The Blonde Diaries

It is no secret that I love watching Jersey Shore. It is just one huge train wreck that I can’t get enough of watching each week on MTV. I am just waiting until J-WOWW pulls a knife out on someone this season. She just looks like she could stab someone in a fight. Not exactly “classy” like Angelina but it would get the job done I think.

In any case, last night we went over to have dinner with some friends of ours to watch Jersey Shore and to allow our pets to have a play date. Wine would probably be the “classy” choice to serve with baked ziti and garlic bread but Dara and I couldn’t pass up Ron Ron Juice. We weren’t really sure what we thought about it just reading the recipe but figured we’d try it once.

The recipe we found online was:
~Vodka (cherry vodka is nice)
~Cherries
~Watermelon
~Ice
~Cranberry Juice

As you can see there were no measurements so we started out really basic. 1 part vodka to 2 parts cranberry juice. Then 1/2 cup cherries, 1 1/2 cup watermelon, 1 cup of ice and blend. Talk about a really nice and refreshing drink. The usage of watermelon over watermelon juice is that you stay hydrated thanks to the water in the watermelon. The watermelon causes a fizz and foam to form so make sure not to fill the blender too high. This was one drink the kids on Jersey Shore know how to make and I’m definitely adding it to my recipe book.

I am just addicted to the show Bones on Fox. When I first came across it last fall, I could barely watch the show because the fake skeletons/bodies just grossed me out.  That all changed when Netflix began having the first 5 seasons available on watch instantly. I decided to start watching the show from the beginning in May while I was sitting available (ie not assigned to a client) at my last job.  The show really helped pass the time each day.  Somewhere along the lines, I fell in love with the show and the characters. Even though I have seen every episode, I still watch the show anytime I see it in the show listings on my AT&T U-verse. That includes when it is on TNT and TNT-W (even though it is the same episode!).

Do you have a show like that?

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So last month, I reported that Mike and I finally got cable. Let’s just say it was a project in the making the last 5 years. There wasn’t any real reason other than needing to work less hours and passing our CPA exams before we could enjoy the joy of cable.  At times, it wasn’t too difficult to go without cable. When you work 70+ hours a week and only sleep and bathe at home, cable is the last thing on your mind. But when people are talking about favorite shows, you start missing cable because you can’t join in on the conversation.

Two of the features we are really loving is DVR and On Demand. On Demand is just awesome because if you forget to record a show, you can just look in the directory and 9 times out of 10 you can find it for free.  Then if you forget to plan your Netflix queue to get a specific movie for the weekend, you can just dial up On Demand and rent the movie right then and there to stream. Talk about awesome!  There is always something available for everyone from Giada at Home on the Foodnetwork (for me!) to WEC fights from Versus and Spike for Mike.

If you are missing out on cable or features like On Demand and DVR you should see if Charter is available in your area. Charter has really embraced the concept of On Demand TV and offer a large library of videos, clips, movies, and tv shows that are both free or fee-based. They even have an entire On Demand home page devoted to helping you see what is available quickly and when things will be added or deleted. That way you can plan your watching accordingly. There is never a dull day or a day you can honestly say that there isn’t anything on tv with the On Demand service.

If you are finding that you are enjoying the Charter webpages and the information contained within them, you should also visit their social media sites.  You will ‘Like’ their Facebook page as well because it includes updates on services and discounts available for your account.

So this is my last two weeks at work and I was bored yesterday and not in the mood to complete any CPEs so I did a little google searching for an email I wanted to send to a few buddies. If you are a fan of Cheaters and have watched Best of Cheaters, Volume 2, Disc 1 you’ll understand. Something for the whole family. If you haven’t watched it I recommend against it. There are just some things that can’t be unseen.

Why, Why, Why?!?! I’m just going to open with the caveat that I am having “one of those days” questioning my job, career path, and what I am doing in general.

It didn’t help that I received this from a friend of mine. It is written by a HR supervisor to a Principal. The HR supervisor was a teacher. I mean really. I can type & communicate better than this. I want this job. Please. Low expectations of me would be fabulous.

As you stated in your email on February 22, 2010, if your school schedule allows you to work full-time; you may beginning to apply and interview for any teaching position that you are certified to teach.  Human Recourse will share with you later this month the date and location of its Teacher Transfer Fair so that you may also attend and interview with Principals.

If you do not found a teaching position during this school year and this summer, the district will place you in a position for the 2010-2011 school year.  Your new placement will be shared with you once that placement has been made.

At this time I do not have an answer to your question on whether you will need to go through the sample lesson/interview process.  I will follow with you just as soon as I’m able to receive an answer from your manger.

Things like this just reconfirm why I don’t want to have kids. I don’t want to have to re-educate them after they’ve sat in school all day long only to learn something that is wrong. It would drive me and my OCD/Type-A personality insane. I have enough drama already. (I realize this isn’t typical of ALL teachers (I had some really good ones) but my luck is that I would have to deal with it).