Third Semester

I'm starting my third semester of library school. I am taking and indexing and abstracting course, a cataloging course, and a preservation course. I am also going to be working on two practica, both in digital services, one public and one academic. I am running for Vice President of Houston LISSA. I am now the Secretary of GCAM. I am doing volunteer work for Houston ARCH. I'll be working on the wiki. I am volunteering at Houston Public Library. Oh, and I'm looking for a part-time job. I was hoping to find something along the lines of personal assistant to world leader since that's a job I hope to take on in the future. ;)

(I really am looking for a part-time job, though, in case anyone knows of anything library or database related. Thanks!)

One Week Down, One Week to Go

Last month I took part in--wait. Edit that. Last month I signed up to do NaNoWriMo at the prodding of my FPA. I had a brand new terrific idea that I got two pages into and three pages worth of character description. And that's about all I did because I was wrapping up my last paper for my very first grad class for my library science degree. I finished it on Thursday with one hour to spare. Yikes! I really need to stop procrastinating--especially since next semester I'll be taking two classes and then, with a little luck, a mini-mester class.

I also joined a gym this month and I've been three times since signing up last week. I went today to meet with my personal trainer to find out he resigned. Eh, I was fine with that since I wasn't crazy about him. He was nice and all, but I think I want to work with someone who practices what s/he preaches.

We went to see New Moon today. What a waste of good money. I think my favorite actor by far in this one was Dakota Fanning. Sad she was only on screen for about five minutes.

Finally, the mayoral election ends today. Unfortunately, I did not get to vote since I changed my address too late and my old address was out of the city--by far (since I was living in Japan). I really do hope Annise Parker wins. I really do think she is the better candidate. I also think it's silly that there are actually people voting based on her sexuality. Ridiculous. What does it matter? Some say they're worried she's going to push a gay agenda. Really? Is that what she's been doing all these years in office? Eh, I think I'll leave it there for now. [Later edit--it's official. She won! Yea!]

I have one more week of school left before the holidays. Won't it be glorious to be off for two weeks! I guess I should enjoy it while it lasts since I doubt I'll get the same benefits when I become a librarian.

Looks Like I Have a Little Catching up to Do

I left Okinawa almost four months ago and got my old job back at my the school I left to go to Japan. This year I am teaching seniors. I like my classes. I like most of the students. Actually, I pretty much like all of them, which is nice. It makes the job of teaching easier. It makes it hard when one decides to drop out. I cannot fathom why a student would drop out in senior year. Anyway...

I started graduate school. I am working on my masters in library science. I am two drafts away from being finished for the semester. Yipee! It's been tough. Well, it isn't the class that's been tough. I've started procrastinating. I don't understand why. Maybe it's because the class is online so I don't have that drive to do my best in class when I'm not sitting in class. Hmm...and all along I thought I was a self-starter. Learn something new everyday.

At the prompting of my FPA, I signed up for NaNoWriMo. I know. I know. What's one more writing assignment on top of grad school and lesson planning and grading? I'm glad I'm off all next week to get to work on the novel. I am excited about it. Maybe I'll work on it a little tonight and this weekend. Half the month is gone already. I need to get to it now. Ah, isn't blog writing a great way to procrastinate. ;)