Something new!

Well hello!

I've started reading Jenni's blog, Story of My Life and I've really fallen in love with her writing. It's like we're sitting there having a girl chat. Love that!

*Jenni, if you're reading: thank you for starting your billionth blog. If you didn't I wouldn't be inspired to finally keep up with mine. Oh, and I'm totally going to keep up with the List of Ten Tuesday. ;]

So here we go, lovelies! My first List of Ten Tuesday!
And yes, I'm aware it's almost Wednesday. It's the effort and actually making the darn list that counts!

Ten Things I'm Looking Forward to This Holiday Season!
(and in no particular order)

1) The Christmas Music
As a former band nerd and lover of all music, I have to say Christmas music is in my top 3 genres. 103.7 started being the "100% Christmas Station" last week, and I crank the tunes in my car and sing at the top of my lungs. I'm positive the car next to me at the stop light can hear my horrid singing, but I could care less.

2) Shopping
What's tragic here is I LOVE shopping during the Holidays, but I don't have enough funds. One of the downfalls of working in childcare, unfortunately. I love buying someone a gift and watching them open it! If only I my wrapping skills were better than stuffing it into a bag and sticking tissue on top...

3) The Atmosphere
How can you not feel the joy and love in the air?! And the smell of Christmas?! I can't even describe it, but it's amazing.

4) Starbucks Holiday Drinks
Need I say more?
Psst! I found out they have the peppermint flavoring all year round! Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, anyone?!

5) Decorations
Totally wished my family wore Santa hats while decorating...
My parents bought a new tree last year (pre-lit, woohoo!) and Mom said she would no longer decorate the tree with our "hodge-podge" ornaments. This kinda broke my heart, but I understand. Me and my sisters aren't little kids anymore. So instead of looking at The Rescuers and other various Disney and baby picture ornaments, it is candy cane themed. Lots of red, white and silver! Mom even made a big bow for the top with long curly tails to go down the tree. Now if only I could convince Mom and Dad to start decorating OUTSIDE again...

6) The Weather
Okay, let's be honest: winter rarely EVER looks like that in North Texas. Although we did have a white Christmas last year! Am I hoping for another one? Yes. Will it really happen two years in a row? Doubtful. Because Texas is unbearably hot during the summer months, I count down the days to fall and winter. I thrive in the colder months, and my cutest clothes are meant to be worn then. I paid my dues by dealing with the heat on a slanted parking lot during marching practice for four years in high school. You will NEVER hear me say, "I can't wait for summer!" If I could, I'd migrate North for the summer (or just stay there all year round).

7) Being Unabashed About Hint Dropping
As Christmas draws closer, do you find yourself pointing out things at the store or in a catalog while casually saying, "Ooooh I'd LOVE to have that!" Yeah, me too. If you said no, you're a big fat liar!

8) Family
(Me and my sisters two years ago. Aren't we precious?)
I love my family. We have our moments where we bicker and argue, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Family is what should be most important during the holidays. Not the material things-FAMILY. Which leads me to...

9) Traditions
On Christmas Eve my family has two traditions: we open one small gift, and instead of a formal dinner, we eat snacky-finger-type-foods. I know the first one isn't too uncommon, but I feel the second one is really my family's. Mom has tried several times to let go of the finger-foods tradition, but me and my sisters fight it everytime! Mom makes meatballs, fudge and other baked goods, and we'll have chips and dip, QUESO (LOVE my Mom's queso!) and cheese and crackers. Why fix it if it ain't broke? It wouldn't be Christmas Eve without the finger foods!

and finally

10) Charity
I don't always get to participate in charity, but when I can, I love to adopt a tree angel. I feel every child deserves a decent Christmas (one gift from Santa is better than none). They set up an angel tree at the school I work at every year. I think me and my co-worker are going to adopt one together. I've been telling my kiddos that helping our fellow man during the holidays is important, and I love how well they respond to it. Our center is gathering items for a children's grief support center, and they are SO excited to participate! I'm lucky to have such a great group of kids to work with! :]


How'd I do?! I think Thankful Thursdays are only during November, so I'll do my first and only one for this year in a few days! For now, I need some sleep! I'm off tomorrow and seeing Harry Potter for the second time! I won't wear eye makeup this time, I learned my lesson from the midnight showing :'[

Later Days!
Dani

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Fall is here!...well, sorta.

Hey!

Did you notice the decor change?! Oh yes, lovelies. Texas has officially started to get the Fall weather memo! It isn't as cool as I'd like it to be, but it's so much better than dealing with over 100-degree heat! Barbara said we're experiencing an "indian summer." It's still a bit warm during the day but it's nice and cool at night! Can't wait to wear my sweaters and boots...just thinking about it makes me giddy! My marker that fall is really here though? There's this huge tree a few houses down and it gets completely golden right before the leaves fall. It's so beautiful! When that tree is a golden fall color...that's when I know! I'm hoping we start seeing high's in the upper 60s/lower 70s soon. We have a cold front coming in later this week, so fingers crossed!!

My birthday came and went. I am now officially uninsured. Hooray? It isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I have plenty of supplies to hold me over until January. However, Dad told me I would only be receiving medical coverage when I'm reinstated. I'll have to buy my own dental and vision. I think until I get a better job anyways, that's fine. My teeth aren't rotting, and my eyes haven't really changed...so I think I'll survive. I just need to eat better, be more active and take LOTS of vitamin C! Don't want to get sick without insurance!

Also, I haven't stepped foot in my gym since JUNE. Horrible!! I'm going to try my best to get my butt back there at least twice a week starting tomorrow! I've been staying up WAY too late reading and by the time I wake up, I need to get ready for work. Yeah, definitely lame.

That's about all I have for now. I'll try to be a better blogger, I promise!!


Later Days!
Dani

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Meet Ruby!

I have some very exciting news!
I bought a car!! Yup, you read that right! A car!

My little sister bought a 2008 Toyota Yaris on Monday. When she went back to the dealership on Tuesday, to sign all her paperwork, I went along. After she was done, she had to go back to work and Dad and I talked with Bryan in financing. I found out I had an impeccable credit score (yay for keeping up with my monthly payments)! Also, since I had recently received my Associate's degree, I was eligible for the Graduate program! Being eligible for that meant I could buy a new car with a very, very low financing rate. Oh, and I was able to trade in my little white Chevy S-10 and got $1,000 for it! Not too bad!

I know you're wondering exactly what car I bought! Here it is!
A 2010 Toyota Corolla!






It was a good time to get out of my truck. Why? It was over 100,000 miles, and probably would have crapped out on me within the next 6 months. The fact we got $1,000 for a trade-in is pretty awesome. The White Knight was a great first car. It got me from point A to point B, it was already paid off, and with the driving I did in high school, it was good for gas. However, now that I'm doing a lot more driving, and I'm going to be working two jobs (one in Hurst, the other in Southlake) every day, I needed a car with better gas mileage.

That's where the Corolla comes in. It gets about 38 miles to the gallon! A huuuuge difference from my truck. I think the truck was only getting about 18 miles? Yeah, I'll be saving a lot of money per month on gas.
Did I mention I got a screaming deal on this car? It's worth $20k, I believe it was listed for $17k and I got it for about $13k! Apparently, it was sitting on the lot for over 300 days. In the dealership business, if a car is sitting on the lot for over 90 days, the dealership has to start paying a ridiculous amount of money just to keep it there. So, they were really anxious to get it off their hands. With my credit score, trade-in, and the graduate program, I will only pay $299 per month. For a brand new car, I think that's pretty good!

Since my truck had a name (The White Knight), I had to name this beauty! Her name is Ruby! My best friend, Diana suggested the name and I loved it! Diana also put some lucky money in my car. She is Greek, and whenever someone buys a new car, they put money in it to bring good luck. So she had put some change under my mats....unfortunately, I forgot to mention this to the dealership when they detailed the car while I was signing my paperwork and they vacuumed up my lucky Greek money. I was actually really disappointed! And I'm not going to ask her to put more change in my car!

I'm really happy about this!! Having a reliable car is such a relief! So, if you're ever in the area and wanting to go out, let me know! I'll definitely want to drive! ;]


Later Days!
Dani

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A different path

Have you ever just kicked yourself for not doing something differently? That's what I'm doing right now.
I'm kicking myself for not learning a skill and getting a job in that field. Ohhhh no, I had to go to school for three years and get a degree that pretty much says, "Look! I took a bunch of basic courses!" Where that's commendable, sticking with school, an Associate's degree isn't going to get me a job. So, I've decided to look into some programs at TCC (I know, just when I think I'm done there, I go right back).

I am seriously considering nursing. I have been told by many people (strangers included!) that I should be a nurse. I know there is a dire need for nurses, and since my head is in a better place...why not? There was a time when I really thought about going into nursing, but I was always told (by myself and others) because of my learning disability with math, nursing wouldn't be possible for me. I'm starting to think differently. I have to count carbohydrates, and figure out how much insulin I'm going to take. I know how to count milligrams and what not for pills, so why can't I get past my learning disability? I made an appointment with the DSS (special services) office for Monday morning. Ms. Hill helped me when I first got to TCC, I'm sure she can help me out now. Back in middle school, I had so many grand maul seizures, my math retention skills went out the window. If I am taught something, I won't remember how to do it five minutes later. It's as if I wasn't in class. So, at the end of high school, I was tested and I do indeed have a learning disability. Instead of taking the senior level math TAKS, I took a 7th grade level (and passed). Because I had all the right paper work, and had all the ARD meetings at the end of my senior year in high school, TCC waved my required math course, and I took a computer course instead (and did well in it). I'm not going to spend all that time taking the prerequisite classes if the Nursing Program won't wave my required math course. So I guess we'll find out Monday if it's a go or no-go.

The other program I'm looking into to is Surgical Technology. You know the people who are responsible for the inventory of what tools are used during a surgery so nothing gets sewn inside the patient? Yeah, that. I looked at the prerequisite courses, and no math is needed. I would need to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II, but I think if I really buckle down, I can do it.

So that's where I'm at, lovelies. I'm tired of getting e-mails back from companies I've applied to saying, "Thanks, but you're not what we're looking for" (in so many words). I want to get into a field that has meaning, and I want to do something I enjoy. I think I belong in the medical field. I think the meeting with Ms. Hill is going to start me on my journey.
Keep your fingers crossed....or send me good thoughts/vibes or pray for me. Whatever is more comfortable for you! ;]


Later Days!
Dani

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Christmas in July?

*peeks around the corner*
Oh, hey guys!
I need to be given the worst blogger award. It's been over a month since my last post? FAIL. Major fail.
So what's been going on with me? I've been working, hanging out, and still looking for a new job.
Remember when I said I was so excited to work the summer program? OH MAH LAWD. Tie my tubes NOW! I'm so done working with kids! I love them, and I know if/when I have my own, they won't be the same, but geez! I'm so burnt out! I need to work with adults! Also, working in childcare can be rewarding, but I really don't get paid enough for what I do. It doesn't pay the bills!
Joe started his new job last week! I'm so proud of him. He is so excited about making more money, and being employed with a company that will really use his skills. Oh, and he's so happy to have a cubicle. Cute, right?
I've been doing a lot of shopping lately. Nothing too pricey though. We're talking Payless, Target, Old Navy, Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Delia's, etc. And the majority of my purchases were on sale! Like for instance, the few things I bought today!
I bought a cute red blouse from Target. Target's website was being stupid, so I couldn't find a picture, and I'm too lazy to really keep trying to find it. It was $20, but definitely worth it. Any top that makes me look a little more endowed in the chest area is always worth the money! ;]

I bought these for $9. I figured I needed silver sandals, and I can wear these to work because they have a strap. It's a win-win for me.

Aren't these CUTE?! They were on sale for $17. I think they were originally $28? Don't quote me! I already took the price sticker off them. Again, silver shoes. These will come in handy around Christmas time :D

Speaking of CHRISTMAS, I am SO READY for this summer weather to be done and over with! My iTunes shuffled to Andrea Bocelli's version of "Silent Night" and I listened to the whole thing! His voice is so beautiful, it makes me cry!
I went to Hobby Lobby with my friend Diana for wedding stuff, and they had Christmas ornaments up already! Of course, this is exciting for me! That means we're getting closer to the cooler weather! I belong in a colder climate! I hate the heat! Did I mention all my cute clothes aren't really good for the summer? I can't wait to wear my jeans, sweaters, coats, cardigans and boots! I tried on a pair of boots at Payless today. I sent a picture of me wearing them to my Mom. Keep in mind it was over 100 degrees, so I was wearing shorts. Short, slouchy, cowboy boots and shorts isn't really an attractive combination. Mom's reaction? "Ummm...no." Of course I'm thinking ahead to fall and winter. Skinny jeans, those boots, and my new red blouse would be a great outfit!

See what I mean? Adorable! And only $40! Not something I can afford right now, but soon!

(I just noticed all the pictures on this post is shoes. Sad? Maybe.)

In other news, I found out if I don't have a full time job by my birthday (September 28), I will be dropped from my parents' insurance. HOWEVER! It will only be a lapse in coverage. Because the health care bill passed, that means dependents can stay on their parents' insurance until the age of 26. So, in January I can be re-instated. That means 3 months of no insurance. 3 months of Vitamin C, a better diet and exercise plan and lots and lots and LOTS of hand sanitizer so I don't get sick. I won't lie to you, I'm extremely scared. What if something happens? I know I'll more than likely be find, but still! Those "What Ifs" keep creeping into my mind. Please keep me in your prayers, good thoughts and vibes. Either to make it through those 3 months unscathed or to find a full time career.
I recently downloaded Fireflight's song "Desperate." It really grabbed my attention even though I don't normally listen to Christian bands. Some of the lyrics really strike a chord with me:
I know You hear me,
Would You give me a sign?
Reel me in before I've fallen in line.
You've put me on a path I don't understand
I'm standing on a ledge waving my hands.
Is it weird if this is really how I feel right now? I don't know what's happening, I don't really know where I'm going and it's scaring the you-know-what out of me. That's all I'm asking for! A sign! Something to point me in the right direction.

I don't know what else to write about now, lovlies. I think I'm done for the night.

Later Days!
Dani

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SO BUMMED.

Hey guys!

Let's start on a slightly higher note. My cousin's wedding was SO MUCH FUN! Re-connecting with that side of my family was amazing. Now I might visit my Aunt Claudia in Michigan before the end of the summer! Woop! I found the Golden Bear necklace she bought me in Vail back in 1997. Still in great condition, and totally wearable. If you're from Colorado, or around the Vail area, then you know The Golden Bear jewelery brand is called "The Symbol of Vail Valley". It's such a shame it's a golden necklace...if it was white gold I would totally wear it everyday!



But on a bummed out note, Joe and I don't get to go to Colorado Springs for the Fourth of July. His sister has to work all that weekend, so they don't have anything planned. Oh, and Joe's Dad will be going up there that weekend too because Jenn is having her tonsils taken out on the 6th.
I am SO disappointed. I understand why we can't go, but it's still lame. I was looking forward to the cooler weather. No joke. I'm not spending time outside, it's TOO FREAKING HOT. It's not like I can go swimming or hang out by the pool. Unless that body of water is natural or a saltwater pool, it can't be done. The chlorine eats away the adhesive on my pump. Sad times, my lovelies. Very, very sad times.

Joe is trying to be optimistic and saying we'll find something to do because we're off that weekend. We better find something amazing or I'm just going to be cranky.

I think I'm getting a little miffed now because Joe was supposed to go to my cousin's wedding with me, and he decided not to go because he couldn't afford to go with me to Minneapolis AND the trip to Colorado. Now he didn't go to either! He could have gone with me and met my family!! UGH!


That's all I've got to say for now. I'm throwing a fit and ranting about it. Boo hiss.


Later Days!
Dani

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Leavin' on a jetplane!

Quick post!

I'm about to leave for the airport! My cousin's wedding is tomorrow and I'm so excited to see my family!

This is my first trip completely solo. Airplane, hotel, different state, etc etc. Mom is freaking out a little bit because of my diabetes, but I know I'll be fine! Prayers for a safe trip are still appreciated though! ;]

Have a great weekend, lovelies!


Later Days!
Dani

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Oh hey!

Hey you guuuuuyzzz!
(sorry-had to do it!)

It is the last week of school! Thank GOD! Barbara and I did some packing up last week. Within the first day, we had packed up about 6 boxes worth of stuff! So we haven't really done much more since then. The kids still need stuff to play with! On the last two days of school, however, we're going to let them bring their electronic toys to keep them busy! We'll have everything packed up by then! I'll be working the summer program, which is pretty cool! We had our training at corporate on Monday, and it looks like our summer is going to be packed with a lot of fun stuff! It's my first time working in the summer, so it's going to be a learning experience!
I have a lot of my parents asking me if I'll be back next school year. And I have to be honest with them: "It's still up in the air."
They know my situation, so they're pretty understanding. I think whether I'm there or not next year is how they're deciding if their kids will stay in the program. If I don't go back next year, I am going to miss my kiddos very much! You work with them for the entire school year and you get a little attached, you know?

Speaking of jobs! One of my close family friends is going to take me to the VA Hospital in Fort Worth either this week or next week to talk to someone about getting a job! He's in the military/government, so this is a big deal! How nice is it of him to take the time out of his day to help me out? A very big dinner or gift card is definitely in order afterwards!
Joe will be interviewing with Checkpoint very soon! They're hiring 20 people, and his older brother works for the company, so he's pretty confident one of those 20 spots is his. I know he'll get the job! Not because Josh works there (it helps to have a little inside help), but because he has the skills! I never have to pay get to my computer fixed because I have Joe! He's great at what he does, and I'm so proud of him! <3

I made more videos. Yes, they are to "How to Train Your Dragon", and yes, I'm still proud of my work!

New Divide-Linkin Park
I had a hard time finishing this one. I was sick through the majority of making it, and I honestly got lazy and cut it off after the first chorus. It's still a big hit on deviantArt though!


Ten Years Kashmir II (Choir, Film Perc. Version)-Corner Stone Cues
As one of my friends said, "Amazing! You should totally effing make movie trailers for a living... just sayin'."
That was kind of my intention with this one! A trailer/really freaking epic video. I'll let you decide! ;]


I found the external hard drive Joe had given me for either my birthday or Christmas last year. He put all 3 seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender on it just so I could make videos. I think now that I've gotten the hang of editing, I'm going to use all those episodes for my next video! Either that or The Princess and the Frog! What do you think?!

This next week is going to be crazy busy for me! Let's take a look.
Thursday
Go up to the center in the morning to do more packing.
Ask the gym teacher if we can use her TV/DVD player for Thursday and Friday
Work
Family comes in from California for Juli's graduation
Friday
8:00 hair appointment
11:30 nail appointment
Work
Leave Florence and go to Hidden Lakes to help set up for the summer
If there is still time: go to David's Bridal for the bridesmaid appointment with Diana and everybody
Go home, hang out with the family
**Melissa comes home from Australia!! Get excited!**
Saturday
Wake up early, go to Hidden Lakes to finish setting up for Monday. 8:30-whenever we're done
Juli comes home from Ohio for graduation
More hanging out with the family after working at Hidden Lakes (and a shower!)
Sunday
JULI'S GRADUATION!
Monday
Work from 8:30-1:30
Appointment with the Nutritionist at 2:30
Tuesday-Thursday
Pretty much just working
Friday
Fly to Minneapolis for John and Sarah's wedding!

Holy crap, am I even going to have time to breathe this next week?
Probably not.

Later Days!
Dani

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Seriously?!

I had to visit my doctor AGAIN! Within a week! Seriously?!

I told them, "I'm not a hypochondriac, I swear!" My throat is sore, my ears are plugged, and oh! Did I mention I'm losing my voice?! BALLS.

While picking up my antibiotics at the pharmacy drive through, I busted one of my acrylics. Easily replaceable, but still! OUCH!

I go to work, and slowly but surely my voice starts dwindling. The kids can't quite get the concept that Ms. Dani is sick, and can't talk very loud. OH! AND the CCMS person decides to visit us today. OMG SHOOT ME.

I get home after work only to hear about a call from my new endocrinologist. On the message it said my thyroid is over active and my sugars are running too high, and now I need to see her in early June. Great. If I can actually get in for an appointment, and get time off work, I will have visited her office 3 times in the month of June.

Oh, and I'm supposed to start my period this week.

< sarcasm >
I just LOVE MY LIFE!
< / sarcasm >


Later Days!
Dani

PS:
Shame on ya'll if you haven't watched the videos I posted a few blog posts before! I worked hard on those...so get to watching! :]

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Feeling sickly...again.

I had to call in sick...again! This is twice now within a 2 or 3 week period! So not cool since I'm trying to put back cash! Argh!
I thought I had pleurisy again, but it ended up being something similar to pleurisy. So, the Doc put me on some strong ibuprofen, no steroids this time around. Last time the steroids made my blood sugars like a roller coaster!

But I made the most of my day! I discovered new music, mapped out my next video (it's going to be awesome), watched "The Princess and the Frog", and gawked at my new "The Art of How to Train Your Dragon" book. I know...now my obsession is getting way out of hand!

Let's look at it this way:
It was the LAST copy at B&N, they gave me 10% off because it was slightly damaged, and I had $21 and some change left on a gift card. I only had to pay $17 for this bad boy. Best purchase ever! I was seriously geeking out over it!
Was this a completely necessary purchase?
Yes.
Do I seem a little geeky right now?
Yes, and I don't care.

"The Princess and the Frog" is a seriously adorable movie! Why I waited so long to watch it is beyond me. It is definitely a classic Disney type of movie. I'm so glad they brought back the 2D animation for it! As much as I love the computer animated films (*cough*HowtoTrainYourDragon*cough*), it was refreshing! Oh, and it made me cry a little bit! Go watch it...now!

The "new music" I discovered, was a song by Florence + The Machine.
I think if Adele and Kate Nash came together, Florence + The Machine would be their musical love child. I've recently gotten into their music! I put the song "Cosmic Love" in my playlist for your listening pleasure!
Let it be noted, however, I was interested in them before the Eclipse soundtrack was announced. Okay? Okay.


Just a little updating randomness. I'm trying to get back on this whole updating thing! ;]

Later Days!
Dani

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Maybe I should have gone into video editing?

I was just talking about my lack of updates with Melissa!
I suck.
I know it, you know it, everybody knows it!

Here's what's been going on in my life:

Working.
We're down to the last 3 weeks of school. Barbara and I have to start packing up all my toys here soon. That should be fun (not)! But I'll say it again...it's the last 3 weeks!! The kids are getting more restless, and so are me and Barbara! I don't know why I'm counting down the days until summer though. I'll be working for Clayton's summer program! I'm excited because I get to work with Anne (she's a superly-awesome program coordinator who totally gets me), and I'm getting consistent hours! Praise the Lord! Money for meee!

Reading.
I'll be honest, I was excited for my new book, but I haven't picked it up in a while! Not because I don't like it! But because of reading fan fictions (oh gawd, I feel like a pre-teen saying that out loud) and...

Videos.
Since my last post, I've made three more videos! I've really found my knack with this whole editing business! They're all for "How to Train Your Dragon." I'm not only completely obsessed with this movie, it's the only movie I have decent enough clips to make these videos with!
Would you like to watch them? Sure you would!

Kings and Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars
I'm IN LOVE with this song! Naturally, I found out it fit the movie beautifully. Take a gander!


Marchin' On by OneRepublic feat. Timbaland
Again, I'm in love with this song! However, I cut it short. I'm a huge Timbo fan, but I felt after the beginning part, what I was trying to go for would have been ruined! I'm sorry, Timbo! :'[


and my latest (as in a few hours ago)...
We Are by Ana Johnsson
In the YouTube world, any video under a minute is called a "vidlet", so here's mine! I had been itching to do a vid to this song, and I finally got to do it! YAY!


^^^
Behold all that nerdiness! You know you love it! If you haven't seen the movie yet, there are a few spoilers in those videos! But if you don't care about spoilers, then by all means! Get my view count up! :]

Later Days!
Dani

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I looked at him, and I saw myself.

Hey everyone!

I had to call in sick today. Lame. Especially since I'm trying to save up for my cousin's wedding (refer to the previous post)! But I guess it's only 4 hours...not the end of the world. Anyways, I got extremely bored and it was either read the new book I bought or attempt to edit a video. You think I would choose to read a book, but not today!

There is a huge community of people on YouTube who do nothing but make "anime music videos". I don't know why ALL the videos they make are called that, cause a lot of them are from animated films, and TV shows but it's whatever. I've ALWAYS wanted to make my own, but never knew how or even where to start!
As you know, I'm just a wee bit obsessed with the movie "How to Train Your Dragon". I figured since I was at home sick, and bored with nothing to do, I'd give this whole fan music video thing a shot! I started at 1 o'clock, and after all the cutting, choosing what clips to use (and maybe a break or two), I was done around 5!

I know mine is not THE best out on YouTube right now but you know what? It's mine, and seeing as it's my first one EVER I'm pretty stinkin' proud of it! I used the song "Savin' Me" by Nickelback....you can't ever go wrong with Nickelback! ;]

Let me know what you think, okay? I showed it to Mom thinking she'd go "Okay, whatever Dani. This is stupid." But I was wrong! She loved it! That was a sign for me to get it on YouTube!

In other news:
I visited my new endocrinologist this morning! She's really nice, and very down to Earth! She asked me how I was doing on insulin, and I told her the reason I left Dr. Lackan's office (which was that whole 6-bottles-for-a-three-month-supply ordeal) and guess what? I'll be getting 15 bottles for a 3 month prescription! WOW! I haven't had a 3 month supply that big since I was still under Cook Children's!! Talk about a blessing!

Remember how I said I bought a new book? Well, I'm only on chapter two (and a half) and it's really good so far!
Here's the cover:

Yes...another vampire series! I had gone to Barnes and Noble to return the first two Wicked books I had bought (I just couldn't get into them) and I wanted to find something else. One of the "booksellers" there asked me what I normally like to read, and she suggested this series. I asked "Isn't this what True Blood is based off of? I don't like True Blood!" To which she answered, "I don't like True Blood either! It SUCKS compared to the books!" I took her word for it, and bought an $8 paperback on my giftcard. She was right! The books are beyond better than the TV show! This means you should check it out too! ;]


I just wanted to toot my horn about my video, and let you know about a new book! Speaking of books...I'm going to get in bed and start reading before bed! Tootles!


Later Days!
Dani

PS:
My blog title is a quote from How to Train Your Dragon. I know, I know! OBSESSED!

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I'm still alive!

Hey everyone!

It's been over a week since I've written last! Sorry about that! I've been busy with work, and trying to look for another job. I've applied for more positions with Keller ISD, HEB ISD and Irving ISD. I know Irving is a tough crowd, but they pay REALLY nicely. I wouldn't mind the drive either, so it's whatever at this point.

I've also been working out (I didn't go at all last week...bad Dani) and tanning. The tanning has been going well except for my last visit! I decided to tan with a thong...and needless to say my butt got a little burnt. Lesson learned: if that part of my body normally doesn't see the sun, it's probably going to burn. But hey! It's all nice and tan there now, hehe! No tan lines, yeah!

I got the invitation to my cousin's wedding, and I'm pretty excited! They're getting married at this very nice hotel in Minneapolis. They've reserved some rooms to receive a group rate, and I'm thinking about just staying at this place. $159+tax per night. Here's what I figure: if I stay at another hotel, I'll have to pay for a cab (or some other mode of transportation), and that's going to run into some serious cash. I might as well spend an extra $60 or so to just stay at the hotel where the wedding and reception are going to be at! This way I can get ready and go downstairs! Done and done.
Oh! And it's a 5 o'clock wedding. I REALLY want to wear this dress:

Cute right? I figured I could stick a pretty necklace, some cute black heels, a simple purse and be done! And it's a cotton sateen dress with POCKETS! I could wear it again to other semi-formal events. Win, for sure. What do you think?

GLEE!
The Power of Madonna episode was aired on Tuesday, and it just made me love Glee even more! I know some of my readers aren't fans (*cough*MEL*cough*), but that's okay! You wanna know what really ticked me off on Tuesday? American Idol ran over into Glee's timeslot, and since I wasn't home I had my DVR record it. Yeah, I watch it later that night only to discover that the last performance (Like a Prayer) was CUT OFF! Oh my GOD, I was livid! So I had to wait til the next day to watch it on Hulu. It was worth the wait though....great performance, and it definitely gave me goosebumps! Fox is going to re-air it tomorrow (Friday) for the people whose DVR/TiVO recordings were cut off! Thanks Fox! ;]

I'm going to fake bake and workout, then get ready for work! Tomorrow is FRIDAY, woo!

Later Days!
Dani

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A straightener giveaway?

So, I kinda want to win this straightener!
Click here, kaythanks.

I'm blogging about this not only because I'm trying to increase MY chances, but I want you to enter too!


How cool would it be if one of us won?!

Just sayin'.


Later Days!
Dani

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Consider my confidence a little deflated.

So.
I got an e-mail this afternoon stating the position with KISD has been filled, and wishing me success in my future career search and education.

That's awesome. I only spent so much time preparing, subbing, getting to know the kids, and oh! Dropping all my classes because I spent more time focused on getting the position than my assignments. I thought the interview went great! I guess they went with the certified candidate. I should've known better though, right?

I feel used, and very disappointed. I know crying won't make them change their decision, but I'm frustrated! I'm back to square one, and it's very, extremely overwhelming because I don't know where to start. I really thought I had it!

We'll call this my "pity-me-and-make-me-feel-better" post. Cause I really need words of encouragement. I felt I was lead around by my nose. UGH.


Later Days.
Dani

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Cleaning: is it really that hard to do?

Hey, hello!

How is everyone? It's Thursday, and I'm honestly itching for the weekend! It's been one of those weeks, you know?

So I have a question for you:
Have you EVER been completely disgusted by someone's cleaning habits (or lack thereof)? I had an argument with a certain boy yesterday. He wants me to come over to his place to hang out, which I'd LOVE to do, but I have an issue. He lives with his older brother, and their house is DISGUSTING! Dishes with stuff crusting up in the sink and sitting there for God knows how long, dirty and clean clothes all over the floor, pizza boxes, dishes just sitting around, and not to mention the bathroom. If I have to use it and the toilet seat is up, I come back out and ask him to put the seat down. I don't want to touch it! Also, every time I'm over there, I feel the urge to clean. I can't help myself! Then he gets a little upset...so if you don't want me to clean, then do it before I come over! He tried to tell me there "was nothing he could do about it." Um, yes he can. It's called clean up your room, bathroom, and the sitting area upstairs! It wouldn't kill him!

Now, I'll admit I'm not the cleanliest person. I hate dusting! But you know what? At least I pick up all my crap, and pull out a vacuum every once in a while! Oh, and I never leave dishes sitting in my room: if it's sitting there for even an hour it bugs me. I have to go rinse it off and put it in the dishwasher! If he comes over to my house we have a place to sit, and he can actually walk into my room without having to step over stuff.

Am I being ridiculous or should he actually clean up before I come over? Shouldn't he want me to feel comfortable and not want to clean every time I'm there?

I need honest opinions, lovelies!

Later Days!
Dani

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Happy Easter weekend!

Hello everyone!

I hope your Easter was marvelous, and of course, blessed! My holiday weekend's been great! Of course, I got to spend time with family and Joe! It's been relaxing and fun! It's the kind of weekend I needed!

Also, I went around the mall area Saturday because I had a dilemma with some shoes I had JUST bought from DSW. Long story short: Roxy shoes shouldn't have the plastic in the back heel get crushed SO easily! Ridiculous! Anyways, I went into David's Bridal just to see what all they had, and to see who was still working there! One of my former managers approached me and asked if I would like to work for them on the weekends. It would be as a dress specialist, which is way easier than bridal, but still. Do I really want to work 7 days a week? I don't know! The extra cash would be nice, but at what cost? What free time I do have? Not much. They already scheduled an interview (a formality, lame) for Wednesday morning, but I think I'm going to call tomorrow and say I've changed my mind. Let me know what you think! I have my parents and Joe saying I'd hate it. Maybe they know me better than I do!


I saw the best movie ever this weekend. "How to Train Your Dragon" is beyond epic! The animation and storyline themselves are amazing, but the MUSIC made the movie! I literally came home afterwards and downloaded the soundtrack from iTunes. I'm a sucker for Irish/Celtic music, and John Powell combined the traditional with the heroic! I've dedicated my music player to my favorite tracks from the score. My number one? "Test Drive". I hope you enjoy them! Here's what I love about this soundtrack: the idea of a world with Vikings vs. Dragons is pretty awesome, and now I can visit that world whenever I'd like. I love, love, love this movie! I will be buying it as soon as it's available on DVD. Go see it, you will NOT be disappointed! Because honestly: this movie is worthy of 100 stars in my book!


Later Days!
Dani

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New layout...and some other stuff!

Hey guys!

I was just playing around with some backgrounds, and totally thought I lost everything!! But never fear, since I'm so totally awesome, I figured it out! Along with that, I found a few cool little things from Shabby Blogs, and I added them on here! I love the little blinky at the end of the post! So cute right?

This was just a quick post! I'm starting to show how good I am with HTML! Yay!


Later Days!
Dani

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Busy weekend!

Hey everyone!

I had such a fun, great and busy weekend! Let's get started, shall we?

Friday:
I only had to work from 10:45 to 2:45, which is pretty awesome. It didn't eat up my entire day! So after getting off, I got my nails done! It was nice to get them done after not doing so for a long time! I met up with Christine at Red Robin's! We had a few drinks, and she bought my 35mm camera for $90! I think that's a pretty good sale! $25 of that was in the form of a Target gift card, but I can't complain! So you know Old Navy is right in the vicinity, so I went over there to check out what goodies they had! I'll post my haul video at the end of this post ;] I hung out with Joe that night. He gave me a promise ring!! I was so excited, and I couldn't (and I still can't) stop looking at it! It's beautiful! Think I'm lying? Here's my proof!


There it is! Isn't it gorgeous?! It's just the kind of style I love too!

This is the side. I'm not a huge fan of the heart shape, but I like how it's there in an inconspicuous way ;]
Joe had great timing!

Saturday:
I get up bright and early to go see Marcie, my hairdresser. She came in at 7:30 just to do my highlights before me and Joe's portraits that morning. And can I say that Mother Nature (or her Texas relative...I like to call her Mother Jean) has HORRIBLE timing? The weather was beautiful ALL week, and it was rainy, windy, cold and even SNOWY the day Joe and I get our pictures done. Lame.
After pictures (which were fun by the way, I can't wait to see them), we both changed into more weather appropriate clothes, and I wanted to check out the new GW Boutique. It's a Goodwill store, but with only higher brands for dirt cheap! Stay tuned, I talk about it in my video below!
After my shopping fun, we went to eat lunch at Freebird's. I can't say I was too entirely impressed with their food. Call me crazy, but I think Chipotle is way better. After we ate, Best Buy was our next stop. Joe was looking for an HP netbook. He didn't find it, but I found my Twilight: New Moon DVD! Exciting!
Joe eventually found his netbook at Office Max for $299, which is a great price! After that, we went back to my place to chill out and watch a movie (can you guess which one?).

Haul video!


Sunday:
This day was pretty much filled with a bunch of nothing. And that's okay! I took Joe a Sonic drink to work, snooped around Target a bit, then went home! Nothing too exciting!

Wait did I just say, "nothing too exciting"?! Oh, if only I knew that history was going to be made later on that night. Yes, my fellow bloggers and Americans: the healthcare reform bill was PASSED!! Some of it's amazingness includes:
- Making it a criminal act if insurance companies drop someone just because they get sick.
- Allowing young Americans (such as myself) to stay on their parents' policy until the age of 26
- and banning the insurance companies discrimination of pre-existing conditions
I cried tears of happiness! Not only is this bill going to help millions, it is buying me TIME. Time, which is so precious! I didn't have it before last night, and now I have a whopping 3.5 years to get started on my Bachelor's! A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders!

Speaking of tears...I'm going to make a sad paragraph.

One of my friends, Shayla, is going to be a Coastie wife as of this summer. She has been reading a blog of a fellow Military wife called "a little pink in a world of camo." Shayla has asked us to visit this young woman's blog and pray for her. This woman's husband, on his first tour in Iraq, was killed last week. He left behind many family members, a loving wife, and a beautiful daughter he never got to meet. I'm not a military family member, girlfriend, fiancée, or wife...but I do understand how horribly devastating the loss of a loved one can be.

I'm asking you to visit her blog, and leave her words of kindness and support. She has a long, rough road ahead and she needs all the support and love we can offer her and her baby girl.

Later Days!
Dani

Oh and PS:
I had my second free training session today, and there isn't any of this "I'm going to feel this in the morning" business! I'm feeling it now! I can barely walk! Damn lunges...

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I feel like venting.

Hey guys.

So, venting. Let's get on with it.

[ rant ]
I have a person I work with, who has APPARENTLY been going around the corporate office and complaining about me! She was saying, "It has to be stopped!" and "I don't know what Sara was letting her group leader do, but it needs to be stopped!" She brought up how Joe came up to the center and surprised me with a Sonic drink. And on that occasion, there was ONE child left, and I was literally on my way out. Seriously? This person has replaced Sara as a site director (for now, she's just a sub). I talked to Sara about it, and she said this person is just pissed I didn't take the site manager position and now she's stuck.

I am livid. How dare she?! This woman is complaining about me at corporate, trying to make me look bad to the higher-ups, and maybe trying to lose my job? I don't know, but either way I'm seriously pissed. Maybe I shouldn't put forth effort anymore. Like, oh I don't know, signing in the kids (because I know who they are), put out the centers, and the buckets (cause the kids are used to a certain way), talk/discipline the kids (because I know how each child reacts, and how to handle each of their personalities) or talk to the parents (because they know and trust me, not so much this other woman).

For some odd reason, people think I can't take criticism. If someone has a problem with me, they need to speak to me about it, and not to someone at corporate where everyone is in ear shot. It's childish, immature and makes me feel like I'm back in high school. Seriously, this woman is at LEAST in her 50s/60s, I'm only 22 and I know you don't do that. UGH!
[ /rant ]

I had to get that off my chest. I'm considering talking to this person about it. I don't want to be bitchy, but just say "I heard you voiced some complaints about me at corporate. Would you like to discuss it with me?" and see what she says.

Thoughts?


Later Days!
Dani

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Getting started

Hey everyone!

I had my first personal training session yesterday. Wondering why it took me so long to get to it? Well, I had issues with my bank, so I had to push back my start date. Boo, and oh so inconvenient. Anyways, I'm super, super sore. I know the best thing to do is to push through it and be active but I'm definitely not interested! However, I'm going to take Riley for a walk this morning and just suck it up!

In other news: I have had WAY too much come at me at once this past week! As you know, I've been subbing and trying to get a job with Keller ISD. Also, Sara, my site director and great friend, left Clayton for a bigger and better opportunity. Since she's gone that leaves her position open. A few weeks before she left, our PC (Program Coordinator) told her she felt I wasn't ready to be a site manager/director. They must have changed their minds because she came in and offered me Sara's old job. Really....really? They're getting desperate, and I'm their only option!
I told them I would not be taking the position. After talking with Sara, I realized I don't want to be put in her position a few years down the line and Sara said she's thrilled I won't be taking the job. It doesn't pay enough for what you do!

I was told by Carol, who hired Sara to go work at her office, that if Keller ISD doesn't work out to give her a call. I'm an impatient person. I went ahead and called her. I told her KISD is dragging their feet, and I need to find a better position now, and not in August. She said she would definitely keep me in mind! Sara told me that a few people at their office are probably going to leave when they move their office to Southlake. So maybe then? Who knows! All I do know is I have opportunities! Isn't that what I prayed for?


That's all I have for now! I'll have another update soon!


Later Days!
Dani

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Fashionista?

Hey everyone!

What is up with me lately? I've been paying more attention to fashion/beauty trends! I'm trying to find more clothes and styles that look cute on me! Also, I've been wanting to wear bright colors and those cute little light-weight scarfs! Maybe it's the Spring season? I don't know but it's very out of character!

I'll be honest. I've tried my best to keep up with trends before, but I've never been the type to pull off the trendy stuff. Mom says I look better in the classic styles, and I agree with her. My main problem is money. I've never been able to afford to just go shopping for clothes, and come home with a whole new season's worth of wardrobe, you know? I have friends who can go to Target, Old Navy, Ross, TJ Maxx, and Marshall's and put together the CUTEST outfits! Me? I guess I don't have that natural radar! I tend to buy little pieces I think I can put together, only to find out they so don't and then I'm buying even more pieces I think go with those other pieces...and you see where this is going. What am I doing wrong? Am I looking in the wrong stores? Am I buying the wrong pieces?

I need friends I can shop with! I love having that support system of girlfriends, and having someone be honest with you without hurting your feelings! I went shopping with Mel once and she found me the most adorable grey dress! I can accessorize it for any season! The best part? I only spent $20 on it! Unfortunately for me, Mel moved to Australia and probably won't be back for a few more years! What am I going to do?! I've asked my little sister to help me out, because I'll admit she dresses better than I do. I don't think she likes to shop with me though. Ugh! I wish I could take Mel's knowledge of style and implant it to my brain. Can we arrange this, please?


Just a little rant about style and my (sometimes) lack-thereof.


Later Days!
Dani

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Put up or shut up!

Hello, hello!

Wow! I took a big, but good, step today! You ready for this?

I'm a gym member! I went into American Family Fitness, got a tour, and signed up! It's only going to be $25/month! Also, that $25 includes all their classes. I'm pretty excited! Including last month's payment and processing fee, it's only going to be $80 to get started! I know that seems like much, but compared to other gyms in the area, that is SO cheap! The owner isn't going to charge my account until Friday, and thank God for that! I told her I don't get paid til then, and she was totally cool with it! And as a bonus, she threw in two free training sessions and a massage therapy session! How cool is that? Oh! There isn't a contract either! It's a month-to-month deal. I can cancel whenever I want! :]

So, why join a gym, Dani? A few reasons! One, I want to get my blood sugars and my A1C down. Two, my cousin is getting married in June, so I kinda want to look cute for that! Three, I want to be able to shop for cute clothes!! I'm tired of having to buy large-sized shirts to accommodate my waist size, then my shirt is gaping open at the top because of the lack of chest! And four, I haven't had a consistent activity level since marching season 2005! SAD.

My goal is to lose about 25 to 30 pounds. Totally doable! I just need to get my butt in gear and just go work out! Two or three days a week isn't that bad! And it's right next to Planet Tan...so maybe after a few work outs I can go tanning? Only if I can afford it though! I can't overdo it!

I've begun working on my fitness....now it's time to work on my diet. Any suggestions, lovelies? I don't always have time to cook, so any tips are helpful!

Time for homework. And before you ask, yes, school is still not there for me! UGH.


Later Days!
Dani

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Rude People!

Hello readers!

I have a rant about rude people. I know I've ranted about flakes, but this just irks me!

I'm in a Psychology of Adjustment class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. My teacher encourages a class discussion/participation. I'm the type of person who likes to talk and hear other peoples' stories! However, there is this older woman in my class I would probably put around my Mom's age. She LOVES to talk and give her two cents, but whenever I'm talking she is so incredibly rude! She'll sigh, crack a joke, etc. And today, she asked Cynthia (my teacher) if she "remembered what we discussed on Friday" (we talked about staying on topic) and "that's all she wanted to say" right after I said something! Everyone was still copying the notes, so I wasn't interrupting anything! I always listen to her stories about her previous drug use or her rebellious teenager, but am I interested in it? No, not really but I am still courteous, and I let her speak!

I talked to Cynthia after class and I told her how this woman is really bothering me! I was taught to listen when someone is speaking, and have common courtesy! She said to take the high road and not say anything. I told her if it continues, I'd have to say something! Not be confrontational, but just tell her she's being extremely rude! Cynthia said if it happened again on Wednesday, she would discuss being rude to the class.


How many times have you had to keep your mouth shut about a rude person? Did you confront them, or take the high road and let it go?


Later Days!
Dani

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School is kind of stupid.

Hey guys!

I don't know what my problem has been lately! I haven't been wanting to go to class. And I haven't really gone. My Monday-Wednesday class is fun, but at the same time the teacher just reads us the book. Why am I going to drive all the way out to Hurst to just have a book read for me when I can read it at home? And my other classes? I'm honestly just not feeling them.
Ever since this job opportunity with KISD has come up, my focus has been on that. I know! The job is still in the "prospect" category right now, but I am feeling VERY confident about it! I know this position was meant for me!

The more I think about school, the more upset and frustrated I get. I have slowly come to the realization I'm probably not going to receive my Bachelor's. I could have been at UNT last fall! What's holding me back is finances. I've said it before and I will say it again: I refuse to use loans! If this means not going to school, then so be it. I'm tired of people telling me I NEED to go to school. Keep in mind the people telling me this are having their parents pay for school, they don't have to work, and oh! They don't have to worry about medical insurance. Nice for them, but I don't get those luxuries! My parents won't be able to help me with school. Oh yes, I hear it now! "Dani, there are grants and scholarships!" This is true, but almost every one I'm qualified for wants me to talk about my "volunteer experience". When do I have time to volunteer?! I work and go to school, remember?


Maybe I wasn't meant to go to college. I'll take my associate's and move on, I guess.



Later Days.
Dani

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Chatroulette!

Just a quick post!

So, there's this website, right? It's called chatroulette.com! It's pretty much a giant chatroom with the shuffle button on. It can have it's fun moments, but not so fun when you're getting flashed. Ew, kinda gross! But here's what I think is fun: the global connections!

I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful British gentleman named James! We had a nice long chat, and there was no flashing involved! I love meeting new people, especially internationally!

So here's to you, James! Thanks for the awesome conversation, and keeping your clothes on! :]


Later Days!
Dani

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Blog, bloggity, blog, blog...

Hello all!

So, lots and lots has happened since I've talked to you last! I applied for an aide position with Keller ISD, and I think I'm the front runner for the job! How exciting right?! I'm so excited, I think I'm getting ahead of myself. Oh, dear. This would be full time, benefits, and it's at Florence where I already work with Clayton! I'm hoping if I get the position, Clayton will still let me work for them in the afternoons until the end of the school year. I think it would be stupid to leave my kiddos right before the end of the year.
Here's my plan: if I get hired with KISD, I'll take those paychecks into my checking account and my paychecks from Clayton into a savings. I figured I could put back some money to either buy a car or move into my own place. I think it sounds like a good plan. Thoughts?
Keep your fingers crossed that both work out...because if they don't I'll feel uuber lame.

Valentine's Day is upon us!! Dun-dun-dun!! For some, it really sucks, but for others (like myself), it's pretty amazing! I love spending time with Joe! I know he would probably disagree with me (ha!) because he always wants to hang out on school nights when I'm soooo tired from work, and I have to wake up early the next day, so I normally say "no I can't"! Which by the way, I'm trying to prepare my body for waking up early 5 days a week...you know just in case I get that awesome job ;] Anywho! Joe and I are going to Texas Roadhouse (omgyum) then we're going to see Valentine's Day! It looks like a super cute movie, so Joe has no choice but to take me! Haha! I've been asked, by more than a few people, if I think Joe is going to propose. Ummm...no. I don't think he will. Working at David's ruined the holiday season/Valentine's proposals forever with me. Plus, he's not in a permanent job right now so it probably won't happen! I'm being patient! It will happen when it happens!
What are you doing for Valentine's? I want to know!

Just a random thing:
I've been watching Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo lately, and I'm officially obsessed with this show!! It's hilarious!! Patti Stanger reminds me of my older sister....except older, and more Jewish. Check it out, and I can guarantee you'll laugh at least a few times!

That's all I've got for tonight, lovers!


Later Days!
Dani

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Is it Spring Break yet?

Hey everyone!

The time is seriously flying by! I feel like New Year's was a few days ago!

I called Sharon at corporate and told her I'm interested in a site manager position if one were to come up! That's awesome, but Sara told me Clayton is currently not promoting anyone and they don't want newer site managers to take on a larger program like Independence....damn. So back to square one, again! Oh, and that x-ray tech thing I was talking about! The people haven't even mentioned it in a while, so I'm assuming it's a no-go.

Joe and I celebrated 3 years together on the 19th! We went out to dinner the night before since the 19th fell on the first day of classes. Joe works during the day, then he has night classes so he couldn't miss on the first day. It was nice though! We went to dinner at Brio in Southlake! I got my salmon pasta (which is a grilled salmon steak on top of angel hair pasta in buttersauce with tomatos, asparagus, spinach and it's so gooood) and Joe got his spicy pasta...thing. I forget what it's called! After dinner we grabbed a slice of cheesecake to go from Cheesecake Factory, then headed back to his place for a quiet evening! I still can't believe it's been three years already! We'd be going on 4 years this summer if I wasn't so stupid in the beginning! Oh, well! We're together now and I can't complain! :]


(Us on our first, second and third anniversary!)

I started classes too! I originally had Dolores for one of my classes, but I found out she's been having some major back issues, so another teacher has taken over her class. At first I was really worried, but I met my new teacher and she's a younger version of Dolores! So I'm very happy with all my classes! And I found out my infant and toddler class is a hybrid class! What this means is I only have to go to class on campus every other week! So this also means that every other week I can sleep in an hour later! Hurray! It's the little things in life that matter, right?

Later Days!
Dani

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Hey everyone!
Is it really 2010 already? I'm still getting used to writing that!

A few opportunities have come up since the last time I blogged.

I found a job at Carol Harris insurance here in Keller. It seemed like an awesome idea then she told me she would only want me working part time. Why would I leave one part time job for another with no guarantee of a full time position? I can't leave my kids for another part time position, I just can't! Sara mentioned that Independence Elementary is in need of a site manager. Do I think I'm ready? Probably not, but Sara said with training and her helping me with every step, I could do it. I'm on the fence! I'm so attached to the kids at Florence, so I'm almost afraid to leave! I want to go for it, but then again I've never been in a manager-type position. I suppose there's a first time for everything. I would be get benefits after 90 days, so if I'm going to do this I need to get on it now! Everyone I've talked to thinks I should go for it.
Also, one of my kid's parents mentioned they need a x-ray technician, ultra sound tech. I think we're going to discuss it more this week, but they offered it to Sara (she turned it down) and they said they would put her through school! Maybe they'll offer me the same? Keep your fingers crossed!

I was able to register for yet another semester at TCC. Ugh! Just when I think I'm done then I'm sucked back in. I have two classes with Bob, another with Dolores and a class with an unknown teacher. That scares me: not knowing who they are and I can't look them up on ratemyprofessor.com! Boo!

That's all I've got for now! I promise I'll update more!


Later Days!
Dani

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