Video killed the radio star.

Not to show my age, but DAMN that is how I am feeling. I have been living in a hotel for 7 days 6 nights sharing a computer w/ all of the other guests and it sucked! I can't remember when I wasn't a technology geek. I have a strong balance though, I love old things, but the internet fucking rocks! I haven't been able to post from the heart, and because of that I haven't felt comfortable posting. I bought a laptop today that will allow me to post in the privacy of my room, but I have to wait for it to be shipped, so it may be a week or two before I become a regular blogger again.

I am very excited about being mobile and can't wait to be able to catch up on all of the shit I am falling behind on. I have been letting my poor sponsee down in a bad way. I can't help it though, I have a lot of shit going on, sponsee knows that. The thing I hate most is that I can't seem to get into a routine. I loved to have my morning coffee with JJ & Meg's blogs, not been happening lately. Oh well, I think a routine will come when I buy a house.

I bought an airport car today, but I can't decide if I really want to use it or my truck as an airport car...lol Here you'll see why!

Yep that's right, this is my new baby. I got her really cheap & she has very few miles on her to be as old as I am. LOL now I am NOT going to tell you what year she is. I love it though! I am picking it up on Thursday or Friday of next week. I am looking forward to driving a four banger again, this six banger in my truck is a gas eating machine!

I have seen some really cute houses this week. I will post pictures when we decide on one. Tomorrow, I get to have coffee with JJ & Meg! It is my day off. I need it too!

2 tired

I went house hunting today & then straight to work. Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I will try to do more next week.

Adjusting

I can tell that I haven't adjusted to commuting again. My body has no sort of schedule, and I am COMPLETELY disorganized. This is so untypical of my Virgo self. I am sure I will settle in soon. I REALLY miss my family. I jetted home on Tuesday real quick which was nice. My schedule switched from mornings to nights and I had a 24 hour break. The down-fall to it is that I will be here until Monday morning. Which is exactly why I capitalized on the short break.

The new company is completely awesome. I LOVE the job and every new thing I learn excites me even more. For the first time in a long time I feel like a professional. I feel like I am as important as the position I hold is. That is B-E-A-U-tiful...lol

Basically, that's my quick update, I still didn't grab the camera. I will eventually. I took some awesome pictures at Waimea falls, but I did them with my film camera so I have to have time to drop them off...Don't hold your breath it may be a while.

I can't wait for March Madness to come because I will then know Spring Training will soon follow ;)

Well off to iron my clothes and maybe a nap. I'll be back as soon as I can.

Hawaiian Pictures.

Make sure you click on these & see the largest versions possible!

Here you go my friends. I forgot my camera at home so no snowy pictures, but I will hook it up if possible at some point. I need to find a house and "airport" car first.

Goodbye Tropics, Hello Windy City

Yes, I snuck off to Hawaii for a week, and I know...I'm a bitch! Hey I had to have a little time away with the wife before I start not getting to see her 5 days a week. It was a wonderful trip, and I got some really cool pictures including a rainbow, and my newest niece. I was dog tired when I got home & I just didn't have the energy to pack for the start of the work week. That's right I go back to being a law abiding responsible citizen tomorrow morning. So I went for tanning & shorts to who knows how many FREAKING inches of snow on the ground...lol

I am really glad to be back to work. I am house hunting and living out of a suitcase which really sucks, but in the end I know it will be worth it. I am exhausted after a week of babysitting & sleepless nights, a 2 ten hour plane rides, and 5 hours in the truck tonight getting up here. Sorry but this one has to be short & I will be back to my regular postings now.

ALOHA!

Just wanted to let you all know that I am still alive, and very well. I am in the land of Aloha's. I will be back on Sunday, and commence my regular postings then. Take care of you & ALOHA!

Babies, Babies, Babies

It seems there has been a baby spurt in our family. All of J's siblings keep turning up pregnant. Kind of makes me wish I still had my uterus NOT! You know J & I have been trying for 8 years now to get pregnant & it just isn't working...Hmm, I wonder why? ROFL I call it practicing. Any how, I love babies & I love to take their pictures so meet some of my Nephews, Nieces, and Cousins.

Oh, and yes I took all of the pictures except the one of the kids around the table that was J ;)

Moving on.

Hello & good morning all, isn't a beautiful day to be alive? Yes, I know the Bengals lost, but the future is VERY bright for the FORMER laughing stock of the NFL. Now it's time for me to settle in to my bleeding blue gear again. Go WILDCATS! (Don't look for me to cheer on the Reds, I am holding a strike grudge still!)

I am just writing to update all of you on what has been going on in our world. We had a wonderful holiday season surrounded by friends & family from all over the country. You know what we say “the presents of your presence” that’s what we want for our gift. I hope all of you enjoyed the same, and were blessed with a wonderful new year.

As many of you know I was furloughed in December. As a result of an involuntary furlough coming my way on 1/1/06, I asked to be released on December 23rd so I could enjoy the holidays with my family. I knew I would likely have to go back to commuting to support my family. I truly felt that this was happening to me for a reason and that this was a message that I was meant to be employed elsewhere.

After much thought we decided to play out the game by moving pieces strategically. I have worked for several small airlines and I felt it was time to move on up. So in my job hunt I applied only to major carriers or for regional management positions. I have had a few interviews, and have received an offer.

I have accepted a conditional job offer another airline as a Flight Coordinator. I will sign a formal letter of acceptance after my medical appointment and background check are completed. This company is based in Chicago so things are kind of up in the air here. Our house in KY is very sentimental to me especially and for this reason we have decided to keep it. We are looking to buy in Chicago, but it will be something on the cheaper side IF we can find something. We look to make a decision regarding commuting or moving in July, until then I will be making the short hop every week.

My new position is a wonderful opportunity for me. I was very pleased to receive an offer. The interview session was one of the harder interviews I have had in this industry. I was questioned by a three person panel and the tested on my dispatch knowledge with a written exam. I will not be actively dispatching in my new position so there is room for advancement. This position is a support role. My job is to gather specific information and disseminate it to the dispatch staff.

I feel this is an incredible prospect for me personally to expand my abilities, as well as, for my family. Starting January 23rd I will be working Monday thru Friday for a while, so if you are going to be in Chicago let me know!

Do you know where you are?

YOU'RE IN THE JUNGLE BABY THE STEELERS ARE GONNA DIE!!!!

It's a beautiful day to be a Bengals fan & season ticket holder! I am totally freaking out at the way my 2006 has started. We are 8 days in, I was unemployed for days 1-4, accepted a new job on day 5, day 6 was R & R day, day 7 the kids including mine played basketball so hard that all 3 of us coaches were on the edge of our seats as when went into overtime, and now DAY 8 I GET TO GO TO THE NFL PLAYOFFS IN CINCIFUCKINNATI!

I am so grateful for all of the things that God has helped me to acheive and for all of the things that he/she has allowed me to experience. It's a beautiful day to be alive.

I won't have a voice later today and I don't care!

WHO-DEY!

I have waited 15 years for today!

Any how there is a lot going on in my world, and I have been so humbled recently. I love feeling that, I think being humbled feels better than happiness. Tomorrow I am feeling a grateful list coming on very soon. Have a great day!

An abundance of emotion.

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I can't contain it I am suffering from an abundance of emotion. I was sitting here typing about how I felt during the interview yesterday, and how I was trying to let go of it and take it one day at a time.

The interview was strange to me, a territory I have not been in before. I first sat down with the interviewer from human resources. I then was escorted to another building and interviewed by a 3 person panel. After this portion of the interview was completed I was given 90 minutes to complete a fifty question test.

I reminded myself on the way to the interview to pray a prayer that one of my friends taught me while I was taking the test. I am a horrible test taker, and was terrified of the written exam. So I have spent two weeks stressing myself out, and giving myself an ulcer. Back to point, I looked up at the clock thirty minutes into my exam & I had only answer 15 questions max, I felt my stomach hit my throat and my throat tighten, and I said to myself "STOP, BREATHE DEEPLY IN, NOW SEND IT ALL OUT WITH YOUR EXHALE". I then prayed "God guide my hands across the pages.", I finished the test with twenty minutes left over after I had looked back over the test. Thank you my dear friend for sharing this prayer.

After the interview I sat behind the people who do the jobs I was interviewing for. I was rather impressed. They were all professional people with the mind frame that I operate in. I sat with them for a few hours and then they escorted me downstairs to catch my transportation back to the airport.

I left the office feeling rather blase' about the interview. I didn't feel like I knocked it out of the park and I didn't feel like I drowned in misery either. As I was getting off of the airplane I received a call from one of my very close friends. I shared my feelings about the interview with him and he said "You know the what they say, it's that old adage One Day At A Time." I have to tell you, that was the most meaningful moment of the day for me. I am a go-getter I am a do it right now, result right now person, and I often have forgotten to practice those words. Thanks Steve, you will always have a special place in my heart.

So after exiting the plane and getting to my truck, I started her up and trucked on home. I talked with a few more friends and finally sat down exhausted with J and talked briefly about the day before falling asleep. I slept rather late this morning compared to my typical unemployed schedule. J said she let me because she felt I needed it. Thanks honey! ;)

So, I got up with sleepy eyes and started this day practicing utmost patience and sharing. J and I indepthly discussed yesterday and she reassured me. As I sat down to type about my experiences yesterday and how I felt they went and how today was going I was utterly humbled to receive a phone call from J's sister Rachael. It wasn't that long ago that she would rather spit on me than speak in my direction. She asked me to join her on a shopping excursion today and lunch which I agreed to go on.

While I was on the phone with Rach the caller ID beeped on my phone. I answered and the conversation went like this.

KC this is KK from XYZ Airlines, do you have a moment to talk?
Me: Absolutely KK what can I do for you?
KK: First of all I thought I'd let you know that your home phone is being tested for trouble. (ME: thinking to self oh SHIT did I pay the bill?)
Me: I did not know that thanks for the heads up.
KK: KC I am please to inform you that you passed all of the interview processes and the written exam and we here at XYZ would like to make a conditional job offer to you of...blah blah blah blah.
Me: KK, if possible may I have a while to discuss this with my spouse and call you back in a few hours?
KK: Absolutely I understand this is a life altering decision that affects both of your lives. (My kind of verbiage. I really am impressed with XYZ Company.)

So, I will let you know the outcome once I speak with KK again to confirm it all, but as of right now it looks like goodbye KY hello windy city!

Thanks for all of the prayers I truly believe they pulled me through.

On the road.

I would love to post in further detail this morning, but the big day is here, and I am off to Chicago. This is the interview that I have been studying up for. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers this morning as this is going to be tough. It is an all day adventure, so I don't know if I will be up to posting tonight when I get home. My interview begins at 9:30 Central time.

Study Block.

For days I have been picking up the books for a while getting a headache and putting them back down. I think I am suffering from a study block. I have been very stressed out in regard to my employment situation.

My worries don't stem from a financial standing either. I have decided that I am worthy of employment of a larger company and will except no less. I am done playing around in the minors, I want to be in the majors.

I have fielded a lot of interview advice, and I think that is what is freaking me out. I am now starting to wonder if I am ready. Where I come from if you don't know something you look it up. Now I am hearing in many directions that you should already know these things. Hence, my concern for this study block. I know me, and I am probably stressing out for nothing, and maybe even overdoing it in the studying, but I really have my eyes set on a particular employer.

Now that I said it I feel a little more relaxed. I think I will go top off my coffee & get back to work. Thanks for being my sounding board!