Answered prayers

God sure is prompt. I finished a novena to the Sacred Heart yesterday for the Texas State University job. Today they called and want me to come in for a second interview! I'm so excited.
My interview is on Tuesday. They are reimbursing me for mileage, putting me up in a bed & breakfast, and paying for my meals on Tuesday. The head of the cataloging department called me this afternoon and offered to pick me up from the hotel and take me to breakfast. I'm so impressed with them. I was completely on my own for the Angleton trip.
I'm also impressed with the information they sent me today. It's about the Librarian Career Ladder and their professional development requirements. Things are so lax at UD. We are supposed to have rank and retention reviews every two years. I've been there 7 years and have never had one. No one cares if we do any type of professional development, which means no one does any. I think I would enjoy the challenge this will provide and I'll definitely enjoy learning more about my field.
I hope I like what I see and hear on Tuesday. I really want this job to work out! Thank you, God!

That same old problem

I really need some help. I look at my thighs when I'm in the shower and think, "Jeez, how have I let my weight get this out of control?"
Then since coming home tonight I've eaten french fries, the last bit of tuna salad, two servings of potato chips, and three peanut butter-filled fudge cookies.
This has got to stop.

Job hunting, II

I had quite an exciting morning. My interview with Texas State University was scheduled for 9 a.m. The phone rang at 8:45. Guess who it was! The personnel manager from Brazoria County Library System. Yep, they offered me the job at the salary I requested on my application. I asked for a day to consider it.

On one hand, I'm extremely flattered and proud of myself. On the other hand, I am incredibly excited about the prospect of the TSU job. Even more so now that I've had the chance to talk to them. So, I'm going to call BCLS in the morning and decline their offer. I have thought long and hard about it. I've come to this conclusion: If BCLS was my only option, I would take the job. But at this point, I'd rather wait on TSU. I think I would regret taking BCLS and later finding out that TSU would hire me more than I would regret not taking BCLS and later finding out that TSU would not hire me.

If TSU doesn't hire me, I'll just start over. I still have University of Georgia in the wings, and there will be other postings, I'm sure.

Yay for Libraries -- and Library Workers, Too

Texas State Representative Dawnna Dukes authored and read House Resolution 1502:

In Celebration of National Library Week and National Library Workers
Day

WHEREAS, our state's public, academic, school and specialized
libraries, and the people who work in them, are valued resources;
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life
in their communities-places for opportunity, education, self-help and
lifelong learning;
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all
ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live,
learn and work in the 21st century;
WHEREAS, in 2005, Texans borrowed 100 million items from public
libraries, and got help with nearly 24 million reference questions (66,000 per
day!);
WHEREAS, research shows that students who attend schools with good
school libraries headed by librarians perform better on standardized tests;
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on
intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the "digital
divide;"
WHEREAS, all Texans and all Texas libraries benefit from the resources
and services provided by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
and the commission's dedicated staff;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across
America are celebrating National Library Week and National Library
Workers Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the 80th Texas Legislature
proclaims National Library Week, April 15-21, 2007, and National Library Workers
Day, April 17. I encourage Texans to visit their local library this week to
take advantage of the wonderful library resources available and thank their
librarians and library workers for making information accessible to all
who walk through the library's doors.

Close but no see-gar

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland   "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio.
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The West
Philadelphia
Boston
The Northeast
The Inland North
North Central
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I got my wish!

I'm legitimately using sick time. I realize how weird hoping to be sick is. I just can't help it.

Anyway, I woke up dizzy Tuesday morning, then got an earache and headache. I'm pretty sure it's related to my sinuses. Today, I felt better, but still stayed in. Tonight, I figured a shower and clean clothes would be good and then back to work tomorrow. In the back of my mind, I wondered if I should milk it another day, but just about decided against it. However, after the shower and fixing something for dinner, I was dizzy again. I have a headache localized behind my eyes and my other ear is aching.

Tomorrow morning I'll go get medicine, juice and soup. Tuesday I drove to the post office and was pretty woozy. I think if I make just a quick trip, I'll be okay.

Uno Dos Tres

I love this song from the Life Chocolate Oat Crunch commercial!

Well, the chocolate drought is over. My grand total of wishful spending is $10.40. Not that much really. I thought I would have done more damage. I also thought I would go on some sort of chocolate binge once Lent was over, but I haven't. I had chocolate chip waffles Easter morning, but that's all I've wanted. I walked by half-price Easter candy in the store, but it was just 'meh.' I guess it was the forbidden-ness of it that made it so appealing just a few weeks ago.

Job Hunting

I had a second interview last week with the Brazoria County Library System. It went well, I think. The part I hate most about interviews is the first couple of hours right afterwards when my brain is buzzing with all the things I should have said. That's torture!

I have an initial interview with Texas State University on the 18th. This job is my first choice. That is, the job as I understand it now. Once I interview I may find that it's not what I expected. My hope is that I don't get offered the BCLS position until after I've had a chance to interview with TSU.

I have applications out at several other places, two of which I'm seriously interested in. One at the Sonoma County Library and one at the University of Georgia Law Library.

All of these jobs require relocation. That wasn't initially my goal, but I haven't found any attractive listings for local positions. Now I'm kind of excited about the idea of moving and getting a fresh start somewhere. It will be scary of course, but I think it will also be fun. It might be the kick in the pants I need to get over my shyness and to come out of my shell. I did it when I went to college and didn't know a soul. I'm sure I can do it again.

Addicted to bags

Pretty soon, I'm going to need an intervention. I am becoming addicted to having and using my own bags at grocery stores.

I have had four giant bags for a little over a year now. They are fantastic to have along when I'm buying lots of groceries or household items. I wanted a smaller tote to use when I'm just picking up a few items. Crafty Lass gave me an over-the-shoulder tote.



Then, I was in Tom Thumb last week and they were selling totes for 99¢. I had to have one!



Today I was in Whole Foods. They had the cutest bags! The size is somewhere between the Tom Thumb one and my giant ones. The kicker? They come in a zipper pouch for easy storage! They were $1.99. I walked away, but I can't promise that I won't feel those bags calling me. Help!!