- The Kite Runner
- Green Beans w/lemon
- Tegan and Sara, The Con - my only complaint, the CD is too short
- Blue menu food
- V-fest - excited to go
- Globe and Mail Online: Day in Pictures
- Autumn being around the corner
- Wearing jeans
- Mexican Bulldog from Moxies
- Making jewelry
- My new hair cut and colour job
- Cora's breakfast
....just thought I should balance out my last post's negativity...
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Things I like right now:
Major Bummer
The world of job searching SUCKS!
The "perfect" job never even developed into an interview. Then, I did get a call about a job that I applied for thinking what-the-hell-why-not-apply...thought it was above my qualifications. So of course, I got the interview. Went to Toronto, wore the power-suit, envisioned myself in the role, thought the interview went well and unfortunately got my hopes up...got the call today..."you had an excellent interview but we went with someone with more experience"...I frigin HATE that line.
I've unfortunately heard that more than once. I know that I'm young and I have limited experience...however, you also know that - it's on my resume. Please don't waste my time. Last time, I got that response, I found out the person hired had 10 years direct experience plus had been in a position above that role...so unless he had a Kramer-moment, he was getting the job. It's so frustrating being 27. I just want to look the person in the eye and tell them, if they hire me, they will never regret it. Instead they hired the more qualified person...what a bunch of crap.
I try to keep my expectations in check but it's so hard when you can tell the interview is going well ... I honestly felt like I had the VP on the hook and I was reeling him in ... of course he also told me a lot of people applied (of course, I conviently pushed that thought to the back of my head).
I'm completely bummed because work is sucking, my manager is great but unfortunately she answers to a dictator and therefore so do I. When you can't have a reasonable discussion without the ED saying "I am the boss and I say we are doing this..." it's a problem for me. I need to have my opinions matter or at least considered.
At the end of the day, I need to have my own business but I'm too chicken-shit to invest my savings on myself.
The "perfect" job never even developed into an interview. Then, I did get a call about a job that I applied for thinking what-the-hell-why-not-apply...thought it was above my qualifications. So of course, I got the interview. Went to Toronto, wore the power-suit, envisioned myself in the role, thought the interview went well and unfortunately got my hopes up...got the call today..."you had an excellent interview but we went with someone with more experience"...I frigin HATE that line.
I've unfortunately heard that more than once. I know that I'm young and I have limited experience...however, you also know that - it's on my resume. Please don't waste my time. Last time, I got that response, I found out the person hired had 10 years direct experience plus had been in a position above that role...so unless he had a Kramer-moment, he was getting the job. It's so frustrating being 27. I just want to look the person in the eye and tell them, if they hire me, they will never regret it. Instead they hired the more qualified person...what a bunch of crap.
I try to keep my expectations in check but it's so hard when you can tell the interview is going well ... I honestly felt like I had the VP on the hook and I was reeling him in ... of course he also told me a lot of people applied (of course, I conviently pushed that thought to the back of my head).
I'm completely bummed because work is sucking, my manager is great but unfortunately she answers to a dictator and therefore so do I. When you can't have a reasonable discussion without the ED saying "I am the boss and I say we are doing this..." it's a problem for me. I need to have my opinions matter or at least considered.
At the end of the day, I need to have my own business but I'm too chicken-shit to invest my savings on myself.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Campaign to Save Rick!
Will someone please save Rick Campanelli??!! It actually pains me every time I see Rick on a commerical for ET Canada.
In general, I don't watch any of those entertainment shows - ET, Access, E! - whatever. I like celebrity gossip but if I need a dose, I get it online or in small quantities on The Hour. Celeb news in sort of like salt, it's in everything - even if you don't actually own salt, it's in everything and you can't escape it. Celeb news is on my morning radio every 30 minutes along with the traffic, it's on commercials in-between my shows, it's in pop-ups on my email, it's being talked about by coworkers as they pass my desk...it's infiltrated society and become part of the culture.
But I digress, I just want someone to save Rick. I loved Rick back in the hay-day of Much. Maybe I should say I loved Much back in the day when it had some content and played music. Back in the days of Rick, George, Nam, Sook-Yin and Ed when I could look forward to Fromage and Tree Toss and top 30. That's going back little while...when bands like U2 were actually interviewed.
Now it psychically pains me to look at Rick on ET Canada. He looks and sounds soooo fake. I don't know if he needs to be saved from himself or a contract...I hope he's not there by choice or because the money makes it worthwhile. Get him a lawyer. Or an agent who's not a dumbass. Or a lotto ticket. I need to know that when you "grow-up" that you don't have to take a job that you hate. You only have to look at Rick to know that he is not happy...he's not that good of an actor.
I need to know that at least some people find a career that makes them happy. I was at a communications seminar recently where the guest speaker was talking about the media. He said the media is just like the rest of us and he gave the example of his good friend at ET Canada who everyone would know if he said the name. This friend gets to travel around the world and interview the who's-who of hollywood but at the end of the day, he goes back to his cubicle and hates his job and his boss. I can only guess that he was talking about Rick and now that's all I imagine when I see him on commericals...it's actually gotten to the point where I change the channel.
Maybe George can save Rick...bring him to CBC...just someone help him - I would be forever grateful.
I'm going to email George and ask. ;-)
In general, I don't watch any of those entertainment shows - ET, Access, E! - whatever. I like celebrity gossip but if I need a dose, I get it online or in small quantities on The Hour. Celeb news in sort of like salt, it's in everything - even if you don't actually own salt, it's in everything and you can't escape it. Celeb news is on my morning radio every 30 minutes along with the traffic, it's on commercials in-between my shows, it's in pop-ups on my email, it's being talked about by coworkers as they pass my desk...it's infiltrated society and become part of the culture.
But I digress, I just want someone to save Rick. I loved Rick back in the hay-day of Much. Maybe I should say I loved Much back in the day when it had some content and played music. Back in the days of Rick, George, Nam, Sook-Yin and Ed when I could look forward to Fromage and Tree Toss and top 30. That's going back little while...when bands like U2 were actually interviewed.
Now it psychically pains me to look at Rick on ET Canada. He looks and sounds soooo fake. I don't know if he needs to be saved from himself or a contract...I hope he's not there by choice or because the money makes it worthwhile. Get him a lawyer. Or an agent who's not a dumbass. Or a lotto ticket. I need to know that when you "grow-up" that you don't have to take a job that you hate. You only have to look at Rick to know that he is not happy...he's not that good of an actor.
I need to know that at least some people find a career that makes them happy. I was at a communications seminar recently where the guest speaker was talking about the media. He said the media is just like the rest of us and he gave the example of his good friend at ET Canada who everyone would know if he said the name. This friend gets to travel around the world and interview the who's-who of hollywood but at the end of the day, he goes back to his cubicle and hates his job and his boss. I can only guess that he was talking about Rick and now that's all I imagine when I see him on commericals...it's actually gotten to the point where I change the channel.
Maybe George can save Rick...bring him to CBC...just someone help him - I would be forever grateful.
I'm going to email George and ask. ;-)
Sunday, August 19, 2007
I feel free
I don't think anyone reads this blog - it's great! I can put whatever I want - I feel free. It's an online diary...that lacks some juicy details.
...on a another note, I'm listening to "the best of" the Strombo Show...hilarious!
...on a another note, I'm listening to "the best of" the Strombo Show...hilarious!
People in Love ... Grrr!
As the single friend, it really sucks when your friends are in love. I just got off the phone from with my best friend and I had the pleasure of hearing all about her wedding plans, house purchasing and the soon-to-be inlaws....I really am SO happy for her and her finance and SO happy they are getting married as I don't know a better couple BUT regardless I have limits. I am single, I am not in-love and as happy as I may be for you, I don't actually care about every detail of your "new" life as you may think I do (which apparently you think it's my top priority on a sunday night given all the details you need to share.) Yes - I'm bitter and lonely and need a man - I admit it.
Of course, my night didn't improve when I hung up only for my phone to ring and it was another in-love friend. This is the new relationship at the I'm-so-in-love-did-I-mention-how-great-he-is? stage. Again, I'm happy for you but please share the details with someone else. I didn't need to be hit with the reminder that my best friend is getting married and then be followed with the newly in-love, greatest relationship EVER phone call...and have another birthday around the corner to remind me that I'm not getting any younger.
Please, call someone else (i.e. who isn't lonely and considering her future as a cat lady) to share your oh-so-wonderful life. Particularly if you are going to blow me off for "him"...love, grr.
Of course, my night didn't improve when I hung up only for my phone to ring and it was another in-love friend. This is the new relationship at the I'm-so-in-love-did-I-mention-how-great-he-is? stage. Again, I'm happy for you but please share the details with someone else. I didn't need to be hit with the reminder that my best friend is getting married and then be followed with the newly in-love, greatest relationship EVER phone call...and have another birthday around the corner to remind me that I'm not getting any younger.
Please, call someone else (i.e. who isn't lonely and considering her future as a cat lady) to share your oh-so-wonderful life. Particularly if you are going to blow me off for "him"...love, grr.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
It's the little things
Fridays are my favourite work day - for all the regular reasons but also because on Fridays I get to wear jeans. I love jeans because they are comfortable and quite frankly they are very flattering. Jeans go well with basically everything I own and I look forward to planning my outfits on Fridays knowing that I'll be wearing jeans.
It's the little things like wearing jeans on Fridays that make my current job just that little bit more bareable. And it completely bums me out when I get an email from the ED at 4pm on Thursday saying the chair is going to be in the office tomorrow hence no jeans. WTF! The one thing I was actually excited about is gone just because someone (someone who herself will probably only be in the office for an hour and won't venture to speak to anyone below management) is visiting...yeek.
I understand the principle of dressing to impress, dressing above your current position, first impressions count, yadda, yadda, yadda. However, I'm not talking about ratty, torn jeans with a sweatershirt - I'm talking about nice jeans with a jacket. Comfortable but business appropriate. Honestly, I care more about whether the person is knowledge, polite and repectful then what is covering their ass.
...when I run the world, I'll be in jeans.
It's the little things like wearing jeans on Fridays that make my current job just that little bit more bareable. And it completely bums me out when I get an email from the ED at 4pm on Thursday saying the chair is going to be in the office tomorrow hence no jeans. WTF! The one thing I was actually excited about is gone just because someone (someone who herself will probably only be in the office for an hour and won't venture to speak to anyone below management) is visiting...yeek.
I understand the principle of dressing to impress, dressing above your current position, first impressions count, yadda, yadda, yadda. However, I'm not talking about ratty, torn jeans with a sweatershirt - I'm talking about nice jeans with a jacket. Comfortable but business appropriate. Honestly, I care more about whether the person is knowledge, polite and repectful then what is covering their ass.
...when I run the world, I'll be in jeans.
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