Eskimos

You know, I really really really want to enjoy this time of year. FALL! The time before summer and WINTER. But I live in Cincinnati. So I really see this season as pre-winter. Or mini-winter. Or.. The few days before I am cold constantly.  So.. That's why Cincinnati is sort of a northern cut-off point in Kenneth's job-search. I will go anywhere.. Seriously. Anywhere where I can be warm.

To illustrate my geographic preference, I present exibit A.

Now, that black line separates the places where I'd really prefer to live from the places that will make me shiver and complain and run up excessively high heating bills. And no one wants that, do they? I mean.. I'm a much more pleasant person when I am warm. And that really only happens now when I'm wearing fleece pants and a sweatshirt.

As you can see, certain places have decorations. Texas, for instance, has a heart with some bling in it. This symbolizes that dude.. I know peeps there and they're cool.  It is also warm most of the time. There's like a week where you have to wear a coat. But that is IT yo.

Florida. I don't really know anyone there. But that's where the Mouse is. And it's warm. And sunny. And generally not-cold.

The USA-centricness of this graphic does not mean that I would not live anywhere else. I WOULD LIVE LOTS OF PLACES outside the US. France, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Australia, even England if I had 100% control of the thermostat. But Siberia or Russia is definitely not on the list. Is Siberia in Russia? Idunno. Someone wikipedia that and let me know.

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Have a good rest of your Sunday. I'm going to be enjoying a three day "weekend" including today, Monday, and Tuesday!! So excited! I have big plans that include cleaning house, going to the gym, and going to the Aquarium. :)

Tiny Car, Not a Train Station.

So.. I have something disturbing to tell you all. Something heart as heartbreaking as it is true.  Sometimes I am just TOO LOUD.

IN CAPS FOR EMPHASIS.

It's true, nonexistent readers of my humble blog. Sometimes there is a disconnect in my head of how small a place is and how loud my voice should be in proportion.  Sometimes even when my husband is right beside me I start yelling about something... Cause dammit, I'm excited and exciting things deserve VOLUME.  Now, this isn't a new problem. I've been told this for years by people close to me, most often my husband Kenneth.  Before that, friends and coworkers have often pulled me aside and said "Do you realize how loud you are?"

Now.. This ongoing problem has been around for a while. But I think I can trace it to my college years while I was in an intense vocal-centric environment. Most of you know, my bachelors is in Voice Performance. I'm a soprano.. And I sing loud.. but not crazy loud. Not like.. Not like loud that makes you make this face.

A GOOD LOUD. But I have some issue with this face because she looks like it's unpleasant. And everything I say when I'm loud is PLEASANT AND IMPORTANT. Maybe I should curb the CAPS LOCK.. It's sort of the same thing.

Things that make me loud:

1. Ghost Hunters (Or any ghost themed show.)
2. Candles that smell like food (Only food should smell like food.)
3. Kenneth in general 
4. Anything that gets me excited (Good conversation, pretzels, balloons.)
5. Bad Manners (If you are male, YOU OPEN THAT DOOR FOR YOUR WIFE DAMMIT!)
6. Confusing stores (Aisles should be evenly spaced and the items in them should make sense.)
7. Shows that start early or end late (MY DVR WON'T RECORD THOSE PRECIOUS MINUTES)
8. Any sort of alcohol (This just exacerbates the problem really.)

So.. If you're hanging out with me or typing with me online and I'm shouting or using CAPS LOCK excessively.. Just say "Cool it. We're in a tiny car, not a train station."

Remember.  TINY CAR.

Not a TRAIN STATION.


-Jess

You're Fired!! YAY! Bald men? OK!

This is basically what happened.

So I have been absent from the blog for a good long while now.  And I have a good explanation!! I was fired/quit/left/got let go/said my peace/let her know what I thought/parted ways/gtfoplz from my job at the dentist office. There were a lot of reasons, but ultimately she was looking for an excuse - and she found one.  There was some lingering bitchiness on her part on withholding my last paycheck and stuff.. But it's done now. So I feel good about posting about it. 


The best part is.. NO MORE DENTIST OFFICE!!

The kitty is celebrating with me.

Cause guys.. OMG. That was probably one of the most boring, awful, mindless jobs I've ever had. It was WAY less than the full time hours it promised.  I enjoyed my coworkers, but omg I'm glad I'm not working there anymore.  I am a happier person for it :) It's better to work for people you respect. 


On that note.. The day after the Dentist and I parted ways, I signed up at a temp service. The next day they called me for an interview. Three days after that I interviewed with a company. 


Two days after that - - - I had a job until December!! The temp agency, Office Team, is very efficient and professional.  The company they found for me, Hair Club, is even better. Now I know what you're going to say.. HAIR CLUB??!! You mean those "I'm not just the president, I'm a client?" guys? Ya. THOSE GUYS. 




I've worked there for a few weeks (god it's been more than a month now) and I have gained a lot of respect for the company and what they do for their clients and their staff. It's a full time, well paying gig that will last me until December. But considering the time I'm having, I wouldn't turn down a longer term post. It's what Kenneth and I need to get us through til the Holidays. He should be done with his coursework at CCM by June.. So.. Then we move again. And a new adventure starts!








PS: I find working at Hair Club (even though it's AWESOME) kind of a tragedy. I mean.. Bald men are kinda hot. I present you Patrick Stewart as evidence. 

Patrick Stewart. Looking all hot AND bald.