Arrrgghhh

I interviewed at Target this week. It was an executive position (basically Assistant Store Manager), but still 'simply' at Target. I have a master's in Engineering and (shortly) an MBA, and have been a supervisor already. They've already sent the "we're going with someone else" email. WHAT THE F*&# DO I NEED TO DO ALREADY!?!?!?!?!

All the clueless idiots in my various classes that have jobs, and not one single company has any interest in me. It is getting really annoying.

Deep breath, calm down. Here's a distraction...

Job hunting

In Monday's Strategic Management class, we had a guest speaker from Accenture. She basically said that there is a dire need for STEM (science, tech, eng, math) people with business acumen and people skills. I went up to her after class and mentioned that I fit that bill pretty well. She said by all means send her my resume. The smarmy guy in class, who happens to be a recruiter for John Hancock insurance, overheard me talking with my project partner Staci about applying for a position at JH and he said to just send him my resume. And I got an email that I am scheduled for an interview on campus with Target on Tuesday. OK... Who knows, maybe I actually will get a job one of these days!

No more lying around doing nothing all day (according to my roommates who don't seem to consider an MBA program to require any effort).

Uhh

Not much to say again this week...

Academia

Crazy week at school. Presentations, homework assignments, and even the collapse of a project team. That is the first time I've actually had a project team experience enough conflict to remove someone. Even the lazy arrogant jerk in my MGT650 class wasn't kicked out of the team. Next week is looking much more calm.

And my mother has booked a flight to come visit in May, so I am planning a graduation party that weekend!

And just wanted to record that Nauber has been in a very touchy / lovey mood lately, which I totally enjoy!

Starving

I restarted my dieting attempts. Post-buffet stupor got to be a bit much, and the pants that had been loosening up were getting tight again.

Repercussions

Vegas was fun. Nauber wants to go back (wanted to stay longer, too). "O" was visually stunning, but rather light on the acrobatics. Rio buffet was quite impressive (recommended!) but the Bellagio buffet was disappointing (not worth it).

Of my predictions, one was right (my desires were not important) but one was wrong (Phil did not bring the laptop and did not play WoW). Though, Phil did bring an iPad and did a little work now and then.

And, Phil and Ronny got into an argument that at one point included Phil hitting Ronny. Phil admits it was wrong and has apologized, but Ronny has declared Phil as being "dead to him" so has not heard the apology. I, of course, am tossed in the middle. It made the second half of the trip a lot more anxious and a lot less exciting. Ronny has also decreed that Phil is not allowed in our house, which I understand. It will cause issues a few times, for parties and such.

So, here's a pic of some guys being happy and getting along...

R&R

Spring break is next week; no school. The term usually means rest and relaxation. But we will be in Vegas with Brazilians. Nauber will want to go everywhere and do everything. Ronny will want to go everywhere and do everything that doesn't cost much money. Phil will want to sit in the hotel room and play WoW on his laptop the whole time. And nobody will ask what I want to do...

Just a prediction.

Nice

Weather is taking a turn for spring-like conditions. Which means people are getting happier, and Nauber is talking incessantly about going on trips, going swimming, going camping, etc.

Another One

It's Ronny's birthday, so we are having a party this weekend. It is actually the first full fledged party we have hosted at the new apartment. Hopefully all goes well, and people actually show up. Otherwise, we will have insane amounts of leftover food!

Dinner

Shaun and her husband are coming over for dinner tonight. Making cheeseburgers on the grill. I am also putting together a red velvet cake. I invited Phil, but he's on a diet, so when I mentioned (irresistible) red velvet cake he declined.

Hold Me

The snowstorms have calmed down recently, though it is still quite uncomfortably cold. The milder temps are supposed to show up middle of next week. Until then, I have to hold onto Nauber to keep warm!

Boys of Summer

When will this winter end...

It begins

This week was the start of school again. Very cold outside, too. And we're having a really snowy winter. I even had one class canceled.

But this is my last semester, so hopefully things will be heading in wonderful new directions by the summer. As a bad omen, I did get a rejection from McKinsey, but since they are the top of the line, I'm guessing they get snooty about what school you went you went to. I shouldn't be too deflated.

Think warm thoughts, and before we know it, spring will be here (and all those awful projects will be coming due)!

Snow away

We are already well over the average total snowfall for the season, and it's not over yet!

Luckily we are booked to go to Vegas, though by March the snow should be less of an issue already.

Away

We booked a trip this week to go to Vegas during my Spring Break (March 14). And then we got hit by a blizzard. It is so nice not having a car, or anywhere to go, during a blizzard. No longer is snow automatically tied to an "ahhhh shit" feeling.

While in Vegas we have tickets to see Cirque's O, and the Brazilians are heading off to see Celine Dion. Nauber asked what we will do the other night we are there and I suggested hitting the 1/2 price booth that day to find something. I don't Lenny Kravitz will be performing, or that we'd go, but maybe we'll hit up one of the male strip shows?

Not Much

(oops - I posted a pic here that had already been posted. sorry for the error, and here's a fresh one)

Happy Holidays

Was at my parents' in New Mexico for Christmas again this year. Always disrupts the posting schedule...

Yay!

Fall 2010 semester is over. I did pretty well. Grades have not posted yet, but I know I have to "A" and the other two are at LEAST an "A-" maybe, maybe, maybe even "A"!

And my TSA paperwork finally went through. (Started the application 5/14/2010, we'll see if anything comes of this before I get a 'real' job!)

School

Some of the hard stuff is over. One little paper and a group project due on Monday. Quick, easy presentation on Tuesday. Then a final on Thursday, but with two whole days to study with nothing else going on, it should be good!
And then school is over for the semester! A week later I head home for Christmas, and have off until around the 23rd of January.

Ronaldo

Not much newsy stuff to talk about today, so here's Cristiano Ronaldo in his underwear.