Possible job? What?

I had an interesting experience today that I am now only calming down from. Gosh... where should I start??

I recently signed up for Monster.com and created a resume (which is pretty lame, btw... with the lack of ANY good experience), because I will be graduating in August. I figured the earlier I start looking for a job, the better. Well, I've been applying mostly to clerical and secretarial jobs because of my lack of good office or business experience, I sorta thought I was screwed. Started getting a little pessimistic....

And then it happened. I got a call at around noon today from a guy based in Chicago (he rattled off the business name too fast and I didn't catch it), and said he found my resume on Monster.com and wanted to do a mini-interview over the phone and ask me some questions. I was little weary, but agreed and started answering questions about when I would be graduating, what kinds of jobs I want, etc. And then, to my surprise, he began asking my questions regarding my experience in Japan.... he asked about my proficiency, about my tutoring experience, etc. After speaking with him for around 10 minutes, he transfers me to a Japanese woman whose job it was to test my japanese!!! Needless to say, I was close to shitting myself. (I mean, I haven't studied japanese in HOW long?? Granted, I spent a year there last year but I hardly use it anymore, so I was a little unsure of my ability).

But the Japanese interview was a little easier than I thought it would be. She asked why I wanted to go to Seattle and why I wanted to move out from Ohio, what I do now, how long I studied Japanese, what got me started, etc. And I answered them all in Japanese, even reverting back to when I was in Japan and nodded and bowed my head a bit as I spoke. It was surreal.

After my Japanese interview was over, he gave me a website to go to and register with, then submit my resume. Here is the company's website: http://www.top-us.com/en/index.html . They work with Japanese companies located within the USA and are legit, which makes me happy!

So if they want to hire me, which I hope they do because THEY called ME and they seemed interested, then I will be getting a call. When I will be getting a call, though, I am unsure of. But I am keeping my fingers crossed.... how amazing would it be if I got this?? OH I'd be so happy!! This also means I have to re-start my japanese independent study... *goes to get books*

Here is to optimism and having it being rewarded- -!!

I leave you with pictures of my girlfriend and I petting baby tigers! Aren't they amazingly cute?? I think so :)

- -XOXO - -

It's official--!

As of right now, I will be able to graduate at the end of the summer semester! :) I'm so excited! I'll be taking four classes over the summer (which really, I could probably just take three and be fine but I don't want to take any chances) and summer commencement is on August 8th. Time is fucking flying

So I'm starting to plan on what to do AFTER I graduate... I'll be talking with the woman from the Education Abroad Center on Tuesday and ask her for some advice and maybe some contacts to talk to about getting hired somewhere. I want to apply for some university jobs on the west coast, Seattle to be more specific. I've always wanted to go back to the west coast... while I was in Japan, I was considering going to Vancouver for grad school, but decided against it. That region is just appealing to me- mountains, nature, the ocean, but still a thriving city-life. Seeing the mountains in Japan made me realize how much I love seeing them. So... yeah, that's going to be interesting getting out there!

Last night there was a warning around the Toledo area that there was a gang initiation going on that night that involved them having to kill three women at either a Walmart, Target, or Meijer. So needless to say, we stayed indoors... whether or not it really happened I'm not sure but its sad that stuff like this DOES happen :( It was pretty scary...

My favorite Japanese music group apparently now loves drag queens and gay bars, so I love them even more now haha



Until next time- -
XOXO

So close... yet so far!

Yeah, it's been a while since I've updated. I had my spring break, which was amazing. :) I spent the first half with my girlfriend, Rachel and we visited Ann Arbor and just hung out a lot. Then we both went back to Cleveland and hung out with my family. Fun all around :)

I've learned yesterday that I am much closer to graduation than I thought... After this semester I need only take 2 history courses and 1 course that is only offered in the fall. So I will get those two history courses knocked out this summer, but that ONE class for the fall?! That isn't fair... So I am going to talk with my adviser today and see what we can do. Perhaps I can sub it for another class over the summer....

But there is also the issue of failing two history courses this past fall (cause it was a horrible time for me and everything was wrecked around me), but I am making one of those up this summer and wanna see if I can also make the other one up too.

I want to graduate in the worst way! It's driving me crazy! How do I feel? Only an inchworm can visually represent my emotions at this point...

Ok- lets go!
"ehn-!"
"*pants* okay, how far did I get?? *looks back* FUCK!"

I'm sure I will go to graduate school at some point, but right now what do I want? I want to settle down, get a job, and EARN money instead of BEG for money from my family. I am going to go into the Education Abroad center on my campus soon and talk with the coordinator there and get some advise on working in a university's Education Abroad office. She really likes me so I'm going to see if she can maybe hook me up with some contacts or opportunities :)

Alright, i'm going to get some homework done. Until next time- -

XOXO

"Dameeeet!"

Can't... stop.... laughing.....! Abs.... hurting!



Feel free to watch it multiple times. Over. and Over...

XOXO

Meg's Movie Review: WATCHMEN

I went and saw it last night with a few people after enjoying some delicious Chinese food. The movie began at 10:30 PM, but didn't end until after 1AM!! Almost 3 hours of twists and turns that left me going "seriously...? SERIOUSLY?"

It's what every super-hero movie should be. Lots of fighting, ass-kicking, and random acts of gore that make you cringe and do that loud inhaling through the teeth at the thought of experiencing such pain. BUT, not only is the action good, the story is good, amazing in fact. What seems to be a run-of-the-mill super-hero movie ends up being a beautifully filmed metaphor of human nature, humanity, and how they are both fragile and cruel but necessary. Breathtaking :)

Good Points:

• Beautiful cinematography
• Great Character Development
• Musical score is great
• Costumes were total latex win

Not-so-good Points:

• 3 hours... really really long.
• Randomly placed music that at some points don't seem to fit (especially during explicit sex scenes)
• Penis. BIG BLUE penis. I am not lying. Please, Dr. Manhattan, wear some underpants.

Now granted, I did not read the comic before watching the movie. But I think for the message that the story is trying to convey, you really don't have to read it to enjoy it and learn something. I believe you can not have any previous knowledge of this comic at all yet still enjoy the movie. And I know for certain that after watching the movie, I will definitely go read the comic. :)

That's it for me - - I give this movie a thumbs up! :)

Until next time --

XOXO

Good Friday - - I love me my busts

Okay, not THE good Friday, but it's A good Friday. Why? My last mid-term exam, Caesar and Christ is today... I've been studying my ass off for it and have about 16-17 pages worth of notes about Roman emperors and all that jazz. Through my research, I've seen so many roman busts its crazy (*I will NOT make a boob joke... I will NOT make a boob joke...*)

The award for the creepiest bust goes to Galerius. Congrats guy, your vacant, rape-you-with-my-eyes gaze gives children everywhere nightmares:
"AH he's looking right at me!"

The award for the most bad-ass bust goes to Caracalla, who even killed his own brother in their mother's arms to get sole reign on the throne after their father made them coemperors - now THAT is bad-ass!
"I will fucking kill you"

OK, I need to finish studying now. Enough bullshitting for me! Maybe if I'm feeling ambitious I'll write again later on today after my exam is over.

Later - -!

XOXO

UGH - - Day 4 madness

That's right -- madness. Well, perhaps I'm just exaggerating, but whatevs :)

I have two mid-term exams today. After I'm finished with those, I have to complete my computer class training online, then complete finishing my notes for my Caesar and Christ mid-term tomorrow (which is going to be my back breaker). For my other exams, I can pretty much bullshit my way out of any question. But with Caesar and Christ, you really can't bullshit your way out of a paper bag.

Example:
Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic like he claimed? Why or why not? And what did Augustus learn from Julius Caesar that helped him succeed politically to the point where he held more power in Rome than any other politician? And why is Augustus' actions of passing on his political position of power so vital in the progression of Roman history?

You can't bullshit your way outta that! (I pulled that question out of my ass, btw... I feel quite proud of myself haha).

I'm really looking forward to spring break! I'll write more later, but until then I leave you with good ol' useless cuteness:

OK! Shower, then exam time!

XOXO

Day 3 of Mid-Terms Week - -

Day 1 and 2 are over... now Day 3! But really, today isn't bad. Day 4 and 5 will be the worst...

Today I have my Women in American History exam. Its my last class and I already have the essay questions, so it shouldn't be too bad. Just gotta prepare for it. Tomorrow though I have two exams, then one on Friday. The Friday one is going to be hard... lots and lots of studying to do from today. But starting Friday night - - spring break! Might go to see Watchmen on Friday night, which I'm pretty excited about. :) I also don't have any work during spring break cause Wendy's is apparently closed.

What else is going on... not a whole lot. Life is pretty much just going along with classes - - oh, look! New Layout for my blog! Although navigating is a little tricky and I can't remove the next on the header... it's pretty so I'm keeping it.

Go me for writing a tedious and boring blog entry! I think I'll spice up this entry by adding a slightly offensive comic that I adore:

...ok, going now. Until next time - -

XOXO

EDIT: NEW NEW LAYOUT! yay :)

Day 2!

Day 1 of this week is over - -
Now commencing Day 2!

Last night I stayed up pretty late (for me) finishing my Media Watch Journals for my Women's Studies class. About... six pages in total. I get really anxious when it comes to writing papers because I lack confidence. But after talking to my sister (who writes papers like a fiend), she said its best just to force myself to start and at least write a few sentences down cause the rest will just come. And it helped :) I just sat down and forced myself to write the intros for both and the rest was a lot easier. I guess just getting started is the hardest part...

I went out for a run this morning but after running for around 1 minute, my nose felt like it was going to fall off... It was so cold! So I went back to my apartment and checked the weather -- it was 9F outside! Should've checked the weather before going out... I am sick of this cold weather. I want to be able to go outside and job without feeling like my extremedies will fall off. Is that too much to ask?? Yes.

I have my Women in American History mid-term tomorrow, which shouldn't be too bad. I already have the four essay questions, so all I have to do is organize myself and study those before going in. Busy Busy Busy!

One of the Media Watch journals I wrote was concerning this particular episode of Wife Swap, where I learned to cringe at the name Stephen Fowler. I watched this episode unable to believe that such people actually existed, and was sickened by how much of a classist, sexist tool he was/is. I watched the whole episode wanting to punch him in the face in the worst, worst way. UGH!



Until next time - -
XOXO

Sunday Morning

Last night I had work from 4-9, and it was surprisingly not too bad! I didn't make any mistakes (or if I did, it was easily fixable), and my friend Garret was working with me so time went by pretty quickly. Even when it got really busy, I was able to handle being runner (being the person who puts the order in the bag. It is much harder than it sounds...). I think the reason why I did pretty well was because there was only one sandwich maker, so I didn't get buried in wrapped sandwiches not knowing what they were. Go me :)

Today should be pretty fun. I woke up before 8 today, so I know I'll be tired again by around noon. But I'm going to do some yoga and then go to the rec center. Then maybe walk over to blockbuster to pick up a movie or something. Then Rachel is coming over later on today~ yay! :)

This coming week is my mid-term exam week... so i'm going to enjoy the amazing laziness of today while I can haha.

Until next time - -
XOXO