Saturday, November 29, 2008
2nd in state
Thanks to all who made it to the game. It was great to have you all there. Now wrestling starts. He has a meet on Sat 12/6 in Foley for anyone who wants to go. He says he's not in shape and probably won't do well but Jessi and I are going anyway. Jess is gonna come over and make me do my two papers that I keep putting off. Ugh! I am now in my coding so I am just about done. Probably not by the end of the year but oh well, that was just a goal(or extention of my first goal). I just started at the end of April, so I guess that's not too bad. Between work and living, I haven't been working on it as much as I should (or could) be. They give ya 15 months to finish so I should be fine. I am still debating whether or not to continue on with transcription. I'm thinking I should do that also and then go look for a job. We'll see. Anyway, the reason I really came on here was to let you all know that Logan had his pictures taken and they can be viewed at bjp.photoreflect.com . It will say may not be a site. But go there anyway. There are two parts/dates. The smaller group are the better pictures. If you select all and click the middle play button, it will give you a slide show. Most of you probably know that already, but in case there's any computer dummies like me, there's a tip for ya. Lu and Mom, look through them and let me know what you want your 5x7 to be. And Dave's of course). Everyone else can just look. He had some taken at the fair. There's nothing there that I really care for but that's just me. The other ones are pretty good. Jess, let me know if you and Kris want 8x10's or 5x7's. I haven't talked to Logan but I'm guessing I just order what we want. So, everybody take a peek. For some reason, I like the one's with the sunglasses, looking off into the distance (future maybe), I don't know, but I keep going back to that one. Not for the wall, I am just drawn to that one. He has decided to join the guards. He will be doing basic this summer. He is looking to get some schooling out of the deal. Diesel Machanic and something with farming. Imagine that. Anyway, I should get back to coding for awhile before I have to go to work. Yap at ya all later.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Secret
Hey everyone~
Sorry I haven't written for a long time, I was waiting for something to happen that was worth writing home about. But the last couple of weeks have been pretty uneventful for me. Just beating the pavement mon-fri hoping some idiot somewhere in Seattle was dumb enough to quit their serving job. The economy has caught up with me, and I thought I was safe since I didn't have a "real job." But every place I've been has been able to tell me that the restaurant industry is feeling the strain in a very large way. So I was getting pretty discouraged. I've spent the majority of my life working 2 jobs, plus school, plus a show, and a full-time boyfriend. That's how I roll. And in Montana, I may have only had one job, but I would be out hiking or swimming or floating down the river for a full time shift everyday. So being here in Seattle, where I don't know a lot of people and have absolutely no time commitments has been really hard on me.
I kinda hit rock-bottom last weekend. I was starting to wonder if I should consider going back to 371 Diner in Brainerd for a while. My money is draining out of my bank account like a jar with no bottom. Even though I'm trying to be careful. I just can't go so long being unemployed. So I was talking to my very wonderful roommate, Ada, about this and she saw that I was actually getting depressed about it. I struggle with dealing with things I can't control. And she gave me her copy of the movie "the secret." Now I'm a firm believer in energy, it's like my religion, so I've always respected "the secret" from what others have told me about it. But I had never read the book or watched the film, and thought now would be a good time. So I found out how to actually apply it to my life.
And. mind you, I've been sitting helplessly by my phone for 15 days just waiting for a Seattle number to call me. I've personally passed out over 40 resumes, had a handful of interviews, responded to a dozen craigslist ads, followed up on about 10 places to make sure to meet the manager, and nothing has come of it. Even in times when I was sure I'd get the job, still nothing. And then yesterday, I tried using the secret. Believing that the things I needed would just happen for me and I got 4 phone calls from seattle numbers. Went to two interviews, got two job offers, and recieved 3 responses from theaters with audition appointments for next week. And today I got another job offer plus another audition appointment. So now I have a serving job, a bartending job, an on-call catering job, I'm dog/cat-sitting for a nice lady with a beautiful house this week (which will be perfect for me to practice monolgues and songs for my auditions), and I have 5 auditions next week.
So I find it hard to argue that the secret doesn't work. Those of you who haven't given it a shot yet, I recommend it.
Other than the huge job hunt, Seattle has been very good to me. I've met a lot of great people. My roommates are starting to feel almost as good as family. I've seen some great theater. I can't get enough of the amazing coffee shops. And on days when the sun is shining, which has unseasonably been almost everyday, I get giddy like a school girl looking around Seattle and it's beautiful ocean bays and mountain ranges. When Obama won the election, Seattlites took over the streets singing and dancing, laughing and crying, and then CLEANED UP AFTER THEMSELVES! Like picked up the garbage and swept the sidewalks. How cool is that!?
Anyway, sorry to always write such long blogs. If anyone sees Jeannie soon, ask her if she would be willing to send me her copies of the Twilight series. I really want to read it, but I can't get copies of it at the public library till like 2010. That is if she owns the series.
And my congrats to Cody. I think I share the same excitement and surprise that it's happening to Royalton high!!
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sure now that I'll be able to come home for Christmas.
Mom, I was wondering if you might have any suggestions or be able to research an orthodontist for me to get my wisdom teeth taken out. I have until Feb 21st for my insurance to expire and really want to get it done.
Lu, I'll call you soon. I'm sorry I haven't lately, but I haven't really been in the mood to talk about Seattle until now.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. My roommates are coming to the house I'm sitting on sunday and we're having a t-day potluck. It'll be great. I'm in charge of the tofurky, the pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole to add a little midwest flavor to the occasion.
Love you all.
Shayla
Sorry I haven't written for a long time, I was waiting for something to happen that was worth writing home about. But the last couple of weeks have been pretty uneventful for me. Just beating the pavement mon-fri hoping some idiot somewhere in Seattle was dumb enough to quit their serving job. The economy has caught up with me, and I thought I was safe since I didn't have a "real job." But every place I've been has been able to tell me that the restaurant industry is feeling the strain in a very large way. So I was getting pretty discouraged. I've spent the majority of my life working 2 jobs, plus school, plus a show, and a full-time boyfriend. That's how I roll. And in Montana, I may have only had one job, but I would be out hiking or swimming or floating down the river for a full time shift everyday. So being here in Seattle, where I don't know a lot of people and have absolutely no time commitments has been really hard on me.
I kinda hit rock-bottom last weekend. I was starting to wonder if I should consider going back to 371 Diner in Brainerd for a while. My money is draining out of my bank account like a jar with no bottom. Even though I'm trying to be careful. I just can't go so long being unemployed. So I was talking to my very wonderful roommate, Ada, about this and she saw that I was actually getting depressed about it. I struggle with dealing with things I can't control. And she gave me her copy of the movie "the secret." Now I'm a firm believer in energy, it's like my religion, so I've always respected "the secret" from what others have told me about it. But I had never read the book or watched the film, and thought now would be a good time. So I found out how to actually apply it to my life.
And. mind you, I've been sitting helplessly by my phone for 15 days just waiting for a Seattle number to call me. I've personally passed out over 40 resumes, had a handful of interviews, responded to a dozen craigslist ads, followed up on about 10 places to make sure to meet the manager, and nothing has come of it. Even in times when I was sure I'd get the job, still nothing. And then yesterday, I tried using the secret. Believing that the things I needed would just happen for me and I got 4 phone calls from seattle numbers. Went to two interviews, got two job offers, and recieved 3 responses from theaters with audition appointments for next week. And today I got another job offer plus another audition appointment. So now I have a serving job, a bartending job, an on-call catering job, I'm dog/cat-sitting for a nice lady with a beautiful house this week (which will be perfect for me to practice monolgues and songs for my auditions), and I have 5 auditions next week.
So I find it hard to argue that the secret doesn't work. Those of you who haven't given it a shot yet, I recommend it.
Other than the huge job hunt, Seattle has been very good to me. I've met a lot of great people. My roommates are starting to feel almost as good as family. I've seen some great theater. I can't get enough of the amazing coffee shops. And on days when the sun is shining, which has unseasonably been almost everyday, I get giddy like a school girl looking around Seattle and it's beautiful ocean bays and mountain ranges. When Obama won the election, Seattlites took over the streets singing and dancing, laughing and crying, and then CLEANED UP AFTER THEMSELVES! Like picked up the garbage and swept the sidewalks. How cool is that!?
Anyway, sorry to always write such long blogs. If anyone sees Jeannie soon, ask her if she would be willing to send me her copies of the Twilight series. I really want to read it, but I can't get copies of it at the public library till like 2010. That is if she owns the series.
And my congrats to Cody. I think I share the same excitement and surprise that it's happening to Royalton high!!
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sure now that I'll be able to come home for Christmas.
Mom, I was wondering if you might have any suggestions or be able to research an orthodontist for me to get my wisdom teeth taken out. I have until Feb 21st for my insurance to expire and really want to get it done.
Lu, I'll call you soon. I'm sorry I haven't lately, but I haven't really been in the mood to talk about Seattle until now.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. My roommates are coming to the house I'm sitting on sunday and we're having a t-day potluck. It'll be great. I'm in charge of the tofurky, the pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole to add a little midwest flavor to the occasion.
Love you all.
Shayla
Monday, November 17, 2008
GO ROYALS!!!!
CONGRATS CODY!! GOOD JOB! MAYBE I'LL BE DOWN TO WATCH YOUR NEXT GAME. ANYONE ELSE WANT TO GO LET ME KNOW AND MAYBE WE CAN CAR POOL.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMMY!!!
YOUR SCHEDULE ISN'T DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER IT'S JUST DIFFERENT FROM MINE. IT'S SURE A GOOD THING THAT IT REALLY IS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS CUZ I "THOUGHT" YOU A VERY NICE DAY!!:) I'LL BUY YOU AN EXTRA MEGA AND BONANZA TOM. NITE. SEE YOU THERE.
I MUST STILL BE CATCHING UP FROM THE HOURS THE LAST TWO WEEKS; IT'S ONLY 9 AND I'M READY FOR BED! I HAD 51 (WED-FRI W/6 ON SAT) AFTER TAKING MON AND TUES OFF AFTER BREEZY AND I HIT 70 LAST WEEK. YOU HAD A COUPLE WEEKS LIKE THAT NOT TOO LONG AGO,TAMMY, DID YOU STAY TIRED FOR AWHILE? ANYWAY SEE YA AT BINGO
HI EVERYONE. HEY JEN, WHAT'S UP? HOW'S IT GOING AT YOUR NEW PLACE? ARE WE GOING TO DAD'S FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER? SKIP WILL BE AT MOMS FOR DINNER SO I'LL COME BACK HERE AFTER WE DO OUR GET TOGETHER. ANYONE WHO'D LIKE TO VISIT C'MON OVER, HE'D SURE LIKE TO SEE YOU.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYBODY!!! CATCH Y'ALL LATER. LUKE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMMY!!!
YOUR SCHEDULE ISN'T DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER IT'S JUST DIFFERENT FROM MINE. IT'S SURE A GOOD THING THAT IT REALLY IS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS CUZ I "THOUGHT" YOU A VERY NICE DAY!!:) I'LL BUY YOU AN EXTRA MEGA AND BONANZA TOM. NITE. SEE YOU THERE.
I MUST STILL BE CATCHING UP FROM THE HOURS THE LAST TWO WEEKS; IT'S ONLY 9 AND I'M READY FOR BED! I HAD 51 (WED-FRI W/6 ON SAT) AFTER TAKING MON AND TUES OFF AFTER BREEZY AND I HIT 70 LAST WEEK. YOU HAD A COUPLE WEEKS LIKE THAT NOT TOO LONG AGO,TAMMY, DID YOU STAY TIRED FOR AWHILE? ANYWAY SEE YA AT BINGO
HI EVERYONE. HEY JEN, WHAT'S UP? HOW'S IT GOING AT YOUR NEW PLACE? ARE WE GOING TO DAD'S FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER? SKIP WILL BE AT MOMS FOR DINNER SO I'LL COME BACK HERE AFTER WE DO OUR GET TOGETHER. ANYONE WHO'D LIKE TO VISIT C'MON OVER, HE'D SURE LIKE TO SEE YOU.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYBODY!!! CATCH Y'ALL LATER. LUKE
Saturday, November 15, 2008
champs???
cody won his game yesterday so now they play for the championship on friday nov 28 at 1:00 at the dome. i dont know who they play, whoever won the game after his. wow!! for those who went to the last game. cody said they stayed for about an hour after the game and was hoping to come and visit us. kate thought they had to get on the bus right away so we left. don't feel bad kate. you didn't know. but now we know for next time. we'll hang around for awhile. gotta go to work. yap at ya all later.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
state
sorry for the late post but cody made it to state. he plays at the dome on friday at 10:15. just so ya all know, he doesn't play much. i don't know much about football but he is in the kickoff line. so he only plays when we kick the ball to the other team. jessi and i are going and i believe connie plans on going. yap at ya all later.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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