I was finally called back today about a full time job I sent my resume to on Oct. 6th! Goodness, I was excited. It feels good to be called. I am not sure I can do full time work now. A huge part of me wants to. A bigger part than I realize cause I just got done doing some crying over this. We just talked the other night about the possibility of homeschooling again and that we are going to be praying about that option. Then this happens. If the job Phil is waiting on comes through with their offer, I won’t “need” to work at all. But I might still want to work. I want to have my cake and eat it too. I just can’t though. My emotions are all over the place now. Goodness. I have too many voices in my head at the moment. I need to go walk or something. But my voice yells too loudly.
I wish Phil could talk to me right now. He is busy at work and can’t. I have to do dishes and ironing and laundry. I don’t want to right now. I am all jittery. I don’t need a mood swing right now. And I hope I have all the fixings for tacos.
This is all so silly, I don’t even have an offer, just an offer for an interview, if I like. I guess I am going to put this to rest and prayer now.
Archive for October, 2007
What to do….
Menu Plan Monday….
Has it really been a week?
Goodness, I just haven’t been in a blogging mood I guess. Well today I am. I have been visiting a site that posts all about FreecycleTM posts that are very selfish in nature. I can’t believe what people ask for. Anyway, that site doesn’t keep up, so I am posting the “Best of FreecycleTM” posts on my blog once a week or so.
Here are some from my lists this week alone….
Sofa table (it is taller then a coffee table), it can be a credenza, or a simple desk. Prefer in oak finish. But not necessary.
Curio cabinet- would love to finally unpack since children have grown and moved out. Prefer in oak finish. But not necessary.
Cedar chest- prefer one that can double as extra seating but not necessary, I can find a cushion to put on top. Prefer in oak finish. But not necessary.
I am also looking for cigarette coupons of any kind, mom only smokes what she has a coupon for. I will send a SASE for these.
If you have any of the above and you would be willing to part with, I would gladly give it a long-term home. After 20 years of kids in the house, its time for me to get things the way I want them instead of sacrificing for the kids.
Those were by one person alone!
I am looking for a couch, loveseat, chair or recliner for my living room that has no furniture in it. I am looking for 2 working Tv’s for my son and daughters rooms. Lastly I am in need of a working washing machine, my has stopped working and I can’t afford at this time to go out and get a new one. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate. Thanks!!!
Yeah like your kids need their own TVs in their rooms! Do people really live without furniture but have computers and internet access? lol…
I need a v195 cellphone for bluetooth wirless to my laptop will pick up anytime from anywhereemail me to arrange pickup
Go buy your own flippin’ phone if you can afford a laptop!!!
Well if you have any to add, put them in the comments and let us all laugh with you!!!
Happy Saturday…
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Thursday Thirteen #5
Because I can…
Ok if you don’t want to read my drivel, click away now.
I just have to get this out. I am smart, bright, intelligent and have many skills to offer. So why am I still not working or in school? I think it’s because I have ADHD or something to that effect. I am not trying to boast about myself but I know so much information about things I have never experienced. It has to be a gift. I pick up on everything. I memorize so much information when I read about different topics and then can recall the information as needed. I have been on one job interview in my whole entire life, but I can give you tips on how to conduct yourself at an interview based on the things I have learned over the years, mostly through others’ experiences and reading tips online. I can write resumes even when I don’t know a thing about the job you might be applying for. I can write a good cover letter, but I don’t have the best editorial skills. I have thoughts swimming in my head that are good and have value but getting them out on paper or in typing is a challenge at times.I know things about sports that most women don’t know. I know about more things than a person should. So what do I do with all this information in my brain?
I wish I knew. I wish I knew the plan the Lord has for me and what He has blessed me with cause I know it’s nothing I have done on my own. What can I do with it all? What good is it if it just sits in my brain?
Sure I know I have blessed my husband in his job search and I am working on my own job search. I am more like my dad than I realize. I used to think he was just a bunch of fluff. Knowing just enough information about a subject to converse about it but not being the expert. I think that is what I am like. I can hold my own in any social setting. I am never afraid to speak in front of a crowd. I have no problem volunteering my skills when I see a need. But yet I sit and do nothing most every day. I need to put this to work for me. I need to find value in what I do. I know I can’t be the only person like me in this big world. I know there is more. I have Jesus, I have a husband and family but yet I need more? What is up with that? Why is that not enough? Maybe it’s normal to want to use your gifts in a tangible way. Why am I a homemaker who hates to clean? Do I have to pass a test in homemaking first before I am going to find a job?
I know I am asking a lot of questions. That’s good. I know that. I know a lot. One day it will become clearer. I am sure of that. The waiting is hard.
What would you rather they be doing?
Fighting or giggling? Yes, I am speaking of my boys. They are 12 and 11. Perfect ages for either fighting or giggling about a silly joke. Yesterday they had a day off of school. I use that time for dental appointments and a haircut for Caleb. Boy were they in rare form. Maybe they were nervous about the cleanings? But they were telling awful jokes, the kind that only kids would laugh at. And then Caleb started on the bad jokes, I guess his friend taught him a few inappropriate jokes. It was hard not to laugh with them cause let’s face it, any time you end a sentence with “hairy pickle” is funny. To a boy. Yep, I have boys.
So the dental hygenist would not clean Jake’s teeth till he pulled out his last baby tooth that’s been hanging by a thread for months. He pulled it out! Yeah Jake. Then she had him bite down on gauze cause it wanted to bleed a lot. The report on their teeth was good. Caleb has lots of baby teeth and needs some sealant to protect them for awhile. Jake has a surface cavity that will take all of 5 minutes to fill and no novacaine. He is happy about that.
Caleb got a haircut. We scheduled the next trim. Phil can’t believe his son has a salon and he doesn’t. Well unless you count Great Clips as a salon! lol….
Phil has an interview tomorrow morning with the company we have been waiting for. Ever since I visited the website this company has, I have had a peace about this place. Not sure why, I am hoping and praying it’s the Lord.
Time to go. I have women’s fellowship and lunch to run out to. Then spend the evening doing laundry and other junk. Have a great day to all my blog visitors.
Oh one more thing. I am thinking about a give-away. What do you think? Should I give away a Pampered Chef product that I no longer use? One that was used once or twice in a show? Leave a comment if you are interested in something like that. Maybe we could have a bunch of blogs doing it all at the same time.
Menu Plan Monday….
Yep, another Sunday
Today was good. Oh yeah, I tied for first place in yesterday’s chili cook-off! Woot woot!!! Phil and I taught Caleb’s Sunday school class at church. It was good. The kids were well behaved. I think it was a little boring but not knowing the kids, I didn’t know how to make it more exciting. So next week could be better, we’ll see.
I think I had a banner week. Winning the chili thing, and then on Thursday we went to the Love and Respect video conference at church. During small group time, I made a personal observation that I learned during the video and shared it with the group. The one leader was wowed by the depth of what I learned. I got embarrassed a bit. But it was like being the smart one in class or something. Not bad I guess. I hope to really put these principals into practice. One of this week’s Generous Wife tips was about baking homemade bread. Tomorrow I plan on buying some frozen bread dough and baking a few loaves. I think it will be a nice welcome home for Phil. The boys are off and have to get their teeth cleaned. They are not happy about it. Funny, cause it’s not painful at all. Jake will most likely get his loose tooth pulled since the new one is growing in crooked behind it! Hopefully that won’t be bad.
I keep trying to find a job. No luck yet. I need to get a job as an aide at school that way I will only work when school is in session. That would be the perfect job. So I pray. Hopefully Phil will finally get that interview this week for the one job that is interested in him. The other interviews he has had have not produced high enough paying jobs. Keep praying.
Ok, off to plan my menu to post in the morning and to watch some tv with my honey.
A wonderful Fall day…
Today is the perfect fall day. Warm enough for sweatshirts and jeans. No rain, some sun and clouds. Just perfect for our evening plans. We are headed to a friend’s house for a fall party. Our church’s young families group is putting it on. Hayrides, pumpkin carving, apple pressing, and a chili cook-off are what’s in store. I have my chili simmering in the crockpot. Time to make some cornbread.
Tomorrow I am teaching the 5th graders in Sunday School. Our lesson is on John the Baptist. I bought graham crackers in the shapes of bugs! Too cool.
Enjoy your fall day.
