Keeping up with the Jones'

OK...their last name isn't Jones but its the idea. My dad has been having problems with this DVD burner drive in his computer. We were going to cannibalize one of our machines but as he got thinking about it, along with me, that after shipping from Jax to Lansing, MI that it would be best to just go out and purchase one. So not only did he get a new DVD burner drive but the man got a lightscribe! I don't have a lightscribe drive...I'm jealous It's nice to see my 70+ year old parents being hip. Gives me hope that I inherited that trait and will always be able to roll with the latest trends.

Status quo

"You are right where you need to be." is what my professor said after watching one of my video taped interpreting sessions. Yay me! Sure there were things I can work on but I was happy to hear that for the most part my concepts and message were true to the speakers intent. If nothing else that is my biggest fear is that I won't match the intent of the speaker so this was nice to hear. I'll keep working on that so it's not something I lose. The semester is going good. I feel like I'm getting a lot out of most of my classes. I say most because I have an online class on Educational Interpreting and it's just not one of my favorites. Sure there are parts of it that are interesting but for the most part its a lot of busy work that I hate. If you want to see if I read the chapter test me on it, don't make me show you all the authors that were cited. Busy work..GAH! I'm finding that the more I improve the more things I have to work on. Crazy hunh?! but with each success a better way to "say" something comes up. Ah well..that's the fun part of this! Ok..I'm rambling a little because of my cold. I ramble naturally anyway...ask anyone...

Have a good rest of the week..it's half over! _\,,/

Cute!

So even though I'm feeling icky with my cold that is causing me terrible ear aches, dizziness to the point I can't sleep and a sore throat, I thought I would try to feel better by doing something good. So I remembered that Lean Cuisine was selling these cute lunch totes for Breast Cancer. So I picked this cute little diamond patterned baby and $5.00 of my $9.95 purchase will be going to the Komen for the Cure. So head on over and get one for yourself, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, or your mom. Not only will they be stylin' but you'll be helping a wonderful cause!

Crunch time

In an effort to get ahead of the school game I'm going to be very busy this week. Just want to get things out of the way so I can coast a little at the end. For example we need three interviews by December and I have two done and doing my third wednesday evening. Go me!

PAGAN

I really miss my friends from Central. You know who you are...Look Pagan Pride Day!

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My pirate name is:

Mad Jenny Kidd

Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!

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Venice?

College Street
Originally uploaded by gknee.

No...College Street right in Jacksonville. I know the picture is a little blurry I was dodging raindrops between pictures. It's stopped raining and the water should go down quickly. Hopefully Jerry will be able to get home.

Fall Semester

I have been spoiled on what fall semester should be like. Sure I've lived here in Jacksonville for 12 years now but as I trudge to classes I keep thinking that the air should be crisp, the trees should be changing colors and sweatshirts are a must.

I will admit that I have been a little homesick lately. I have been thinking about Boyne City and how nice and quiet it was there. Going to the lake regularly just to stare at the water. AND my family was close. Don't get me wrong..my parents can drive me bonkers just like everyone does I guess I would just like them to bug me in person for a bit.

Maybe I should take a trip out to the beach and fly my kite...I wonder where my kite is...

Where'd you go?....

I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever

So why are my blogs so few and far between lately? Honestly, I have no clue. I guess I don't really have much to say about anything. I'm working my little 20 hour job at the relay center. Going to school with my little 4 classes and that's about it. I'm already thinking about Christmas break. Although that scares me a little because that means I only have one semester left...

Yes folks...I'm supposed to be able to test for some kind of creditials in 8 months. YIKES! My professor today put a quote on the board that I am really trying to embrace. "Perfectionism is the highest form of self abuse" So I guess I need to just keep reminding myself that this is truely an art form and that work product is just that....work product. Sure it could be scary if I were interpreting for someone who was going in for some medical procedure and I screw up the interpretation. Sure..yeah...but I'm no where near that and I will be placed with a mentor to help me through all these scary things. For the record, I will doubt I will ever get involved in Legal interpreting..I don't want to be sued. who knows though...I don't want to limit my potential. Ok...now it's just rambling and not a very interesting post so I'll leave you at this point.

Shout out to:
Mike who at 7:30am Friday Morning will be taking a test. I have tons of faith in you and remember to go with your instincts.

Lisa who is in her first week back at school. She's gonna be a kick ass nurse, I just know it!

Scott who really needs to get a flickr account or something those of us who are 1000 miles away can see Roz in her Kiss onesie.

Jerry, who no matter how horrible a housewife I am still loves me.