My long day is just about over. Meetings, doctors appointments, errands! Grrrrrr!!! I just have to drop Zach off at his friend Andrew's for the night and I am done. Andrew lives on an island and I guess there are about a hundred or so houses on the island and so the boys are going trick or treating there.
Tomorrow, Mitch and I are going to find the office that I will be having my interview on Friday, so I will know where I am going. I don't want to be late for an interview.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Yay!
Of the 6 or so jobs I applied for, the one I really want called me this morning for an interview on Friday. I am excited. It is in Newport, which is my preferred area to work in! I might not be able to afford to live there, but I can work there! Plus it will give me a chance to shop in my spare time. Newport RI is alot like Camden (Maine) and Freeport (Maine). Good shopping!
It will be good to be part of a team again! I miss my job in Bangor so much. I miss Carl and Iona and Claire. I miss our group and chinese food on Fridays. I don't miss working at the Ranch, though, just the old office.
I love non-profit atmospheres. It is so good to have a job that makes a change or has the potential to make a change in someone's life. Which is also why I love education so much. Even better is the opportunity to combine my education training with my non-profit background and a hopefully great job all rolled into one!
This is also a big deal with Christmas coming right around the corner!!!
So I will be doing a lot of praying in the next few days! A lot more than usual.
It will be good to be part of a team again! I miss my job in Bangor so much. I miss Carl and Iona and Claire. I miss our group and chinese food on Fridays. I don't miss working at the Ranch, though, just the old office.
I love non-profit atmospheres. It is so good to have a job that makes a change or has the potential to make a change in someone's life. Which is also why I love education so much. Even better is the opportunity to combine my education training with my non-profit background and a hopefully great job all rolled into one!
This is also a big deal with Christmas coming right around the corner!!!
So I will be doing a lot of praying in the next few days! A lot more than usual.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Sooooo....
Today turned into a mall day instead of a stay at home and watch movies in bed day. Apparently everyone in South County had the same dang idea! So good to be home! The traffic in Warwick is yucky on a Saturday. Kind of like a Saturday on Stillwater Ave. in Bangor, yet on all of the streets! Plus I was missing Sierra!
I bought a new pair of pink fuzzy slippers at Walmart. So comfy and cute. I can't find any of my slippers. The girls have stolen them over the years and I think some of them went to their dad's house with the clothes they were not taking to Rhode Island. I had fuzzy pink ones, fuzzy blue ones, fuzzy black ones and fuzzy animal print ones.
So yeah, back to the mall trip. There aren't a lot of clothes out there this season that I like! I am ready for some new fashions. I can't stand those long shirts...I happen to like my butt and prefer shirts that I can show it off in. Plus there is no waist definition so even very thin people end up looking pregnant. Where were these shirts when I WAS pregnant? Actually, they were around, just in maternity stores! I do like the thin layering sweaters. I love sweaters but the thick ones can make anybody who isn't flat chested look incredibly bulky! My favorite sweater ever was a brushed wool v-neck from The Limited. I think I got it back in high school.
It is 2:30 so I think I can still salvage some stay in bed hours. I have some reading to catch up on, yet cable is so addictive. There is always something bad to watch. My new favorite bad tv show is entitled "I want to Look Like a High School Cheerleader (Again)"...grown up, turned fat, former high school cheerleaders go away to a fat/cheer camp to lose weight and get back into cheerleader shape. Whoever loses the least amount of weight each week gets sent home. It is compelling tv.
I bought a new pair of pink fuzzy slippers at Walmart. So comfy and cute. I can't find any of my slippers. The girls have stolen them over the years and I think some of them went to their dad's house with the clothes they were not taking to Rhode Island. I had fuzzy pink ones, fuzzy blue ones, fuzzy black ones and fuzzy animal print ones.
So yeah, back to the mall trip. There aren't a lot of clothes out there this season that I like! I am ready for some new fashions. I can't stand those long shirts...I happen to like my butt and prefer shirts that I can show it off in. Plus there is no waist definition so even very thin people end up looking pregnant. Where were these shirts when I WAS pregnant? Actually, they were around, just in maternity stores! I do like the thin layering sweaters. I love sweaters but the thick ones can make anybody who isn't flat chested look incredibly bulky! My favorite sweater ever was a brushed wool v-neck from The Limited. I think I got it back in high school.
It is 2:30 so I think I can still salvage some stay in bed hours. I have some reading to catch up on, yet cable is so addictive. There is always something bad to watch. My new favorite bad tv show is entitled "I want to Look Like a High School Cheerleader (Again)"...grown up, turned fat, former high school cheerleaders go away to a fat/cheer camp to lose weight and get back into cheerleader shape. Whoever loses the least amount of weight each week gets sent home. It is compelling tv.
October 27, 2007
I fell asleep early last night and slept very well. Got up at 8. Discovered there was no milk for my latte. I had to run out to the convenience store for some milk. The kids and dog are still sleeping.
I had a long, bizarre dream last night. It was good, kind of a whodunit, someone trying to kill me, a war going on in the middle east with the US's newest weapon? The Grandma! She kept calling and giving me updates on the whole thing.
I am pretty sure this is a lay in bed and watch movies day. It is very foggy this morning. It rained last night so it will be awhile before some of this burns off.
I am in the mood to watch Sideways, followed by Fargo. I watched Beautiful Girls the other night. One of my favorites. I wish I owned it as I am in the mood to watch it again today. I am also in the mood for a long hot shower, which I think I will do first.
I had a long, bizarre dream last night. It was good, kind of a whodunit, someone trying to kill me, a war going on in the middle east with the US's newest weapon? The Grandma! She kept calling and giving me updates on the whole thing.
I am pretty sure this is a lay in bed and watch movies day. It is very foggy this morning. It rained last night so it will be awhile before some of this burns off.
I am in the mood to watch Sideways, followed by Fargo. I watched Beautiful Girls the other night. One of my favorites. I wish I owned it as I am in the mood to watch it again today. I am also in the mood for a long hot shower, which I think I will do first.
Friday, October 26, 2007
October 26, 2007
Zach has taken Sierra for a walk to the beach. Rarely do I let either one of them out of my sight.
Good! They are back. She had fun pulling Zach into the waves, I guess. They both came back soaked and sandy. Maybe I will go down with them tomorrow and take some pics of the fun.
Going to bed early tonight with some scary movies. It was an early morning this morning and I am looking forward to sleeping in!
Good! They are back. She had fun pulling Zach into the waves, I guess. They both came back soaked and sandy. Maybe I will go down with them tomorrow and take some pics of the fun.
Going to bed early tonight with some scary movies. It was an early morning this morning and I am looking forward to sleeping in!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
October 25, 2007
Last night we just had some easy sandwiches on bulkie rolls with some chips and dip. I wasn't really in the mood to make any kind of big supper. I am currently listening to some Bare Naked Ladies and drinking my latte.
Do you remember about a year ago when I blogged about my friend Lisa from church who was moving to California? Anyway, thru Debi, I became worried about her living in southern California because of all of the fires and Debi hadn't heard from her lately. Debi and I prayed Tuesday and Wednesday and Lisa got in touch with Debi yesterday. She is fine and in Indiana.
Jamie called yesterday. The one weekend she had available to come in visit next month is the one I have other plans. Hopefully she can get here soon. My friend Susan who lives in Boston is planning a little visit with me. I think it will be in Boston though. Not a whole lot to do here in Narragansett. And lastly, Jade and Elia want to come for a visit.
This weekend is homecoming for the kids. Dances, parades, football game. It will be a busy weekend for them.
Do you remember about a year ago when I blogged about my friend Lisa from church who was moving to California? Anyway, thru Debi, I became worried about her living in southern California because of all of the fires and Debi hadn't heard from her lately. Debi and I prayed Tuesday and Wednesday and Lisa got in touch with Debi yesterday. She is fine and in Indiana.
Jamie called yesterday. The one weekend she had available to come in visit next month is the one I have other plans. Hopefully she can get here soon. My friend Susan who lives in Boston is planning a little visit with me. I think it will be in Boston though. Not a whole lot to do here in Narragansett. And lastly, Jade and Elia want to come for a visit.
This weekend is homecoming for the kids. Dances, parades, football game. It will be a busy weekend for them.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Jimmy Choo...God Bless You!
Gosh I love shoes! (And purses!) I found the most adorable peep toes ever! Ever!!!
Is anybody else sick of Carrie Underwood? I am not a fan of country music anyway so maybe that has something to do with it.
Things I love? Jimmy Choo. Wasabi peas. Peep toes. Purses. The smell of bleach. Chocolate. The ocean. Books. Macs. The color blue. And red. And black and brown. The internet. Overstock.com. Lattes. Being Irish. Skirts. Manicures. Daisies. Photography. Bookstores. Goodwill. Watching Rachael Ray.
Hopefully I will have some pics loaded on my blog today. Mitch has to email them to me because my USB ports are not working on my laptop!
I have to go take my shower. Light some candles. Dishes are all done. I have to do laundry and wash the floor. Pick up Hayley. Go to mail and bank. Get Zach and go to the grocery store. Drop them off and go back and get Kayla.
Is anybody else sick of Carrie Underwood? I am not a fan of country music anyway so maybe that has something to do with it.
Things I love? Jimmy Choo. Wasabi peas. Peep toes. Purses. The smell of bleach. Chocolate. The ocean. Books. Macs. The color blue. And red. And black and brown. The internet. Overstock.com. Lattes. Being Irish. Skirts. Manicures. Daisies. Photography. Bookstores. Goodwill. Watching Rachael Ray.
Hopefully I will have some pics loaded on my blog today. Mitch has to email them to me because my USB ports are not working on my laptop!
I have to go take my shower. Light some candles. Dishes are all done. I have to do laundry and wash the floor. Pick up Hayley. Go to mail and bank. Get Zach and go to the grocery store. Drop them off and go back and get Kayla.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
October 23, 2007
I missed Hayley's meeting at school this morning. Thankfully they let me reschedule for next week!
I find Rosie O'Donnell's blog highly addictive. I loved her back in her talk show days and lately was feeling like something very dark was going on within her after reading her poetry and reading her answers on her ask rosie page. But I am reforming my opinion of her again. It is nice to see the side of her as a "stay at home" mom and her video blogs are reassuring to me that she is still the same Rosie, just saddened by the events going on in the world, passionate about the things she believes in and is an intelligent and creative artist. I certainly don't agree with all of her thoughts and theories, but I trust my own intelligence and judgement enough to be interested in hearing what she has to say. I think it is unnerving for society when America's funny people aren't finding anything to be funny about anymore. Our way of life by choice is escapism. I watch comics to escape what is going on for real. Behind the comedy, though, is a strong woman who says what she needs to even if she is afraid. That is something to be admired.
So it is 11:15 AM. I have loaded the dishwasher, discussed book ideas with Mitch, taken the kids to school, had a latte, planned supper, and caught up on my favorite blogs. I do more staying at home than I ever did at the office. Serious writing needs to commence. I have a Christmas deadline that I can't miss.
I find Rosie O'Donnell's blog highly addictive. I loved her back in her talk show days and lately was feeling like something very dark was going on within her after reading her poetry and reading her answers on her ask rosie page. But I am reforming my opinion of her again. It is nice to see the side of her as a "stay at home" mom and her video blogs are reassuring to me that she is still the same Rosie, just saddened by the events going on in the world, passionate about the things she believes in and is an intelligent and creative artist. I certainly don't agree with all of her thoughts and theories, but I trust my own intelligence and judgement enough to be interested in hearing what she has to say. I think it is unnerving for society when America's funny people aren't finding anything to be funny about anymore. Our way of life by choice is escapism. I watch comics to escape what is going on for real. Behind the comedy, though, is a strong woman who says what she needs to even if she is afraid. That is something to be admired.
So it is 11:15 AM. I have loaded the dishwasher, discussed book ideas with Mitch, taken the kids to school, had a latte, planned supper, and caught up on my favorite blogs. I do more staying at home than I ever did at the office. Serious writing needs to commence. I have a Christmas deadline that I can't miss.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Oh My Aching Body...
If someone asks you if you've done the Cliff Walk just say yes. 3.5 miles there...3.5 miles back. I am not sure who exactly thought this was a great idea this morning. I think it was me! My legs are on fire!!! The pictures will be beautiful, though. Glad I remembered the camera so I don't have to do that again. I am sure I will do parts of it again. Just not the whole dang thing!
After the walk, we dined at McDonald's in Wakefield and then I took Zach as promised to the big beach. I am home now and am going to make another latte and retire to my bedroom. It is only about 4:30 PM and I am ready for bed!
After the walk, we dined at McDonald's in Wakefield and then I took Zach as promised to the big beach. I am home now and am going to make another latte and retire to my bedroom. It is only about 4:30 PM and I am ready for bed!
October 21, 2007
A beautiful Sunday morning. I am sitting here sipping my latte and blogging. Soon I have to go shave my legs. The kids and I are going to the "big" beach...what they call it. Instead of being a two minute walk, this one is about a 5 minute drive. Maybe less. They call it the big beach because there are no breakers there so the waves are huge. Our beach has these rock walls that go out quite a distance and the waves break against them instead of the beach...my only thought is that it prevents beach erosion. The big beach, otherwise known as Scarborough Beach, is more popular with the young adult-middle age crowd because of the surfing. Town Beach is my favorite, but very busy. They have cabanas families can rent for the season. The catch is that you have to actually live in Narragansett and pay taxes and you buy a pass for the summer that lets you go on the beach. Bonnet Shores is nice, too. More expensive, I think. The girls' friend Becca lives over there with her dad. He is a doctor. Then there is Fisherman's State Park beach. About a two minute drive from our house. Never been, except for seeing it from the other side, and another little beach down in the harborside of town. We hardly ever go down there. It is a working/fishing area and busy with lobster and fishing boats and the famous Block Island ferry. You can buy seafood right off the boats though, and save yourself some money. When I am down there, I feel very much like I am back home in Maine. It is like Camden/Rockport/Rockland...except not so touristy. The tourist side of town here is along Scarborough and Town Beaches, with big mansions along the way. Those mansions look like shacks once you get to Newport.
So this is the plan for today...the kids and I are going to go shopping and sightseeing in Newport. At 9 AM right now, it is still a bit chilly for the beach. Later around lunch time or after, we'll head back so Zach can play in the waves at the big beach. It should be in the 70s by that point. Maybe we'll get a chance to do the Cliff Walk while we're in Newport. Mitch won't be home until late tonight and I will go crazy if I just hang around here. So expect lots of pictures in the next few days.
So this is the plan for today...the kids and I are going to go shopping and sightseeing in Newport. At 9 AM right now, it is still a bit chilly for the beach. Later around lunch time or after, we'll head back so Zach can play in the waves at the big beach. It should be in the 70s by that point. Maybe we'll get a chance to do the Cliff Walk while we're in Newport. Mitch won't be home until late tonight and I will go crazy if I just hang around here. So expect lots of pictures in the next few days.
Friday, October 19, 2007
October 19, 2007
Oh lucky day! The Irish cream Torani syrup that I ordered was delivered this morning! I ran out on Monday. Ordered it on Monday. Two bottles online for the price of one bought at Ampersand's. It is a lovely rainy morning here! It was so hot last night, I had to sleep with the doors open in my bedroom. It was a cacophony of sounds. Thunder, rain, waves, fog horn every 15 minutes. It was beautiful to listen to, however, it woke me up a couple of times in the night and I'd have a bit of trouble going back to sleep...so I am dragging butt a bit today. Sunday is supposed to be mid 70s and sunny so the kids and I plan to spend probably one of our last days at the beach. I keep saying that, but we keep getting the occasional beach day even though it is almost November.
I am making my latte right now. I love the cappuccino maker that Mitch bought me! Tastes just like Ampersand's and saves me $3.50 every day, which works out to be $1277.50 a year. By buying espresso ground coffee and two bottles of Irish cream syrup per month, I spend only about $240/year. Saving just over $1000, or $2.74 a day.
Mitch and I talked on the phone last night. It is nice to just be able to talk. When we're together we don't always do that...we cuddle, we watch tv, we play games, we run errands, we have sex...not always just talking and if anything good can come out of his having to be away so much during soccer season, it is that we get a chance to talk on the phone. Talk about our childhoods and funny stories about our days, how much we love each other and miss each other and want each other. I still like having him home, though.
I have a few loads of laundry to get caught up this weekend. The good news about having a rainy day is that I don't have to bother doing my hair when I get out of the shower! Just put it up wet and I am good to go.
Tonight the kids and I are on a mission to find a Chinese restaurant that they like. There are about 5 in town. So the process of elimination begins tonight. Ah well. Time for my shower.
I am making my latte right now. I love the cappuccino maker that Mitch bought me! Tastes just like Ampersand's and saves me $3.50 every day, which works out to be $1277.50 a year. By buying espresso ground coffee and two bottles of Irish cream syrup per month, I spend only about $240/year. Saving just over $1000, or $2.74 a day.
Mitch and I talked on the phone last night. It is nice to just be able to talk. When we're together we don't always do that...we cuddle, we watch tv, we play games, we run errands, we have sex...not always just talking and if anything good can come out of his having to be away so much during soccer season, it is that we get a chance to talk on the phone. Talk about our childhoods and funny stories about our days, how much we love each other and miss each other and want each other. I still like having him home, though.
I have a few loads of laundry to get caught up this weekend. The good news about having a rainy day is that I don't have to bother doing my hair when I get out of the shower! Just put it up wet and I am good to go.
Tonight the kids and I are on a mission to find a Chinese restaurant that they like. There are about 5 in town. So the process of elimination begins tonight. Ah well. Time for my shower.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Yahoo Messenger
For some reason, I can see who is online, send an IM, but never get one back...even though my friends are writing back to me, I can't see their response or even if they are typing. I can however, get the yahoo web messenger to work, so I guess I will be using that for awhile. I just want to apologize to anyone on my list that thinks I am ignoring them! Not the case!!!
Supper is cooked, eaten, dishes done. I am going to retire to my bedroom and get some reading done. Mitch made it to Charlotte. He will call after practice.
Supper is cooked, eaten, dishes done. I am going to retire to my bedroom and get some reading done. Mitch made it to Charlotte. He will call after practice.
October 18, 2007
The leaves are starting to change for real now. Probably two weeks of the pretty color and then they'll all be on the ground. I have no super large maple in this backyard, so no major fall or spring yard clean up! Yay!!! Just fence and hedge.
I am so looking forward to the relaxing weekend. The last 3 weekends in a row have been absolutely crazy. The kids and I are going to go out for some chinese tomorrow night. We haven't gone out for chinese food since moving here mostly because Mitch and I aren't huge fans of it. The kids love it though, and since Mitch is gone this weekend, it makes sense that only one of us should have to suffer! Tonight we'll have pizza. Saturday night, the girls' friend Becca will be spending the night. She has spent the night the last two weekends. She fits right in. We'll make nachos and popcorn and rent some scary movies and then my baby will be home Sunday night.
I HAVE to remember to buy conditioner today. I forgot to do that yesterday.
Next weekend is the last weekend of October! WHAAAAA??? Craziness!
The next few weekends after this one will be equally crazy. Bachelor party. Rehearsal and wedding. Mitch has a soccer tourney and recruiting. Then I think we'll have one quiet weekend before Thanksgiving!
I am so looking forward to the relaxing weekend. The last 3 weekends in a row have been absolutely crazy. The kids and I are going to go out for some chinese tomorrow night. We haven't gone out for chinese food since moving here mostly because Mitch and I aren't huge fans of it. The kids love it though, and since Mitch is gone this weekend, it makes sense that only one of us should have to suffer! Tonight we'll have pizza. Saturday night, the girls' friend Becca will be spending the night. She has spent the night the last two weekends. She fits right in. We'll make nachos and popcorn and rent some scary movies and then my baby will be home Sunday night.
I HAVE to remember to buy conditioner today. I forgot to do that yesterday.
Next weekend is the last weekend of October! WHAAAAA??? Craziness!
The next few weekends after this one will be equally crazy. Bachelor party. Rehearsal and wedding. Mitch has a soccer tourney and recruiting. Then I think we'll have one quiet weekend before Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
This Will Go Untitled
The meeting wasn't as bad as predicted. Having Mitch there gave me more confidence so that helped. I love him so much. After the meeting, he had to go back to work and I had to go to the post office, get Zachie, go to the bank, and get some groceries.
I kind of reinvented chicken noodle casserole tonight. This is what I did: I cut up 3 chicken breasts and put them in a skillet with some EVOO, some garlic salt, pepper, minced onion, and rosemary and browned it up. Then I added a can of sweet corn and put that mixture in the bottom of a glass casserole. I sprinkled that layer with some shredded cheddar. I boiled a pound of bow tie pasta, and added two cans of cream of chicken soup. I also added about a can of water because it was a little too thick. I layered the pasta generously on top of the chicken and topped it with crushed cheese crackers and shredded cheddar and baked at 400° until brown. Can't tell you how delish it looks. I made chocolate peanut butter squares for dessert and the kids and I are playing American Idol on the PS2. Love that game!!!
I kind of reinvented chicken noodle casserole tonight. This is what I did: I cut up 3 chicken breasts and put them in a skillet with some EVOO, some garlic salt, pepper, minced onion, and rosemary and browned it up. Then I added a can of sweet corn and put that mixture in the bottom of a glass casserole. I sprinkled that layer with some shredded cheddar. I boiled a pound of bow tie pasta, and added two cans of cream of chicken soup. I also added about a can of water because it was a little too thick. I layered the pasta generously on top of the chicken and topped it with crushed cheese crackers and shredded cheddar and baked at 400° until brown. Can't tell you how delish it looks. I made chocolate peanut butter squares for dessert and the kids and I are playing American Idol on the PS2. Love that game!!!
October 17, 2007
Another beautiful day in Narragansett.
I am watching The Munsters on tv. It used to be one of my favorite shows when I was a kid. I am reading Ahab's Wife. Good book. I should have a pretty relaxing weekend. No driving. No soccer games (they are away this weekend). Just whatever I want to do whenever I want to do it. The only way it would be more perfect is if Mitch didn't have to be away.
I just have to get through this cheesey meeting today at 2. I am not sure why this could not be handled over the phone. After that, I have to get Zach from school, go to the post office, bank and grocery store.
I am watching The Munsters on tv. It used to be one of my favorite shows when I was a kid. I am reading Ahab's Wife. Good book. I should have a pretty relaxing weekend. No driving. No soccer games (they are away this weekend). Just whatever I want to do whenever I want to do it. The only way it would be more perfect is if Mitch didn't have to be away.
I just have to get through this cheesey meeting today at 2. I am not sure why this could not be handled over the phone. After that, I have to get Zach from school, go to the post office, bank and grocery store.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Sooooo
I heard back from three of the six jobs I applied for. I just sent them my resume last night, so I was pleased and surprised to get three emails today. All three are still accepting applications and by the end of the week, they will be calling people to set up interviews.
We had taco salad tonight for supper. Sugar cookies for dessert. Last night, Mitch cooked hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. VERY YUMMY!!!
My love is gone this weekend. A game in Charlotte and a game in St. Louis. He will be home Sunday night. The girls and I have started a study group for them and their friends and our first meeting will be Saturday at the coffee shop they like so much. I'm on hand to help out with homework questions and offer my services as taxi driver, so no CT shopping spree for me this weekend.
I have meeting #9012 at the high school tomorrow...I am exaggerating a little but this is getting a bit ridiculous. Mitch is coming with me which I so appreciate. He will be the voice of reason if I get a little ticked off.
We had taco salad tonight for supper. Sugar cookies for dessert. Last night, Mitch cooked hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. VERY YUMMY!!!
My love is gone this weekend. A game in Charlotte and a game in St. Louis. He will be home Sunday night. The girls and I have started a study group for them and their friends and our first meeting will be Saturday at the coffee shop they like so much. I'm on hand to help out with homework questions and offer my services as taxi driver, so no CT shopping spree for me this weekend.
I have meeting #9012 at the high school tomorrow...I am exaggerating a little but this is getting a bit ridiculous. Mitch is coming with me which I so appreciate. He will be the voice of reason if I get a little ticked off.
10/16/07
I've been thinking alot about the process of getting older: watching my grandparents, remembering my great-parents, witnessing my own aging process...at what age do you stop looking forward and spend your time looking back? Will I recognize that threshold? How long do you stay in this vast everything-goes-land where your last few available thoughts that aren't consumed with daily living are spent looking forward and back, spent comparing faces and hands with the generations around you, looking forward to seeing my children's children while missing my own childhood? All the while the clock ticks on in a cruel way...speeding up when you want time to wait and slowing down when you're in a hurry.
I suspect these are musings of someone who has had the luxury of getting by in this world without the worry and anxiety of growing up in a war-torn country. I am really done apologizing for that, though. My immigrant ancestors gave up EVERYTHING to make a better life for themselves and their future generations. Like it or lump it. I am very priviledged to have this luxury.
My job search continues. If God wants me back to work, then something will open up. I applied for 6 non-profit jobs yesterday, all involving at-risk youth and education. Today I need to get my materials gathered so I can apply for grad school. I know I can work AND go to school AND raise a family. My master's is really just this pesky little problem that is sitting between me and my doctorate. I investigated becoming a realtor yesterday. Way cheaper than I thought it would be. Very low start up costs. Plus I can pretty much work as much or as little as I like. I might as well put my ENFP status to good use.
The Profile of an ENFP
The Inspirer
As an ENFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system.
ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it.
ENFPs have an unusually broad range of skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them. Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values.
An ENFP needs to focus on following through with their projects. This can be a problem area for some of these individuals. Unlike other Extraverted types, ENFPs need time alone to center themselves, and make sure they are moving in a direction which is in sync with their values. ENFPs who remain centered will usually be quite successful at their endeavors. Others may fall into the habit of dropping a project when they become excited about a new possibility, and thus they never achieve the great accomplishments which they are capable of achieving.
Most ENFPs have great people skills. They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on their inter-personal relationships. ENFPs almost always have a strong need to be liked. Sometimes, especially at a younger age, an ENFP will tend to be "gushy" and insincere, and generally "overdo" in an effort to win acceptance. However, once an ENFP has learned to balance their need to be true to themselves with their need for acceptance, they excel at bringing out the best in others, and are typically well-liked. They have an exceptional ability to intuitively understand a person after a very short period of time, and use their intuition and flexibility to relate to others on their own level.
Because ENFPs live in the world of exciting possibilities, the details of everyday life are seen as trivial drudgery. They place no importance on detailed, maintenance-type tasks, and will frequently remain oblivous to these types of concerns. When they do have to perform these tasks, they do not enjoy themselves. This is a challenging area of life for most ENFPs, and can be frustrating for ENFP's family members.
An ENFP who has "gone wrong" may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value systems.
ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions.
ENFPs who have not learned to follow through may have a difficult time remaining happy in marital relationships. Always seeing the possibilities of what could be, they may become bored with what actually is. The strong sense of values will keep many ENFPs dedicated to their relationships. However, ENFPs like a little excitement in their lives, and are best matched with individuals who are comfortable with change and new experiences.
Having an ENFP parent can be a fun-filled experience, but may be stressful at times for children with strong Sensing or Judging tendancies. Such children may see the ENFP parent as inconsistent and difficult to understand, as the children are pulled along in the whirlwind life of the ENFP. Sometimes the ENFP will want to be their child's best friend, and at other times they will play the parental authoritarian. But ENFPs are always consistent in their value systems, which they will impress on their children above all else, along with a basic joy of living.
ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
Because they are so alert and sensitive, constantly scanning their environments, ENFPs often suffer from muscle tension. They have a strong need to be independent, and resist being controlled or labelled. They need to maintain control over themselves, but they do not believe in controlling others. Their dislike of dependence and suppression extends to others as well as to themselves.
ENFPs are charming, ingenuous, risk-taking, sensitive, people-oriented individuals with capabilities ranging across a broad spectrum. They have many gifts which they will use to fulfill themselves and those near them, if they are able to remain centered and master the ability of following through.
I suspect these are musings of someone who has had the luxury of getting by in this world without the worry and anxiety of growing up in a war-torn country. I am really done apologizing for that, though. My immigrant ancestors gave up EVERYTHING to make a better life for themselves and their future generations. Like it or lump it. I am very priviledged to have this luxury.
My job search continues. If God wants me back to work, then something will open up. I applied for 6 non-profit jobs yesterday, all involving at-risk youth and education. Today I need to get my materials gathered so I can apply for grad school. I know I can work AND go to school AND raise a family. My master's is really just this pesky little problem that is sitting between me and my doctorate. I investigated becoming a realtor yesterday. Way cheaper than I thought it would be. Very low start up costs. Plus I can pretty much work as much or as little as I like. I might as well put my ENFP status to good use.
The Profile of an ENFP
The Inspirer
As an ENFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system.
ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it.
ENFPs have an unusually broad range of skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them. Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values.
An ENFP needs to focus on following through with their projects. This can be a problem area for some of these individuals. Unlike other Extraverted types, ENFPs need time alone to center themselves, and make sure they are moving in a direction which is in sync with their values. ENFPs who remain centered will usually be quite successful at their endeavors. Others may fall into the habit of dropping a project when they become excited about a new possibility, and thus they never achieve the great accomplishments which they are capable of achieving.
Most ENFPs have great people skills. They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on their inter-personal relationships. ENFPs almost always have a strong need to be liked. Sometimes, especially at a younger age, an ENFP will tend to be "gushy" and insincere, and generally "overdo" in an effort to win acceptance. However, once an ENFP has learned to balance their need to be true to themselves with their need for acceptance, they excel at bringing out the best in others, and are typically well-liked. They have an exceptional ability to intuitively understand a person after a very short period of time, and use their intuition and flexibility to relate to others on their own level.
Because ENFPs live in the world of exciting possibilities, the details of everyday life are seen as trivial drudgery. They place no importance on detailed, maintenance-type tasks, and will frequently remain oblivous to these types of concerns. When they do have to perform these tasks, they do not enjoy themselves. This is a challenging area of life for most ENFPs, and can be frustrating for ENFP's family members.
An ENFP who has "gone wrong" may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value systems.
ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions.
ENFPs who have not learned to follow through may have a difficult time remaining happy in marital relationships. Always seeing the possibilities of what could be, they may become bored with what actually is. The strong sense of values will keep many ENFPs dedicated to their relationships. However, ENFPs like a little excitement in their lives, and are best matched with individuals who are comfortable with change and new experiences.
Having an ENFP parent can be a fun-filled experience, but may be stressful at times for children with strong Sensing or Judging tendancies. Such children may see the ENFP parent as inconsistent and difficult to understand, as the children are pulled along in the whirlwind life of the ENFP. Sometimes the ENFP will want to be their child's best friend, and at other times they will play the parental authoritarian. But ENFPs are always consistent in their value systems, which they will impress on their children above all else, along with a basic joy of living.
ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
Because they are so alert and sensitive, constantly scanning their environments, ENFPs often suffer from muscle tension. They have a strong need to be independent, and resist being controlled or labelled. They need to maintain control over themselves, but they do not believe in controlling others. Their dislike of dependence and suppression extends to others as well as to themselves.
ENFPs are charming, ingenuous, risk-taking, sensitive, people-oriented individuals with capabilities ranging across a broad spectrum. They have many gifts which they will use to fulfill themselves and those near them, if they are able to remain centered and master the ability of following through.
Friday, October 12, 2007
October 12, 2007
Another ridiculously busy weekend if I want it to be. Just thinking about it all gives me a headache. I am going to focus my thoughts on Thanksgiving. Mitch and I will be spending it in New York City...then he has some recruiting to do in New Jersey.
I have to get my nails done today.
I have to get my nails done today.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
God Bless Debi!!!
I just love my friend Debi! She is always there to remind me how great God is, especially helpful when I am not feeling well, and not feeling so grateful!
I have lots to do today.
I have lots to do today.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Sick
I am not doing well. I have been fighting off something. I have a low grade fever and swollen glands in the back of my neck and a headache. I am feeling better today than yesterday, but still not quite right. Mitch got back from Richmond late last night and has spent today taking care of me. He is so wonderful.
On a brighter note, I am waiting to hear back from a non-profit organization that I might be working with. They are a homeless transitonal housing program out of Providence. A lot like the job I just left, but in a larger city setting. I am a little nervous. Narragansett is a very wealthy white town and Providence is not, and I don't want the fact that I live in Narragansett be a determinate in my getting a position there. Meaning, one might ask what I could possibly know about the homeless population and substance abuse and mental illness issues...
Anyway, I need to do something and get myself back out there. I appreciate so much this little month off to regroup and get the kids settled into their new lives. They haven't had me at home since Zach was 5. So 8 years.
Well, I am in the middle of getting supper ready and I need to go hop in the shower. Today was a holiday off from school for the kiddos and we spent a very very very lazy day at home!!!
On a brighter note, I am waiting to hear back from a non-profit organization that I might be working with. They are a homeless transitonal housing program out of Providence. A lot like the job I just left, but in a larger city setting. I am a little nervous. Narragansett is a very wealthy white town and Providence is not, and I don't want the fact that I live in Narragansett be a determinate in my getting a position there. Meaning, one might ask what I could possibly know about the homeless population and substance abuse and mental illness issues...
Anyway, I need to do something and get myself back out there. I appreciate so much this little month off to regroup and get the kids settled into their new lives. They haven't had me at home since Zach was 5. So 8 years.
Well, I am in the middle of getting supper ready and I need to go hop in the shower. Today was a holiday off from school for the kiddos and we spent a very very very lazy day at home!!!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Tag
The Game of Tag about your MAN
1. Who is your man? Mitch
2. How long have you been together? 10 months
3. How long did you date? 10 months
4. How old is your man? almost 35
5. Who eats more? I think we tie.
6. Who said "I love you" first? I made Mitch say it first.
7. Who is taller? Mitch is 6'3 and I am 5'6.
8. Who sings better? He does. I love the 'I Love You' song he sings me. Not the Barney one...
9. Who is smarter? Hmmmm. He'd say me, but he already has his MBA.
10. Whose temper is worse? Definitely mine.
11. Who does the laundry? I do. I love to do laundry.
12. Who takes out the garbage? I put it in the garage. Mitch takes it from there.
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Mitch does.
14. Who pays the bills? Well our money pays our bills, but Mitch is usually the one who physically pays them, except for my cell phone bill cause I do that one over my phone.
15. Who is better with the computer? Me.
16. Who mows the lawn? Mitch and Zach
17. Who cooks dinner? I do because I get to stay home right now. Mitch will if I don't want to and he makes great pizza. He also makes me a 'love' latte every morning! AWWWWW!!!
18. Who drives when you are together? Mitch
19. Who pays when you go out? We share a checking account...pretty much whoever the bill gets passed to.
20. Who is most stubborn? DEFINITELY MEEEEEEE!!!
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Mitch
22. Whose parents do you see the most? I visit home more, but his parents have been here once and my dad has been here once.
23. Who kissed who first? After about 8 hours of waiting, he finally kissed me!
24. Who asked who out? He asked me.
25. Who proposed? Him
26. Who is more sensitive? Probably me.
27. Who has more friends? We're both pretty popular.
28. Who has more siblings? Me. Two brothers and a sister...Mitch has a brother.
29. Who wears the pants in the family? Mitch...he'll tell you it is because I let him.
1. Who is your man? Mitch
2. How long have you been together? 10 months
3. How long did you date? 10 months
4. How old is your man? almost 35
5. Who eats more? I think we tie.
6. Who said "I love you" first? I made Mitch say it first.
7. Who is taller? Mitch is 6'3 and I am 5'6.
8. Who sings better? He does. I love the 'I Love You' song he sings me. Not the Barney one...
9. Who is smarter? Hmmmm. He'd say me, but he already has his MBA.
10. Whose temper is worse? Definitely mine.
11. Who does the laundry? I do. I love to do laundry.
12. Who takes out the garbage? I put it in the garage. Mitch takes it from there.
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Mitch does.
14. Who pays the bills? Well our money pays our bills, but Mitch is usually the one who physically pays them, except for my cell phone bill cause I do that one over my phone.
15. Who is better with the computer? Me.
16. Who mows the lawn? Mitch and Zach
17. Who cooks dinner? I do because I get to stay home right now. Mitch will if I don't want to and he makes great pizza. He also makes me a 'love' latte every morning! AWWWWW!!!
18. Who drives when you are together? Mitch
19. Who pays when you go out? We share a checking account...pretty much whoever the bill gets passed to.
20. Who is most stubborn? DEFINITELY MEEEEEEE!!!
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Mitch
22. Whose parents do you see the most? I visit home more, but his parents have been here once and my dad has been here once.
23. Who kissed who first? After about 8 hours of waiting, he finally kissed me!
24. Who asked who out? He asked me.
25. Who proposed? Him
26. Who is more sensitive? Probably me.
27. Who has more friends? We're both pretty popular.
28. Who has more siblings? Me. Two brothers and a sister...Mitch has a brother.
29. Who wears the pants in the family? Mitch...he'll tell you it is because I let him.
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