The power went off this morning; I heard the computers beeping.
I wrote my former teenage Taiwanese student from SuZhou, who replied she's in Louisiana now! (which I realize I mispelled in the e-mail, leaving out the 'i.") I need to find the paper where I wrote my Japanese student's email... she called me when I was on my way to the final teacher dinner, so I wrote it on a paper for money conversion (that I didn't end up doing til later); highly likely I recycled it.
Last night had dinner at Alison's and went to Byrd Theater ($2!) to see the newest Indiana Jones. Even though I haven't seen the others, I liked it. Alison definitely had a good time.
It's a cool, sunny day; high time I go jogging again (listening to my sister's imported music on her old mp3).
9/7/08
Stupid
At the doctor's 2 weeks ago I stupidly consented to get a vaccine, not thinking about my temporary limited health insurance. It costs $150! It could have waited until I got a job and have more complete insurance. Shit shit shit. I hate money (or more, my current, serious lack of it).
9/6/08
Not staying home next Friday
Title refers to how low I felt these past two Fridays. Last Friday I was out briefly for dinner, but back before 9. My sleep cycle is off, I can't get to sleep before 1am. So I'm bored and feeling isolated in the suburbs. I wish I would have been more prudent with my money. I guess I don't think ahead too much: if I could have foreseen how miserable I'd be at times here while trying to get a job... Just have little purpose.
I've been reconnnecting to people via the net and cell but it's not actual contact, which is more what I need.
It's pouring because of a hurricane or tropical storm, I don't keep track.
Dad started the North Korean documentary but no subtitles, so what's the point (he's trying to find the DVD remote he misplaced).
I checked out 3 books at the library: Sylvia Plath's journals (which I started and like a lot), Steve Martin's biography of being a comedian, and "Eat, live, pray."
I've been reconnnecting to people via the net and cell but it's not actual contact, which is more what I need.
It's pouring because of a hurricane or tropical storm, I don't keep track.
Dad started the North Korean documentary but no subtitles, so what's the point (he's trying to find the DVD remote he misplaced).
I checked out 3 books at the library: Sylvia Plath's journals (which I started and like a lot), Steve Martin's biography of being a comedian, and "Eat, live, pray."
9/5/08
Silly me
I should have confirmed before going to the company today that there would indeed be a French assessment. I went a different way from last week and turned left instead of right, making me a few minutes late. I got there, and the receptionist was at lunch; I began to think maybe I shouldn't have come today. The receptionist came and got thru to the recruiter who apologized for the miscommunication and asked me to come at 10am (at other office) Tues. When she called Wed, she mentioned Tues but said keep Fri 2-3 open; guess I'm eager for them to potentially hire me, ASAP! Guess I can visit Tucker High after that since it's across the street.
This morning I watched "La fille de Keltoum," a French/Algerian film about a young woman from Switzerland who has come back to see the mother who abandoned her. I had to skip a little because I had scheduled my 2nd Hepatitis A vaccine at 11am. There's definitely a twist at the end of the film. I saw Michael at Ukrop's, who I used to work with. I last saw him 13 months ago when I got the initial Hep A shot. He's getting an online Associate's or Bachelor's and wants to study Architecture at UVA.
At Blockbuster's, picked out a kind-of documentary about North Korea.
This morning I watched "La fille de Keltoum," a French/Algerian film about a young woman from Switzerland who has come back to see the mother who abandoned her. I had to skip a little because I had scheduled my 2nd Hepatitis A vaccine at 11am. There's definitely a twist at the end of the film. I saw Michael at Ukrop's, who I used to work with. I last saw him 13 months ago when I got the initial Hep A shot. He's getting an online Associate's or Bachelor's and wants to study Architecture at UVA.
At Blockbuster's, picked out a kind-of documentary about North Korea.
9/4/08
Sunshine
Last night I talked to two R-MWC friends: my first-year roommate and then an '05 graduate who is friends with my senior.
What's really cool is my former roomie received my SuZhou embroidery wedding gift on her wedding day! After the wedding they went to their apartment to drop off things, and it was waiting at the door. How cool is that?
My other friend told me the trials and tribulations she's endured since graduating. I'm glad she's starting grad school in something she's passionate about.
No plans today. Going to company tomorrow for another French assessment.
What's really cool is my former roomie received my SuZhou embroidery wedding gift on her wedding day! After the wedding they went to their apartment to drop off things, and it was waiting at the door. How cool is that?
My other friend told me the trials and tribulations she's endured since graduating. I'm glad she's starting grad school in something she's passionate about.
No plans today. Going to company tomorrow for another French assessment.
9/2/08
Tues
Yday I talked to my elderly neighbors. The man said I lost 5 years. I generally get compliments since coming back, having lost the weight that I put on in college. I wished them "Happy Labor Day" when leaving, but they're retired!
I kind-of laughed when I read that Gustav is now a "tropical depression." I thought of someone laying on the beach somewhere, depressed.
My mom is annoyed that Kelly is vegetarian and will only bring paper bag lunches. When I was vegetarian in HS, I brought salads, hummus, and mock meat sandwiches, kept cold with an ice pack. So Kelly wasn't happy when Mom only packed a half PBJ and an apple; she'll be ravenous when she gets home.
Dad suggested I write a thank-you write to my interviewer and offered to drop it by on his way to work.
I kind-of laughed when I read that Gustav is now a "tropical depression." I thought of someone laying on the beach somewhere, depressed.
My mom is annoyed that Kelly is vegetarian and will only bring paper bag lunches. When I was vegetarian in HS, I brought salads, hummus, and mock meat sandwiches, kept cold with an ice pack. So Kelly wasn't happy when Mom only packed a half PBJ and an apple; she'll be ravenous when she gets home.
Dad suggested I write a thank-you write to my interviewer and offered to drop it by on his way to work.
9/1/08
Labor Day
Yday I went to a cook-out with Alison at Deep Run Park. I didn't know anyone, but then saw a guy who went to HS with us and another who went to MS.
Then Dad, Kelly and I went to the pool to take advantage of the pool party dinner there. Didn't really know anyone there either; because of school districting, most of the pool members go to different schools.
Saw Shanthi Saturday. I was glad to see two HS friends this weekend.
Today Kelly wants to go shopping before school starts tomor. Think she's nervous. I wouldn't want to be in her position again. HS life was somewhat hard when I was there, but 7 years later, what with more technology, Facebook, and the people who go to her school versus mine, it's not easy.
Then Dad, Kelly and I went to the pool to take advantage of the pool party dinner there. Didn't really know anyone there either; because of school districting, most of the pool members go to different schools.
Saw Shanthi Saturday. I was glad to see two HS friends this weekend.
Today Kelly wants to go shopping before school starts tomor. Think she's nervous. I wouldn't want to be in her position again. HS life was somewhat hard when I was there, but 7 years later, what with more technology, Facebook, and the people who go to her school versus mine, it's not easy.
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