So...I have spent weeks on getting my resume updated and spiffied up. I've written a number of cover letters. And I've made both a physical and electronic version of my portfolio.
Now, the list of the top places I want to go:
1. Washington D.C.
2. Denver, CO
3. Raleigh, NC
4. DFW
5. Nashville, TN
6. Austin, TX
Numbers 1-3 are my top, top picks. Those are the places I want to go. Yes, they're far away. And yes, they aren't within driving distance. It's hard because everyone wants me to stay (and I may!) but I'm ready for an adventure! I'm ready to scare myself a little bit.
So. If any of you bloggers out there have any connections in any of these places, don't be shy :)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Long time...huh?
Hey guys -- sorry for the absence. I wish I could say it was because I had a lot going on or I came home completely exhausted every single night and just couldn't find the time to blog.
But that would be a lie.
My life hasn't gotten that exciting. And I still go to bed at my normal (if grandmaish) time. Actually, not blogging isn't for those reasons -- it's quite the opposite, actually. Yes, things with Kate Reed are still going great. And yes, I still nanny the twins every afternoon. I still go out periodically (though not nearly as much as I did when I was in school) and I still hang out with my favorite people (including my adorable Paris). But I would be lying if I didn't feel somewhat...I don't know...uncomfortably comfortable.
After an amazing week in London with Ashley and talking to Duncan about seeing the world and living different places, I realized that I could do that. I mean, why not? I don't have anything tying me down here. Yes, I have Kate Reed, but that's only part time -- and I won't be nannying for the rest of my life. So I made a decision. I'm going to look elsewhere.
That's what my plan was all along. I knew that after I graduated I wanted to leave Texas for a few years. I had it all planned out that I was going to apply everywhere...that is, until I found an amazing apartment in Fort Worth and signed for it. I kinda limited myself.
So...The search is on!
ps: here are just a few pictures from my trip :)
But that would be a lie.
My life hasn't gotten that exciting. And I still go to bed at my normal (if grandmaish) time. Actually, not blogging isn't for those reasons -- it's quite the opposite, actually. Yes, things with Kate Reed are still going great. And yes, I still nanny the twins every afternoon. I still go out periodically (though not nearly as much as I did when I was in school) and I still hang out with my favorite people (including my adorable Paris). But I would be lying if I didn't feel somewhat...I don't know...uncomfortably comfortable.
After an amazing week in London with Ashley and talking to Duncan about seeing the world and living different places, I realized that I could do that. I mean, why not? I don't have anything tying me down here. Yes, I have Kate Reed, but that's only part time -- and I won't be nannying for the rest of my life. So I made a decision. I'm going to look elsewhere.
That's what my plan was all along. I knew that after I graduated I wanted to leave Texas for a few years. I had it all planned out that I was going to apply everywhere...that is, until I found an amazing apartment in Fort Worth and signed for it. I kinda limited myself.
So...The search is on!
ps: here are just a few pictures from my trip :)
Duncan!
I love London
Ashley -- my London buddy
On the bus along Oxford Street
London Eye
The Zoo Bar
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland!
The Guinness Factory
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
It's that time of year again
I absolutely love Christmas time. I get to give presents - and receive some, too :) - wrap presents, eat lots of food, and just veg out with my family for a few days.
I'm definitely ending the year on a good note. Can you believe that in the span of this year alone, I graduated college, moved downtown, had real legit jobs (as short as they may have been, they were still legit!), spent two weeks in Spain, got a puppy, took on two internships, accepted a job from one of them and am freelancing my personal assistant skills?! Life is definitely going my way right now.
It hasn't all been easy, though - I had to say goodbye to a few very important people in my life. I had to deal with some relationships that took a little bit of a toll on me. And I had to kind of "find" my spot here in Fort Worth when I could no longer rely on the TCU campus to do that for me. There was a lot of changing, some tears, some goodbyes, but now look at me! I'm stronger than ever and here I am, finally feeling at home. It's the perfect way to welcome the Christmas break.
And let's not forget my birthday the day after Christmas! Ahh, yes, it's been a good year :)
I'm definitely ending the year on a good note. Can you believe that in the span of this year alone, I graduated college, moved downtown, had real legit jobs (as short as they may have been, they were still legit!), spent two weeks in Spain, got a puppy, took on two internships, accepted a job from one of them and am freelancing my personal assistant skills?! Life is definitely going my way right now.
It hasn't all been easy, though - I had to say goodbye to a few very important people in my life. I had to deal with some relationships that took a little bit of a toll on me. And I had to kind of "find" my spot here in Fort Worth when I could no longer rely on the TCU campus to do that for me. There was a lot of changing, some tears, some goodbyes, but now look at me! I'm stronger than ever and here I am, finally feeling at home. It's the perfect way to welcome the Christmas break.
And let's not forget my birthday the day after Christmas! Ahh, yes, it's been a good year :)
In Mexico on our spring break cruise!
Graduation!
Playing in the fountain for the last time
Spain!
Spain!
Spain!
Lady Gaga concert!
Visiting the Arch in St. Louis
The Kate Reed Designs studio - new letterpress!
Visiting Amy in Montana!
Yellowstone National Park
My new puppy - Paris :)
Paris in her Halloween costume
Thanksgiving at the Bandy's
Christmas 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Life is good today
For the past few weeks, I've been thinking about next semester. Or rather, the lack of next semester. Up until this morning, I had no idea what I was going to do. Sure, I had ideas and a bunch of "maybes" but nothing planned, yet; nothing set in stone.
But this morning came along and everything changed. Okay, maybe not EVERYTHING, and god knows I am still a little lost about the future, but at least I have half of it decided. Because this morning, Kara talked to me about hiring me on starting in January. That's right, I will officially be an employee for Kate Reed!
So why, you may ask, am I still only half decided about what's next? It's because, for now, Kate Reed is only part time. Since I'm going to London for a week in March, I need a job that will allow me to take off. What I'm thinking is getting a nanny job for the semester, and I have a few leads for that - one of which Kara gave me this morning!
So here's to a good day and having some sort of plans (and some sort of payment!). Life is good today. Yes, life is good today.
But this morning came along and everything changed. Okay, maybe not EVERYTHING, and god knows I am still a little lost about the future, but at least I have half of it decided. Because this morning, Kara talked to me about hiring me on starting in January. That's right, I will officially be an employee for Kate Reed!
So why, you may ask, am I still only half decided about what's next? It's because, for now, Kate Reed is only part time. Since I'm going to London for a week in March, I need a job that will allow me to take off. What I'm thinking is getting a nanny job for the semester, and I have a few leads for that - one of which Kara gave me this morning!
So here's to a good day and having some sort of plans (and some sort of payment!). Life is good today. Yes, life is good today.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Poor Puppy :(
My poor little Paris and I had a rough night last night.
She's always been a little sickly since I got her. Note, the little sickly. She eats, she plays, she loves. But she has always had a problem digesting food well. She always had diarrhea at least once a day - normally right before bedtime. At times it looked like it was getting better, and I was relieved. Unfortunately, it started getting worse again these past few days. And it didn't help that she threw up more than you could ever have thought would fit inside her little stomach.
After last night and this morning, I called the vet and took her in. They said that she could have something wrong with her colon or small intestine - the most common reason for chronicle diarrhea. But in order to do tests and diagnose her, they have to keep her for a couple of days. I'm gonna be awfully lonely :(
However, they literally just called me and said that they are 95% sure they found the problem - she has coccidia. This is a parasitic disease that is in the small intestine. It's very common in puppies because of their underdeveloped immune system. Some other causes are stressors such as new owners, travel and weather changes. According to Wikipedia, symptoms in young dogs are universal: at some point around 2-3 months of age, an infected dog develops persistently loose stools and diarrhea.Other symptoms may include poor appetite, vomiting, and dehydration. Coccidia infection is so common that any pup under 4 months old with these symptoms can almost surely be assumed to have coccidiosis.
The good news: it's easily treated by relatively inexpensive drugs. The bad news: they want to still keep her for a few days to insure that's what it is.
So the next couple of days are going to be quiet around the apartment, but I'm so relieved that she's getting treated and will be back home soon :)
She's always been a little sickly since I got her. Note, the little sickly. She eats, she plays, she loves. But she has always had a problem digesting food well. She always had diarrhea at least once a day - normally right before bedtime. At times it looked like it was getting better, and I was relieved. Unfortunately, it started getting worse again these past few days. And it didn't help that she threw up more than you could ever have thought would fit inside her little stomach.
After last night and this morning, I called the vet and took her in. They said that she could have something wrong with her colon or small intestine - the most common reason for chronicle diarrhea. But in order to do tests and diagnose her, they have to keep her for a couple of days. I'm gonna be awfully lonely :(
However, they literally just called me and said that they are 95% sure they found the problem - she has coccidia. This is a parasitic disease that is in the small intestine. It's very common in puppies because of their underdeveloped immune system. Some other causes are stressors such as new owners, travel and weather changes. According to Wikipedia, symptoms in young dogs are universal: at some point around 2-3 months of age, an infected dog develops persistently loose stools and diarrhea.Other symptoms may include poor appetite, vomiting, and dehydration. Coccidia infection is so common that any pup under 4 months old with these symptoms can almost surely be assumed to have coccidiosis.
The good news: it's easily treated by relatively inexpensive drugs. The bad news: they want to still keep her for a few days to insure that's what it is.
So the next couple of days are going to be quiet around the apartment, but I'm so relieved that she's getting treated and will be back home soon :)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Dance class?
So I've been doing a lot of sitting around at home lately. It's a hard thing to get used to since I've spent the last 22 years running from one activity to another with barely any breathing room. I get bored, I watch way too much tv, and I feel my muscles getting lazy. Yes, I have Paris to go on walks with and take to the dog park, and yes, she does definitely wear me out sometimes, but it's just not the same.
So while I was sitting at home, I was thinking of something I could do and here's a little idea I've been playing with:
Tap dance classes.
Here's what I'm thinking: I took 15 years of dance. FIFTEEN years! And in all of those 15 years, tap was always my favorite. I did my first dance solo via a tap dance. Amy and I did a tap duet. My last year, I was the Riverdance soloist (one of the most experienced dances in the whole school and something I had been striving for for as long as I can remember). I love tap dancing.
I had been thinking about joining a gym, but this just sounds like so much more fun! And why not? It's still an amazing workout, my legs will get strong and toned again, I'll be doing something I love, and I'll meet new people! Most importantly, I'll be dance again. And that makes me extremely happy.
So what do you think? Is it something you think I should look into? Let me know :)
So while I was sitting at home, I was thinking of something I could do and here's a little idea I've been playing with:
Tap dance classes.
Here's what I'm thinking: I took 15 years of dance. FIFTEEN years! And in all of those 15 years, tap was always my favorite. I did my first dance solo via a tap dance. Amy and I did a tap duet. My last year, I was the Riverdance soloist (one of the most experienced dances in the whole school and something I had been striving for for as long as I can remember). I love tap dancing.
I had been thinking about joining a gym, but this just sounds like so much more fun! And why not? It's still an amazing workout, my legs will get strong and toned again, I'll be doing something I love, and I'll meet new people! Most importantly, I'll be dance again. And that makes me extremely happy.
So what do you think? Is it something you think I should look into? Let me know :)
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