There is never any good tv on Tuesdays. Especially this time of year. It's driving me bananas. On that note, I think I might be driving Eric a little bananas b/c I am somewhat missing the social aspect of comfortable work convos, I think.. haha... I mean I talk to people at the UW. Duh. But we're at that uber professional common goal type relationship, not "friends." I love it so far...but, I think I'm subconsciously missing my "good mornings" and "how are yous" at workie work. :) It'll be cool once I'm more adjusted, I'm totally sure... But I've noticed my "talk to me" moments with Eric have increased a little...haha... It's funny actually. We both laughed at it tonight over a quick dinner. It had to be quick b/c he's starting to study for the CPA, folks! *nervous* Thank goodness I had the bar exam of fun so I somewhat understand. That said, mine was 2 mos...really one month...of complete and total antisocial behavior, 15 hour days of just.studying... but then it was done. His...is an entire year of testing! Cuhrazy!! At least they get to take in sections, I suppose...
So, today at the UW was good, peeps! And I am LOVING my commute not being as long.. Mind you, I really dig that time to myself with the radio and highway and all..for reals. But, leaving AND having time for a soda from QT this morning without rushing was a nice change of pace! :) We started off learning about the history, etc...and were told that we'll each be responsible for a portion of the 24 mil. (whoa). We took a tour of Goodw*ll, which was WAY bigger than I thought and their operation...is awesome. The work programs they have are outstanding... I wont go on and on, but I had no idea!! The UW has some other innovative programs in the works to assist for returning soldiers, etc, dealing with PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Did you know the avg solider has 200 concussions during a tour of duty? Wow, right? Anyway, for the past few years, they've taken on some innovative grant work which has resulted in things like safe pl@ces, the two-1-one emergency hotline (look it up if you don't know about it-it's awesome), and a voicemail program for prospective job hunters to have their own recorded vmail so employers aren't calling the day center (for ex) and hanging up once they realize it's the day center. Anyway, all good things.
We also learned in depth about our role, record keeping for our accounts, some presentations skills, etc. We'll be shaping our own individual presentations and practicing them tomorrow in prep to go out and do the real thing! Then, we have pictures (they post pics of all the execs from past years all over the office), and then we "graduate" and get our assignments!! Agh! So nervous about who I'll get!! :)
Today wasn't that long, but man, I'm tired....And my apt looks like a whirlwind hit it. You know what that means? My LLs will find some reason to come over and fix something. Arg. It's not DIRTY; but it's definitely not dinner-party clean, peeps. So, I chose to blog instead of cleaning. Whatever. It is what it is. :)
Eric posted some pics of his trip on facebook so I stole some to put on here! :) I haven't gotten to sit down with him and go through the rest... so here are a few for ya! :) Whistler=gorgeous, right?!
He and his bro.
Whistler sunset.
Nice, Eric. Nice.
Gondola ride! Thanks to his fun fact, I now know the one on the right there holds 28 ppl! Whoa!
Atv adventure.. Are you starting to feel like you're in an adventure movie? I kinda did when I was looking at them... haha :)
Go Eric!! Gawd, how gorgeous is this?! He said he saw some forest fires that were raging at the time, glacial rivers, the mountains, etc.. breathtaking experience...
Reasons I love my boyfriend number 236,000... He posted 97 pics on fbook...and has hundreds more. We heart cameras. (He tries to blame me for being picture crazy, but he's SO just as bad...okay..almost as bad). Eric and I tossed around the idea of skiing sometime... I havent been skiing in years!! I'd likely being a bumbling disaster at first..haha.. Do you ski? If so, where's your fav? :)
Hope you had a great Tuesday everyone! Cant wait to post what assignment I get tomorrow!!
7 comments:
love your update on the job! i have never gone skiing. water, yes. snow, no. if we ever move to portland (hope!), we'll be close to mt. hood. and then we'll learn to ski. for realz. ;-)
Since you're complaining about how there's nothing good on Tuesdays, you clearly don't watch Big Brother. You need to. Not this year, it's almost over. But next year? I'll get you addicted.
I love reading these UW posts because I think it's so funny that we are learning the same things. Yesterday we had F&CS up here for a presentation and I was like "I already knew that, and that, and that!" Haha Can't wait to hear about your assignment!
Your new job sounds so great. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it! It's such a good feeling to know you're working for the greater good, ya know? I think that's why I enjoyed working at the church so much. I knew my time was well spent.
I have skied once and it was the worst experience of my life. Long story short--went on a blue/black my second day (total accident) after I'd skipped the second half of ski school where you learn how to stop. Flew down the mountain, went airborne, and landed in a heap. Was taken down by ski patrol (after the man told me three times that I "should be dead") and banned from the mountain (yes. actually banned.). Therefore, I will never go skiing again, ski patrol's orders.
i love how much you love your new gig, jackie. super sweet. :)
and the above story just about made me piss myself.
glad to hear your job is going so well!
i think it's awesome your man likes taking pics, mine notsomuch.
the photos eric took are great!
he got to do so many cool things!
i live in the frozen tundra (aka minnesota) and i have never tried to ski.
i don't like being cold, yeah i know i live in the wrong state...lol!
I love Whistler and it looks like Eric is loving it too!
I agree with you on there is never anything good on EXSPECIAL during the summer! That’s…. why I BLOG! HA! Thanks for the comment and also becoming a follower. Love your blog!
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