Back from the first day of Malice. Bought some books(including one I thought was coming out June 1, not May 1, but I'm not complaining), got some free. 3 of the 6.5(one of the freebie books is an American Girl story) I got, I already had. There's also a short story from one of the guests, printed as a pamphlet. Unfortunately, it's from the Poirot Award(media) Honoree, Lee Goldberg. Yeah, that one.
Jayne (Husband): Oh, I think you might wanna reconsider that last part. See, I married me a powerful ugly creature. Mal (Wife): How can you say that? How can you shame me in front of new people? Jayne (Husband): If I could make you purtier, I would. Mal (Wife): You are not the man I met a year ago.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 70: Hookers and Blow
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sheryl - Apr 27, 2012 1:45:12 pm PDT #2693 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Dana - Apr 27, 2012 1:54:14 pm PDT #2694 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh, Lee Goldberg. Sigh.
I am sitting in a hotel room with Bailey's chocolate mousse. One time on a business trip, I got a dessert to take back to the hotel with me. Got back to the hotel room, changed into my pajamas, got ready to eat my cheesecake, and had no utensils. I'm pretty sure I posted my anguish here.
Let me tell you, I have never made that mistake again.
Allyson - Apr 27, 2012 1:57:34 pm PDT #2695 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
This is going to sound horn-tooty, um, because it is, but usually I'm really very charming and funny in interviews. I'm so lost about it, not even getting to the second round on either of the jobs.
I'm both dreading and looking forward to getting good feedback. My initial reaction is to feel crappy about myself for at least a day, but then I can start processing the information and using it for good.
msbelle - Apr 27, 2012 2:18:50 pm PDT #2696 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
and that is because you are a superhero.
meara - Apr 27, 2012 2:39:18 pm PDT #2697 of 30001
I am sitting in a hotel room with Bailey's chocolate mousse. One time on a business trip, I got a dessert to take back to the hotel with me. Got back to the hotel room, changed into my pajamas, got ready to eat my cheesecake, and had no utensils. I'm pretty sure I posted my anguish here.
Hah! I did that with cheesecake Wednesday! But I just ate it with my fingers
Kat - Apr 27, 2012 2:57:28 pm PDT #2698 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
One of the most devastating things was being told I wasn't nurturing enough to work a magnet position at my old school. I thought I was liked and that I interviewed find, but I wasn't warm and squishy enough. Then when they hired some jackass (who is still there) I was heartbroken because he's an awful teacher and a wretched human. I kept thinking "He's better than I am?"
The net result is I left the school, took a job doing something else (which was a job I SUCKED at but was perfect for at the time).
In other news, K and I spent over 3 hours in an IEP meeting today. But we did sign the IEP. AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.
lisah - Apr 27, 2012 3:31:41 pm PDT #2699 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
But we did sign the IEP. AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.
Woot!!
bon bon - Apr 27, 2012 3:33:54 pm PDT #2700 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
In this market, you can't necessarily assume you didn't get a job because you did something wrong. My employer is receiving 900 resumes for posted positions -- lots of the people are perfect for the jobs.
Burrell - Apr 27, 2012 3:35:04 pm PDT #2701 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.
That is fabulous news Kat!
Hey, speaking of LAUSD, do you or K know any terrific teachers in elementary in LAUSD who are looking to find a new job? Community Magnet is hiring a teacher this year. I feel awkward mentioning it to the people at Franny's school, plus I think they are all pretty happy, at least all the really good ones are.
Jesse - Apr 27, 2012 3:39:28 pm PDT #2702 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That's so great, Kat!