I got the job! I got the job! I got the job that I interviewed for at the child protection agency! I got my dream job, at least for now. After I get my Masters in Applied Sociology I plan on going so much further, but still work in the social services field. I am now officially a family support social worker! I got the call from the organization's human resource department yesterday:) I start next week.
I can't wait! I'll be working with children and helping families overcome problems. This opportunity is such a blessing. The job has great benefits too; health, dental, a 401K and a 403B, and they will pay for me to get my Masters degree (I start classes in the summer by the way).I can't wait to start on this new journey. I'll write and let you know how the first day goes. :)
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Takes Us Nowhere
So, Miss Go Green just got back Friday, and already things are unfortunately going back to how they were before she left. I guess the Army couldn't even fix her. She's home on honorable discharge. Supposedly she couldn't qualify for shooting or something, but with the way she is I can't help but wonder if there wasn't more to it. My younger sister (she's 20 and is the middle child in the family) has got to be one of the most young minded, scatter-brained, and messiest people on Earth.
I can't believe we came from the same two people! I definitely didn't miss her hair clogging up the drains in the bathroom sink and shower. I certainly didn't miss her rude demeanor and snappy attitude. I did not miss having to go behind her in the kitchen and dining room and clean up messes of dirty plates, melted chocolate candies, smeared jam, half eaten fruit cups, and whatever other remnants of what she eats that she leaves behind.
I had to get up at the crack of dawn yesterday because she decided she wanted to go jogging at the city park, but lost her car keys. So it took me, my mom, and her over an hour to find them. When she opened my room door to ask me a question, she had mistakenly dropped them in a messenger bag that I had hanging on the back of my door... Most people notice when things slip out of their hands, especially if it's the only thing they are holding. She does and says crazy shit all the time. She irritates and pisses everyone else in the family off. Living with her is like living in a chaotic mess of a mad house 24/7. On the silver lining side, I guess her coming home from the military might be a blessing in disguise though.
If she had of made it through basic and been deployed, her short attention span, failure to pay attention to details, and overall irresponsible nature might have very well gotten her, or someone else in her unit killed. I just wonder what she is going to do now. She doesn't even have her AA degree. Hopefully she will take this as a second chance to get serious about a college education and finish her courses for her AA. I just hope she grows up before she wastes anymore time pursuing dead ends.
I can't believe we came from the same two people! I definitely didn't miss her hair clogging up the drains in the bathroom sink and shower. I certainly didn't miss her rude demeanor and snappy attitude. I did not miss having to go behind her in the kitchen and dining room and clean up messes of dirty plates, melted chocolate candies, smeared jam, half eaten fruit cups, and whatever other remnants of what she eats that she leaves behind.
I had to get up at the crack of dawn yesterday because she decided she wanted to go jogging at the city park, but lost her car keys. So it took me, my mom, and her over an hour to find them. When she opened my room door to ask me a question, she had mistakenly dropped them in a messenger bag that I had hanging on the back of my door... Most people notice when things slip out of their hands, especially if it's the only thing they are holding. She does and says crazy shit all the time. She irritates and pisses everyone else in the family off. Living with her is like living in a chaotic mess of a mad house 24/7. On the silver lining side, I guess her coming home from the military might be a blessing in disguise though.
If she had of made it through basic and been deployed, her short attention span, failure to pay attention to details, and overall irresponsible nature might have very well gotten her, or someone else in her unit killed. I just wonder what she is going to do now. She doesn't even have her AA degree. Hopefully she will take this as a second chance to get serious about a college education and finish her courses for her AA. I just hope she grows up before she wastes anymore time pursuing dead ends.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Put A Ring On It
I've loved jewelry for as long as I can remember. When I was a little girl, everytime I would go shopping with my mom to the mall or plaza, once we finished purchasing what we came for and before we started home, I would always beg my mother to go by one of the expensive jewelry stores. I loved looking at all the beautiful, sparkly pieces of jewelry behind the glass cases. The engagement/wedding ring section was always my favorite part of the stores. The rings looked so elegant and classy. They were all fit for a princess.
One day while I was staring longingly through the glass at one of the rings (I was about 7 or 8 years old), one of the salesladies (she looked to be about 65) came up to me and said, You're a very beautiful girl, and one day a man is going to see that and buy you something more beautiful than any of these." That made me smile me from ear to ear.
However, I'm beginning to think she lied... I'm starting to believe that I'm never going to find that special person. I haven't been in a relationship since my break-up with my last boyfriend in 2006. I've had a few promising prospects, but they all eventually proved to be a #FAIL. So lame.
Why is it so hard to find a guy on my intellectual level, who respects me as a person rather than an object whose main goal is to please him, who is caring, considerate, not a douchebag, and who WANTS a meaningful relationship (sex and hooking up is so often the real motivation that guys have these days)?!?? I know that I seem to be Miss Independent who doesn't mind walking alone in life, but I'm really just like everyone else; I want someone by my side to share life with. I want a happy ending like anyone else.
At the rate things are going I am starting to think that I will never find true love, and it's really starting to get to me. Is there anyone out there for me? And if so, will I ever meet them?? I have tried online dating, been on blind dates, and even done speed dating. Still I am alone going on four years now. Is my type of guy just going to drop out of the sky??
It gets really tough seeing 90% of your classmates either married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship while you seem to fail in that area. I sometimes ask myself, "What the heck is wrong with me?" The winter months (holiday season) are especially a rough time for me. I know in the back of my mind that it's not me. I am picky when it comes to who I date. I have had a good amount of suitors, but none made the cut according to me. I don't want just anybody. I want that somebody.
I just get so depressed and disheartened by always waiting to seemingly no avail.
Sincerely,
Gabby
One day while I was staring longingly through the glass at one of the rings (I was about 7 or 8 years old), one of the salesladies (she looked to be about 65) came up to me and said, You're a very beautiful girl, and one day a man is going to see that and buy you something more beautiful than any of these." That made me smile me from ear to ear.
However, I'm beginning to think she lied... I'm starting to believe that I'm never going to find that special person. I haven't been in a relationship since my break-up with my last boyfriend in 2006. I've had a few promising prospects, but they all eventually proved to be a #FAIL. So lame.
Why is it so hard to find a guy on my intellectual level, who respects me as a person rather than an object whose main goal is to please him, who is caring, considerate, not a douchebag, and who WANTS a meaningful relationship (sex and hooking up is so often the real motivation that guys have these days)?!?? I know that I seem to be Miss Independent who doesn't mind walking alone in life, but I'm really just like everyone else; I want someone by my side to share life with. I want a happy ending like anyone else.
At the rate things are going I am starting to think that I will never find true love, and it's really starting to get to me. Is there anyone out there for me? And if so, will I ever meet them?? I have tried online dating, been on blind dates, and even done speed dating. Still I am alone going on four years now. Is my type of guy just going to drop out of the sky??
It gets really tough seeing 90% of your classmates either married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship while you seem to fail in that area. I sometimes ask myself, "What the heck is wrong with me?" The winter months (holiday season) are especially a rough time for me. I know in the back of my mind that it's not me. I am picky when it comes to who I date. I have had a good amount of suitors, but none made the cut according to me. I don't want just anybody. I want that somebody.
I just get so depressed and disheartened by always waiting to seemingly no avail.
Sincerely,
Gabby
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Lend A Helping Hand
The earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday has completely devastated the country. As many as 100,000 people are feared dead, and there are still people trapped in the numerous collapsed structures and debris. They really need help. They need clothes, food, and other necessities, but most importantly they need medical help and money. The money will help get the survivors the stuff they so desperately need. Larry King has several links on his show's page where you can donate: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/
Please help the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Sincerely,
Gabrielle
Please help the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Sincerely,
Gabrielle
Monday, January 11, 2010
It Takes Two
I love both of my parents dearly and would be lost without them. They've helped me through a lot. My mom is seriously my best friend. Sure, we have our little disagreements and misunderstandings (every family does), but we're always cool by the end of the day. She really is a wonderful listener, and she always tries to hear me out. I am super close to her. That's something I really appreciate since most people just half way pretend like they care and then pass judgements. My father is way different than my mom. I can certainly tell that he loves me, but he doesn't even try to see my perspective most of the time.
He's very headstrong (or what some refer to as being stubborn. He feels the way he feels and he knows what knows and that's that. I love my father. I just wish I understood him more. Anyways, I was just thinking how both of their personalities are so prevalent in me. I am a very empathetic and understanding person, but I don't let people get over on me. I tell people where to get off in the quickness lol. It was just a random thought. It made me laugh because I remember being a little girl and saying, "I'll never be like my parents." And I'm so much like them lol.
Sincerely,
Gabby
He's very headstrong (or what some refer to as being stubborn. He feels the way he feels and he knows what knows and that's that. I love my father. I just wish I understood him more. Anyways, I was just thinking how both of their personalities are so prevalent in me. I am a very empathetic and understanding person, but I don't let people get over on me. I tell people where to get off in the quickness lol. It was just a random thought. It made me laugh because I remember being a little girl and saying, "I'll never be like my parents." And I'm so much like them lol.
Sincerely,
Gabby
Thursday, January 7, 2010
A Drop Below Freezing
It has been so cold here in Florida these past two weeks! This week has been record breaking cold though. Yesterday it was in the early 40's all day. This morning it's 34*F! It's the coldest it's been in Florida since the 80's. They are saying we might even get snow flurries this weekend. Whoa. I don't know what to think of all this cold weather climate in the sunshine state. Maybe global warming has something to do with it??
Anyways, yesterday I stopped by the mall to see my Tiffany while she was on her lunch break. It was the first time I had seen her since we had dinner at Chili's last month, a week before Christmas. We finally exchanged Christmas gifts, and she bought me the most beautiful necklace!! It has grey vintage-looking pearls on a black ruffly ribbon with a bow tie in the back!! I love it! It's so classy!! I bought her an Ed Hardy tote with a girly skull and rhinestones on it. She loved it! I was so pleased. We had Nature's Table for lunch. I am now addicted to tomato basil soup lol.
I also had my interview to work as a case manager for a children protection agency. It went very well. They said they loved my energy and enthusiasm, and they assured me that they would be contacting me. I am starting to question my ability to do the job though-I am a person who gets pretty emotional and emotionally attached. I don't know if this is just my nerves or a genuine concern I should have. Anyways, I'll let you know how it pans out.
Sincerely,
Gabby
Anyways, yesterday I stopped by the mall to see my Tiffany while she was on her lunch break. It was the first time I had seen her since we had dinner at Chili's last month, a week before Christmas. We finally exchanged Christmas gifts, and she bought me the most beautiful necklace!! It has grey vintage-looking pearls on a black ruffly ribbon with a bow tie in the back!! I love it! It's so classy!! I bought her an Ed Hardy tote with a girly skull and rhinestones on it. She loved it! I was so pleased. We had Nature's Table for lunch. I am now addicted to tomato basil soup lol.
I also had my interview to work as a case manager for a children protection agency. It went very well. They said they loved my energy and enthusiasm, and they assured me that they would be contacting me. I am starting to question my ability to do the job though-I am a person who gets pretty emotional and emotionally attached. I don't know if this is just my nerves or a genuine concern I should have. Anyways, I'll let you know how it pans out.
Sincerely,
Gabby
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