Playing Catch Up
Wow. What a crazy few weeks. Although I finally stopped working two jobs this week, the combination of still learning my new job and trying to catch up on life has got me exhausted! It also means that I’ve totally… Continue Reading
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Tips From Your Server
While I usually rely on tips from my customers, I figured that the last weekend of my waitressing career would be the perfect time to share my tips for those on the receiving end of my (or any server for… Continue Reading
I Have a Job! {A Tale of Perseverance}
After almost nine months of searching and 27 job applications, I can finally say I have a full time job! I don’t think I could possibly be more excited or more relieved. The whole process started last May when Brian… Continue Reading
How Did We End Up Here?
Sorry for the lack of posts this weekend! The holiday weekend was crazy with a quick trip home so that Brian could shoot two weddings. I spent most of the drive studying for my new job, which I start tonight.… Continue Reading
The Waiting Game
First off, I have to pause for a quick moment of celebration – you are reading my 400th post! I never quite thought I’d still be rambling on about planners, houses, food, and random odds and ends, but I’m very… Continue Reading
Train daze: the ups (and downs) of public transporation
Ah, public transportation. I am no stranger to it- in college I exclusively used Chicago’s transit system, especially because it was included (or added on to) my tuition. But, when I moved back to the suburbs, I immediately started driving… Continue Reading
Another year come and gone
How is it already the last day of 2011? I swear, time goes faster the older you get. I used to think my mom was crazy when she used to say, “just wait, one day you’ll wake up with a… Continue Reading
When is enough, enough?
It’s no secret I am hunting for a new job. Hunting being the operative word. While I have yet to find my dream job, I am learning a lot in the process. One thing I need to learn, or maybe… Continue Reading
Insanity
I didn’t even realize how long it has been since I’ve posted in the insanity of the last few weeks. It all really started last Monday, when I took the day off work to take my sister to court. After… Continue Reading
Square one
Well, I found out today that not only did I not get a call back on one of the jobs I have applications in at, but that I am apparently unqualified for BOTH jobs. Lame. I would try and sound… Continue Reading