I get to go to Space Camp...

at 03/04/10 1:39PM

AS A COUNSELOR!!!!

No joke. I had the interview yesterday, and they called me an hour or two after I'd left to offer me the job.

Suddenly, my childhood dream of getting to be like the astronauts is going to come true...and I'm going to get to help other kids realize this dream, while remembering every single moment of it!

How cool is that!? =D

I want to thank everyone for the encouragement they've given me. This isn't quite what I had seen in my future, but in all honesty--who can really see the future? (except our Lord, of course!) And really, all the credit goes to Him anyway. I simply prayed for something I could get truly involved in, and enjoy. I hope that this will be an enthralling experience!

To tell you a little bit about the job...there are so many different programs they have. Kids can come from ages 7 to 18. They come from all over the US, but also from all over the world! There are groups that come from places like India, and China (mostly these are school groups), but they also do the classic "come and leave mom and dad at home for a week" camp. Parent/child camps, cub scout and girl scout groups can be thrown into the mix too. AND (this is the best part...) they've got the STAR WARS UNIVERSE coming to the Space and Rocket Center this summer. Folks...I might actually get to be a real-life JEDI!!!!!

*cough, cough*

Now, back to the real world. I have a website to work on. =)

Yay! Where is it and how long do you get to stay?

by essie at 03/04/10 2:19PM
Maria, I am so jealous!! I have always wanted to go to space camp!! Jonathan and I have discussed doing the family camp when the kids are older! And we can't wait for the Star Wars Universe either!!

by little_momma at 03/04/10 2:53PM
Wow, cool! Star Wars FTW! And I'm glad that at last you've been blessed with employment! Is this a job that will continue for the forseeable future (as opposed to having some known duration)?

by engelishgentleman at 03/04/10 5:27PM
Fun!! Congrats!

by girl_husted at 03/04/10 10:26PM
That's great, Maria! May God bless!

by the_rainy_dog at 03/05/10 10:54AM
Fantastic :)

by thearteest at 03/05/10 9:53PM
So happy for your family this morning!

by little_momma at 03/07/10 2:37PM

Here for a moment, at least.

at 02/20/10 4:08PM

Well, no luck yet. I'm staring to think that having a job is overrated. Well guess what? It is.

Okay, enough of the sarcasm. How about more frustration? I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me when Managers, and other such "important people" in a hiring process started avoiding possible employees. When was hospitality and politeness thrown out the window? I can't get anyone to talk to me, much less give me an interview. And what's even more interesting is that the majority of the design companies in this area have been rude. Not all of them have been that way, but several of them at least.

I've gotten a sinus infection, too. =) But, it's not been terrible, and I'm feeling a whole lot better. It's been the first time I've been sick since...well, I dunno.

Well, I'm supposed to be working on a website...so I'll go now.

Ciao!

Sadness. I remember the frustrations of lengthy unsuccessful job searching. :-( Well, hang in there, O victim of the Obama economy! ;-)

by engelishgentleman at 02/20/10 4:24PM
Don't lose heart...something great is out there for you! :)

I hope you are feeling all better soon!

by desi at 02/20/10 7:13PM
I've experienced the exact same thing. You have to practically stalk someone just get a response...and then all they'll say is, "We'll call you if we're interested." or "We're not hiring now, we're actually letting people go." Grrr!
Orientation went really well today...and if the next few weeks are any indication, it looks like they're going to give me a lot of hours. YAY!!

by babyelephant at 02/20/10 8:35PM
Giiiiiiirl! Relax, don't let the stress get to you! Of course I'm preaching the choir here..chin up! Things will get better!! :D Miss you curly-q!

by libster at 02/21/10 6:42AM

cheesecake + coffee = love

at 01/29/10 3:47PM

I love cheesecake. I love it so much I could be an obsessive stalker person and follow it around until I've gotten a ridiculous restraining order placed on me. With a hot, fresh cup of coffee, this delectable dessert reaches another pinnacle of greatness. And it is best enjoyed on a wet, cold, freezing over afternoon.
Now, onto the rest of this post.

Many of you may be well wondering what I have begun to spend my time doing. Seeing as there is no job within sight of the foreseeable future, I have therefore taken up hunting around websites for several hours a day looking for places to apply. I feel like a troll waiting for a potential juicy prince to ride by on his equally juicy horse. I'm just ready to pounce. If something comes across my line of sight that enchants me, I very well may pounce(apply for it). I regularly troll the Fed's job database, as well as newspaper websites, and other job agency related sites. I've had one call about a possible job in Springfield, TN--but haven't heard back on it yet. *sigh* If you could, and wouldn't mind slipping a prayer up to our Lord I would appreciate the help. Thus far I feel like I'm floundering.

I've also been working at different design things since I've had so much free time. Different things here and there, and I really need to get back into working on my book. It has potential, and I don't need to just let it sit there. I'm nearly ready to finish my website as well. I need to double check all the pictures I've got up (and that i have ready to be put up), and then buy a domain space. The only concern I have is that once I get a domain space I won't be able to pay monthly. My paychecks are barely anything, and I'm doing good to be able to put anything in my gas tank most weeks. Anyway, If you want some design work done--email me. I'll be happy to give it a shot. once I've gotten some new stuff done I'll stick it up here for you to look at.

Yes, I do realize that I just mentioned the word "paycheck" (for all the complaining I've done about not having a job). I've started working at the New York and Company in one of the Huntsville Malls. Unfortunately hours are terrible, and mostly because it's not Christmas anymore. One week I've 20 hours, the next I get 4 or 5. I think I'm just about ready to leave the retail business, but as much as I'd like to...I can't yet see a way out.

Okay, I think it's time to hop off this "hooked up to the internet" computer, and hop onto my "not hooked up to the internet" computer. I gotta get some stuff finished today.

Ciao.

Check out "Cheesecake" by Dr.Teeth, of the Muppets. I bet you can find it on YouTube and you just reminded me of the funny little song.
And want to exchange praying for each other--I'll be praying for you anyway, but Curtis and I could certainly use some prayers as we are trying to find a church and town to move to this summer. Love you!

by frogkisser at 01/29/10 5:54PM
Your description of cheesecake has made my mouth water! Wow, such a great description!

I am sure you have tried every angle for a job, but have you tried sending out a cover letter with your resume and go through the yellow book pages, mailing out to the companies? Thought I would throw out a suggestion! I am praying for you--been there!! :D Hang in there kiddo.

by libster at 01/29/10 6:32PM
We use Network Solutions for our website, and I've really enjoyed it. It's all paid up front, so no monthly charges. To some extent, you can pick and choose what you need and take the price down; I think they're running specials for new subscribers right now.

by thearteest at 01/29/10 8:55PM
Ahhh! I hope you find something you like and enjoy... and soon!

by laurar209 at 01/29/10 9:37PM
I'll say a prayer for you about the job hunt. I know firsthand how depressing and stressful it can be. On the other hand, I think a lot of people who have been looking for months are now finding things. Rusty really believes the economy is on the upswing. It's good that you have something (even part time) for a little cash, and to avoid gaps on your resume.

by babyelephant at 02/19/10 3:52PM

As many times as I blink I'll think of you... tonight.

at 01/08/10 1:12PM

Uh. New post.

I'm officially back in AL. It flurried yesterday and today. Snow flurried that is.

I'm working at the NY&Co in one of the malls in Huntsville. So that's good.

Yeah. Not much to report. The holidays were lots of fun. I'm sad to have to leave them behind.

Hopefully something more post-able will happen between now and the next time I post.

Ciao.

Good luck!

by engelishgentleman at 01/08/10 1:45PM
thinking of you and praying for you! :)

by alliecat at 01/11/10 5:40PM
I was thinking of you and wanted to say HEY!!! :D Have a great Monday. I miss your humor..lol, does that come across dorky?

by libster at 01/25/10 7:20AM
Yeah I have actually seen the whole dvd of Mark Gungor's. His parents bought it last year and it was great!! You don't have to be married to hear the dvd (obviously) so if you wanna come up you are MORE than welcome! We'd love to see you again ;)
But with single people it's not going to have much of an effect vs. a married couple who can relate to the issues he discusses so well.
He's actually only a comedian on like one or two of the discs. The third and fourth discs are serious issues and he's a very serious person when he needs to be :) ... it's a total of 6hrs. long. lol, I hope people will be up for coming down to see it. :)

by sarah_seaton at 01/27/10 9:20AM
ugh, I meant Tim's parents bought it :)

by sarah_seaton at 01/27/10 9:20AM
Yes, I know He will provide. I just know that prayer helps :) Thanks for yours!

by desi at 01/29/10 3:22PM

I'll think of you tonight.

at 12/15/09 1:15AM

Just to warn you: I'm going to vent. If you don't want to hear me frustrated, then don't keep reading.

In a retail setting I have come to disbelieve how rude people can be. It makes me incredulous.
They can be the nicest people to you one moment, and in the next several seconds are rude, and downright selfish.

You can, for example, help the said person create two full outfits, or help them pick out a great gift for someone else. They'll be sweet as pie. They'll thank you, twenty, nay thirty times.

BUT, ask them to donate to St. Jude. Any amount they want. Or, go a step further and ask them to round up 6 cents and donate that small 6 cents to the children. What do they do? Say no. Give you looks that kill. Ask, "Is this really necessary?" And they say it in all haughty-ness. Tell me, what does this profit them? What does loosing 6 cents of a dollar mean to them? Or 15 cents, or 60cents, or even 5 dollars?

It makes my stomach turn when I have to tell someone that I can't donate. And I'll admit, I said no once, once when I shouldn't have. I was buying a pair of socks--for myself. I should have told the lady yes. How selfish. So, I'm mad because I did something I never wanted to do, and it aggravates me to see people who can afford it--really afford it (Like the lady who came in sporting expensive looking gloves and even more expensive looking rings over top of them and then bought over $100 worth of stuff) turn down a chance to help someone who's got it harder than we do.

Yes, we. Aren't we all blessed above and beyond what we can possibly imagine? I may be unable to support myself, but I have two parents that are willing and able to support me until I find my feet. How can I ever give that back to my God?

I have no leg to stand on when it comes to not having enough. These children rely on the support of people who have compassion on them. I feel compassion because they have encountered a disease that's taking their life from them, because I have things they don't. And it's a good and just thing to help someone who cannot help himself. Why is it that we are so blind to what we have? And to what we have to give?

I'm done. It's over.

Lord willing, I'm loading up the car on Thursday. I praise Him that I am going back to people who love and are concerned for me. What a blessing!

Goodnight.

Yay for going home soon!! :) Love you!

by desi at 12/15/09 8:45AM
Best wishes for your new transition--I hope it continues to bring you blessings!

by frogkisser at 12/15/09 10:09AM
Welcome back to Bama

by jules at 12/17/09 7:47PM
Hey Maria! I hope you had a merry christmas, dear! Love and miss you!

by sarah_seaton at 12/26/09 8:51AM
I got your message, but I was working that night and couldn't call back. We have class at 9:30 and worship at 10:30, then 5 at night. I already have lunch plans, but maybe another time.

by jules at 12/29/09 8:39PM
Wow! I'm surprised that you would have people be rude. I thought just about everyone supported St. Jude.

by babyelephant at 01/04/10 11:52AM

I get to go to Space Camp...

Here for a moment, at least.

cheesecake + coffee = love

As many times as I blink I'll think of you... tonight.

I'll think of you tonight.

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