Okay so I still interpret. Sign Language away!
I didn't gt the position with College Dreams. My dissapointment was fairly heavy for a few days. With the derth of non-profit jobs in this area I have put my job search on hold. If you believe in fortune cookies I am making the right choice. Two days ago I cracked open the tasty cookie to see the message, "You project is stalled, this is a good time to focus on other repairs in your life."
Rarely do I come across a fortune which I actually believe. Making an exception this time makes sense. Hopefully in a couple more weeks I will pick up that curved beige shell to break out the message, "Resume the hunt! All is well!"
Friday, November 16, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Mentor Programs
Little new news on the employment front. Still working at the College Dreams Coordinator Position. I have done a bit of networking and found out how closely my contacts are related to the position. Yesterday when one of my facebook contacts told me they knew of the position I positively glowed.
Hopefully I will be getting a call any day now either way.
In other news I am playing an online game/world with friends from out of the country. I was very excited to be able to communicate with them more regularly but fear an addiction could become evident. The game allows one to build ships so now I can assert my piratical tendencies. World beware! I even hear there is a game where pirating is the leading role.
Evil introductions...First ultima online, then secondlife, now vanguard....my social sphere has suddenly become abundantly digital.
Take care all and if you see me in rl (real life) save me from the bsod (blue screen of death) and too many lol's and rofl's (laugh out loud and rolling on the floor laughing).
Rory
Hopefully I will be getting a call any day now either way.
In other news I am playing an online game/world with friends from out of the country. I was very excited to be able to communicate with them more regularly but fear an addiction could become evident. The game allows one to build ships so now I can assert my piratical tendencies. World beware! I even hear there is a game where pirating is the leading role.
Evil introductions...First ultima online, then secondlife, now vanguard....my social sphere has suddenly become abundantly digital.
Take care all and if you see me in rl (real life) save me from the bsod (blue screen of death) and too many lol's and rofl's (laugh out loud and rolling on the floor laughing).
Rory
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Week rolling by
Things have been fairly calm lately. I applied to a position with College Dreams. Wonderful place working with kids struggling under enormous pressures in life in order to get them to a better life basically. I would go into more depth, however I think I will save it for my celebration after being hired.
In other news, the program I currently work for is undergoing tensions with union/administrative negotiations. The administration has requested mediation. I would rather not envision what would happen to students if the certified staff went on strike. Difficult to fulfill the roles of our regional programs.
Take care, good morning, and good night,
Rory
In other news, the program I currently work for is undergoing tensions with union/administrative negotiations. The administration has requested mediation. I would rather not envision what would happen to students if the certified staff went on strike. Difficult to fulfill the roles of our regional programs.
Take care, good morning, and good night,
Rory
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Found a new road
Spun wheels long enough, found a new road to travel. Looking into becoming a bit of a farmer and working for a local not-for-profit. Wheel (hehe) si ware this leeds. Anyone come up with an alternate for "this" leave a comment and the credit will go to you?
I am currently working on two projects. One is a nice slide/video of my brother's wedding. The other is a blooper reel which I can't post online due to the compromising nature of my subject. Hehe...evil grin. So once I finish all that I should get back to post regularly....or rather start posting in that manner.
Take care,
Rory/Njorn
I am currently working on two projects. One is a nice slide/video of my brother's wedding. The other is a blooper reel which I can't post online due to the compromising nature of my subject. Hehe...evil grin. So once I finish all that I should get back to post regularly....or rather start posting in that manner.
Take care,
Rory/Njorn
Thursday, July 26, 2007
C'est la vie
Salute,
Well life has been slow. Found a nice television show "Burn Notice" on USA. This keeps me entertained between resumes.
Just a note to any future non-profit development wanna be's...it takes a load of effort to get a position in this field and study for the foreign service exam. Beyond just studying geography, history, and politics I concurrently read up on grant writing, and fundraising. Honestly the politics and economics run well with both sets of study yet it makes for dull day.
At least subversive study of french and swahili keeps me well rounded.
Hoping your weather is as wonderful where you are as it is here. Maybe you can even get off the computer long enough for full enjoyment. As you stand in the shade drinking a lemonade with a stalk of lavender plunked within, remember my jealousy.
Ciao
Well life has been slow. Found a nice television show "Burn Notice" on USA. This keeps me entertained between resumes.
Just a note to any future non-profit development wanna be's...it takes a load of effort to get a position in this field and study for the foreign service exam. Beyond just studying geography, history, and politics I concurrently read up on grant writing, and fundraising. Honestly the politics and economics run well with both sets of study yet it makes for dull day.
At least subversive study of french and swahili keeps me well rounded.
Hoping your weather is as wonderful where you are as it is here. Maybe you can even get off the computer long enough for full enjoyment. As you stand in the shade drinking a lemonade with a stalk of lavender plunked within, remember my jealousy.
Ciao
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Prius at 100 MPH
HAHA for everyone who has asked me about the power in my Prius check out this article.
Who says the Prius can't get out of its own way?
Not that I ever want to go that fast, ruins my mileage, I do best around 55 mph though 45 can bump me up a couple mile-per-gallon in the right circumstances.
Who says the Prius can't get out of its own way?
Not that I ever want to go that fast, ruins my mileage, I do best around 55 mph though 45 can bump me up a couple mile-per-gallon in the right circumstances.
News
I was just reading a blog on the Huffington Post. The full article is more of a rant but I am thinking about the idea in the last paragraph.
It is not about "protectionism" nor about so-called "free trade." The question is: what are the rules? Right now, trade deals are structured primarily around the interests of capital and investment. And, with all due respect to Rangel, his deal with the Administration barely scratches the surface. In fact, I've never believed that side agreements on labor and the environment will change much (because they are almost impossible to enforce) until the very nature of these deals are changed.
The real challenge is to scrap the NAFTA-style trade deals. The only way to do that is to start with a blank page and start with the following premise: trade is about trying to improve the standard of living of communities. When you answer that premise, then, labor rights and the environment are addressed as fundamental pillars of any agreement--not grafted on as an after thought. And, then, and only then, would we ask the question---how do corporations help society reach that goal?
So I now have something to mull over in this debate just as I was becoming bored with dicussions of free trade and guidelines that never seemed to be enforceable. For the article he is ranting about go to "New York Times"
It is not about "protectionism" nor about so-called "free trade." The question is: what are the rules? Right now, trade deals are structured primarily around the interests of capital and investment. And, with all due respect to Rangel, his deal with the Administration barely scratches the surface. In fact, I've never believed that side agreements on labor and the environment will change much (because they are almost impossible to enforce) until the very nature of these deals are changed.
The real challenge is to scrap the NAFTA-style trade deals. The only way to do that is to start with a blank page and start with the following premise: trade is about trying to improve the standard of living of communities. When you answer that premise, then, labor rights and the environment are addressed as fundamental pillars of any agreement--not grafted on as an after thought. And, then, and only then, would we ask the question---how do corporations help society reach that goal?
So I now have something to mull over in this debate just as I was becoming bored with dicussions of free trade and guidelines that never seemed to be enforceable. For the article he is ranting about go to "New York Times"
En Travail!
While I haven't left today I will tomorrow, going the wrong way. I am heading down to Redding to see a bridge. Ah the freedom, the wind in my hair, the heat - ugh I don't want the heat.
After this side trip I am going to head north on a scouting foray into the wilderness of Seattle. I have been trying to line up a few informational interviews with both employers and places to live. I would really like to live downtown but realize rents there are fairly unreachable unless I pull a rabit out of the hat and find a position with a heftier paycheck. Then again I could always work a few hours a week for an espresso place. I would save money on coffee and earn a bit towards skylines covered in rain clouds.
There better be a wine shop nearby. That and delicious chocolate.
I will start posting pictures of where I have been and where I am going this week. Feels only fair to share these things with everyone.
After this side trip I am going to head north on a scouting foray into the wilderness of Seattle. I have been trying to line up a few informational interviews with both employers and places to live. I would really like to live downtown but realize rents there are fairly unreachable unless I pull a rabit out of the hat and find a position with a heftier paycheck. Then again I could always work a few hours a week for an espresso place. I would save money on coffee and earn a bit towards skylines covered in rain clouds.
There better be a wine shop nearby. That and delicious chocolate.
I will start posting pictures of where I have been and where I am going this week. Feels only fair to share these things with everyone.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Where am I going?
I will be leaving for either Seattle or Washington DC by the middle of next week. I have given up on getting a lead before I head out. Here I go helter skelter!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Still here....
Well I thought I would be gone by now but silly me I decided to apply to two coasts. Now I am afraid if I start heading one way I will have to turnaround and head back.
So to fill the hours between making mistakes on my cover letter and resume I have begun exploring Shady Cove. So far I have found a nice winery with way too many wines to sample and a pizza company that needs to work on their crust. On the bright side, after four hours of rafting you can get out, walk over to the tasting room, pick a wine, then cross the bridge to a mexican resteraunt. There is an awesome porch to eat tacos and other things from while heckling the rafters below.
I also purchased new books in development and grant writing as well as maps. I am leaving...I swear.
So to fill the hours between making mistakes on my cover letter and resume I have begun exploring Shady Cove. So far I have found a nice winery with way too many wines to sample and a pizza company that needs to work on their crust. On the bright side, after four hours of rafting you can get out, walk over to the tasting room, pick a wine, then cross the bridge to a mexican resteraunt. There is an awesome porch to eat tacos and other things from while heckling the rafters below.
I also purchased new books in development and grant writing as well as maps. I am leaving...I swear.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Packing....and Packing
Hey world,
Well I have been trying to leave. It is amazing the clutter one can obtain in a couple of years. For a person who dislikes objects I have an awful lot of them. I have probably thrown away or donated half of what I need to so far. The twenty-fifth will pass me by at this rate.
In job search news; Seattle has become a possibility with better weather, easier escapes, and a bi-coastal company called PATH. Washington DC; the hot sweaty side of the world has more jobs available so statistically I should land there.
Anyone think I should drive to one of those fuzzy states in the middle and wait and see?
Actually I think I will head to Portland once I am packed, jog up to Seattle and see what's going on. If I like it I may stay a couple days to more vigorously pursue the job market there. I still want to see the dinosaur museum in Montana. Guess I will have to pick a date and jet over there.
Anyone want a wierd monkey? or a paperweight? or any of this other random stuff? Just joking, I have a nice sized goodwill/salvation army box. And if you've ever wondered how much can fit inside a Prius I will post pictures before I leave :)
Well I have been trying to leave. It is amazing the clutter one can obtain in a couple of years. For a person who dislikes objects I have an awful lot of them. I have probably thrown away or donated half of what I need to so far. The twenty-fifth will pass me by at this rate.
In job search news; Seattle has become a possibility with better weather, easier escapes, and a bi-coastal company called PATH. Washington DC; the hot sweaty side of the world has more jobs available so statistically I should land there.
Anyone think I should drive to one of those fuzzy states in the middle and wait and see?
Actually I think I will head to Portland once I am packed, jog up to Seattle and see what's going on. If I like it I may stay a couple days to more vigorously pursue the job market there. I still want to see the dinosaur museum in Montana. Guess I will have to pick a date and jet over there.
Anyone want a wierd monkey? or a paperweight? or any of this other random stuff? Just joking, I have a nice sized goodwill/salvation army box. And if you've ever wondered how much can fit inside a Prius I will post pictures before I leave :)
Monday, June 4, 2007
New Blog for Everyone
Welcome to my new blog. This area will be in constant use and the center for updates to my friends and family. Please feel free to post comments, send me requests, and constantly applaud the wonderfulness of me. :) Okay maybe not all applause my head still needs to fit inside my car.
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