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« Reply #8250 on: February 13, 2012, 11:49:52 AM » |
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I'm still having a bit of a pity party, as foretold on another thread a couple of days ago, but not as much as I'd anticipated. Here's why:
--I met with a client and got paid and got the files for a decent editing job today.
--I requested and was assigned 8 encyclopedia entries for a really neat collection yesterday--not much pay, but they'll be fun to do and get me back to some (easy, and interesting) research and writing again, to lesen the brain-mush I've been heading towards.
--I just got confirmation that I've been assigned two other book chapters for a reference work--this time, bios/assessments of two famous figures I've long admired. Again, fun, not hard work.
--I applied far and wide for a lot of telecommute paid editing/proofing jobs to enhance the income, and I should be a shoo-in for at least two of them (which, if they come through, will keep me as busy as I want to be).
Oh, and the entries and chapters will be good for the c.v.--in case I do have to go back to faculty, I need to be doing some stuff toward promotion in a year or two. (I could go next year, but since I didn't do my dissertation/pay for the hours, I need to get a few more grad hours somewhere to be eligible.)
Anyway.....inhaling.
Amlithist, I definitely need to get on the ball like you are; I've been having some brain mush and blues about it myself. So, what can I find to inhale about? The dishes are cleaned and we have a couple of easy options for dinner tonight. Also, I own a clothes dryer. I went over a year without one and I've had this one now for over six months but every time I use it, I'm filled with gratitude. |
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« Reply #8251 on: February 13, 2012, 01:30:24 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
It was only an inch or so, and it is now sleeting and raining, but we got out and played in it! WallyWorld got some small plastic sleds out of storage and we grabbed one, so Genni sledded down some of our slopes this morning.
However, I am now worried about GD, who is coming home early to avoid the worse ice later. Some idiot nearly swerved into him a minute ago.
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« Reply #8252 on: February 13, 2012, 01:58:19 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* |
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« Reply #8253 on: February 13, 2012, 02:12:33 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) |
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« Reply #8254 on: February 13, 2012, 02:18:57 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) Pfft. |
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« Reply #8255 on: February 13, 2012, 02:29:42 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) Pfft. Now, now ... do we have to sing the "Grumpy Girl" song? <runs again> |
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Let's get summer over with! Me want snow!
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« Reply #8256 on: February 13, 2012, 03:14:49 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) Pfft. Now, now ... do we have to sing the "Grumpy Girl" song? <runs again> Llanfair, do you just WANT to provoke Octo? I'd offer you a place to hide, but as I said on the other thread, she knows where I live and besides, I share a house with Gennidad! |
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...only after reading gm's post, my new mantra is "always listen to gennimom".
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« Reply #8257 on: February 13, 2012, 03:39:43 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) Pfft. Now, now ... do we have to sing the "Grumpy Girl" song? <runs again> Llanfair, do you just WANT to provoke Octo? I'd offer you a place to hide, but as I said on the other thread, she knows where I live and besides, I share a house with Gennidad! Do you really want to get in trouble with a creature with eight arms? Hmm? |
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Let us consider that we are all partially insane. It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things... Mark Twain
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« Reply #8258 on: February 13, 2012, 05:06:19 PM » |
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A student in one of my classes last semester came by and said, "I just wanted to come by and let you know that you're pretty awesome. I saw you earlier and you looked like you could use a kind word, so I hope that helps."
That was nice.
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« Reply #8259 on: February 13, 2012, 05:08:04 PM » |
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A student in one of my classes last semester came by and said, "I just wanted to come by and let you know that you're pretty awesome. I saw you earlier and you looked like you could use a kind word, so I hope that helps."
That was nice.
Aw, that's great! I think you're pretty awesome too, ST. |
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« Reply #8260 on: February 13, 2012, 05:40:24 PM » |
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A former student from some years back and hundreds of miles away, connected to me on Linked In today. When we first met, he was an MIS major.
His connection message was: "Dr. Octo, remember I used to tell you that the first time I enjoyed accounting was when I took your classes? You mentioned to me that if I could join IT with Accounting it will be very good. I am at Deloitte now working as an IT Auditor."
Yea.
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Let us consider that we are all partially insane. It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things... Mark Twain
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« Reply #8261 on: February 14, 2012, 08:45:01 AM » |
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A student in one of my classes last semester came by and said, "I just wanted to come by and let you know that you're pretty awesome. I saw you earlier and you looked like you could use a kind word, so I hope that helps."
That was nice.
Aw, that's great! I think you're pretty awesome too, ST. *blushes* Thanks! |
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« Reply #8262 on: February 14, 2012, 03:36:50 PM » |
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We got snow!
*peeks out of the corner of her eye, looking for Octoprof*
<stern look> *knows it's all gennimom's fault* Is not. It's MY fault, and don't you forget it. I arranged this specially for GM and Genni. (GD, when it melts, that's for you and Octoprof.) Pfft. Now, now ... do we have to sing the "Grumpy Girl" song? <runs again> Llanfair, do you just WANT to provoke Octo? I'd offer you a place to hide, but as I said on the other thread, she knows where I live and besides, I share a house with Gennidad! Do you really want to get in trouble with a creature with eight arms? Hmm? You don't scare me, Octo. <runs yet again> ST, chime on your awesomeness! And I think your former student is pretty awesome, too. |
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« Reply #8263 on: February 14, 2012, 11:29:47 PM » |
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The toddler that my niece and her husband have been fostering since he was 10 days old is now fully and legally their son!
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« Reply #8264 on: February 15, 2012, 07:47:27 AM » |
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The toddler that my niece and her husband have been fostering since he was 10 days old is now fully and legally their son!
How wonderful, Ms.T!! Congratulations to the happy family! |
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