May First

Fourteen years ago next week I found myself in one of those situations that everyone thinks will never happen to them. Even now, this far down the road I still tend to rehash the event when the anniversary comes around.

This year I find myself thinking of all the lives that were affected by that day and wonder where we would all be if not for that day. Would the kids that were killed have lived good lives, productive and happy? Would the teacher who was killed be still teaching? Would the kids who lived be different in any way? Would I have joined the military? Would I have done anything at all with my life if I had not been pushed so hard to ensure I enjoyed it and lived well for the sake of those who were no longer able?

I cannot even guess how much that has changed me...so many things have influences on us in ways we don't know...I think May first has given me a drive to acheive and has led me to do the things I have done in life...I don't know...maybe.

Sorry for the philosophical stuff

C

Update

So I guess I am due (or over due) for an update on the job fair and what not...

At the job fair I found a pretty great job (not that I have it yet, mind you). It is located in Crescent City, on the border between Oregon and California at the coast. They are looking for someone to take over their clinical lab and they are willing to wait for someone who has the right qualities (what ever those are). The most important thing is that they are able to do the year long internship that is necessary and even pay while the person goes through it. So if all goes well I may be moving there by next year (end of next school year May 2007). There were lots of other places looking for microbiologists but many have given up hope because we are so few and far between. One in particular (in other words very interesting) is one called a Hazardous substances scientist who deals with all the really nasty stuff. There were lots of places in the California government that looked promising. Many of the people I talked to really perked up when I said I was a microbiology major, they immediately asked for my resume (which I conveniently had on hand) and were as excited as I was!

School is going good, winding down now with only 4 weeks left...I have to get some invitations out some time for the graduation!!! This semester has been pretty tough and it is likely not to get any easier...i have to keep telling myself to stay on track and keep my nose to the proverbial grindstone but it is not too bad...

Weather has improved greatly, we are taking the boys to the park this afternoon to play with some of their friends and maybe fly a kite if the wind permits.

The boys start back at school on Monday, it is unfortunate that most of their break has been so rainy but we are trying to make the best of the good weather in this later part.

Talked to my mom yesterday, she is feeling much better and is eating healthier...nothing like a major heart attack and surgery to get you doing the right thing!!

Hubby and I are wanting to go see Silent Hill this weekend but we will see...not sure, ya know.

Other than all that we are being boring...lol...

Have a good weekend all

C

Job Fair

Well, as most of you know, I have been up in the air and back and forth about what I want to do after I graduate (like 5 weeks from now!). I have a path in motion that is kinda like a back up plan...if nothing else comes up and whacks me in the forehead that is better I will be going into the CLS program in 07 after a year of extra classes.

Today there is an all majors job fair at the college, I have my resume all printed and pretty, I have my self all dressed up (I fix up purty good) and I am just about ready to go.

The question has been haunting me however, what would be enough of a good job for me to abandon the plan that I currently have in motion? I have come up with a small list:

Health plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
GOOD pay
Stability
Day shift
Moving expenses or company car

Now I know that is a lot to ask from an employer but that is my needs and I really feel that if they can't provide that I am not willing to toss my life upside down...unless the pay is REALLY REALLY good of course!

Anyway...if nothing else maybe I will find a part time job to get through the summer and help with expenses in this fall semester coming up!!!

C

Rain

I am so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so sick of rain.

It has been raining for my boys entire vacation so far (and a fair lot of good time before too) and it has not stopped. They have not been outside except from the car to the house for 9 days!! I feel like I should start building an ark!!

C