I haven't signed on the dotted line of the contract yet.....but it's looking pretty good!!!
Last fall I gave my boss my resume, to be given to the Director of Dental Studies, at the local University. He has taught there for the last 15?? years and I thought he would know the best person to give it too. WRONG!!! Apparently he gave it to some old geiser, who gave it to some other old geiser. The bottom line was it never reached anyone, so I heard nothing.
Out of the blue last month I had a message from The Director on my answering machine, telling me she had just found my resume and would I still be interested. Hell Yes!! But I didn't quite put in into those exact words when I spoke to the department.
PROBLEM!!! The Director that left me the message, was one of her last offical duties. ( It was left on a Friday nite at 8:00 pm) She was retiring that day!!
Anyhoo, I called the department on Monday (found out all the above) and discussed the possibility of my being hired. But alas, it was too late, they had hired everyone they needed for the fall semester. I received the "declined" letter a week later from the New Director and it was so personal and kind, I called back to thank her. Also to tell her that I was still interested, should they need my services in the future.
Well........I had a phone call at work last thursday and apparently they need someone!!
Someone must have cancelled?? I have to take a day off work to do this, so I told her I would speak with my boss and get back to her.
I spoke with my boss that very day, starting off with that I had had a proposition for a job.
It wasn't intentional but I think that it was for the best. His eyes became guarded and his first words were, "from whom"? I said it was the university and it would be only one day a week.
I also told him that I thought it would be very good for me. (he knows all about my depression).
He immediately said that he thought it would be good for me too. (Have I ever mentioned that my boss is fantastic and I love him for it). It also didn't hurt that they want me for fridays and he teaches there two fridays himself, so it would be only two days that I would be missing in the office.
Well... I have a meeting with the director on September 5 and will be signing the contract hopefully on that day. I will be in the clinic with all the young potential dentists, and I can't tell you how excited I am!!!
Cross your fingers and toes for me guys!!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN !!
In the news for the past couple of days, a marriage has taken place in Nova Scotia, Canada. Not really anything special but for the fact that one of the participants is a well known political figure. [In our neck of the woods].
The wedding ceremony took place Saturday near Brison's country home in Cheverie, N.S., a town of 200. He is the MP for the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants.
Guests described the ceremony as joyful and emotional.
"It's something we need to celebrate and we must be proud that Canada is showing the way," Liberal Leader [of Canada] Stephane Dion said after the wedding.
"I came first to celebrate love and happiness between two friends of mine, but if by my presence it helps a bit to reinforce a newly recognized right and to encourage other countries to do the same, I am pleased."
Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna saw significance in the wedding.
"Everyone involved felt like they were part of a history-making event," said McKenna. "It seemed like a validation of a long process."
Former prime ministers [similiar to your presidents] Joe Clark and Paul Martin -- whose government passed same-sex marriage legislation -- and former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Graham were among the other political notables in attendance.
Quotes:
1) Mr. Brison has every right to keep his wedding private, says Halifax gay activist Raymond Taavel.
Mr. Taavel said that over time, opponents of same-sex marriage are coming to see it’s not a big deal. “I think it’s just a matter of time that people relax about it and accept that it’s a fact of life."
2) Just up a two-lane winding road from where the wedding was taking place, Pat Eldridge of nearby Canning said she is happy for Brison .
"If they're in love and want to be together, then that's awesome," she said. "Love is hard to find."
3) Another resident who didn't want their name used said: "To each their own. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions and own way of life."
4) Local restaurant owner Doris Hagman, who is a friend of Brison', said she was surprised at how quiet it was.
"I'm absolutely supporting him in anything I can do for him,' she said.
Brison is an MP with a national profile, having sought the leadership of both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal parties.
The executive director of Egale Canada, a national gay and lesbian advocacy group, said the wedding marks an important milestone for gay rights in Canada.................
"It's extremely significant," Helen Kennedy said Saturday in an interview from Toronto."The more that we see people like Scott getting married, then it normalizes it in the mainstream, and hopefully there will come a day when it won't be an anomaly, and we won't care and Scott and others can marry just like anybody else does."
This reminds me of the time, about 12-15 years ago when I was talking to my mom on the phone from Toronto. [I'm from Cape Breton remember, so that's where she was]. It was a saturday and she said she didn't have much time to talk as she was getting ready for a wedding.
"Oh, who's getting married," I asked?
"Well, it's not really a traditional wedding", she replied, and said she was late and had to go.
I found out later that it was our next door neighbour's neice that was getting married and she was marrying another female.
It brought back memories because my mom was such a "with it" person, that she didn't see anything wrong with anything, as long as you were safe and it made you happy.
I miss her more with each passing day!!!
Nova Scotia MP Scott Brison made history of a sort when he became the first federal politician to marry his same-sex partner, Maxime St. Pierre.
The wedding ceremony took place Saturday near Brison's country home in Cheverie, N.S., a town of 200. He is the MP for the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants.
Guests described the ceremony as joyful and emotional.
"It's something we need to celebrate and we must be proud that Canada is showing the way," Liberal Leader [of Canada] Stephane Dion said after the wedding.
"I came first to celebrate love and happiness between two friends of mine, but if by my presence it helps a bit to reinforce a newly recognized right and to encourage other countries to do the same, I am pleased."
Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna saw significance in the wedding.
"Everyone involved felt like they were part of a history-making event," said McKenna. "It seemed like a validation of a long process."
Former prime ministers [similiar to your presidents] Joe Clark and Paul Martin -- whose government passed same-sex marriage legislation -- and former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Graham were among the other political notables in attendance.
Quotes:
1) Mr. Brison has every right to keep his wedding private, says Halifax gay activist Raymond Taavel.
Mr. Taavel said that over time, opponents of same-sex marriage are coming to see it’s not a big deal. “I think it’s just a matter of time that people relax about it and accept that it’s a fact of life."
2) Just up a two-lane winding road from where the wedding was taking place, Pat Eldridge of nearby Canning said she is happy for Brison .
"If they're in love and want to be together, then that's awesome," she said. "Love is hard to find."
3) Another resident who didn't want their name used said: "To each their own. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions and own way of life."
4) Local restaurant owner Doris Hagman, who is a friend of Brison', said she was surprised at how quiet it was.
"I'm absolutely supporting him in anything I can do for him,' she said.
Brison is an MP with a national profile, having sought the leadership of both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal parties.
The executive director of Egale Canada, a national gay and lesbian advocacy group, said the wedding marks an important milestone for gay rights in Canada.................
"It's extremely significant," Helen Kennedy said Saturday in an interview from Toronto."The more that we see people like Scott getting married, then it normalizes it in the mainstream, and hopefully there will come a day when it won't be an anomaly, and we won't care and Scott and others can marry just like anybody else does."
This reminds me of the time, about 12-15 years ago when I was talking to my mom on the phone from Toronto. [I'm from Cape Breton remember, so that's where she was]. It was a saturday and she said she didn't have much time to talk as she was getting ready for a wedding.
"Oh, who's getting married," I asked?
"Well, it's not really a traditional wedding", she replied, and said she was late and had to go.
I found out later that it was our next door neighbour's neice that was getting married and she was marrying another female.
It brought back memories because my mom was such a "with it" person, that she didn't see anything wrong with anything, as long as you were safe and it made you happy.
I miss her more with each passing day!!!
Monday, August 13, 2007
I Love Greek Mythology Also.......
Once again I have [borrowed] this test from Lemuel at The Greedy Maelstrom .
What Great Fun....Thanks Lemuel!!
The Greek Mythology Personality Test written by Aleph_Nine on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test.
My Score:
Aphrodite
66% Extroversion
86% Intuition
72% Emotiveness
52% Perceptiveness
Funloving, talkative, flamboyant, social... you are most like Aphrodite. You love parties, people, fashion, and sex. You're impulsive, inconcise, and you find crowds and parties to be energizing. You're optimistic, upbeat, and frequently irrational. You hate structure and routine, and you don't like know-it-alls. You're not really a "big picture" person, however, and might not always assess the consequences of your actions before taking them. You do have a very strong hedonistic streak, though, and this gives you a magnetic personality. You dislike people who think too much.
Like Dionysus, you classify your life as a search for meaning and, when things go wrong, you can become manipulative. To others, you can often seem directionless and impulsive, but you make sure that everything that you do is in line with your strong, internally motivated set of moral guidelines. Your funloving streak, although your greatest asset, can sometimes prevent you from realizing goals or staying on task. As accepting as you are of other people, you have a great need to be accepted yourself, and this can sometimes lead to an overdemonstration of affection and insincerity on your part.
Famous People like you: Elvis, Eva Gabor, Paris Hilton, Elizabeth Taylor
Stay away from: Atlas, Prometheus, The Oracle, Daedalus, and Hermes.
Seek out: Pan, Dionysus, Apollo
What Great Fun....Thanks Lemuel!!
The Greek Mythology Personality Test written by Aleph_Nine on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test.
My Score:
Aphrodite
66% Extroversion
86% Intuition
72% Emotiveness
52% Perceptiveness
Funloving, talkative, flamboyant, social... you are most like Aphrodite. You love parties, people, fashion, and sex. You're impulsive, inconcise, and you find crowds and parties to be energizing. You're optimistic, upbeat, and frequently irrational. You hate structure and routine, and you don't like know-it-alls. You're not really a "big picture" person, however, and might not always assess the consequences of your actions before taking them. You do have a very strong hedonistic streak, though, and this gives you a magnetic personality. You dislike people who think too much.
Like Dionysus, you classify your life as a search for meaning and, when things go wrong, you can become manipulative. To others, you can often seem directionless and impulsive, but you make sure that everything that you do is in line with your strong, internally motivated set of moral guidelines. Your funloving streak, although your greatest asset, can sometimes prevent you from realizing goals or staying on task. As accepting as you are of other people, you have a great need to be accepted yourself, and this can sometimes lead to an overdemonstration of affection and insincerity on your part.
Famous People like you: Elvis, Eva Gabor, Paris Hilton, Elizabeth Taylor
Stay away from: Atlas, Prometheus, The Oracle, Daedalus, and Hermes.
Seek out: Pan, Dionysus, Apollo
Friday, August 10, 2007
90/10 Rule...............
Hey, no cutting in line!!!
By Mike Lindblom
Seattle Times staff reporter
Seattle Police officers Lyndell Jones and Jeff Rodgers carry out a unique mission: They're the only cops in the state who can bust drivers for simply cutting in line.
Seattle police traffic officer Lyndell Jones talks to a driver pulled over for cutting in line where traffic from the West Seattle Bridge merges onto northbound Interstate 5.
How many times have you been upset/pissed off at someone who has cut you off while driving or at a grocery checkout? Then there are the people who think nothing of standing in front of you during a movie [after it's begun], rude sales people, or just plain assholes who get a kick out of being obnoxious. I could go on and on..........
Last week I was at my psychiarist's and during our session, she told me about the 90/10 Rule.
The way she explained it, she implied that she came up with it.
She gave me homework. I was to keep a log of the number of times I allowed other people to upset me and then use the Rule to let it go.
Just for the heck of it, I googled it today and it looks like it wasn't her invention.
(Story) The 90/10 Rule
What I understand from the whole thing is; don't allow other people or situations to get to you. If you do, you are letting them drain your strength and energy.
You only allow them [be it family or friends too] 10% of you and no more!
The other 90% belongs to you and no one else!!!
It sounds interesting, so I am going to do my homework like a good little girl. :)
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Butterfly Girl wanted to check out my favorite boots so......... here they are in all their glory. They are quite old so you can't see too much of the daisies, just the leaves.
I'm so exhausted , I can barely type. I've had my 6 year old neice with me for the past couple of days and it was a worldwind of fun and festivities. From morning til nite, we were on the go and when we were home, we had concerts and plays. I had a stage set up in the living room that would put any theatre to shame. :) We also had a food section set up for the entertainers.
She's leaving on Saturday........boohoo!!!! I'm going to miss her and her family very much but I am trying not to think about it. She's only a plane ride away right?
Have a great evening guys, I'm off to la la land!!
Saturday, August 04, 2007
22 Skidoo...... ( I Think ) !!!
Without further ado............
This meme was stolen (once again) from Tiger By The Tale
1.) If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be?
'56 T-Bird convertible, funky clothes, lots of boots, and Brad Pitt.
2.) I have an irrational fear of:
Anyone knocking on my door. If I'm expecting someone I'm okay.
3.) What would I do if I were stranded on an island with my least favorite person in the world?
I'm pretty practical, I'd probably say, "I don't like you, but we're in this together, so let's get things done".
Shelter and food would come before personal feelings.
4.) What’s one car I will never buy? Why?
SUV. They are a disgusting status symbol.
5.) Next door to my house is?
A man named Bob who I think likes me..........HELP!!!!!!!!
6.) I am annoyed with?
People who join a cause or charity because they think it is PC or cool.
7.) Am I happy with my given name?
My given name is Margaret, I'm called Maggie. It's s'okay.
8.) I have a crush, don’t I?
I do, I do!!!! It's a patient but I think?? he's gay.
9.) Who was the last person I talked to in person?
A taxi driver who brought me home yesterday.
10.) What age do I want to get married?
I did it at 20, I hope to do it again before I'm 90.
11.) What are the stems on wine glasses for?
I'm going out on a limb here but I think it has something to do with keeping your hand away from the wine so you don't interfer with its temperature??
12.) My favorite shoes are?
A pair of black boots with laces (they look like army boots) but more modern. I painted daisies and butterflies on the toes of them.
13.) Can I use chopsticks?
Yup!
14.) Do I prefer beaches or forests?
Beaches fur sure! I grew up on an Island!! And besides that, forests scare me.
15.) What was the last thing I laughed at?
Last nite on a comedy show repeat. They were doing a comedy skit that showed Saddam Hussein in court and said, "he was in a high security playpen". (Remember that clip from the news of him in court). It cracked me up!!!
16.) Who knows a secret or two about me?
My blog buddies!!
17.) Who is/are my hero[s]?
My mother and oldest brother.
18.) What do I smell like?
Now....Strawberries, for years....White Linen.
19.) Do I have any bad habits?
Is the Pope Catholic???
20.) Have I ever wanted to be a teacher?
Nope
21.) What is one thing I’ve learned about life?
That no matter how old you get, you learn something new every day.
22.) What’s my favorite color?
Yellow
This meme was stolen (once again) from Tiger By The Tale
1.) If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be?
'56 T-Bird convertible, funky clothes, lots of boots, and Brad Pitt.
2.) I have an irrational fear of:
Anyone knocking on my door. If I'm expecting someone I'm okay.
3.) What would I do if I were stranded on an island with my least favorite person in the world?
I'm pretty practical, I'd probably say, "I don't like you, but we're in this together, so let's get things done".
Shelter and food would come before personal feelings.
4.) What’s one car I will never buy? Why?
SUV. They are a disgusting status symbol.
5.) Next door to my house is?
A man named Bob who I think likes me..........HELP!!!!!!!!
6.) I am annoyed with?
People who join a cause or charity because they think it is PC or cool.
7.) Am I happy with my given name?
My given name is Margaret, I'm called Maggie. It's s'okay.
8.) I have a crush, don’t I?
I do, I do!!!! It's a patient but I think?? he's gay.
9.) Who was the last person I talked to in person?
A taxi driver who brought me home yesterday.
10.) What age do I want to get married?
I did it at 20, I hope to do it again before I'm 90.
11.) What are the stems on wine glasses for?
I'm going out on a limb here but I think it has something to do with keeping your hand away from the wine so you don't interfer with its temperature??
12.) My favorite shoes are?
A pair of black boots with laces (they look like army boots) but more modern. I painted daisies and butterflies on the toes of them.
13.) Can I use chopsticks?
Yup!
14.) Do I prefer beaches or forests?
Beaches fur sure! I grew up on an Island!! And besides that, forests scare me.
15.) What was the last thing I laughed at?
Last nite on a comedy show repeat. They were doing a comedy skit that showed Saddam Hussein in court and said, "he was in a high security playpen". (Remember that clip from the news of him in court). It cracked me up!!!
16.) Who knows a secret or two about me?
My blog buddies!!
17.) Who is/are my hero[s]?
My mother and oldest brother.
18.) What do I smell like?
Now....Strawberries, for years....White Linen.
19.) Do I have any bad habits?
Is the Pope Catholic???
20.) Have I ever wanted to be a teacher?
Nope
21.) What is one thing I’ve learned about life?
That no matter how old you get, you learn something new every day.
22.) What’s my favorite color?
Yellow
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
The Next Best Thing TY .....Enjoy!!
My daughter and I went to see X-Men (2000) and we were both very excited. We loved the comic book and to see it put on film, was going to be a fantastic adventure. The movie started and we settled in, hopefully, for an enjoyable ride.
When Wolverine made his first appearance on screen, we turned towards each other in amazement. We looked at each other and both said at the same time, "Duncan"!!
All our friends and family members that saw the movie, concurred.
So, I can't post a picture of Duncan TY but this is as close as anyone can get!!!
When Wolverine made his first appearance on screen, we turned towards each other in amazement. We looked at each other and both said at the same time, "Duncan"!!
All our friends and family members that saw the movie, concurred.
So, I can't post a picture of Duncan TY but this is as close as anyone can get!!!
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