and it should help things out, it'll just be so strange seeing her go off to school and I'm staying home. I really thought I'd have a job by now. My goal is to get something in a week, we cannot live on 1 income alone anymore. It's really hard.

I'm trying to get my last minute eBay orders all processed and shipped by mid-week and get more resumes out tomorrow and Monday. Once I go back to work, I probably won't be blogging as much either but hope I can find time to continue. I really enjoy it.

Taylor went to a YOUTH BASH tonight at our Church Fellowship Hall, I dropped her off, signed her in and it looked like a lot of fun. They seem to have alot to do for the kids, grade 6-12, and I sure hope she has fun!

Change of Heart

Yes, change of heart on that job I posted yesterday about. I thought and thought all last night about it and decided to not take that job I posted about.

I did have another interview today and was asked to come back for a 2nd interview tomorrow, which sounds good. The money isn't as high but not too bad, I'm happy with it, and I think I'll enjoy this job more.

Job hunting just really stinks.....its not easy now a days.

My New Job

I'm just announcing that today I had an interview with a company called TRI-STATE AIR, and things turned out great.....I was hired. I'm going to try a new job now, sales. I'm excited to see if I can handle it, as I did very well in sales at my previous job but that was over the phone, this job is in person.

I started my orientation tomorrow and then 2 day training, which leads immediately to my 1st app'ts over the weekend. My job will only be Monday thru Friday but the 1st week will be a little different. I'll update everyone as it goes.............the money sounds great too! Just what I need, something more secure.

Wish me Luck..............http://www.filterqueen.com/ Here is their website in case you want to see where or who I'm working for and what I'm selling.

Redskins Fan Club Picnic

We had the REDSKINS FAN CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC this weekend on Saturday. It wasn't a good turnout and they are debating whether to have another one next year. Not many showed up out of 60 members and family, we probably only had maybe 10 members show up. Not good.

We had fun, lots of food and drinks, horseshoes and corn hole throwing, fishing and a pintata game for the kids....plus music.

I'm trying to upload my photos but I'm having problems. Hopefully soon to come...........

Softball Awards Ceremony Night

Softball is now over ending with their annual summer awards picnic last night. They served the girls and families pizza and drinks during our awards ceremoney. The girls each got a cute trophy.

After the awards, the parents played the girls in Softball and boy! was that fun. Taylor had so much fun. Too bad my batteries went dead during the game, and I couldn't take any pics, I was very sad about that. But here are some photos we took last night.

Coach John awarded the girls along side his coaching assistants.

Here are the trophies all lined up, they are quite hard to see but they were clear softball girls holding a bat.

Bridget and Taylor chowing down on pizza, ummmmmmmm it was GOOD!

Happy Birthday to Taylor

Happy Birthday to my sweetest girl in the world, Taylor. She turns 11 today, the double stick!!!!
She is so excited and we plan to go for a big lunch date today and play it by ear after that.........maybe take a swim and try to do some shopping later tonight if we get our car fixed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BABY GIRL!!!!! yes, your my baby girl.

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Going Back to Work

Well, I've been off work now for 6 months and its time to go back to work. I have an interview with a temp service this morning and I'm very nervous. Probably not as nervous as going to an actual interview with a real employer like the other week with York Wallcoverings. That was more nerve racking.

I've been searching for a job the past 2 weeks, sending resumes' and looking online etc. But nothing has actually happened yet but 1 interview. So, I'm heading to this temp service called Gdovin in York where Steve got his permanent job through. The lady, Heather, sounds real nice.

I just cannot imagine going back to work after having all summer off. It'll seem wierd but we so need the money. We cannot live on Steve's income alone. My website just cannot pull the sales each week as my UC benefits did all summer and now they have run out.

Some weeks my website will do wonderful and overwhelming and other weeks' just won't pull 1 sale at all. So, its like playing tug of war, and chancing your sales. I cannot do that, so its JOB SEARCHING we go.

I'll update later today on what happens. I'm sure she will have something to offer me, fingers crossed XXXXX.

Our Weekend Review

Our Weekend was pretty boring, except Saturday night we went to the Tourist Inn to see our favorite band FDP play. We had a blast. Here are some photos we took:

The crowd above was just amazing, it was packed full, the dance floor always full and standing room only at times.

This show was special cause it was a reunion show which brought back 2 members who no longer are with the band, Blue & Brownie. It was a 6 man band Sat. night.

Above is Brownie, my favoriteguiatar player. He plays my favorite song CRAZY TRAIN and sounds just like Ozzy when he sings it. We miss you Brownie!

Harley Limo

Harley Limo, my cousin emailed me this picture today and I had to share. Make up for my missing blogs this week, so I'm posting double today.

How would you ride this? or better yet, how would you drive it?

Not a Good Week

Just not having a good week. I haven't blogged much this week simply cause everything is going wrong. We have no car first of all, mine is sitting across the street at the garage waiting for a part to come in and hopefully won't cost a fortune, and Steve's car is sitting out back in the driveway with no inspection. We went to get inspected today and his "check engine" light was on, therefore preventing the wonderful new admissions test failing it. Yikes!!!

So, we have no vehicle for the weekend and my website was giving me issues all night and depressed me. Plus, I'm job searching and its not going well. Never realized job hunting would e so hard. I signed up with a temp service (which was my last source) but I'm desperate and need a job, we cannot live on just Steve's income. My website hasn't kicked off yet, so that's hurting us too, we're use to eBay bringing alot of money in and I closed my eBay store temporary, maybe I shouldn't have.

So, it's going to be a tough 2 weeks ahead of us, until I have my interview with the temp service next Wednesday and see what they have to offer me.

Fingers crossed and I'm wishing the best..........

My New Website

Here is my new website that is almost ready to go..........you can still shop there, but all my items should loaded by Wednesday evening EST 8/9/06. I'm so excited, now to just get the word out and let everyone know................

www.thegspatch.com

Washington Redskins Fan Fest 2006

I haven't posted since Thursday, yikes! Here are some photos from Steve's trip to the Washington Redskins vs. Baltimore Ravens Scrimmege Game this weekend, also Fanfest. Tickets were free and they had a blast.

They also had a BEST DRESSED Fan outfit contest............Can you believe Steve won 2nd place?

Brooke and Steve before the game! How dorky he looks.

Ok now, how did this photo get taken? Is that a thorn between 2 roses? I'm sure Steve is loving this photo with the Redskins Cheerleaders.

Steve is down on the field during the contest judging, he is down there, I think he is the 3rd guy from the right........counting over. 2nd place? wow! he was a happy Fan!

100th Post

Today is my 100th post. and its going to be photos to share with you of the Hellam Parade we had in our smalltown last evening. I believe this is the 1st parade we have had since we lived here almost 6 years ago.

Taylor's Junior Girl Scout Troop walked and participated in the parade.

Above is Taylor's troop and other Hellam troops throwing out candy. It was nearly 95 degrees and HUMID, very humid, during this parade. I'm surprised they made this 1 mile walk.

The parade ended with the Firetrucks bringing up the rear.

A friend of ours (above) Mark and his daughter Jillian threw candy too while driving in their family antique car.

A better view above of the troop holding their flags and showing off their uniforms. The parade lasted about 1/2 hour from start to end. It was something different for our town, it came right down Market St, right in front of our house. We are celebrating Hellam Days this week with a small carnival, food and fireworks on Friday night.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Steve.

He turns 36 today, eh ha -- a year older than me. As I always kid him come his birthday. I know it was a rough day but you do deserve a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ya' old fart!

The Junior GirL Scout Sash

The Girl Scout Sash has been updated tonight by sewing
and sewing and more sewing..the end of year patches and badges are always fun to sew throughout the summertime. Taylor is in a parade tomorrow night here in Hellam, and she'll be walking with all the troops from the area. She wanted her badges/patches sewn on. Guess what I did tonight? fun! fun!

Here is the back of the sash where all the FUN PATCHES are placed. The fun patches are participation patches where the girl can earn in one day or a weekend event. Looks like she has earned about 16 fun patches.

Here is the front of her sash, where most of her "earned badges" go. The round ones, those are the most deserved badges because she actually earned them with duties.

Here is a close up of the front, her most pride and joy badges are the 2 badges underneath the wings (near the top) they are called Sign Badges. They are very hard to get in Junior scouts as her leader told her. She earned 2 of them this year. Good Job!

Looks like she has 21 badges and 2 sign badges.