Hope you all had a great April!  8)

May welcomes me back to Dayshift  8)

Okay, so I was definitely all  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o when I saw this, because I have papers due on the 1st of May that I have not even started yet. Whew.

Now, back to procrastinating!

Hope you all had a great April!  8)

April was a tiring month for me.  I hope for a better May.  A major plus is that I have my second vacation of the year at the end of the month.  A week only but that's okay.

May welcomes me back to Dayshift  8)

Cool, mornings or afternoons?

Cool, mornings or afternoons?


715-1715.

looking forward to Memorial Day weekend. :)

looking forward to Memorial Day weekend. :)

Do you have something fun planned?

'White rabbit'

LOOK AT ALL OF THE MONEY IN MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!

Oh wait, still have to pay bills. :P

I had that same problem yesterday, Jess.  Love payday, hate bill paying.

Do you have something fun planned?


My friend invited me over for a small party. Hopefully, the weather is permissible.

LOOK AT ALL OF THE MONEY IN MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!

Oh wait, still have to pay bills. :P


I have a lot of money in my bank account.

Last month of the spring semester and only 5 months until I leave for Paris for 4 months. Bah!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1gewTWM6fH0

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1gewTWM6fH0



Very interesting!

Last month of the spring semester and only 5 months until I leave for Paris for 4 months. Bah!


enjoy Paris.  :)

LOOK AT ALL OF THE MONEY IN MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!

Oh wait, still have to pay bills. :P

This is me directly after I get paid!

BTW I love your stuffed Dolphin!  That's my favorite animal! 

My friend invited me over for a small party. Hopefully, the weather is permissible.

Cool, have fun!

enjoy Paris.  :)


Thanks, Howard! I've never been in a plane before, so hopefully I can quickly overcome that fear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pljyjiIMH9o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzaUskMyJmM



Cat

Busy day at work.  All the Year 12s did three biology exams today (two practical and one theory paper) so we had lots of setting up and clearing to do in a short space of time.  Thankfully most other teachers are finishing off theory or doing revision classes in the run up to the school exam week/ start of public exam period.

Tried a new chip shop tonight for our evening meal.  The food was quite good and we'll probably go back again - might try the steak pie next time.  Somehow they messed up our order and we got an extra fish and chips.  we kept it hot and Elizabeth gave it to one of the assistant leaders at scouts who usually goes there straight from work.

I had two accounting tests today. One was a chapter test, reviewing the final chapter of the second level of accounting (I took this one in the morning)... and the other was a review of the entire second level (a "final exam", if you will; I took it in the afternoon). So now I will await the grade on the final, and then do a little "project" similar to the one I did after completing the first level of accounting.

I had two accounting tests today. One was a chapter test, reviewing the final chapter of the second level of accounting (I took this one in the morning)... and the other was a review of the entire second level (a "final exam", if you will; I took it in the afternoon). So now I will await the grade on the final, and then do a little "project" similar to the one I did after completing the first level of accounting.


Hope you did well. When do you find out the results?
Hope this gives you an advantage to find a job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoCZN-CfhE

Hope you did well. When do you find out the results?

Most likely tomorrow.



Hope this gives you an advantage to find a job.

Thanks. I hope so too. In fact, many people who have taken this course (and others that the V.A.C.E. has to offer) have gone on to get some good job offers.

Cool, have fun!


Thanks.

I had two accounting tests today. One was a chapter test, reviewing the final chapter of the second level of accounting (I took this one in the morning)... and the other was a review of the entire second level (a "final exam", if you will; I took it in the afternoon). So now I will await the grade on the final, and then do a little "project" similar to the one I did after completing the first level of accounting.


Most likely tomorrow.


And today I found out that I did well on said exam.

However, I have not moved on to the next assignment, as my instructor was absent today (he was apparently feeling sick), and only he can provide me with the assignment, because he needs to explain some things about it before I begin. So I'll have to wait until Monday for that.

And today I found out that I did well on said exam.

However, I have not moved on to the next assignment, as my instructor was absent today (he was apparently feeling sick), and only he can provide me with the assignment, because he needs to explain some things about it before I begin. So I'll have to wait until Monday for that.


Yay for doing well on said exam.

Yay for doing well on said exam.

Thank you.

My new goal is to curb my truck driver mouth.  I made it yesterday four hours before a word flew.  Today was only a half hour.  It's not gonna be easy, but will be worth it.

Next door's burglar alarm went off at 6 this morning for half an hour  >:(

Dai came home this morning after his trip to Chicago.  He was at a conference, based at a hotel near the airport so he only got into Chicago proper once for the conference dinner.  It was held at one of the museums

Three day weekend for us to celebrate May Day

James is doing a karate competition tomorrow.  He is in a team and a pair for the kata (standard karate moves in a set pattern) and is also fighting in the afternoon.

On Monday we are getting together with a couple of other families for a walk.  Fingers crossed for decent weather, it has been lovely today

My new goal is to curb my truck driver mouth.  I made it yesterday four hours before a word flew.  Today was only a half hour.  It's not gonna be easy, but will be worth it.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Let it all hang out.  ;)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Let it all hang out.  ;)


;D

And today I found out that I did well on said exam.

However, I have not moved on to the next assignment, as my instructor was absent today (he was apparently feeling sick), and only he can provide me with the assignment, because he needs to explain some things about it before I begin. So I'll have to wait until Monday for that.


Congratulations. :)

Next door's burglar alarm went off at 6 this morning for half an hour

Was somebody alerted?

Dai came home this morning after his trip to Chicago.  He was at a conference, based at a hotel near the airport so he only got into Chicago proper once for the conference dinner.  It was held at one of the museums


Oooh, which one?

Oooh, which one?



I was wondering if it was your museum as well! 

Oooh, which one?


He thinks it was called Chicago History Museum

I told him you worked at one of them

Was somebody alerted?


I was on my own in the house (well, plus the kids).  I looked out the window and couldn't see any doors/windows open.  I didn't fancy going out in the street and looking.  The alarm had gone off at random times in the week for 5 minutes or so at a time.  Its new people there and I guess they aren't used to the alarm.

I did debate calling the police or the landlord, but figured it probably wasn't a break in.

James is doing a karate competition tomorrow.  He is in a team and a pair for the kata (standard karate moves in a set pattern) and is also fighting in the afternoon.



James won joint bronze medal in the team kata (three performers at once).

James won joint bronze medal in the team kata (three performers at once).



WTG James.


Cat

Yesterday my brother and I were at a bar watching the pre-race broadcast for the Kentucky Derby when this hipster-looking fellow with a beard and a fedora sitting on the other side of the bar asks, "How many laps is this?" "Just one lap," I replied. But I couldn't let him off that easy. I then added, "It's not like it's the Kentucky 500, those poor horses would drop dead."

Later we were driving around with one of our nephews and we started talking about what it would be like if horse races were as long as auto races and how funny it would be if they had pit stops, where one guy runs out with a giant can of oats instead of gasoline and another couple of guys change the horse's shoes with those high-speed air wrenches that they use to change the tires in NASCAR, and then when they're all done the crew chief slaps the horse on the ass and it takes off in a big cloud of dust.  :D

Yesterday my brother and I were at a bar watching the pre-race broadcast for the Kentucky Derby when this hipster-looking fellow with a beard and a fedora sitting on the other side of the bar asks, "How many laps is this?" "Just one lap," I replied. But I couldn't let him off that easy. I then added, "It's not like it's the Kentucky 500, those poor horses would drop dead."

Later we were driving around with one of our nephews and we started talking about what it would be like if horse races were as long as auto races and how funny it would be if they had pit stops, where one guy runs out with a giant can of oats instead of gasoline and another couple of guys change the horse's shoes with those high-speed air wrenches that they use to change the tires in NASCAR, and then when they're all done the crew chief slaps the horse on the ass and it takes off in a big cloud of dust.  :D


;D

In Europe they have the 24-hour LeMans with horses...got ride em 24 hour straight.

;D

In Europe they have the 24-hour LeMans with horses...got ride em 24 hour straight.


And as the horses keel over one by one, a truck scoops them up and then hauls them straight to the glue factory.  :o

And as the horses keel over one by one, a truck scoops them up and then hauls them straight to the glue factory.  :o


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James won joint bronze medal in the team kata (three performers at once).



congratulations to James.  :)

In the next couple of weeks, My Father will finally try to get the basement redone. I mean living here after 42 years and of all the stuff such as rain and mildew has been building up downstairs with the smell and all, It's going to be done eventually. First, It'll be the ceiling with better lighting, better looking walls and floors and the closets will be done probably by 2015. My Father is just upset about looking at this house after over 40 years living here and of all the things that has been happening here, He just feels that he wants to move but can't because it's too pricey for a new home. This house has had it's share of memories of Me and my late Brother. Has anyone have had that feeling?  ???

In the next couple of weeks, My Father will finally try to get the basement redone. I mean living here after 42 years and of all the stuff such as rain and mildew has been building up downstairs with the smell and all, It's going to be done eventually. First, It'll be the ceiling with better lighting, better looking walls and floors and the closets will be done probably by 2015. My Father is just upset about looking at this house after over 40 years living here and of all the things that has been happening here, He just feels that he wants to move but can't because it's too pricey for a new home. This house has had it's share of memories of Me and my late Brother. Has anyone have had that feeling?  ???


I never had a childhood home... or a home town for that matter. we moved every two years up until I started high school. Then we moved every 5 yrs... the aparment I live in now is the longest I've lived anywhere. I moved in 10yrs ago. I should've moved a long time ago but I hate moving now so I just stay and suffer.

I never had a childhood home... or a home town for that matter. we moved every two years up until I started high school. Then we moved every 5 yrs... the aparment I live in now is the longest I've lived anywhere. I moved in 10yrs ago. I should've moved a long time ago but I hate moving now so I just stay and suffer.



Yup-went to 11 schools before I graduated high school. I have lived in this house for 15 years-the longest I have ever lived anyplace. But I'm sure that is going to change.


Cat

In the next couple of weeks, My Father will finally try to get the basement redone. I mean living here after 42 years and of all the stuff such as rain and mildew has been building up downstairs with the smell and all, It's going to be done eventually. First, It'll be the ceiling with better lighting, better looking walls and floors and the closets will be done probably by 2015. My Father is just upset about looking at this house after over 40 years living here and of all the things that has been happening here, He just feels that he wants to move but can't because it's too pricey for a new home. This house has had it's share of memories of Me and my late Brother. Has anyone have had that feeling?  ???


I have never ever lived in a house, Howard. Could never afford one.  Too Expensive.
The longest I have ever lived in one place is 8 years. Since the 1980s, the longest I have ever lived in one place is 4 years.
I can't even begin to count the # of times I have moved in my life.

I lived in a house for ten years. This house was the longest. Lived there from 1991 to 2001.

Another house, I lived for nine.

The current one I am living in, with my parents  ;D, is 4 years now.

I don't like to move a lot. If I found a nice house one day (and have enough money), I'd probably live there for 20+ years!

I have never ever lived in a house, Howard. Could never afford one.  Too Expensive.
The longest I have ever lived in one place is 8 years. Since the 1980s, the longest I have ever lived in one place is 4 years.
I can't even begin to count the # of times I have moved in my life.

I lived in a house for ten years. This house was the longest. Lived there from 1991 to 2001.

Another house, I lived for nine.

The current one I am living in, with my parents  ;D, is 4 years now.

I don't like to move a lot. If I found a nice house one day (and have enough money), I'd probably live there for 20+ years!

I don't like to move a lot either... and I must admit I've only done it twice in my life. The first time was in November of 2000, from our mobile home (which I'd lived in for the first 20 years of my life, except for the first three months after the Northridge earthquake 20 years ago... hey, moving our stuff out of there and later moving it back in could also be considered a move, albeit an unplanned one) to my grandma's house, where we would live while our new home was being built. The second time was in February of 2001, from my grandma's house to our new home, where we still are today.

I don't like to move a lot either... and I must admit I've only done it twice in my life. The first time was in November of 2000, from our mobile home (which I'd lived in for the first 20 years of my life, except for the first three months after the Northridge earthquake 20 years ago... hey, moving our stuff out of there and later moving it back in could also be considered a move, albeit an unplanned one) to my grandma's house, where we would live while our new home was being built. The second time was in February of 2001, from my grandma's house to our new home, where we still are today.


Karma, for the true story.

Wow, so you've lived 13 years in that place!

Karma, for the true story.

Wow, so you've lived 13 years in that place!

Yep, 13 years and counting. And I love the place. :)

My grandma who recently died, lived in her house for 51 years, and for the past 2 1/2 months we have been going through all the stuff in there to clean it all out (in fact, we were there yesterday) to eventually put the place up for sale. My mom (who lived in it as a kid/teen/young adult from 1963-76) has co-owned that house, and is still deciding what to do with some of the items which are still in usable condition.

I don't like to move a lot either... and I must admit I've only done it twice in my life. The first time was in November of 2000, from our mobile home (which I'd lived in for the first 20 years of my life, except for the first three months after the Northridge earthquake 20 years ago... hey, moving our stuff out of there and later moving it back in could also be considered a move, albeit an unplanned one) to my grandma's house, where we would live while our new home was being built. The second time was in February of 2001, from my grandma's house to our new home, where we still are today.


I've moved 4 times in my life and everytime I ever did I missed my home.

I've moved 4 times in my life and everytime I ever did I missed my home.


I just counted the # of places I have lived.
21 so far.
I wish I lived in 1 place all my life.  :-\\

I moved a lot growing up.  I went to 8 different elementary schools.  Once we moved to Brigham City Utah, we stayed there for 13 years.  Then I moved out and moved nine more times, the last time to where I am now.  I have been here close to 20 years.

I just counted the # of places I have lived.
21 so far.
I wish I lived in 1 place all my life.  :-\\


17 residences to date... actually 18 I just remembered another move....

and I was once homeless for 2 months...  (high demand in the housing market here made it nearly impossible for me to find a place to live between my summer residence and my second year at college...I wasn't in an apartment from august until mid october...)

I never had a childhood home... or a home town for that matter. we moved every two years up until I started high school. Then we moved every 5 yrs... the apartment I live in now is the longest I've lived anywhere. I moved in 10yrs ago. I should've moved a long time ago but I hate moving now so I just stay and suffer.


Do you feel you've wanted to move somewhere where it's peaceful and quiet?

I have never ever lived in a house, Howard. Could never afford one.  Too Expensive.
The longest I have ever lived in one place is 8 years. Since the 1980s, the longest I have ever lived in one place is 4 years.
I can't even begin to count the # of times I have moved in my life.


Our Family moved into this neighborhood in 1972 when My late brother was about a year old then 2 years later I was born (almost in the car, My Mother's water broke) then we started to create a life in this house. My Mother wanted to show me to my Father's father but unfortunately he had passed away a year before I was born so that was that. So this house has had it's memories, it's had it's good and it's had it's bad.

I lived in a house for ten years. This house was the longest. Lived there from 1991 to 2001.

Another house, I lived for nine.

The current one I am living in, with my parents  ;D, is 4 years now.

I don't like to move a lot. If I found a nice house one day (and have enough money), I'd probably live there for 20+ years!


I told my mother at one time, I just cannot live by myself, I need assistance.

Karma, for the true story.

Wow, so you've lived 13 years in that place!


I've lived in my house for 41 years.

I just counted the # of places I have lived.
21 so far.
I wish I lived in 1 place all my life.  :-\\


you've never had a childhood home?

Do you feel you've wanted to move somewhere where it's peaceful and quiet?


where i live is very peaceful and quiet...it's also very small. I have no oven, didn't think that would be a big deal since I hate to cook but it's a pain... and I have no washer and dryer. 

I want a two bedroom, two bath (or bigger) place with an oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer... but I can't afford to move and the truth is I've sort of settled where I am. I only want to move one more time in my life so I need to find a place I can afford where I can live forever... until I get stuck in a home or something... but that's a whole 'nother thing

Wow, I'm surprised at how often some of you have moved.

I lived in the same house growing up until I married.  My parents moved there in 64/65 (not sure exactly when) and my dad still lives there now.

Since getting married I have lived in 4 different houses.  Apart from the one in the US the others have all been in the town I grew up in.  We moved into this house in 2000.  I do occasionally look in the paper to see what houses are on the market, but generally this house suits us.

On Monday we are getting together with a couple of other families for a walk.  Fingers crossed for decent weather, it has been lovely today


Lovely day today at Foxton Locks (a flight of ten locks on a canal) and surrounding area.  James and his friends navigated for us as a practice for their scout expedition next weekend.  We saw a muntjac deer (about the size of a dog) on the edge of a field.  Loads of people were at the locks just watching the canal boats going up and down the staircase.

I've lived in my house for 41 years.


You win!

I just counted the # of places I have lived.
21 so far.
I wish I lived in 1 place all my life.  :-\\



I really don't know how to count. I have lived in motels for a week at a time and I don't know if they count. I only counted 2 of the motels because I was there for about 3 months in each. Without counting basic training & 2 tech schools, this house makes it 20 and soon to be 21.

I am glad that I haven't lived in one place all my life. I like new things and new experiences.



Cat

you've never had a childhood home?


I always lived in apartments, never in a house.

where i live is very peaceful and quiet...it's also very small. I have no oven, didn't think that would be a big deal since I hate to cook but it's a pain... and I have no washer and dryer. 

I want a two bedroom, two bath (or bigger) place with an oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer... but I can't afford to move and the truth is I've sort of settled where I am. I only want to move one more time in my life so I need to find a place I can afford where I can live forever... until I get stuck in a home or something... but that's a whole 'nother thing


If you wanted to? What are you willing to price one for?

You win!


My brother was born and a year later ( I was almost born in the car cause My Mother's water broke) I was born too, I got the small room and My brother had the bigger room but in 1989 I wound up with the bigger room and My brother had taken the smaller room till he passed away 6 years later. Something about an arguement with My Father but I don't want to get into that.There's more room to move in the bigger room.

I always lived in apartments, never in a house.


If you wanted to, how much are you willing to price one for?

I've moved 4 times in my life and everytime I ever did I missed my home.

I would imagine.

My dad moved 5 times during his childhood: Iowa to Missouri (briefly) to southern California to northern California (Sacramento area, briefly) to southern California and twice within his second stint in so-Cal (Northridge to Canoga Park, which are very close). And then when he married my mom, they settled in an apartment in Newbury Park, then moved to an apartment in Van Nuys less than a year later, before moving to the mobile home where I would live from birth until age 20.

I moved a lot growing up.  I went to 8 different elementary schools.  Once we moved to Brigham City Utah, we stayed there for 13 years.  Then I moved out and moved nine more times, the last time to where I am now.  I have been here close to 20 years.

Wow. Interesting story. With regard to elementary schools, I also went to several of them, but not as many as you did. This was mainly due to various circumstances which I won't delve into.

It seems I've come to a point in my life where I am mentally stable enough to keep a job, or go to school for the next four years.

I haven't signed up for a job yet, but anyone who's listening, yes I will soon.  ;D  It wasn't like Monday, May 5 came, and everything was going to happen all at once.

But yes, what's important is my mind is at peace right now, for the first time in seven years.

I feel like a butterfly out of its chrysalis!

If you wanted to? What are you willing to price one for?


The problem is I can't afford a home ( or even a town house/condo) in Santa Barbara. It's anywhere from. 450,000-750, 000  just for a small place.


Even a 1bdrm/1ba apt runs 375k-425k.  I will always dream about owning my own place but it'll never really happen for me.

having re-read this, it's interesting how some of you don't count apartments as homes.  I would say that anywhere you live can become a home it doesn't have to only be a traditional two storey house

We moved around a bit when I was a child. I lived in 5 houses, up until I graduated high school.  Then when I got my own apartment, I moved another 4 times, then got married and lived in one apartment, one house and one townhome.
Went to 6 different school buildings (all in the same district) Kindergarten through 8th grade, and 2 different high schools.  I had trouble making and keeping friends and was pretty shy (and that really hasn't changed much into adulthood.)  We've been in this townhome for 1 and a half years now, and I don't know where we will end up next.  Nothing ever feels permanent to me, I wonder if I'm part gypsy?  :-\\ ;D

As for my plans in May, have a few doctors appointments for me, my hubby and my stepdaughter.  I should be down in Ohio, taking care of my mom (who recently got out of the hospital.)  She spent most of February through April in and out of the hospital having had a heart attack, a new valve replaced in her heart, and having congestive heart failure on top of everything else.  I did stay to take care of her at my parents house for about a month, but let's just say they still see me as this incompetant teenager and it's very disheartening.  I had to get out of there or lose my sanity.  I have not wanted to go back, even though I should, and I feel guilty about it.  I should enjoy my parents for however long I have them for.  Sometimes it's not so easy to enjoy them, such as it is.  :-\\

I would imagine.

My dad moved 5 times during his childhood: Iowa to Missouri (briefly) to southern California to northern California (Sacramento area, briefly) to southern California and twice within his second stint in so-Cal (Northridge to Canoga Park, which are very close). And then when he married my mom, they settled in an apartment in Newbury Park, then moved to an apartment in Van Nuys less than a year later, before moving to the mobile home where I would live from birth until age 20.


My Parents started in 1970 in a small house but then a couple of years later they moved here just before I was born and they started a family. And here we are 42 years later.

The problem is I can't afford a home ( or even a town house/condo) in Santa Barbara. It's anywhere from. 450,000-750, 000  just for a small place.


Even a 1bdrm/1ba apt runs 375k-425k.  I will always dream about owning my own place but it'll never really happen for me.


Wow,that's expensive.  :o

We moved around a bit when I was a child. I lived in 5 houses, up until I graduated high school.  Then when I got my own apartment, I moved another 4 times, then got married and lived in one apartment, one house and one townhome.
Went to 6 different school buildings (all in the same district) Kindergarten through 8th grade, and 2 different high schools.  I had trouble making and keeping friends and was pretty shy (and that really hasn't changed much into adulthood.)  We've been in this town home for 1 and a half years now, and I don't know where we will end up next.  Nothing ever feels permanent to me, I wonder if I'm part gypsy?  :-\\ ;D


I went to a couple of schools and they were all in walking distance (some of them not so much walking) and half my life I was in Mainstream and Special Ed Classes.

Hate this time of year.

As for my plans in May, have a few doctors appointments for me, my hubby and my stepdaughter.  I should be down in Ohio, taking care of my mom (who recently got out of the hospital.)  She spent most of February through April in and out of the hospital having had a heart attack, a new valve replaced in her heart, and having congestive heart failure on top of everything else.  I did stay to take care of her at my parents house for about a month, but let's just say they still see me as this incompetant teenager and it's very disheartening.  I had to get out of there or lose my sanity.  I have not wanted to go back, even though I should, and I feel guilty about it.  I should enjoy my parents for however long I have them for.  Sometimes it's not so easy to enjoy them, such as it is.  :-\\



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Cat

having re-read this, it's interesting how some of you don't count apartments as homes.  I would say that anywhere you live can become a home it doesn't have to only be a traditional two storey house


I have lived in apartments and have counted them in my list of 18...oops... I forgot one... I'm up to 19.... anyway...

I think of an apartment as a home but not one that I have any particular interest in living in long term.  I detest shared walls but even more I detest people living above and/or below me.....  plus I have the dog so I need some kind of a yard or large patio I can put turf on...

As for my plans in May, have a few doctors appointments for me, my hubby and my stepdaughter.  I should be down in Ohio, taking care of my mom (who recently got out of the hospital.)  She spent most of February through April in and out of the hospital having had a heart attack, a new valve replaced in her heart, and having congestive heart failure on top of everything else.  I did stay to take care of her at my parents house for about a month, but let's just say they still see me as this incompetant teenager and it's very disheartening.  I had to get out of there or lose my sanity.  I have not wanted to go back, even though I should, and I feel guilty about it.  I should enjoy my parents for however long I have them for.  Sometimes it's not so easy to enjoy them, such as it is.  :-\\



(((((hugs)))))  it's not easy....especially when they make it even less easy......  :-\\

If you wanted to, how much are you willing to price one for?


Can't afford one, unless someone wants to sell us a house for 15 cents. ;D Compared to just everyone I know around my age, we are in a much worse financial position than just about anyone. We aren't that far away from living on the street. That's all I'm gonna say.

It seems I've come to a point in my life where I am mentally stable enough to keep a job, or go to school for the next four years.

I haven't signed up for a job yet, but anyone who's listening, yes I will soon.  ;D  It wasn't like Monday, May 5 came, and everything was going to happen all at once.

But yes, what's important is my mind is at peace right now, for the first time in seven years.

I feel like a butterfly out of its chrysalis!


Great! I am honestly happy for you. 

I know you mentioned before you wanted to move out as soon as you had the chance.  If you did that, might be hard to go to school and pay for your rent with a job as well.  So I guess if you go to school you have to stay home, and if you decide to get a job you will move out?

Great! I am honestly happy for you. 

I know you mentioned before you wanted to move out as soon as you had the chance.  If you did that, might be hard to go to school and pay for your rent with a job as well.  So I guess if you go to school you have to stay home, and if you decide to get a job you will move out?


Karma for the concern.

Well, my real dream is to be a published writer. I guess I'm going to have to sacrifice college in order to get a job. There's so many combinations that it would have overwhelmed a more immature 80sfan, like six years ago. I could take like two classes a semester instead of four, and keep my full time job. Or I could just stay home and take a full semester for the next three or four years. I could dump college altogether and not move out, and live with my parents while having a full time job, blah, blah, blah.  :)

I'm thinking of getting a full time job now, and moving out. I guess there's no 'perfect' solution.

Though I DO love my parents, I think I need space from them for at least three years.

When I do get a job I plan to keep it for three years at least. It's because I need a feeling of stability right now!

Karma for the concern.

Well, my real dream is to be a published writer. I guess I'm going to have to sacrifice college in order to get a job. There's so many combinations that it would have overwhelmed a more immature 80sfan, like six years ago. I could take like two classes a semester instead of four, and keep my full time job. Or I could just stay home and take a full semester for the next three or four years. I could dump college altogether and not move out, and live with my parents while having a full time job, blah, blah, blah.  :)

I'm thinking of getting a full time job now, and moving out. I guess there's no 'perfect' solution.

Though I DO love my parents, I think I need space from them for at least three years.

When I do get a job I plan to keep it for three years at least. It's because I need a feeling of stability right now!


If you do look for a job, don't forget to also look up employment agencies in your area. Kelly Services and other companies like that one. They have leads to find you a job..of course it will be a little less paying coz they grab part of your salary (around 25% of 30%) as commission, but at least you get a job and acquire experience.

For all of you who would like to own their own home, there are bargains out there but you just have to know where to look and you will have to be prepared to do some work. It is still pretty much a buyers market out there.


Cat

For all of you who would like to own their own home, there are bargains out there but you just have to know where to look and you will have to be prepared to do some work. It is still pretty much a buyers market out there.


Cat


Not in Santa Barbara. It's def a sellers market.

Not in Santa Barbara. It's def a sellers market.
I imagine that the affordable property is just outside Los Angeles, like Simi Valley.

Not in Santa Barbara. It's def a sellers market.

I don't know if its sellers or buyers market here coz I cant afford anything anyways, not even a 200 square foot condo in the middle of nowhere! lol

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.
Exactly, well done, try and pick up other skills so more can be put on your resume.

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.


Sounds fun. Even if it's only six weeks.  :)

For all of you who would like to own their own home, there are bargains out there but you just have to know where to look and you will have to be prepared to do some work. It is still pretty much a buyers market out there.


Cat


Work, work!  :D :D

Not in Santa Barbara. It's def a sellers market.


http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3141285606--Camino-De-La-Aldea-Santa-Barbara-CA-93111

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3153754256--Santa-Teresita-Dr-Santa-Barbara-CA-93105

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3142445382--San-Fernando-Dr-Santa-Barbara-CA-93111

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3127590202--Foothill-Rd-Santa-Barbara-CA-93110


That was only with a quick search.



Cat

I have lived in apartments and have counted them in my list of 18...oops... I forgot one... I'm up to 19.... anyway...

I think of an apartment as a home but not one that I have any particular interest in living in long term.  I detest shared walls but even more I detest people living above and/or below me.....  plus I have the dog so I need some kind of a yard or large patio I can put turf on...


Do you prefer small apartments or luxury suite apartments?  ???

Karma for the concern.

Well, my real dream is to be a published writer. I guess I'm going to have to sacrifice college in order to get a job. There's so many combinations that it would have overwhelmed a more immature 80sfan, like six years ago. I could take like two classes a semester instead of four, and keep my full time job. Or I could just stay home and take a full semester for the next three or four years. I could dump college altogether and not move out, and live with my parents while having a full time job, blah, blah, blah.  :)

I'm thinking of getting a full time job now, and moving out. I guess there's no 'perfect' solution.

Though I DO love my parents, I think I need space from them for at least three years.

When I do get a job I plan to keep it for three years at least. It's because I need a feeling of stability right now!


It's nice to have some freedom once in a while.

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.


Congratulations.  :)

It's nice to have some freedom once in a while.


HOward, yes!

I went to a couple of schools and they were all in walking distance (some of them not so much walking) and half my life I was in Mainstream and Special Ed Classes.

I didn't have any schools within walking distance of my house... except for an elementary school, but when I was elementary-school age, that particular school wasn't very good quality. However, when I was in high school, I worked in the office at said elementary school for a couple of summers, and the quality of the place had improved.

In addition, I, too, was in special ed beginning in the 5th grade. I "mainstreamed" into math during my 5th grade year, and "mainstreamed" into math and English for 6th grade. Then in junior high, I had regular math and English classes, and most everything else was special ed. But then in high school, I mostly had regular classes.

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.

Congratz on your new adventure! :)


Speaking of starting things... I finally got started on this accounting assignment that I've been waiting to start on since Friday. (My instructor is still out sick, but there is a co-instructor who I asked about it before I left the place yesterday afternoon; she said she'd get me started with it "tomorrow" (which points to today), first thing in the morning.) So it feels good to be making progress.

I imagine that the affordable property is just outside Los Angeles, like Simi Valley.


Actually the affordable property is in la....well in the hood or the desert. I can great a great house in Palmdale but don't fancy a 5 hr daily commute.


Considering I work 10hr shifts (and a lot of 12 & 14 hr shifts) I don't want to live further than 20 miles from work.  I could move to where Jeff lives the 40 mile commute isn't too bad (during non rush hour hours) but after a 14 hr shift it would be dangerous for me to drive that far....I barely made it home today w/o falling asleep at the wheel.

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3141285606--Camino-De-La-Aldea-Santa-Barbara-CA-93111

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3153754256--Santa-Teresita-Dr-Santa-Barbara-CA-93105

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3142445382--San-Fernando-Dr-Santa-Barbara-CA-93111

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3127590202--Foothill-Rd-Santa-Barbara-CA-93110


That was only with a quick search.



Cat


Most of those foreclosures aren't real they are come ons. Cheap foreclosures in Santa Barbara do not actually exist. I've looked into some. I found a place in the perfect neighborhood listed at 60k it was actually for sale via a realtor for 800k

Do you prefer small apartments or luxury suite apartments?  ???


I have no apartment preference. I don't like apartments at all.

I just started my new job at Party City. It's only 6 weeks long, but it will be nice to add to my resume before I go to Seattle.


Congrats

Most of those foreclosures aren't real they are come ons. Cheap foreclosures in Santa Barbara do not actually exist. I've looked into some. I found a place in the perfect neighborhood listed at 60k it was actually for sale via a realtor for 800k


There is a great deal...a home in a million dollar neighborhood.  It's only $450k....of course it was gutted by one of the fires and needs a complete rebuild.  It's a bargain if you can afford to build a new house after buying the old one and bulldozing it.

Actually the affordable property is in la....well in the hood or the desert. I can great a great house in Palmdale but don't fancy a 5 hr daily commute.
True, it was a long drive, and at the wrong time of the day it can be longer

HOward, yes!


unfortunately for me I still live with my parents. :(

Congratz on your new adventure! :)


Speaking of starting things... I finally got started on this accounting assignment that I've been waiting to start on since Friday. (My instructor is still out sick, but there is a co-instructor who I asked about it before I left the place yesterday afternoon; she said she'd get me started with it "tomorrow" (which points to today), first thing in the morning.) So it feels good to be making progress.


Good for you.  :)

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!
That was quick, well done!

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!




best of luck with that

That was quick, well done!


Thanks!  :D

best of luck with that


Time to get out the hair gel, deodorant, and whiten my teethe.  8)

There is a pair of doves on my balcony trying to make sex.  My cat is unimpressed and just wants to eat them both.

Completely random, but now I'm off to clean some more. :D

There is a pair of doves on my balcony trying to make sex.  My cat is unimpressed and just wants to eat them both.

Completely random, but now I'm off to clean some more. :D


;D

I've been going through Thyroid cancer and hopefully can get my final treatment for it soon.

I've been going through Thyroid cancer and hopefully can get my final treatment for it soon.


I hope you do get final treatment for it too.

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!



best of luck!  :)

There is a pair of doves on my balcony trying to make sex.  My cat is unimpressed and just wants to eat them both.

Completely random, but now I'm off to clean some more. :D


So let your cat eat them.

I've been going through Thyroid cancer and hopefully can get my final treatment for it soon.


hope you get it treated soon.

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!


Good luck!

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!


YAY! Good luck on your interview.

best of luck!  :)


Thanks. I haven't worked in 13 months!  :(

Good luck!


Dagnabbit, yes!

YAY! Good luck on your interview.


Have to find pants that fit me now for the interview!  :)

Good for you.  :)

Thanks, Howard. I have been working on it some more today, and I am enjoying it, even though it has a few challenges. :)

Well, the company called me back and I have an interview for the job tomorrow!

Thank you Jebus!

That is great! I hope it goes well for ya. Wishing you all the best. :)

That is great! I hope it goes well for ya. Wishing you all the best. :)


Karma. Back atcha!

There is a pair of doves on my balcony trying to make sex.  My cat is unimpressed and just wants to eat them both.

Completely random, but now I'm off to clean some more. :D


http://www.digdang.com/media/images/hawkward_13739.jpg
http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/493668/resized_emu-meme-generator-hawkward-i-find-it-emusing-3d300e.jpg

Thanks. I haven't worked in 13 months!  :(


Well, it's a good start. :)

http://www.digdang.com/media/images/hawkward_13739.jpg
http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/493668/resized_emu-meme-generator-hawkward-i-find-it-emusing-3d300e.jpg


;D

Just to let you guys know, I may be off the computer for a few days so as I can finally bring it in my Dell Windows Vista for repairing and renewing. The insides are shot and needs new stuff. It's probably going to cost me $600.00 but it's worth it, I'm just tired of the "blue screen of death" popping up every few months and the slowness sometimes. But anyway, I may drop by on another computer just to see how things are going.

http://www.digdang.com/media/images/hawkward_13739.jpg
http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/493668/resized_emu-meme-generator-hawkward-i-find-it-emusing-3d300e.jpg


;D

Just to let you guys know, I may be off the computer for a few days so as I can finally bring it in my Dell Windows Vista for repairing and renewing. The insides are shot and needs new stuff. It's probably going to cost me $600.00 but it's worth it, I'm just tired of the "blue screen of death" popping up every few months and the slowness sometimes. But anyway, I may drop by on another computer just to see how things are going.


My father decided that we'll do it Tuesday instead.

Had I don't know how many Pinot Grigios and I am feeling no pain right now.  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D I thought about having just ONE more before coming home but Carlos didn't want to pick me up off the floor.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Took off my heels so at least I won't fall off my shoe and break my leg.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Well...today I've started another element of my accounting course... Business English. I'm doing that in the afternoons while doing (general) accounting in the morning. In fact, the project I'm working on is expected to take a week to complete, and I am about halfway through that. So, I'm keeping busy.

thanks for those praying for me.  I heard that one of my doctors might be on vacation and another one of my doctors want to do a different treatment on me.  whatever

thanks for those praying for me.  I heard that one of my doctors might be on vacation and another one of my doctors want to do a different treatment on me.  whatever


What do you want?

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)

Way to go!  That's awesome news!

Way to go!  That's awesome news!


It's about time for good news in my life.  ;D

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)


Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!


80sfan is growing up. I'm so proud!  :\'( :\'( :D

I'm talking to myself. Sorry.  :(

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)
Well done!!

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)


Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What will you be doing?

Well done!!


I should had a job a long time ago. Oh well!

Thanks.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What will you be doing?


Working for a book company that organizes and stacks college books. This should be fun.  ;D

Working for a book company that organizes and stacks college books. This should be fun.  ;D
Hopefully not at the Book Depository in Dallas?  :D

Hopefully not at the Book Depository in Dallas?  :D


;D

Funny. I'm from the mid-west of the states though.

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)



YAY!!!!!



Cat

Hopefully not at the Book Depository in Dallas?  :D


Or Book Suppository in Texas....  :D


(Full Metal Jacket)

 

I should had a job a long time ago. Oh well!

Thanks.


You have one now...that's what matters.

Thanks everyone for the congrats. It's appreciated, being that the past seven years have been emotionally heavy for me. The 'heavy' part is mostly from 80sfan's parents  :-X, they aren't the easiest people to be in the same room with, but it's nice to come here and have some funny and smart people to have conversations with!

It's nice to have a more lighthearted energy in my life.

Had I don't know how many Pinot Grigios and I am feeling no pain right now.  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D I thought about having just ONE more before coming home but Carlos didn't want to pick me up off the floor.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Took off my heels so at least I won't fall off my shoe and break my leg.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Have just one more.

Well...today I've started another element of my accounting course... Business English. I'm doing that in the afternoons while doing (general) accounting in the morning. In fact, the project I'm working on is expected to take a week to complete, and I am about halfway through that. So, I'm keeping busy.


that's wonderful.  :)

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)


great news, well done!  :)

Working for a book company that organizes and stacks college books. This should be fun.  ;D


that should be fun. how much do they pay?

Thanks everyone for the congrats. It's appreciated, being that the past seven years have been emotionally heavy for me. The 'heavy' part is mostly from 80sfan's parents  :-X, they aren't the easiest people to be in the same room with, but it's nice to come here and have some funny and smart people to have conversations with!

It's nice to have a more lighthearted energy in my life.


I guess they're trying to look out for you.

thought I posted what I want here.  I want to get the treatment over and done with because I will probably have to take off my Coclear Implant for a week and will be radio active or whatever so I'll be isolated.  It will be a fun week whenever I do it.

that should be fun. how much do they pay?


$9 an hour.

$9 an hour.


sounds excellent.  :)

I guess they're trying to look out for you.


Like two hawks!  ;D

thought I posted what I want here.  I want to get the treatment over and done with because I will probably have to take off my Coclear Implant for a week and will be radio active or whatever so I'll be isolated.  It will be a fun week whenever I do it.


I hope things move faster for you.

Have just one more.



Nope. 4 (or was it 5?) was my limit. RARELY do I have more than 2 drinks. But it is so easy when the drinks are free. If I had one more, I would have ended up... 8-P



Cat

Well everybody, I got the job!!  :)

Excellent!! :) 8) I'm so happy for ya.

that's wonderful.  :)

Thanks. This course element is probably going to take me at least a month to complete, based on what's involved. Then I will probably do MS Access, Power Point, and Quickbooks, in some order.

Was in Cambridge yesterday for a Joint Morris Organisations Day of Dance.  Dance sides from across the country came together to dance in various locations in Cambridge, then we all joined together to have a massed dance in a city centre park.

The weather was predicted to be wet, but we only had one shower whilst walking between dance spots.

Cambridge is so touristy which meant lots of people taking our photos the whole time - even when we were eating lunch!

And I bought a red t-shirt with a picture of a penguin on it

In case anyone is interested:

The house is ready to move in which are going to do tomorrow. The movers are here right now packing up. The last of the videos are up on YouTube if anyone is interested. No one seemed to be so I stopped posted them in the thread about it.

And to top it off, last night the tooth that I had bonded in January? February? fell out.  :o :o :o I was eating a Hershey's Kiss when it came out.  :o :o :o  I could see if I was eating shelled pistachios or something like that-but chocolate? Without nuts? I now have a gaping hole in my tooth. It couldn't have happened on the worst week. At least it doesn't hurt. Only a bit of a twinge when I drink hot or cold. Didn't even bother me when I brushed my teeth. The soonest I will be able to see the dentist is Wednesday-that is if they can even get me in. 



Cat

Congratulations on the move Cat and Carlos.  Enjoy your new old house

Happy Mother's Day!  :)

Happy Mother's Day!  :)

I had a good time with my mom today. My dad and I took her out for brunch... and later on we went bowling, something I haven't done since last August. We managed to have a great time doing all these things. Oh, and I gave her a beautiful charm for her bracelet.
Right now we are just relaxing at home.

Mother's Day is not so easy for some of us who have issues with our mothers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NpvZ68EIgA

One more paper to complete and then ....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zGEBhJMHA&feature=youtu.be&t=30s

Mother's Day is not so easy for some of us who have issues with our mothers!



Oh, very true!

One more paper to complete and then ....


Good luck with your paper.

I had a good time with my mom today. My dad and I took her out for brunch... and later on we went bowling, something I haven't done since last August. We managed to have a great time doing all these things. Oh, and I gave her a beautiful charm for her bracelet.
Right now we are just relaxing at home.


Our family spent the day at my Uncle's house for dinner with my aunt and my grandmother there. :)

One more paper to complete and then ....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zGEBhJMHA&feature=youtu.be&t=30s


same here.

Good luck with your paper.


Thank you!

And I'm still working on an accounting assignment which should be done by tomorrow.

And I'm still working on an accounting assignment which should be done by tomorrow.
Good luck

And I'm still working on an accounting assignment which should be done by tomorrow.


Good Luck.

Just to let you guys know, I may be off the computer for a few days so as I can finally bring it in my Dell Windows Vista for repairing and renewing. The insides are shot and needs new stuff. It's probably going to cost me $600.00 but it's worth it, I'm just tired of the "blue screen of death" popping up every few months and the slowness sometimes. But anyway, I may drop by on another computer just to see how things are going.


I took out the money from The ATM and I'm ready to get a new computer, this one has had it. Some things will be saved and the others I'm going to have to download again.

Well yesterday I managed to accidently set off the fire alarms at school where I work.  Unfortunately some girls were taking a national exam at the time.  :-[

The teacher and I had to go and speak to the headmistress at the end of the day.  thankfully she was fine about it, was familiar with the equipment I was using and agreed it shouldn't have set the alarms off.

So now the Health and safety manager will be in checking the heat sensors in the alarms!

Well yesterday I managed to accidently set off the fire alarms at school where I work.  Unfortunately some girls were taking a national exam at the time.  :-[

The teacher and I had to go and speak to the headmistress at the end of the day.  thankfully she was fine about it, was familiar with the equipment I was using and agreed it shouldn't have set the alarms off.

So now the Health and safety manager will be in checking the heat sensors in the alarms!
Anyway regular fire drill should be done and you contributed to the latest one  :)

Anyway regular fire drill should be done and you contributed to the latest one  :)


Yeah - we usually try not to do them during exams!

Well yesterday I managed to accidently set off the fire alarms at school where I work.  Unfortunately some girls were taking a national exam at the time.  :-[

The teacher and I had to go and speak to the headmistress at the end of the day.  thankfully she was fine about it, was familiar with the equipment I was using and agreed it shouldn't have set the alarms off.

So now the Health and safety manager will be in checking the heat sensors in the alarms!



happens here all the time.... it's def better to know the systems are sensitive and need repair rather then finding out at the wrong time that they don't work at all....

I bet there were a few girls happy to be interrupted during their exam  ;D

Well yesterday I managed to accidentally set off the fire alarms at school where I work.  Unfortunately some girls were taking a national exam at the time.  :-[

The teacher and I had to go and speak to the headmistress at the end of the day.  thankfully she was fine about it, was familiar with the equipment I was using and agreed it shouldn't have set the alarms off.

So now the Health and safety manager will be in checking the heat sensors in the alarms!


thankfully nothing happened.

Tomorrow, I finally take in the computer for a new one, found out that'll cost $600 plus another $200 for the guy to put the programs in from the last computer,I'll pay that with my credit card. So anyway,If I don't see you tomorrow morning,see you in just a few days but what I could do is log onto another computer to see how everything is going. Talk to you soon. :)

Good luck

Good Luck.

Thank you both...but it's not quite done.

Thank you both...but it's not quite done.
I hope no midnight oil was burnt overnight on this.

Tomorrow, I finally take in the computer for a new one, found out that'll cost $600 plus another $200 for the guy to put the programs in from the last computer,I'll pay that with my credit card. So anyway,If I don't see you tomorrow morning,see you in just a few days but what I could do is log onto another computer to see how everything is going. Talk to you soon. :)


Yay!! New computer!  :D :D

Tomorrow, I finally take in the computer for a new one, found out that'll cost $600 plus another $200 for the guy to put the programs in from the last computer,I'll pay that with my credit card. So anyway,If I don't see you tomorrow morning,see you in just a few days but what I could do is log onto another computer to see how everything is going. Talk to you soon. :)
With fast broadband you will have instant access!

Yay!! New computer!  :D :D


In just a few days. Hopefully this new computer is faster and don't crash often.

With fast broadband you will have instant access!


and the new computer will be moved into my own room and the computer room will be used for My mother's T-Shirt business.

and the new computer will be moved into my own room and the computer room will be used for My mother's T-Shirt business.
Sounds that you have it organised?

Sounds that you have it organised?


should be pretty organized.