Bit of Ivory

Hi guys. I haven’t posted for a while because, frankly, my life sucks and I don’t feel like writing about the various ways in which is does. But today I got some news on the job front, and it’s ridiculously exciting news, but it’s not a sure thing and I really, really, don’t want to […]

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I just got let go from my job. They said they decided to go in another direction. Meaning they wanted to hire someone with a degree in accounting. They knew when they hired me that I didn’t have accounting experience. I’m kind of upset at how they handled this. Anyway. They gave me 2 weeks […]

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I feel like such a blog failure. I used to be so good at it, taking the time to post an entry even when I didn’t really have the time. Now I’m overflowing with time, and I still don’t post. What is wrong with me? So. New goal. Two posts a week. I can do […]

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It’s a slow day at work today (two of the three CPAs I work for are on-site with clients this afternoon), so I decided to actually update this thing. Hi. Anyone still there? I’m actually really glad it’s slow, because I was up until 2:30 last night reading The God of the Hive. Considering I […]

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I love random entries, don’t you? Today is my brother’s (and sister-in-law’s) 5th wedding anniversary. Which is both awesome and CRAZY. It’s gone so fast! We’re babysitting the girls while they go out to dinner. Right now there’s some intense negotiations going on as to whether we’re going to watch “Lulan” (Mulan), which Molly wants, […]

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I’ve been meaning to write a good LJ post for ages now, but I’m so out of the habit it just keeps not getting done. But dude, I’m going to do it. So. Here is an update on my life, broken up into easy-to-read sections. If you’re not interested in certain things, feel free to […]

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So, yesterday was the 1-week anniversary of my layoff. I didn’t even remember until I was in bed for the night. It’s been an interesting week. And I’m doing fine. No, really. I’m actually quite surprised at how well I’m taking it. I really have been able to look at this whole thing as a […]

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So, what has been good lately? A) I’ve felt a bit more urgency to get my thesis done, and have made a (little) bit of progress. My main motivation? I have banned myself from reading any books that I have not already read (unless it’s thesis-related) until it’s done. This means no Beedle the Bard […]

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From Keane’s new album (I like. Different, but I like): Better than This <i>Is this what you meant? Is this what you dreamed of When you were making your plans Shaking the dirt off? Do you feel like you and I belong? Just keep your eyes on the road And nothing can go wrong You […]

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Today at work, one of my coworkers (whom I really like) came to my desk to meter some mail. As she did so, she whistled 11 notes of a tune. A tune I immediately recognized. “Kathy,” I said, “why in the world are you whistling ‘Theme From Flood’?” She was very impressed. Especially as the […]

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