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Well, I didn't get the job at Massage Envy...sort of.
Basically, right now, I'm stuck behind Massage Therapy Board red tape. I can't practice until I get my Louisiana license or a provisional license, and I can't get either of those until I take and pass my NCTMB. (National Certification for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
I've talked to Blue Cliff about the NCTMB, and they have requested a check from corporate offices to pay for it...the test is $225, but my school is paying that for me.
Then they have to mail in all the forms, and the NCTMB has to deem me eligible to take the test.
I also have to call the Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy to see if I have to take any CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to complete training. Louisiana only requires 500 hours of training and I have 750, but I have to make sure the classes are equal, I.E.- I have 100 hours of Anatomy, but LA may require 125, things like that.
And when I talked to Emmett (The owner of my Massage Envy) he basically said if I can't start as a Therapist, I could start as a Sales Associate instead. I drove all the way to Mandeville yesterday (about 40 minutes) and Karen (the manager) tells me that they don't actually have any room for me to be a Sales Associate.
So. Once again. I need a job.
I think I may have to go back to McDonald's...if they'll even hire me back. *sigh*
Tonight, my parents knew I was depressed and scared about all this, so they let me go with them to Covington to some thrift and antique stores and to Books-A-Million. They bought me Jenny McCarthy's book, "Life Laughs", and so far it is amazing. But I already loved Jenny anyway.
There were some other books there that I wanted, and they told me I could get them, but they are already helping me out so much, I didn't want to be greedy. (And Jenny's book was only like $5.97)
After we got home, they took me and Nico with them and Ryan out to dinner. And I ate like A LOT and it was awesome. ^_^
When Nico and I got home, we were like, "Ok. Taking a nap now."
We went to bed at 5:45 pm. I woke up at 10:45 pm like, "Wow, good morning!" and Nico woke up about 11:30 pm. So now I'm thinking about going to Wal*Mart since we are awake and I know it won't be crowded.
Anyway, I have some packing to do...but, I'll update again later.
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...so. Friday afternoon, when I picked Nico up from the daycare...he had a knot on his head about the size of a ping pong ball with a gash through it, a small cut on his nose, and the beginnings of a black eye.
There was a note with his paperwork and a short explanation from his "teacher" that him and a little girl were playing rough and she pushed him. Another "teacher" there said they were afraid for him to fall asleep, but he seemed fine after a little while - which leads me to believe that this happened around noon. I picked Nico up about 5.
When I told Erica about it, she was...to put it lightly, outraged. I don't know what I was. I'm upset of course, but I guess because they never call I just wasn't surprised. Do you think they should have called?
Oh, and here are some pictures. I don't think a push from a 2 year old would do this, but that's just me.
( Nico's face )
In other news...I got the job at Massage Envy! Just some paperwork and a practical to do! I have to drive to Gulfport tomorrow to fill out paperwork to take the National Exam, and then to Mandeville to perfom a massage as the final part of my interview, but the owner already told me I am hired; the massage practical is required. :)
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Gah. I didn't go to the school today. I forgot to make passport photos at the Wal*Mart and then my mom bought Twilight so I went home to watch that with her.
And now, Nico and I are at home working on potty training. It pretty much sucks.
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I'm going to my old school tomorrow to get everything in order to take my National Exam for The Board of Massage Therapy...that will put me one step closer for my move to Louisiana. :)
Nico and I are doing ok...money is just tight right now, but I think that's the same for most everyone I know.
I've started changing my eating habits...so far so good, I haven't had any soft drinks in 4 days, and the only fast food I've had is some fried rice from the local Chinese resturant. That's really good for me!
*sigh*
I'm kind of blah, which I think is my cue to go to bed.
More...sometime.
Oh, and Miley Cyrus is an idiot.
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
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And not like dance, move. I need to MOVE. My gypsy blood is flowing again. Mississippi, I've discovered, has nothing left for me. I've overstayed my welcome. I need a city. I need money. I need to LIVE.
If it wasn't for Nicolas and Erica...I don't know.
I have no motivation left to stay here.
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
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Hello everyone.
Things with me are...well, pretty good actually.
I graduated Blue Cliff College with a diploma for Massage Therapy. I graduated Valedictorian of my class, and I got the highest grade on my state board test in my class. *toot toot*
Now, I'm just waiting on bureaucratic red tape and paperwork so that I can have my license to practice. Yay!
Nico turned 3 on the 8th. Can you believe it?! 3. Sometimes I still look at him and think, "Wait, I have a kid? No way." He is becoming the funniest person I know. He makes fun of tards with me - what more could a mother ask for?
I can't type for long on this entry but I am posting my phone number. Please call me. Anyone who reads this. Thanks.
(601) 347 - 2169
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
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This is my impression of my WoW character...she dies a lot. LOLZ
Yeah, whatever.
I know that's real! Real purple!
Orly?
Whoa, I'm being sweet? Soak it up, bitches.
I had a bad day at work, but my hair looked HOT.
I did it myself, and I'm proud. ^_^
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Longer update later folks. Stay tuned.
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Saturday, March 1st, 2008
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...hurt my feelings so fucking bad? *shrug*
Don't you think I need you right now? And you probably don't even know what you've done. And that hurts worse.
And I know telling you will hurt...but I have to get it out.
My life right now is stressful.
- Dealing with a 2 year old with a severe dairy allergy. Do you know how much dairy we eat normally, and just how expensive non-dairy items are? Why does it cost so much to be healthy?
- Dealing with a dead-end job that I keep telling myself I'm going to quit in September, but I don't know if I'll have the heart to. Even after I've been sent home for cussing out managers, I'm completely undervalued there, and I think that I'm being screwed as far as my pay goes...I still feel like I'd be letting them down if I go.
- Dealing with a relationship I'm not ready for, that I'm not sure of, but I don't know how to say no to.
- Dealing with the fact that I have little to no money, and when my tax return comes in, it will be gone in a matter of a week.
- Dealing with my mother, need I say more?
- Dealing with a school where the end result is my dream, but the midterms, finals, lack of organization and needy people are driving me insane. Do I really want to do this?
- Dealing with friends and their problems. I want to, I just have no idea how. How in the world have I made it these 24 years?
- Dealing with the fact that I am on government assistance programs, but I still do not make enough money. And if I get a pay raise, or a better paying job, I'll be "making too much money" and I'll lose the couple of benefits I do have.
- Dealing with caseworkers who are unfeeling and heartless because they have to be. I had a form that was due today, that couldn't be printed until today, and I was willing to drive and use the last of my gas to get it to her today. The office is closed.
-Dealing with living in government housing because I can't afford a "real" apartment. Which simply means, I have a big apartment with plenty of room...but they can come in to move and snoop through my stuff at any given time, the place was built in the 60's and previous residents (and there have been MANY) did not give a damn, the neighborhood is questionable, no matter what you put in it and how you decorate it will still never be YOURS, and no matter how much you clean it will still smell like a thrift store. Ew.
*sigh*
I'm so...tired.
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Saturday, February 16th, 2008
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...and my heart is bruised because of it. Thanks for all you've taught me in such a short time...but it will never be the same. I don't know if I can even talk to you now.
Good luck in all you do, I truly wish you the best. Adieu.
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
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I have a phone again. Here's the number:
(601) 347-2169
Call me.
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
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...and Nico is wide awake, watching Incrumma. (The Incredibles). It's 3:00 AM. I don't have to be at work today until 8:00 AM.
Gotta love being a mom.
More soon.
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
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...no one really gets me.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2007
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...this wonderful British singer went into my mind and took everything I wanted to say to Curtis/about Curtis and wrote a song about it. And! It's fucking catchy. Sweet.
Foundations - Kate Nash
Thursday night, everything's fine
Except you've got that look in your eye
When I'm telling a story, and you find it boring
You're thinking of something to say
You'll go along with it, then drop it
And humiliate me in front of our friends
Then I'll use that voice that you find annoying
And say something like,
"Yeah, intelligent input, darling.
Why don't you just have another beer then?"
Then you'll call me a bitch
And everyone we're with will be embarrassed
And I won't give a shit
My fingertips are holding onto
The cracks in our foundation
And I know that I should let go, but I can't
And every time we fight I know it's not right
Every time that you're upset and I smile
I know I should forget, but I can't
You said I must eat so many lemons
'Cause I am so bitter
I said, "I'd rather be with your friends, mate,
'Cause they are much fitter."
Yes, it was childish
And you got aggressive
And I must admit that I was a bit scared
But it gives me thrills to wind you up
My fingertips are holding onto
The cracks in our foundation
And I know that I should let go, but I can't
And every time we fight I know it's not right
Every time that you're upset and I smile
I know I should forget, but I can't
Your face is pasty
'Cause you've gone and got so wasted
What a surprise
Don't want to look at your face, 'cause it's making me sick
You've gone and got sick on my trainers
only got these yesterday
Oh my gosh, I cannot be bothered with this
Well, I'll leave you there 'till the morning
And I purposely won't turn the heating on
And dear God, I hope I'm not stuck with this one
My fingertips are holding onto
The cracks in our foundation
And I know that I should let go, but I can't
And every time we fight I know it's not right
Every time that you're upset and I smile
I know I should forget, but I can't
And every time we fight I know it's not right
Every time that you're upset and I smile
I know I should forget, but I can't
And every time we fight I know it's not right
Every time that you're upset and I smile
I know I should forget, but I can't
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Friday, November 23rd, 2007
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My house is starting to look really cute! I got a few things to decorate, like rugs and fabric for curtains, and I went to Wal*Mart at 4:45 this morning and got a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee pot - all 3 for $40! Woo!
And, omfg. Coming soon to theatres - HITMAN. OMFG. I'm so damn excited! And not to mention, the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie! AH! Sweet! I'm going to have to start going to the movies!
Hmm, what else? Not too much. Work is going kind of crappy...only because they send me home early all the time. Sometimes, it's super awesome because that means I get more time with Nicolas...but then my checks are TINY. I hope the daycare comes through soon so I'll be available for breakfast and lunch instead of just the beginning of lunch.
Blah, not too much else to report, I'm just content. :)
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Sunday, November 18th, 2007
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"New" pics behind the cut!
( Woo! for Ebay! )
Hope you enjoy! More later.
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Your answer must be with song titles:
1. If someone says “is this okay?” you say: Alright for Now - Tom Petty
2. How would you describe yourself?: I'm Still Standing - Elton John
3. What do you like in a guy/girl?: Real Love - Mike Doughty
4. How do you feel today?: For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic - Paramore
5. What is your life’s purpose?: Swing Life Away - Rise Against
6. What is your motto?: Live and Let Die - Guns and Roses
7. What do your friends think of you?: Forever Young - Rod Stewart
8. What do you think of your parents?:People Are People - Depeche Mode
9. What do you think about very often?: Where is My Mind - The Pixies
10. What is 2 + 2?: Just Four - Nickleback
11. What do you think of your best friend?: My Biznitch is the Shiznit - Tenacious D
12. What do you think of the person you like?: Hell Yes - Beck
13. What is your life story?: Peice of Me - Britney Spears
14. What do you want to be when you grow up?: Fully Alive - Flyleaf
15. What do you think of when you see the person you like?: Crush Crush Crush - Paramore
16. What will you dance to at your wedding?: Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows
17. What will they play at your funeral?: Home - Chris Daughtry
18. What is your hobby/interest?: I Like To Move It, Move It - Real to Real
19. What is your biggest fear?: It's Oh So Quiet - Bjork
20. What is your biggest secret?: Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer
21. What do you think of your friends?: I Miss You - Blink 182
22. What will you post this as?: Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base
And now just random questions!:
1. What will we call you? Jenna.
2. And how old might you be? Almost 24!
3. Who sleeps in the same house as you? Nico.
4. Suppose you see your crush/ boy/girl friend kissing another person, what would you do? I'd be sad/jealous, but I'd get over it.
5. Yay you got a free holiday, South America or North Korea? North Korea.
6.What would you do if a teacher of the opposite sex hit on you? I'd be like, "WTF?"
7. Right now do you prefer a Strawberry Milkshake or a Banana Cupcake? Strawberry milkshake.
8. Is your phone within a meter radius of you? Yeah, but I can only use it to call 911.
9. Wait, are you a guy or a chick? I am a chick.
10. What are you wearing? Jeans and a t-shirt.
11. What color is the thing you are sitting on right now? Tan and denim.
12. Are you doing this just because you're bored? Bored.
13. What is bothering you right now? Nico, he's bored too.
14. Who do you think you're going to spend New Year's with? Probably my parents.
15. Was last New Year's enjoyable? I don't remember. I think so?
16. I'll betcha you miss someone right now...Yes, I sure do.
17. And they would be where? Gretna, LA.
18. Can you type over 60 words per minute? If Nicolas wouldn't have broken my keyboard.
19. Are you high? On life.
20. McDonalds or KFC? Ugh, I'm so sick of fast food.
21. Krispy Kreme, Donut King or Wendy's? If I had to choose, Wendy's.
22. Target, Wal-Mart or K-Mart? Wal-Mart.
30. If you were given $100, would you spend it, or save it? Spend half on stuff for my apartment.
31. If there was a large spider in the room, would you stay? Yeah, I'd just usher it outside.
32. What time is it? 11:15 am
33. What do you wear to bed? T-shirt and panties, most of the time.
34. Would you ever become a vegetarian or even vegan? I've tried vegetarian, can't do it. And I don't believe in being vegan.
35. Where are you right now? My apartment.
36. Do you think your crush likes another person? No, I think he likes me too. :)
37. What is your desktop picture?
38. Can you swim well? Actually, no, not really.
39. Do you shop for clothes? When I have the money to.
40. Do you have a guitar in your house? Nope.
41. Are you listening to music right now? I was, until Nico turned the TV back on.
42. In winter, would you rather wear jackets or hoodies? Hoodies for the win.
43. How long can you go without your mobile phone? Pfft, it's been a couple of months now.
43. Do you have any enemies? Not anything major.
44. What are you doing? This survey.
45. Is your bed made of metal or wood? Metal.
46. What does your tenth text say? I don't have a phone.
47. How much cash is in your wallet? $0.
48. Ever kissed a blonde haired, blue eyed person? Nope.
49. What last made you sad? Missing work, because that means a smaller paycheck.
50. What’s the best way to say I love you? Sincerly, with meaning.
51. What’s the worst way to say I love you? "Spray-painting it on a water tower or bridge, you fuckin hicks." - Ha ha ha, that's awesome.
52. What did you dream last night? I had nightmares that I got shot.
53. What are you worried about? Today's massage.
54. What are you doing tomorrow? Running errands and going to school.
Well, hope that occupied everyone for a few minutes! Enjoy!
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Friday, November 16th, 2007
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Rules:
1. Take your answer to each question and type it into Google Image Search
2. Post one of the images from the first page of results.
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1. The age you will be on your next birthday:
2. A place you'd like to travel:
3. Your favorite place:
4. your favorite object:
5. your favorite food:
6. your favorite animal:
7. your favorite color:
8. the town in which you were born:
9. the town in which you live:
10. first name of a past love:
11. name of a past pet:
12. best friends nickname:
13. your nickname/screen name:
14. your first name:
15. your middle name:
16. your surname:
17. a bad habit of yours:
18. your first job:
19. your grandmothers name:
20. your major in college:
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Well, that was fun, but took a lot longer than it looks like it would! If any of those don't make any sense to you, feel free to comment! :) Enjoy!
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
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...that I can change a tire? *sigh*
So, the past couple of days have been really weird. "Bad" things have been happening, but I've stayed in a pretty perky mood about it all.
I've been on the grill the past week...and don't get me wrong, I actually like it over there...but it's killing my hands! And my whole future career depends on my hands...so I'm torn.
Last week while I was at work, Sheldon (the maintence guy) told me that my tire was low on air. Well, my front driver's side tire gets low all the time...like once a week it needs some air...so I thought it was that one. He said..."No, I'm pretty sure it's the BACK driver's side?" Well, I blew it off and kept working. Then like, 3 other employees told me about it...and I was just like, "Yeah, Sheldon told me this morning, I'll air it up as soon as I get off work."
So. I get off work, and go to get in my car...and my back driver's side tire...is FLAT. Like, someone-stabbed-it flat. Damnit.
So then I proceed to take my massage table out of my trunk, get my jack and my donut spare and lay on the ground and change my tire. OMFG did I get so many looks. I think I looked pretty hot out there in my tank top with my hair all falling down and me changing a tire. I'd date me, lol.
A few of guys stopped and asked if I needed help...the first guy walked over with a 4 way, and asked if I needed help, I was all, "Oh, I've got it! Thank you though!" and he got like, offended...and was all, "I could get it done faster than you...are you sure?" WTFXLOL. I got it. Thanks.
Then, these 2 guys walk up and ask if I need help, right when I'm taking off my lugnuts. (OMFG WHO PUT THOSE ON, DAMN THEY WERE ON TIGHT!) And one of them asks,"do you need help?" I'm all like, "I got it, thanks" and he's all, "you sure?", I'm like "YES", and he's like, "you're stubborn, huh?" And I'm like, "Uh yeah". Then, he and his friend just STAND THERE AND STARE AT ME and they're all, "We have to stay to make sure you get it. We'd hate for us to drive off and then you can't do it and have to walk home." I'm all, "Hey buddy, fine, you wanna help, take this damn lugnut off. After that, I GOT IT, thanks"
So he does, I get the tire changed, get home. *rolls eyes*
Before all of that, I was out in the McDonald's shed getting old toys for Nicolas...I couldn't afford a birthday present, so Chuck let me get some of the older Happy Meal toys. Nico was so happy! I got him a bunch of the Hot Wheels toys, and some of the CatScratch toys, and a couple of other little toys. It was great!
Cassie and I got into an arguement at school because she's a pretentious twat...*rolls eyes* Whatev.
Crystal came over here last night with Caleb...I LOVE THAT BABY! And things were great, the boys were playing nicely...Crystal and I were kind of bored, but no big...then Caleb and Nico come running out pushing cars, and Caleb slipped and slammed his face into the tile...we thought he had bit straight through his lip, so we get him cleaned up and take him to the ER. Turns out, he's "fine". I mean, he's hurting, and he's going to have a scar, but it's going to heal on its own. So that's good that he wasn't hurt too bad. Poor baby!
A guy I was kind of talking to never e-mailed me back, so whatever. LOL One more tidbit of drama for you to nibble on.
I want to go out and meet people, and do stuff...but it's so hard in my situation right now.
I go to school Mon-Thurs from 6pm-10pm, and Tues-Fri I work from 5am-12pm
So basically, I have a 20-somethings dream schedule...I am off Friday at noon and have nothing to do (work or school) until Monday at 6pm.
But. That's the only time I really get to see/spend time with Nicolas, and since my mom has had him ALL WEEK, she won't watch him on the weekends (not that I expect her too at all!) and the other people who would watch him are the ones I want to hang out with. *sigh* Oh well. School will be through in less than a year, and then I will just have work, not work and school, and it "SHOULD" be a little easier.
Well, I think I've spilled enough for now. More later bellas.
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