Slighted

Naturally, my first goal when I got the axe was to update my resume. Some of the things on my resume include:

Created media kits for tradeshows and conferences.
Developed and implemented company-wide wellness program.
Wrote bi-weekly wellness newsletters on various topics related to health and wellbeing.
Managed company website and pictorial directory using HTML.
Designed brochures for company-sponsored Ovarian Cancer Walk.
Motivated coworkers with contests and promotions using concepts of the Fish! Philosophy, a morale boosting program for companies.

And my software skills include: CorelDraw Graphics Suite, Adobe ColdFusion, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

All of which were self-taught. Now I definitely don’t think I’m Marketing Manager material but perhaps Marketing Coordinator. I can teach myself anything I don’t know.

Well, my former boss graciously offered to help me with my search by putting my resume on a job board used by HR professionals (Ruthie’s List).

And now I’m getting emails…

 

For admin and data entry positions.

 

My boss listed me as an Office Administrative Assistant.

 

Really? That’s just insulting.

Big Decisions

First off, let me thank EVERYONE who has been supportive over the past week; you guys rock! This has definitely been one memorable week.

Second, let me fill you in on what’s going on.

The same day I got let go, Roomie’s division was shut down and she lost her job as well. She wants to stay in IT recruiting so it shouldn’t be a problem for her to find a new job unlike me, who isn’t 100% sure what I want to do or even if I want to stay here (more on that later). With Roomie’s division being let go, I’m starting to think that my lay off wasn’t entirely on performance.

Let me explain. I worked for a recruiting company that did placements for IT, Finance and Accounting and Medical (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists). About two months ago, it was announced that the Medical division had been sold to another company and everyone within that division was moving to a new location. Well, I happened to be a shared resource between the three divisions and they all paid me, so with Medical gone, the burden was left on IT and F&A. I went to my boss a month ago to make sure my job was still secure and he assured me it was and also said I would be getting more work to do; obviously, he was lying. Now, that Roomie’s division is gone and one of our IT guys has been outsourced, it’s clear they are trying to cut costs.

So here I am. Now I’m looking for something in Marketing, possibly recruiting and maybe even admin (if they’ll pay me enough). And the economy sucks in case you didn’t know.

On top of that, I don’t have a working computer at home. The hard drive on my iBook went out and I haven’t gotten around to fixing it. So I have to go to my parents to search for jobs.

Also, I gave away the only suits I had because I never wore them. Now, I get to spend money I don’t have on a new suit, plus new shoes because I honestly don’t have any nice closed-toed ones.

And I’m in dire need of getting my hair cut and colored (new start, new look, right?) and that’s more money I don’t have. My parents have offered to pay for all of it, but I really hate being a burden right now.

On top of all of this, I miss the boy. Yes, I know he’s the biggest ass ever, but I miss the companionship, talking on the phone, snuggling on the couch, etc. I know it will pass but I just feel so lonely right now.  I’m ready to jump back in and find the next guy. 

But the more I think about it, the more I wonder if Atlanta is the right place for me to meet a guy. Or find a job. I haven’t had much luck with guys in Atlanta, they all turn out to be jerks. What if the guy I’m meant to be with is not here?

Then where is he?

Adding to the stress I already have, Roomie keeps telling me that if I want to move somewhere, I should do it and not worry about the apartment. She doesn’t want to be the one keeping me from moving. She knows that I always talk about moving somewhere and feels this might be the perfect time.  I just don’t know if I’d find a job that pays enough to cover my expenses. Anywhere I want to move to is more expensive than here. 

Decisions, decisions. 

What I’m finding the hardest right this moment is that everyone is out of town for the long weekend. I’m hanging with Fundraiser a lot but I also feel the need to go out and be among people.   

So that’s that. If anyone knows of any job leads or great places to live, send them my way!

Hopefully, I’ll be blogging more when my computer is fixed.

must…put…phone…down…

I almost rear-ended half a dozen people on the way from the AT&T store yesterday.
I left Serial a voicemail that must have sounded like I was on crack. “Haiiii! Guess whaaat?? I got an iPhooonne! And now I’m about to hiiit someonnne!”
I got absolutely no work done after 1PM yesterday. None. Whatsoever.
I refuse to let my iPhone out of my sight.
I snapped at my coworker when he wanted to look at it. “NO. It’s CHARGING.”
I was late for class last night because I lost track of time.

My precious.

In love…

 

Hiii.

I love you. Do you love me?

Know what I love about you?

Your applications. I’m learning french phrases thanks to you. And I can update my blog from you as well. If I wanted to, I could track the time between lightning strikes or labor contractions. You’re amazing.

I’m listening to music on you right now. Listen! It’s our song. Remember when we danced to this song?  Remember?

I uploaded a bunch of pictures so you can look at me all day. Hee hee. I put some naughty ones on there too. I know what you like!

I love the way you feel. Your touch screen is so smooth and responsive. I love that about you. 

I just got a reminder from my work email account. You synced that for me. That was so sweet. I love you.  

I could spend hours with you and have it feel like minutes have passed. Don’t ever leave me. I love you.  

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Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair

I just don’t know what to do. I’m in a bit of a hair rut. I haven’t had my hair this long since I was a kid, and while I do enjoy all the different things I can do with it, I’m getting tired of it. I’m kind of ready for something drastic.

So here are my options: Cut it or color it.

If I cut it, how should I get it cut?

If I color it, should I go a lighter shade of blonde or something more intense like a chocolate brown (which I’ve done before)?

Will I have to change my blog to A Brownie Moment?  

Dry shampoo is no substitute…

I had high hopes for this Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo. High hopes, I say! After all, the magazines were all raving about how great it was. But, alas, it let me down.

The product is designed to refresh hair in between washings or when you’re in a rush. It was originally meant to be used during photo shoots when washing hair between takes wasn’t an option. You’d think it’d work like a champ on my hair.

Eh, not so much.

While it does blast my hair with a wonderful citrus scent, it only does an OK job getting my hair to look less greasy. Which is key since I often shower at lunch after working out and don’t like to shower multiple times a day (therefore, in the mornings my hair looks a little funky).

The spray can is not that big. And costs $20.

I think I’m gonna stick to good old fashioned baby powder.

I should read the small print.

 

I have been on a quest to find some good-smelling, non floral-scented shampoo that isn’t $15 a bottle. When I saw this teatree and mint shampoo at Target, I thought I had hit the jackpot. Tea tree oil and mint. That smells refreshing, right?

Sure, if you like candy canes.

I didn’t realize that their idea of mint was peppermint. And not just peppermint, a sickly sweet smelling peppermint.

Awesome. Now every time I wash my hair, I smell like Christmas! 

That’s exactly what I want to smell like in the middle of August.

But here’s my main vice. Yes, I am aware it says ‘peppermint oil’ on the bottle, but when I think of peppermint, I think of red and white. And when I think of other mints, I think of greens like in mojitos and spearmint gum. And since the bottle is a dark green color I assumed it was the good mint.

Oh well. I guess I’ll save the shampoo and use it around Christmastime. I do go a little overboard with my Christmas decorations, might as well smell the part too.

Lights, Camera, Spin: The Debut

The video from my pole dancing class is now on CNN.com. Click here to check it out. You can see me in the opening scene in the background wearing black thigh highs and a black tank top and shorts.

In a related story, the studio is holding auditions to become instructors. I think it would be a really fun way to make extra money and stay in shape but I’m afraid I won’t be selected. I have until Thursday to make a decision and then would be auditioning (doing a routine) on the 24th. Words of encouragement??

Where did it go?

I don’t know what’s going on in my head. This morning I was convinced it was earlier in the week. So much so that I almost bought something online expecting it to arrive before the week was over. But now, it seems like two weeks since I wrote that last post.

Seriously. What’s going on?

I have class tonight. And I kind of don’t want to go. I still really enjoy dancing but the workouts are getting so intense that I leave class completely exhausted. Plus there’s this girl who took a break from dancing and has recently rejoined our class and is completely obnoxious. She has a gymnastic background and tries to show off all the time.

Ugh. Maybe she won’t show up tonight.