Yearly Post

I met this guy, name shall be Dude. So Dude seemed awesome. We had a lot in common, he seemed interested in me, and I wanted to get to know him more; however, things took a very rough turn. After hanging out with "the girls", and one too many drinks, I decided to call him and tell him some big news..."I really like you".

He pretty much said, what's new there, no I don't want to meet you family "it's too soon", and I don't feel like meeting you friends. 'WHAT!?! You're just pulling my leg right?' After making it a point to meet you friends, and even saying I would go to another state to meet your family, I'm not worth your time of briefly meeting my friends and family.

So, lesson learned. Sometimes, "he's just not that into you". I've decided to go on sabbatical from relationships. More updates to come.

Wicked Plum Vintage: Another Giveaway

Traversant has posted another giveaway by Wicked Plum Vintage. Look at how beautiful this blazer is>>>>>




This is for a Polo Ralph Lauren blazer made of a cashmere/wool blend, looks like new, fully lined, pockets, crest on the front, tag size 14, camel colored.

Bust: 36
Waist: 34
Shoulders: 16
Sleeves: 22
Length: 27
Tag: Polo Ralph Lauren
Fits XS to S

This is open to all readers, domestic and international.

Just reply to this entry and let Traversant know you are participating. Bonus points for plugging this on your own blog, but it's not obligatory. The contest will end a week from now on October 5. GOOD LUCK!!

One, Last Blog before You Go...

I am training a girl, Nicole, at work. She is going to replace me because, as I recently stated, I am moving on to a new job. She has worked for United before but moved in with her parents in Texas because her husband was recently deployed to Iraq. She has decided to move back and try work again.

I got a chance to talk to her about his experiences. One thing that she said really stuck in my mind. Her husband, Brian, has told her about the children in Iraq. These kids love school and they think receiving pencils (those yellow No. 2's) are a treat. I can't tell you how many times I've complained about No. 2 pencils or have thrown them away because they were "too dull".



These children love learning. But don't have many resources. They don't have markers or cool Trapper Keepers (I know they're old-school). Regardless, they love going to school. Imagine if these kids got to spend one day in an average American school...they would never forget it.

His Squadron decided to repair the local school. They repaired the plumbing and fixed leaky roofs. Nicole, Brian's wife, asked her church to help gather school supplies for those children.

The media portrays the Middle East as this war-torn, impoverished country-which they are-that doesn't want our help. But according to Brian, they want help. Some families are torn apart or tortured because they choose to learn from the American soldiers. But they make that sacrifice, knowing that it may one day better their lives.

These are things Americans don't take into consideration. We don't see the need for aid in Iraq and Afghanistan. Even the most impoverished children in America have a chance at a decent education. We need to look beyond our peripherals and realize many people in this world are not as truly blessed as we are. Don't take this for granted.

News!

I received a very good phone call on Tuesday. It was Paul, who is one of the partners for the local Sonic corporation. He called to tell me I got the job I interviewed for over the last two weeks. The position is assistant to the Marketing Director. I was very excited, and still am, when he called.

I read a blog not too long ago about a student who was miserable with the job she had. Someone commented on the blog saying that if you're miserable in your job, it affects everything else in your life. I realized after reading that how miserable I was. I had been at my current job for almost 3 years. I have been working for a title company, a job I truly hate. It wasn't something that interested me at all. It was just something that made my parents happy. They wanted me to have a "real" job.

Needless to say, they are very pleased that I received this job and not some job at Best Buy, no offense to employees at Best Buy, those were their words.

After a lot of praying I fell upon this opportunity. I'm very excited. Although I'm not a Marketing major anymore, I think this will be a fun experience.

Alright, enjoy the stormy weather. Stay safe.

Spring Break

I really enjoyed my Spring Break. Maybe a little too much. I enjoyed not having the stresses of school bearing down on me. I didn't have to worry about tests or assignments due...well, not until today. Now I'm left catching up on all the assignments I put off.

I only have (hopefully, if everything goes well) 2 semesters of school left. I'm so ready to get out of school though. It seems like everything is a little less stressful when I'm not in school. I know it's important for me to finish school, but it's stressful.

It's especially hard when you don't know the goal you are trying to reach. I still don't have any idea of what I want to do with my major when I am done. I know I do not want to live here and to have a decent living I need at least a Bachelor's Degree. I want to get my Master's Degree but I don't know what towards.

I hope everyone had a good Spring Break. I know I did.

The News Today

It's hard not to be completely up-to-date on the economy these days. Seems like all of the articles are saying the same thing though. Consumers are scared to spend so they are saving money, while the government is spending too much money to bail everyone out.

Something I've learned in my economy class is the crowding-out effect. If Government debt is increasing, investments will decrease. What that means is that consumers will be less likely to investment in stocks, property, or anything dealing with spending money. This, in turn, creates a slump in the economy. It's not helping our GDP go up at all.

What I advise is for all of us to go and spend, take some risks, reasonably and stop being so scared by what the media says. I think we, as consumers, need to get out there and help our economy out. The economy will bounce back eventually. It may not be immediate with our new president, President Obama, in office. But the economy has been worse than this in the past. It has always gotten better.

So, girls buy that reasonably priced pair of shoes. Guys, buy that video game that you really want but are too scared to buy.

Writer's Block

How come, at certain times, you just can't think of anything to write. It's frustrating. It comes in waves. It can't be stopped. On my papers for English I dont know what to write. Essay questions for my test, I don't know how to answer. I wish there was a pill to take that made it easy to write. Or brilliant thoughts would flow out of your head.

I've been doing some reading lately, but it's all boring stuff. I'm a Business major, but I hate reading about Finance. It doesn't suit my fancy and it makes me want to go to sleep. Or shot myself in the head. If they made Finance literature into a story-Non-Fiction of course-then maybe I would read. I hate reading business books. Blah blah blah. Alright, I'm going on to Marketing. I'm really excited!