Grrrr, Bastards

Job (for the last time for a while, sadly), Uncle, and Alpena.

So after applying for a position listed as “Permanent Part-Time”, and having it changed to “Temporary Part-Time”, I was disappointed, but was willing to live with it. The, it was changed to “May no longer be available”. What? Either it was filled, or it’s still open, right? Now, today, I got the final kick in the shin. It is NOT available. From what I have heard here and there, MBS and Minneapolis just had a communication issue, that lead to the hiring of a new person to replace a person that never left. Hence, I got boned. I have no choice but to look at the good side though. I got a free trip to Minneapolis, I will be first to know when the next spot opens up, and I am already half through the interview process when it does.

My Uncle Steve was in over the weekend. He had just left last blog, but I was too rushed to mention. He arrived Thursday night, and left early Saturday morning, 1:30am ish. DJ and Pat were with him too. Since they weren’t here long, I didn’t get to see them much, too bad.

Alpena was OK. We ate, left, arrived, ate, slept, ate, ate, came home. Yeah, that’s about it. We delivered Jenn’s parents their new computer, which is quite a bit nicer than their old one. They should enjoy it, much faster and the price was good too.

OK, I believe that is all.

See you Friday.

nick

I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’ll knock your name out’ta the phone book.
Then, I’m gonna call Ma Bell and have her put you back so I can do it again.

Hmmm…

Job, and thats all.

Well, I still don’t know. I was finally called on Friday, and told that they were unsure if the position is still available, and to “sit tight till Monday”. Grrrr. We went and saw an acquaintance that works from NorthWest at MBS, and they were unaware that any hiring was being done. If nothing else, I have most of the application done, short of FAA history check, and if something new opens up later maybe I will get first dibs. I would rather be hired soon though.

I am leaving for Alpena in about an hour though, so that’s all you get. Will tell you about Alpena, and what I find out about job on Tuesday.

nick

When life gives you lemons, squirt them in your enemy’s eyes.

If I Knew, I Would Tell You

Job, Pics, Bike, Weather, and Couch.

OK, so I don’t know yet. I was supposed to find out about the job today, but I didn’t. Apparently, “She’ll be back Wednesday” does not mean “she will be back in the office on Wednesday”, but only that “she will be back, not necessarily anywhere useful, on Wednesday, and when she will be in the office is anyone’s guess”. Yeah, exactly.

I have more pics up, and have changed large images to 800×600. I will begin scanning in some pics soon I think. If you have any problems with the 800×600 thing, say so.

I need to go for a bike ride while it’s cool out. Granted, today was almost too cool, having not reached the 70s till around noon. This weather is freaking nuts.

Jenn got a new couch. After me sitting and sleeping on it for like 7 years, Jenn using as a couch for a year, and being moved 3x, the futon gave up. She bought a new couch at Value City yesterday, and we picked it up today.

OK, that’s all I got.

nick

News Wrap-Up

Job, Yard, Poll, Tour, Fish, and Storm.

So, a lot of stuff thrown out in the last week or so, so here’s a wrap-up of everything.

I am over 90% sure I have a job with Northwest. Will know for sure everything on Wednesday, will let you know then.

The back entrance is near done. It is fully enclosed, including sheeting, roof shingles, windows, and door. Siding and drywall, and some loose ends, and the patio next.

A new poll is up, and as it hints, so are some pics. I have 2 galleries, one from last week in Minneapolis, and one from camping in June. Will post more after this poll.

I told you to watch Tour de France, but now it’s too late. It’s over. Wait till next year.

Jenn and I went fishing Friday night. Nothing as is now the norm. Oh well. Water temp was really warm.

That was some storm this morning. We think a surge fried our oven, it keeps beeping an error F9 message.

Think that’s it.

Click “Pics” up top to see the pics, and vote for your prefered size.

nick

giggidy giggidy giggidy!

The Job Thing, Continued

Job stuff.

OK, so I was freaking out Tuesday morning about going, but once Jenn got me to the airport and on the plane, I was fine. I landed in Minneapolis and after about 40 minutes, I figured out how to leave the airport and called a cab to Northwest’s headquarters. Filled out some paperwork, and was interviewed by the very nice Charlie. She said she really liked me and I had a good chance, then suggested I go to the mall till my flight left.

So, at the Mall of America I went to the Apple Store first, of course. Then ate at Ruby Tuesday’s and got on the train back to the airport. After a 45 minute delay in Minneapolis and a run through Detroit’s mile long terminal, I was home at about 8:00.

Overall, a fun day. Mall was a little disappointing, I would rather go to Somerset honestly, but not bad. Minneapolis seams like a cool city.

While I was gone, we thought my mom broke her foot, so I took her in to an orthopedic surgeon today, and found out no, but her knee is torn up.

Last night Jenn, her cousin and her boyfriend, and I went bowling. Had fun.

So, today I was called by Charlie, and she said the changed to position to temporary, and asked if I still want it. I said I guess so, since she said there is a good chance it would go to permanent in a few months. So, she said she would go talk to the next person up, and I should have a job offer soon. The way I heard it all, I am over 90% sure I have it.

So, a fun 3 days. I went almost 1100 miles in 3 airplanes, plus a train, 2 trams, 2 taxis, and 2 cars. Fun fun. And I have gotten way less sleep than I think I should have.

Scotty died. James Doohan passed away yesterday. Along with Star Trek, he was also a veteran of the Normandy invasion, where he was shot in the chest, leg, and right middle finger, which had to be amputated.

Anyway, thats all. See you Sunday I guess. By then I should know for absolute positive sure I think maybe.

And yes, I took pictures, and need to put them up. I need to put up a lot of pics.

till later,
nick

This is funny.

The Job Thing

Read the title, that explains it.

So, the job thing I said I would explain more.

I applied as a baggage handler for NorthWest Airlines at MBS. That was Wednesday morning. By Wednesday afternoon, I received a reply that I was chosen to be interviewed. Is the interview at MBS? No, it’s at their headquarters, in Minneapolis. Thursday morning I replied that I am willing to go, and that afternoon they say “OK, what day”? So another pair of emails later, I am booked on a flight to Minneapolis tomorrow morning at 7:45 and will be back here by 7:30 tomorrow night. Needless to say, I am nervous as hell.

Anyway, I have a few more things to do, it’s 11:10, and need to be up around 5 or so, so I need to get a move on and try sleeping soon.

Wish me luck

nick

Yeay!

Poll, Bike, Job, Tired, and Job.

I know, I know. I need a new poll. Too bad.

I rode my bike today. 24.26 miles. From Jenn’s, home, to see my dad, to Staples, then Jenn’s, then home. Fun, fun.

I have a job interview Tuesday, wish me luck, please.

I very hot and tired, just got home maybe an hour ago.

More on the Job Monday.

nick

Watch Tour de France, it’s fun!

Change and Dreams

Just an off the wall rant.

I need to do something, I need something to change. I have all these dreams of things and I never do anything to bring them true. I once heard that dreams can’t come true, because then they would no longer be a dream, so maybe I should take the hint, or maybe I should stop calling them dreams and start calling them goals. That could be a good first step.

Anyway though, I want to ride my bike more, and swim better, and jog more, and maybe enter a bike race or triathlon, but I never do. I want to move out, and get a cool car, but I don’t even have a job to pay for what I have now. I want to read more, and be able to say I have read all the classics, and talk of great philosophers, and have a grand library of my own, but I seldom even read the books I have.

I want all these things, but I never act on them. I don’t even know why. Shouldn’t wanting something make you strive for it? Maybe I don’t really want them, just idly dream about them, and as dreams they can never become true. I don’t know.

I guess this isn’t a great time, because I am doing stuff, unlike over the last winter when I just sat and didn’t do much of anything for 6 months. Still though, I could, nay, should be doing something more.

Oh well, I just felt like a good off the wall rant, rather than the usual boring update.

Comments welcome.

nick

You’re no special agent, you’re just some jerk that hates my mustache!