Movin' On Up

I GOT THE JOB I GOT THE JOB I GOT THE JOB!!!

Okay for those of you who I haven't said anything to so as not to look like a fool should things not turn out (as mentioned before), I got a REAL job at Columbia. It's a part time job as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Institutional Research. It's a position in the same office I'm in now, and the lady who used to work there quit awhile ago, and I was essentially doing a lot of her job since.

When it came time to hire someone new, her boss (above Director of Inst. Research) suggested I apply, ya know, because I've been doing it anyways. Well I did, and I got the job! Admittedly I was their second choice, some other person was slightly more qualified than I, but she got another job already, so I win! So now I have a real job that's not copy and file, and even better, I'll be getting paid a large amount to do this. CAPITALZ AND EXCLAMAT!ONS ARE HOW I FEEL RIGHT NOW!!!!1111oneoneone.

Phew, so I'm super glad I got this. It will make paying the bills a ton easier and I'll actually feel like I have some worth at work. It's not going to be easy at first though, I think I'll have quite a bit to learn, but I'm pretty sure I can step up and do it.

In other news, other things in Baggy's life are changing. I just took up a minor (finally) in management, meaning I'll be able to stay full time my last year of school (next year even though it should be this year). This is good, because I was able to convince the school to extend my scholarship for one more year too, since this whole extra year of school thing wasn't really my choice. Hoorah!

On the slightly negative side, this job means no working in a field related to my major this year. Any internships or other part time jobs will only be able to happen in the summer when I can spare another 20 hours on another job. Ah well, I can worry about that later.

Here's to hoping that this job isn't too over my head!

The Aliens have Arrived...

OMG did everyone see this!!?!?!?

http://www.physorg.com/news109322080.html

This is only the beginning. The invasion begins when it hatches...

school time

So I want to tell everyone about an opportunity right now, but I don't want to go posting it all over the internetz until it all goes through. Some of you know what it is, others may not. I feel like if I mention it here though, I'll be jinxed.

I kept wanting to post about it all week and being like, "No! Then I will be the fool if it doesn't work out". I had to say SOMETHING though, because it could mean a lot more money in my pockets, and right now that sounds mighty good.

School started a whole two weeks ago already! I can't believe it's been that long. My classes aren't anything to write home about quite yet, but the pace is going to pick up soon and then I'm sure I'll have plenty to come complain about here. For now I'll just give you a short rundown:

Turn-Based Games: It's going to be really interesting and a lot of fun, if still a lot of work. We are going to be designing/making board games! Soon I get to have my own board game construction kit, which is going to mean craft-time galore.

Oceanography: It's a gen ed. I love the ocean. Unfortunately, this means that I pretty much know everything there is to know in this class, so its not going to be incredibly educational. I can deal with that, its good to have a blowoff class in the mix.

Personal Wellness: Sounds like a bullshit class, I know. But I think it will be good. Since I've become pretty notorious for being in not-so-great health, this should teach me how to pull things together and take care of myself. And its not just about physical health, but mental/social health too. Double Plus!

Engine-Based Games: I am lucky to have a head start on this since I took a class that tested out the stuff for this class last semester. Its going to be lots of scripting, but that's what I love.

Uh oh, time to go to Delilah's with Cam and Abbi for awhile. Catch ya later!