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Monday, 30 November 2009
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I have a brilliant plan.
So, if grad school slaps me in the face, I have a backup plan (actually, I have several, but this is the newest).
I could move to Duluth, Minnesota. I could get a job answering phones & photocopying for $15/hr. And a 1 bdr apartment for under $500/month. Plus, I have a feeling that men in plaid flannel shirts abound there. With good forearms.
(I might have just watched the movie "New in Town," and we all know that movies never lie.)
I was going to wax poetic about this, but the cold pills are setting in. Is that the right phrase?
Saturday, 28 November 2009
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an open letter to the unknown
Dear Potential Grad School,
I understand that we don't really have a relationship yet, but I am writing because I feel one would benefit both of us. I have so much I can offer: intelligence, academic ability, perspective, creativity, potential, et cetera. And I know you can offer me just as much.
I hear you have high standards for those you let in. And I respect that. But I feel that I am one-hundred percent worthy of admission. Let's be honest, you need some conservative evangelical females on campus. But do not think I am so conservative as to not be able to understand and appreciate other perspectives. I love diversity of thought and a chance to explore thought processes other than my own. I thrive in the world of academia.
So, hopefully, when you receive my application materials, you will not toss me aside like jettisoned refuse, but will carefully consider my offerings.
Most sincerely,
Katie
Friday, 27 November 2009
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At least it's sunny outside.
One of the things I struggle most with is balancing my accounts. Not sticking to my budget (or even creating one), but allocating money to various funds, accounts and bills. It should be easy; I don't even have that much to work with. But I struggle, oh how I struggle. For about an hour today, for example, I worked out my accounts, added up the numbers at least five times, and when all was said and done, managed to be "over" technically. (Which meant I just reallocated a bit of money to make it work.) I don't know what I'm going to do if I ever have real bills to pay.
On another topic, I've been working at figuring out grad application stuff. And I'm completely nervous about the whole process, which is pretty new for me. I've never applied somewhere before that I didn't know I could get into. Academically, I've always been fairly confident. Now faced with applying to a school that may reject me, I'm not sure I like how it feels. I know it's not as big of a deal as it feels, but it feels like a big deal.
And finally, I think that December might just be the month I buy my laptop. I've been saving for about two years now (and have a mere pittance to show for it), but I finally think I might have enough. I'm looking at Dell business models (especially their Latitude) because I have been told that's the way to go for both quality and length of time I want it to last.
Maybe we'll get snow again this year.
Friday, 20 November 2009
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Shoes!
Yesterday I had a meeting at the mall (strange location, I know) and it ended up being that I was about 10 minutes early. Why waste time? So I popped into a Payless Shoe store and did the quickest scan ever for dress appropriate shoes for a wedding in April that I'm in. I found two pair, both on clearance, both in my size, and it was bogo (buy one, get one half off). I paid $15 for what would have been $43 originally. Did I need both pairs? Of course not. But they're just so cute!
In other news, I've booked my flight to Alberta in January for RJ & Janette's wedding. I'll be in the Edmonton area the first part of the trip, but will be in Three Hills a couple days. I'm really looking forward to coming up. I miss it up there. Minus the fact I will be there in what is typically the coldest month of the year. Which reminds me, I have got to check out the thrift stores for a warmer winter jacket (I got rid of mine when I left Prairie, reasoning that I would never go back in Alberta's really cold month).
And I'm taking suggestions of grad schools that I should look at that would also have enough financial aid to enable me to attend.
Thursday, 12 November 2009
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IST
My IST was amazing this week. It's great to be able to get together with other VISTAs from around the state and hear what they are doing, what they're excited about, what their struggles are. I also got to take trainings on Partnership & Collaboration, Resource Mobilization, Situational Leadership and Five Bold Steps. It was well worth the time spent.
It was also nice to see some familiar faces from PSO and to connect with some new ones. It was hopefully just what I need to re-energize in my job.
katiegdaisy
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- Birthday: 6/27/1982
- Gender: Female
- Member Since: 2/10/2006
