Ten percent of nothing is -- let me do the math here -- nothing into nothing, carry the --

Jayne ,'Serenity'


Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Steph L. - May 22, 2015 7:27:13 am PDT #19381 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Okay:

  • some work done
  • healthy breakfast eaten
  • more coffee consumed than is strictly necessary
  • dishes done
  • Ativan taken in the hopes of getting my twitchy eye to stop twitching and pre-migraine vertigo to go away [FAIL]

Onward:

  • WAY more work
  • possible dog walk
  • shower

This is all *extremely* difficult today. I did actually forget how much it sucks to feel like this.


Hil R. - May 22, 2015 7:28:52 am PDT #19382 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I just checked my messages, and yesterday, another private school called me, wanting to talk to me about an open position in their math department. This placement firm that I signed up with seems pretty good! (I mean, I haven't gotten a job yet, but I've gotten two schools that said they were interested before I even sent the cover letters that the placement firm told me to send.)


sj - May 22, 2015 7:54:09 am PDT #19383 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Teppy, I'm sorry it is so difficult, but go you!

Hil, I hope you find something soon.


Hil R. - May 22, 2015 8:30:30 am PDT #19384 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

OK, I just scheduled a phone interview for later today. This is both "yay" and "eek." Need to go read the school's webpage and philosophy and everything.


NoiseDesign - May 22, 2015 8:33:38 am PDT #19385 of 30002
Our wings are not tired

I am wiped out. I've been teaching in four campuses around Los Anglees in addition to my work running a business and other things and it has just been a very long winter and spring. Right now I'm just sitting outside the performing arts building at one of the schools waiting to teach my 11:15 class. Of course for some reason the whole building is locked so we will see how this plays out.


Laura - May 22, 2015 8:37:37 am PDT #19386 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

askye, sending ~ma for the strength to fight this fight you have been fighting. I know it is overwhelming and difficult to focus on your successes. But you are making progress.

Health~ma for quester. May it be resolved quickly.

Iron~ma for sj!

Go Teppy Go! Stuff done is good.

Hil, it sounds like this placement firm might be a good fit.

In packing and planning mode here. Figuring out what to ship north and what to take in the car. Since both boys and the dog are with me the car space will be limited. So my plan now is to pack all but 4 days worth of clothes in a box with my monitors and maybe some kitchen stuff and ship that ahead. I use a rack of 4 monitors and really need my office setup right when I am up north for several months. Last year I had one and accessed my home system remotely and that was difficult. Also the boys get to keep 4 days worth of clothes and toiletries and ship the rest ahead.

So in the car I'll have 2 computers, 2 laptops, 1 monitor, accessories, 4 days worth of clothes and toiletries for 3 people, and the dog and dog food and stuff. I think I can fit that and ship everything else. It is going to be tight.


Laura - May 22, 2015 8:39:11 am PDT #19387 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

Sweet potato:

ND, you sound a bit stretched thin there! Will you be teaching all summer too?


NoiseDesign - May 22, 2015 8:42:07 am PDT #19388 of 30002
Our wings are not tired

When am I not stretched a little thin? It's part of being a workaholic. Thankfully no teaching this summer.


quester - May 22, 2015 8:46:13 am PDT #19389 of 30002
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

Take some time off, ND!


Laura - May 22, 2015 8:48:36 am PDT #19390 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

That is a big part of why I have been taking such long Adirondack breaks lately. I'm still putting in the long hours on the computer, but being so remote stops the running around part. It really puts an extra load on Brendon, but only he can stop the madness for himself.

For June through September I get to say that I am delighted to help, but only if I can get remote access. No travel. In mountains. Sorry. My days are still usually 12-16 hours, but I can be in my jammies with feet up or outside on the porch. Can Not Wait.