in the fury of the moment

queen of the nerds

I got the final (corrected) grade for my class.
I got 99%.
I think I need a life.

posted by Krista @ 7:33 AM 0 comments

today

I bought some cool new paper on which to print my resume ... it's gray, sort of speckled and so much more interesting than plain ol' white. It's always good to set yourself apart somehow. I contemplated buying the copier paper with pictures of daisies in the background, but opted for the more traditional paper labeled "resume paper." I will be doling out the latest print version of my work experience tomorrow and Wednesday, at interviews with a family preservation agency in the mountains.

So there's another good thing. Tomorrow I will be in the mountains, and I will have my new digital camera with me to capture hints of their majesty.

I also bought a new suit today, and am looking forward to the aura of power it will create tomorrow. I received several compliments in the fitting room, so I know I look good. I always appreciate when my fashion sense is praised by ladies over the age of 70.

I also received a new book in the mail today. I have been on the author's site before and been impressed, so I am expected good things from this read.

Also, I discovered today that there are cute little birds raising young'uns in my mailbox. I am flattered, and also feel a strange sense of responsibility for their well-being. I have already scared the mama(?) away several times by going into my house, so I can only imagine the effect of the ruthless mailman and the many, many letters he inserts into my mailbox on a daily basis.

One other thing: a confirmation of my nerd-iness. I am arguing with my professor (amicably, through email, of course) over my grade. I am about a point away from an A, and while I know a B is still a fine grade, it's difficult for me to be happy with it because I know that I actually earned an A. He took off some points incorrectly on my paper, and sort of downplayed his error ... I am not a big fan of that. I screw up all the time (ok, those of you who know me don't need to agree that quickly!), but usually I own up to it!

Let's see, what else. My supervisor has taken to calling me Kristen. And she continues to be a pain in my you-know-what.

But I can't end on a negative note. Ummm, I have discovered I sort of like arena football. Sh, don't tell anyone. I went to a game this weekend and sort of had fun.

Ok, that's all for now. Hopefully soon I will be writing about the success of the cool resume paper and the knockout hot mama suit.

posted by Krista @ 10:06 PM 0 comments