She Walked Away

Homework and Reward

Between yesterday and today I have only left my homework a few times. The result is being fairly caught up - something that has not come easily to me in this, my final semester.

As a reward for my hard work, I allowed myself to machine stitch my quilt blocks together and to piece the back sections together. It looks pretty good, even if it is a little improvised. I'm convinced I could never make an intricate quilt, but log cabin quilting gives me some freedom. For that, I am grateful.

My ever watchful critics:

They seem to approve of my quilt, even if they might feel neglected when I am studying all the time. Their seal of approval will likely be in the form of mud as soon as it is finished and on the bed.

 

New project, new obsession, same procrastination.

I don't have time for this. I graduate in May, I teach until May, I am starting a business, I am trying to find a job. Sound like a good time to take up quilting? Sure!

I'm in love with a local quilting store. Truly, using the highest quality materials makes a difference. This is my log cabin quilt. I am obsessed and I am falling behind on coursework. I'll have the prettiest bench in the park if I don't get a handle on things.

Reference Services

I worked at the Circulation Desk today. The Reference Desk doesn't open until 9:00 am, so if a patron needs assistance prior to that time, I am the Reference Librarian.

A computer consultant came over with a patron shortly after 8:00 and asked if I could help. Sure, I said. I love Reference Services, and I love any opportunity to conduct reference transactions. Whether or not this experience was beneficial to me as an information professionl, I don't know. It has kept me entertained all day, though.

Me:  What types of materials are you trying to find?

Patron: I am looking for autobiographies of Korea.

I'm pretty clever, but even I can't make this shit up.

 

 

Perspective and patience

I was born not long after after a deadly tornado season in the midwest. Yesterday brought a rash of storms and tornadoes very close to where I live. For me, it was only wind, torrential rain and hail, but a short distance away homes were torn from their foundations, children cowered in basements and school busses flew into buildings.

It puts my problems into perspective.

I'm having trouble with just about everything right now. School is a chore, teaching is not proving to be fulfilling, and my job search is stalled before it ever took off.

The good news is that I graduate in just about 2 months. My teaching assignment will have concluded in just about two months, and at least I am finding jobs for which to apply. I have applied for 17 positions since December 15. I have had one interview and was not offered the job until two other candidates had accepted it and quit, and my teaching job was offered to me without an interview. Things are certainly crazy.

The other good news is that my critters are all safe, sound and snuggly. Especially good news, in fact, as I have needed some consolation lately.

I'm off to meet a friend and classmate for breakfast this morning. It is my goal to have my pessimism in check before I see her.