Having lived in Lubbock most of my life (1986 - 2004), as well as being a graduate of Texas Tech University, I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of my Red Raiders! What a nail-biting game. Tonight proved that the underdog can win and we certainly made history with that extraordinary touchdown at the very end of the game.
Living in a college town, you live and breathe college sports. My family is huge into football, since both my dad, his brothers, and my brother played in high school. Growing up, occasionally my dad would get free tickets to games and we always routed for Tech. All my life, our biggest rivals have been Texas A&M and University of Texas. These were the games that the tickets could cost you nearly $500/piece just to go watch Tech lose. I always thought these two teams viewed us as decent competition, until I moved to South Texas.
After moving to San Antonio, I quickly realized that Texas A&M and University of Texas view us as if they are able to easily swat us away like we are some annoying fly. I never thought we were the buttholes of the Big 12, but since neither of these teams nor the fans have ever given Tech very much credit or respect, I rarely speak up about being a fan in this sea of burnt orange. Anymore it seems as if UT fans just *assume* they will win every game they play, so to them it doesn't matter what I say about my team. One day, as I am getting my hair done, I overheard a girl say how much she "hates Texas Tech."
Well, scoot over, Longhorns. Tonight, we were welcomed into the "Big Times" and you are no longer #1. And we earned every bit of our win. We played skillfully and hard, we played smart, and we did it with a lot of heart! I'm so proud to be a Red Raider tonight.
After our history-making win, I immediately thought about my grandpa. I really wish he were alive to have seen the game. He was a fan of Texas Tech simply because I went there. He lived in DC, but made sure to watch every televised game. Every time our team made national news, he'd mail me a newspaper clipping from the Washington Post. I'm so sorry he didn't get to see this. But maybe he heard me cheering from way down here.
What a win.
And what a night.
Wreck 'Em Tech. GO BIG RED!
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Well Hello out there.
I feel like I never update this thing and yet, I always tell myself I will. When I'm at work, I usually have time to update but get side tracked because I have 2 separate computers (one with the "permissions" to go on the real internet and one without). I am also ususally too busy sending emails to Aloe-Ha throughout the day to remember to author an update. hehe :) She's definitely a good vent-to person if I am having a particularly frustrating day. Also, a friend of mine and I were supposed to start a "Blog-Working" every Friday, where we write new blog posts every Friday evening. If we can't get that started, well, dangit, I might just do it myself anyway.
So, I am officially on the job-hunt again. Last Thursday I received my salary increase and I was LIVID that I didn't even get the standard 3%. In fact, no one in my department received 3%. How do they expect us to continue to live on these pennies they call a paycheck, when, the cost of EVERYTHING has gone up around 7%? I wasn't expecting 7%, but I was expecting around 5%. My employer just doesn't get it. You can't possibly retain your best people if you can't competitively compensate them. I have sent out a few feeler resumes, so we'll see what feedback I get and if anything becomes available. I'm looking for a Recruiting position in San Antonio, so if you know of anything, please let me know!
It also sucks that I am in a consistent "I am too busy for you now" mode because once I feel like I have the timing of everything down, my schedule changes. I really do think a MBA was a great idea, but I am SO OVER these mini-semesters. I feel like I NEVER have time to do anything. It’s like, each class assigns you this big project and in less than 8 weeks it’s due, and oh yeah, we know you have a full time job and are taking other classes, but you’re just going to have to deal. I must be doing something right, though, because I’m halfway done and I have a 3.8 GPA. It’s just too bad I feel like it’s at the cost of my personal relationships, but then again, becoming successful isn’t easy. I can’t believe it’s been almost 1 year since I got married, and yet, it doesn’t feel like we are a married couple. Traveling and having fun is mostly just a wish at this point.
So one good thing about this semester is that it has re-lit a fire in me for law school. I am taking a BLaw class and not only do I LOVE it, I’ve pretty much aced everything. I don’t think the professor is making it overly easy for people, but maybe its because I get it and he’s definitely made it interesting. I feel kind of dumb for not pursuing law school over my MBA, but I’m still thinking of trying for law school again. I would like to specialize in Labor or Employment Law. I can only imagine how poor my hubs and I will be if I decide to go, because it will be 3 years of me not working - at all. We’ll see. I definitely need some time to decompress after the craziness called the MBA; travel, enjoy life, SAVE, then hop into it. And don't ask about kids. God, forget it. I'll be too old to have any by the time I'm done "professionalizing" myself.
I feel like I never update this thing and yet, I always tell myself I will. When I'm at work, I usually have time to update but get side tracked because I have 2 separate computers (one with the "permissions" to go on the real internet and one without). I am also ususally too busy sending emails to Aloe-Ha throughout the day to remember to author an update. hehe :) She's definitely a good vent-to person if I am having a particularly frustrating day. Also, a friend of mine and I were supposed to start a "Blog-Working" every Friday, where we write new blog posts every Friday evening. If we can't get that started, well, dangit, I might just do it myself anyway.
So, I am officially on the job-hunt again. Last Thursday I received my salary increase and I was LIVID that I didn't even get the standard 3%. In fact, no one in my department received 3%. How do they expect us to continue to live on these pennies they call a paycheck, when, the cost of EVERYTHING has gone up around 7%? I wasn't expecting 7%, but I was expecting around 5%. My employer just doesn't get it. You can't possibly retain your best people if you can't competitively compensate them. I have sent out a few feeler resumes, so we'll see what feedback I get and if anything becomes available. I'm looking for a Recruiting position in San Antonio, so if you know of anything, please let me know!
It also sucks that I am in a consistent "I am too busy for you now" mode because once I feel like I have the timing of everything down, my schedule changes. I really do think a MBA was a great idea, but I am SO OVER these mini-semesters. I feel like I NEVER have time to do anything. It’s like, each class assigns you this big project and in less than 8 weeks it’s due, and oh yeah, we know you have a full time job and are taking other classes, but you’re just going to have to deal. I must be doing something right, though, because I’m halfway done and I have a 3.8 GPA. It’s just too bad I feel like it’s at the cost of my personal relationships, but then again, becoming successful isn’t easy. I can’t believe it’s been almost 1 year since I got married, and yet, it doesn’t feel like we are a married couple. Traveling and having fun is mostly just a wish at this point.
So one good thing about this semester is that it has re-lit a fire in me for law school. I am taking a BLaw class and not only do I LOVE it, I’ve pretty much aced everything. I don’t think the professor is making it overly easy for people, but maybe its because I get it and he’s definitely made it interesting. I feel kind of dumb for not pursuing law school over my MBA, but I’m still thinking of trying for law school again. I would like to specialize in Labor or Employment Law. I can only imagine how poor my hubs and I will be if I decide to go, because it will be 3 years of me not working - at all. We’ll see. I definitely need some time to decompress after the craziness called the MBA; travel, enjoy life, SAVE, then hop into it. And don't ask about kids. God, forget it. I'll be too old to have any by the time I'm done "professionalizing" myself.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
School
So I've decided I enjoy being in school, because it makes me feel smart. Though, it's been incredibly time consuming, especially since I'm on "mini-mesters." Honestly, that is the part that's killing me but I hope I will get used to it soon.
I am taking an Information Systems class and an HR Staffing class this semester. Both had is interesting points, but I think I enjoyed my Staffing class more, just because it's HR and that's my strength. I am more *into* my research paper for HR, anyway, even though I should be typing *it* instead of this blog.
Right now I'm working on 2 papers due tomorrow night by midnight. I'm about 1/4th the way into my staffing paper, and I'm pretty much done w/my info systems paper, even though, I know that one stinks... and I'm not a huge fan of APA formatting. I think my professor for my info system class is WAY too much of a stickler for "proper formatting." He couldn't even tell us what was correct and what wasn't... kind of made me think, "Well if he doesn't know, then it won't matter if I make a mistake." I just hate to waste my time on minuscule things like formal formatting, since I don't plan to *ever* publish a paper. Yes, I want to give credit where credit is due and do it the right way... but geez. It's just so "ugh" I guess.
But I digress. I have 95's in both my classes. I hope that even if I trip up a bit on the papers, I'll make up for them on the final. I have definitely worked hard this semester carrying two clients at work and going through 2 classes; I deserve both the A's I have right now!!
I also hope that when my coworker returns from short term disability, I'll have more time to make it to the gym. I'm thinking of starting up these B12 and Lipotropic shots. One of my coworkers has dropped 10 pounds and a BUNCH of inches. It's come off slow, too... which, makes it seem like it would be more permanent. The bad part is its pricey, $27/per week. So, over $100/mo for weight injections. But you know, I'd be willing to give it a try for two months. Lord knows I could stand to lose some weight and inches.
Well, off to bed for this chicklet. Tomorrow more I'm gonna spank that paper!
I am taking an Information Systems class and an HR Staffing class this semester. Both had is interesting points, but I think I enjoyed my Staffing class more, just because it's HR and that's my strength. I am more *into* my research paper for HR, anyway, even though I should be typing *it* instead of this blog.
Right now I'm working on 2 papers due tomorrow night by midnight. I'm about 1/4th the way into my staffing paper, and I'm pretty much done w/my info systems paper, even though, I know that one stinks... and I'm not a huge fan of APA formatting. I think my professor for my info system class is WAY too much of a stickler for "proper formatting." He couldn't even tell us what was correct and what wasn't... kind of made me think, "Well if he doesn't know, then it won't matter if I make a mistake." I just hate to waste my time on minuscule things like formal formatting, since I don't plan to *ever* publish a paper. Yes, I want to give credit where credit is due and do it the right way... but geez. It's just so "ugh" I guess.
But I digress. I have 95's in both my classes. I hope that even if I trip up a bit on the papers, I'll make up for them on the final. I have definitely worked hard this semester carrying two clients at work and going through 2 classes; I deserve both the A's I have right now!!
I also hope that when my coworker returns from short term disability, I'll have more time to make it to the gym. I'm thinking of starting up these B12 and Lipotropic shots. One of my coworkers has dropped 10 pounds and a BUNCH of inches. It's come off slow, too... which, makes it seem like it would be more permanent. The bad part is its pricey, $27/per week. So, over $100/mo for weight injections. But you know, I'd be willing to give it a try for two months. Lord knows I could stand to lose some weight and inches.
Well, off to bed for this chicklet. Tomorrow more I'm gonna spank that paper!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Scratch That...
So, I've had a bit more time to get to know my boss the whole two weeks she's been here. Let me say that she's kind of a freak. Sorry for saying that, but I'm getting tired of her unrelenting persistence to be so damn personal with everyone. And its like she wants *dirt* on everyone in the department. What gave her the idea I'm some sort of gossiper, I have no idea. I guess since I was the most accepting of her at first, she's totally latched on. But what's annoying is she wants to get to know everyone right now, right now, right now. It's like, geez... be patient!!! It's not like relationships are bonded over night. And for me, it takes quite awhile to get to know someone and to let them "in" so to speak. I usually have a pretty high wall I put up before I let anyone in. I have my exceptions, but, not this time.
Tomorrow I have a *one on one* with her. It's an "off site" working lunch, which I'm irritated about. I'm going to suggest Quizno's cuz at least I can get a salad there. But anyway, I'm terrified of the questions she's going to ask me. I've heard through the grapevine of some questions she's previously asked of people, like, "Does so and so have a degree?" My response would be, "Well fuck if I know... why don't you ask them??" I think she thinks we are all like best friends or something and hang out after work. Umm... that's a negative, ghost rider. My coworkers are just that - my coworkers! Some, I would hang out with in a heartbeat, we just haven't. Her on the other hand, I'm not so sure of. I was willing to give her a chance. Now that I have... yipe!
And, school is going to be the death of me. I love the idea of an MBA, but GAW, it's so hard!!! I felt like I turned in the most under-par assignments this weekend. I just didn't have the time or energy. Hopefully I'm over the hump. At least those are out of the way. The *big* projects now are the actual papers! They are due in a month, so I better get crackin'.
This weekend the father-in-law is coming to town. I'm excited cuz he's a LOT of fun. I don't know if many people like their in-law's. My mother-in-law is something else. She has her moments of crazy, but is a genuinely sweet person. And my father-in-law is just awesome. And I love his girlfriend. I hope this one sticks!!! I need to make sure I get my homework done this WEEK so I can actually enjoy my weekend. I want to try to go to the gym this week to. I need a good 2 weeks of straight cardio.....
Well, the final news of the day is my parents adopted the SWEETEST kitten. Supposedly, she's half Siamese. She's only 6 weeks old and has adorable blue eyes, but you can't see it in this photo. I think the jury is still out on her name, but so far, my Mom has a real like for the name"Lexi." :)
Well, I have some laundry and a full glass of red wine to finish. Ciao! :)
Tomorrow I have a *one on one* with her. It's an "off site" working lunch, which I'm irritated about. I'm going to suggest Quizno's cuz at least I can get a salad there. But anyway, I'm terrified of the questions she's going to ask me. I've heard through the grapevine of some questions she's previously asked of people, like, "Does so and so have a degree?" My response would be, "Well fuck if I know... why don't you ask them??" I think she thinks we are all like best friends or something and hang out after work. Umm... that's a negative, ghost rider. My coworkers are just that - my coworkers! Some, I would hang out with in a heartbeat, we just haven't. Her on the other hand, I'm not so sure of. I was willing to give her a chance. Now that I have... yipe!
And, school is going to be the death of me. I love the idea of an MBA, but GAW, it's so hard!!! I felt like I turned in the most under-par assignments this weekend. I just didn't have the time or energy. Hopefully I'm over the hump. At least those are out of the way. The *big* projects now are the actual papers! They are due in a month, so I better get crackin'.
This weekend the father-in-law is coming to town. I'm excited cuz he's a LOT of fun. I don't know if many people like their in-law's. My mother-in-law is something else. She has her moments of crazy, but is a genuinely sweet person. And my father-in-law is just awesome. And I love his girlfriend. I hope this one sticks!!! I need to make sure I get my homework done this WEEK so I can actually enjoy my weekend. I want to try to go to the gym this week to. I need a good 2 weeks of straight cardio.....
Well, the final news of the day is my parents adopted the SWEETEST kitten. Supposedly, she's half Siamese. She's only 6 weeks old and has adorable blue eyes, but you can't see it in this photo. I think the jury is still out on her name, but so far, my Mom has a real like for the name"Lexi." :) Well, I have some laundry and a full glass of red wine to finish. Ciao! :)
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