Two and a half year old to me: "Where's Mr. Eddie?"
Mother of two and a half year old & me: "Who? Mr. Terry?"
Two and a half year old: "Yeah. Mr. Terry."
Me: "I think he's probably at his house."
Two and a half year old: "Yeah, he's your man. For ALL the time."
Mother: "Hahahahahahahahahaha. If you want salt poured in your wounds, just come to our house."
Nothing like having a toddler remind you of your failed relationship and how Mr. Terry actually isn't your man for ALL the time anymore!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Called out
My good friend Sharon made a very astute observation of my blogging subject matter: In just one month, I had two posts about my wonderful ability to procrastinate. I truly have a problem.
One of my co-workers suggested a "life coach" to help me through the dissertation process. Apparently, those folks can help you get things organized in such a way that you actually make progress instead of staring at a semi-blank computer screen praying for divine inspiration in APA 5th edition format.
WHEN I have a full-time job again, I have several priorities for my paycheck: 1. Get out of debt (this includes significant student loan debt, yikes). 2. Get a housekeeper. I am a horrible housekeeper and I'm OK with that, but I do like to have a clean house. 3. Pay someone to spend one week with me going through every little piece of paper I have, including the boxes in the garage that haven't been opened in at least the last 2, if not 3 moves.
I am a pack rat. I come by it honestly, through my father's side of the family. I simply do not know what to do with paper. I keep all kinds of things that are of no use whatsoever because I can't figure out what the heck to do with it. I should take a picture of my desk and post it. But not yet. So, I need help. My good friend Amorette came down a few years ago and we tackled my spare bedroom with great success. Unfortunately, I've had some time to undo all the work we did. Sigh. Amorette would be so sad to see what I've done since she was here.
I really try to not obsess about material things - i.e., my next paycheck and how much (hopefully) having a Ph.D. will influence that amount - but I really do want some extra cash to pay for someone to help me be organized. And so I pay for today's shopping spree here.
And, of course, I'd like to do my part to end world hunger and work for world peace. Wouldn't want to seem to materialistic after I just encouraged everyone to help end world poverty on my last post.
One of my co-workers suggested a "life coach" to help me through the dissertation process. Apparently, those folks can help you get things organized in such a way that you actually make progress instead of staring at a semi-blank computer screen praying for divine inspiration in APA 5th edition format.
WHEN I have a full-time job again, I have several priorities for my paycheck: 1. Get out of debt (this includes significant student loan debt, yikes). 2. Get a housekeeper. I am a horrible housekeeper and I'm OK with that, but I do like to have a clean house. 3. Pay someone to spend one week with me going through every little piece of paper I have, including the boxes in the garage that haven't been opened in at least the last 2, if not 3 moves.
I am a pack rat. I come by it honestly, through my father's side of the family. I simply do not know what to do with paper. I keep all kinds of things that are of no use whatsoever because I can't figure out what the heck to do with it. I should take a picture of my desk and post it. But not yet. So, I need help. My good friend Amorette came down a few years ago and we tackled my spare bedroom with great success. Unfortunately, I've had some time to undo all the work we did. Sigh. Amorette would be so sad to see what I've done since she was here.
I really try to not obsess about material things - i.e., my next paycheck and how much (hopefully) having a Ph.D. will influence that amount - but I really do want some extra cash to pay for someone to help me be organized. And so I pay for today's shopping spree here.
And, of course, I'd like to do my part to end world hunger and work for world peace. Wouldn't want to seem to materialistic after I just encouraged everyone to help end world poverty on my last post.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Blog Action Day
According to Cool People Care today is Blog Action Day and bloggers all over are talking about poverty and I feel compelled to do my part.
Anyone who knows me knows I'm not big on research (again, WHY am I getting a PhD?) so I'd encourage you to do some of your own research locally on places that are tackling poverty on a daily basis. With the upcoming election, now is the time to figure out what the candidates are saying about poverty and how to deal with it.
And in the meantime, if you want to improve your vocabulary, go to Free Rice, learn some words, and give free rice to those who need it.
Anyone who knows me knows I'm not big on research (again, WHY am I getting a PhD?) so I'd encourage you to do some of your own research locally on places that are tackling poverty on a daily basis. With the upcoming election, now is the time to figure out what the candidates are saying about poverty and how to deal with it.
And in the meantime, if you want to improve your vocabulary, go to Free Rice, learn some words, and give free rice to those who need it.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Working Under Pressure
Tomorrow is the day when idlers work, and fools reform.
~Edward Young
I am simply amazed at my ability to procrastinate, despite knowing all of the reasons not to. Perhaps going back to grad school for a doctorate wasn't such a good idea. And, when someone asks you what you do well, it is bad that the first thing that comes to mind is your ability to procrastinate?
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