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« Reply #325 on: January 11, 2012, 03:34:16 pm » |
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I've not been that happy at Uni all year because I didn't get to do the course I really wanted to do. I went into uni today and asked to swap the module I'm currently doing- because I didn't feel I could do the work. About 2 hours before the deadlina and they were so kind. They have let me do the module really wanted to do as a Distance Learning course instead although this is subject to checking with someone higher up (but if I do have to switch back I'll get a 4 week extension on my work!).
I'm so happy today- my future finally seems to be back on track.
I remember when I decided to switch majors in school. I had been getting by on sheer stubbornness for two years, and two weeks into my third year I couldn't take it any more. The feeling after switching everything over and walking into my first new class was priceless. I literally went from tackling structural engineering to learning about Medieval history.  I was floating on clouds! |
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« Reply #326 on: January 11, 2012, 06:57:55 pm » |
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Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.
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« Reply #327 on: January 11, 2012, 08:02:39 pm » |
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Getting home from work to find a HUGE parcel on my bed... yep, that would be my copy of the English translation of Hermann Muthesius' 1904 book The English House: It's so big it comes as three handy volumes in a box. JEALOUS |
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« Reply #328 on: January 11, 2012, 08:30:11 pm » |
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This was from Yesterday, but I'm still happy about it:
Got another letter from my friend that is rehab. She has come to the conclusion on her own that her ex is not a good influence in her life, even as a friend and that "not wanting to hurt him" is not a good enough reason to keep him in her life. She has realized that he would eventually lead her down the path that would put land her back in prison, or worse. It makes me happy that she reached this conclusion on her own without me saying anything. While I was concerned about him being in her life, my personal feelings for her bias my opinion to begin with, and she doesn't need any more complications in her life at the moment.
The good news is that when she is released from rehab she is going to be in a town very close to where I live so I can visit her as often as needed, and she will be away from any of her previous "friends" that ended up getting her hooked on meth to begin with.
Though I do admit it is really hard to love someone and yet force myself to set those feelings aside and just hope and pray the decisions that person makes leads her to a more permanent place in my life. Ultimately I just want her to be happy, but if she and I end up finding happiness together and in one another, then that is even better.
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« Reply #329 on: January 11, 2012, 08:40:43 pm » |
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I've not been that happy at Uni all year because I didn't get to do the course I really wanted to do. I went into uni today and asked to swap the module I'm currently doing- because I didn't feel I could do the work. About 2 hours before the deadlina and they were so kind. They have let me do the module really wanted to do as a Distance Learning course instead although this is subject to checking with someone higher up (but if I do have to switch back I'll get a 4 week extension on my work!).
I'm so happy today- my future finally seems to be back on track.
I remember when I decided to switch majors in school. I had been getting by on sheer stubbornness for two years, and two weeks into my third year I couldn't take it any more. The feeling after switching everything over and walking into my first new class was priceless. I literally went from tackling structural engineering to learning about Medieval history. I was floating on clouds! Wow that really was a big change; personally I'm a little biased but I think History was a good choice! I'm just abandoning attempts at computer based archaeology for learning about human and animal bone analysis. However I agree, floating on clouds is a good description for how relieved and free I feel. The other thing that made me happy today (3.30am) was realising that even if I'm not actually any good at GIS I have at least picked up a few skills. Behold Stonehenge:  It might be laughable to anyone that understands this type of software, but I'm proud of my lollipop trees! |
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« Reply #330 on: January 11, 2012, 09:06:48 pm » |
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It might be laughable to anyone that understands this type of software, but I'm proud of my lollipop trees!
I understand it enough to know I can't do it! It looks good in my opinion. And yes, switching from Architecture to History was a huge switch! Hardly any class credit transferred, I wound up needed to spend an extra semester in school, but to just be able to write, rather than having to build models and draw plans? Priceless! |
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« Reply #331 on: January 11, 2012, 09:38:22 pm » |
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I have been up all night and suddenly out of the blue an idea hit me. I chased my idea down and sure enough....I found evidence. I am so happy. I may have in fact saved the person I love.
Way to go, mate! Cheers, and drinks all 'round! |
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« Reply #332 on: January 13, 2012, 04:25:57 am » |
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I have been up all night and suddenly out of the blue an idea hit me. I chased my idea down and sure enough....I found evidence. I am so happy. I may have in fact saved the person I love.
Way to go, mate! Cheers, and drinks all 'round! Sure enough, turned in the evidence and the investigator had a "OMIGOD!" moment. (of course the ramifications are that there are more victims....) Today I found a job and applied, it's teaching preschool, but hey it is something. Tomorrow is the opening of the art show I entered...I hope I win or sell something. |
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« Reply #333 on: January 13, 2012, 07:34:59 am » |
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Going into HMV and finding Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and the 1958 (?) Around The World in 80 Days yesterday. Movies for the weekend sorted, then  Sudden thought - Tim Burton's Around the World in 80 Days |
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« Reply #334 on: January 13, 2012, 11:14:51 am » |
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« Reply #335 on: January 13, 2012, 01:11:33 pm » |
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I've got an interview for a job this afternoon. Woohoo! Congratulations! |
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« Reply #336 on: January 13, 2012, 01:23:47 pm » |
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I've got an interview for a job this afternoon. wooooh! Good luck!!! |
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« Reply #337 on: January 13, 2012, 10:01:10 pm » |
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Thank you both! It was a very good interview I think. I may have a temp job for a couple of weeks and I'm being considered for two permanent jobs. For me it's amazing to receive some positive feedback and job offers after just a few days. Last time I was job hunting in Germany, I wrote almost 200 applications and it took one year before I found something. But apparently, my years of work experience and the fact that I worked in very diverse companies is regarded more as an asset here. |
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« Reply #338 on: January 13, 2012, 10:10:00 pm » |
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I meant to post this yesterday, but whatever...it still makes me happy... I received a job offer to work as a Cook 1 (entry level chef/cook position) at a very nice restaurant. I'd get to work with a good friend of mine (the chef who taught me everything I know, actually) and I'd get to move back to an area where I have a lot of very close friends. It would pay well, and there are several good colleges nearby where I can take classes to finish my degree. This has made me quite happy, and I am seriously considering taking the offer. The only downside is that I would have to move (back) across the country to take the job, and I'd be moving away from my family again. Still, as I think about it, there are more positives to taking the offer than there would be negatives...so after months of barely scraping by and all, I have a serious job offer for a great job at a great restaurant...and I am happy! |
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Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.
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« Reply #339 on: January 14, 2012, 01:14:39 am » |
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To all who are looking or have found a job. Best of luck to you. Doesn't matter what you wind up 'doing' as long as you have 'something' for now. The better jobs are out there and eventually you find your 'niche' as it were.  |
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« Reply #340 on: January 14, 2012, 06:33:03 pm » |
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Spent the afternoon practicing longbow archery. Gives you a real sense of history doing something like that, humbling too.
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'This job looks complicated, get a bigger hammer!'
'The 4lb lump hammer, also known as a Birmingham Screwdriver'
'Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is never putting them in a fruit salad.'
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« Reply #341 on: January 14, 2012, 08:27:15 pm » |
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I bought a Dremel with 30 accessories, and then bought a set of drills for it too No more struggling for the better part of an hour to cut 4mm scale boilers from brass with a fretsaw any more, or trying to drill through zinc alloy chassis with a fairly woebegone cheap drillbit and scalpel handle.... |
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« Reply #342 on: January 14, 2012, 08:40:43 pm » |
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I'm doing history again! Well, kinda. I write an article in the quarterly newsletter for our local SCV chapter, and today is my day to get it done. So I'm reading and writing history again, trying to make sense of things and touch on topics not already discussed to death!
Then, sewing with my sweet momma, making some pants for a steampunk outfit. Happy day!
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« Reply #343 on: January 14, 2012, 09:37:21 pm » |
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rediscovering a singer I used to love very much. Apparantly, I still do <3
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« Reply #344 on: January 14, 2012, 10:29:40 pm » |
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Finished sculpture number 6500 this afternoon. It is a bell with a branch and dragonfly design.
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« Reply #345 on: January 15, 2012, 12:12:45 am » |
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After I finish work today which will be soon the Wife and I will be going to stay at our favorite Bed & Breakfast tomorrow in the historic town of Stillwater Minnesota were we got married. Here is a link of the room we will be staying in. http://www.rivertowninn.com/oscar_wilde.html |
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« Reply #346 on: January 15, 2012, 12:42:26 am » |
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Small pleasures:
Wanted to buy an absolutely boring, entirely functional 2012 diary for work (the one I bought having promoted itself to Journal while my back was turned), and found in solitude on the store shelf an Art Nouveau diary, full of Belle Epoque promotional posters with Mucha artwork... For only two pounds.
Thank you Autocorrect, also, for trying to change my text to say 'Nougat', 'Croquet' and 'Mucky'. That cheered me too.
'an Art Nougat diary, full of Belle Croquet promotional posters with mucky artwork'
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« Reply #347 on: January 15, 2012, 04:23:19 am » |
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I had a perfect day today. Just too many good things to list them all, but visiting a good friend is top of that list.
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« Reply #348 on: January 15, 2012, 04:44:45 am » |
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My soon-to-be-step-daughter was here tonight. My fiance's parents want her to gradually adjust, which I understand fully. Well, given that the cat hasn't been around a baby in about a year, I was a little unsure. He kept his distance most of the night, but when he was around, he was well behaved and when she wanted to touch him, she gently pet him. Poor cat was afraid, he remembers babies squeezing his cheeks. |
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« Reply #349 on: January 15, 2012, 05:43:31 am » |
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My soon-to-be-step-daughter was here tonight. My fiance's parents want her to gradually adjust, which I understand fully. Well, given that the cat hasn't been around a baby in about a year, I was a little unsure. He kept his distance most of the night, but when he was around, he was well behaved and when she wanted to touch him, she gently pet him. Poor cat was afraid, he remembers babies squeezing his cheeks. See, it's the rare post like this one that makes me wish we had a "like" button, or something very similar. At any rate, this post makes me happy. As does getting the vocal track down for "Pied Piper," with NO music to go by. All that was playing was the clicktrack, since none of us had it in us to record the MUSIC bits at the start of the night. For the record, I bloody well HATE a clicktrack. HATE is not a strong enough word. But, I NAILED the vocals on the FIRST take, ON key. And what's more, it's quite possibly some of the BEST vocals I've ever laid down! |
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