Kolbe A Index Results

Kolbe Results, simplified

What to do with my life?

Argh, I'm so confused! The job search pisses me off because none of the jobs are things I want to do, and the salaries are $10,000 less than I made at my last job. I really want to be in school toward a graduate degree, since that's the only way, seemingly, that I'll ever move closer to having a career rather than a job. I had always thought I wanted to get a PsyD degree (doctorate in clinical psychology), but my sister-in-law has that, and she mentioned that for the amount of school and money, it might be a better choice to get an MSW. Hourly rates are supposedly not that much less with an MSW than with a PsyD. But now that I'm doing a little research online (maybe that can't be trusted?), it's listing salaries with an MSW at less than $50,000. That's not enough if I spend a bunch of money on school for the degree. Maybe I need to speak with a career counselor or someone in a graduate program; like an advisor. Any suggestions? Comment!

Ravinia

Going to Ravinia tonight with my mom for an outdoor concert was just amazing. Bebel Gilberto was actually the opening act, which surprised me. Then Chucho, who my mom called Choochoo played piano with the Afro-Cuban Messengers. They were great! We had glasses of wine, a lavendar candle, and rented chairs and a table there, oh yeah, and salads.

Phone Interview

well, I bit the bullet, as they say, and went through with the phone interview that I was avoiding. The next step is to decide whether or not it's worth it to go on a 2.5 hour long interview for a $30K job. I'm thinking no. It's so annoying that I'm looking at jobs that pay what I made in the late 90s.

Ravinia!

Mom and I are going Wednesday to see Bebel Gilberto and Chucho Valdes at Ravinia. He's not going to play Rhapsody in Blue, I'm assuming, but that's where I first heard him and liked his version.

Emails

Does anyone know where I can get some P E N. .I. S E N L-A.R.G.E M E N T P...I L L S?? If only someone would email me with some information about this.

why?

So far, I've been blowing off a possible phone interview. Why? Is it my gut? Is my gut wrong? I think it has to do with fear but I"m not sure why. I feel guilty. On another note, I want to go to Ravinia to see Bebel Gilberto and Chucho Valdez; I'm not sure if I"m going to go yet, but I might.

YAY!

The New Duncan Imperials show was totally fun!

Fun Wednesday

I finally went to Revolution Brewing. After going to the new Emporium. The old Emporium is way cooler than the new one. Several poorly lit pool tables with people already on them, some table games, and pinball and that game that's like ice hockey. Foosball? Anyway, lame. But Revolution Brewing was nice. I was hungrier than I thought; I hate the majority of two appetizers. Could have eaten even more!

Boo!

I finally remembered to look up what's going on with the show I used to watch...Family Tree. I really liked that show, and it was done by Christopher Guest. It apparently got cancelled last year after one season of only about eight episodes. That sucks. Stupid Americans who don't watch good shows....grumble grumble. I also looked up what movies Christopher Guest has done, hoping that I could watch a bunch that I assumed I had missed. Nope: I've seen all of them. I hope he does something for me to watch soon.

Stupid job ads

"Are you excellent at making your boss productive" Why should I be in charge of making someone ELSE productive? Screw that.

"Professional III"

I just saw a job posted for "Professional III". HOw stupid. I'm so sick of looking for a job. The good news is that I may get an interview soon at a job where I worked for a while in the past, as an independent contractor. I talked to someone I know who works there, and she let a manager know, who's going to "gently nudge them" to give me an interview. Sweet.

Fuming!

I am STILL thinking about those damn rats! I'm scared to take the garbage out again; what if one runs in front of me, or over my foot or something. EEK! What if they're getting in the building's basement? Oh dear god. THE HUMANITY!!!! Okay, I'll try to take it down a notch. But seriously, my verbal tic is pretty much gone, but seeing those made it come back a little. deep breaths.

Damn City Life!

I just went out to take the garbage out to the alley and saw RATS. I have seen them in the alley in the past, but I contacted my alderman, and she said that it had been taken care of. Now I just see 2 or 3 in the amount of time it takes to get to the alley and back?! I may or may not be being irrational, but I really hate them and resent having to ever see them ESPECIALLY in my OWN alley!!!! Get rid of them!!!! If I had a bee bee gun, I swear I would take them on myself. I am a pacifist, EXCEPT when it comes to dirty varmin (vermin?)

Grrr

I can't sleep. Too many stresses keeping me thinking. I just ate two cookies; maybe that will help. I would read, but I think it's a little late for bright light. I'm back to reading "Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music, and Why We Should, Like, Care". I was reading it a couple years ago, and then put it down. Now I'm reading it again and really enjoying it. I'll try to put a quote or two on here at some point. It makes me feel dumb in parts; I've had to look up a phrase, and a couple of words. I think the problem with today is it's making us all stupid...even though we have information at our fingertips. Something to think about...good night.

More pressure than writing in school

I am applying for a scholarship that would take $5,000 off my student loans. It involves three essay questions, and I have major writer's block. It's way more stressful than just writing for a grade...this is for MONEY! I already sent what I have so far to my mom and my friend, and they didn't seem too impressed. They seem to think I should have more specifics...like what I'll owe each month, etc. Two of the questions are about my financial situation, and one is like a personal statement. Wish me luck! I don't think I'll know for about three months AFTER I submit, and who knows when I'll be ready to do that. Hopefully soon, but I have until October. But I'll try to have it done in the next couple of days.

nice

I love when people invite me to stuff, or to do stuff. The happiness it gives me makes me feel like a little kid. Ok, dorky.

Fun

I had fun tonight at my first rooftop party. IT was a little scary getting up and down from the roof, but I did well. Seeing the fireworks from every direction was great! Very pretty! Grilled food is always delicious.

YAY!!!

I'm skeptical that I actually measured it correctly, but my blood pressure is down to 121/76. I have no idea why it is so much lower than the last time I measured it--that was a long time ago--maybe I'm that much more relaxed??? I don't know. I'm not really eating well, and I haven't lost weight. That's why I hope it is not an error. But anyway, Hurray!

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hee hee!

I just went out in the pouring down rain. It was so invigorating. I got soaking wet and came inside and had to put on dry, warm pajama pants and t-shirt. I love how rain makes me so giddy.