I have the song "Peanut Butter and Jelly" going through my head.

Tutoring tonight went really well. I remembered more than I thought I would. Anything I forgot I had my old notes handy and remembered quickly. I see her again on Sunday as she has a test on Wednesday. She told me she is taking Calculus next semester and may need a tutor for that too. She is a really nice girl. She wants to be an elementary teacher so we have things in common.

I was berated yesterday for not being done the dishes. I was done them though. I was soaking tin cans so the labels would come off so the water was still in the sink. It just appeared like I wasn't done them. Way to jump to conclusions before knowing the facts. I know I said I was going to do them before I went to bed the night before but I had a headache. They were done before everyone else got home. My one roommate told me that she hates it when someone says they are going to do something then they don't. I said I was going to do it and I did. So what's the big deal?

So what is worse: someone who procrastinates from housework (but eventually does do it) or someone who does not contribute to the housework at all? I know I don't always clean up immediately but I eventually do it. It isn't like I'm letting things go for days or weeks at a time.

On the other hand my other roommate does absolutely squat for housework. She keeps her room tidy and does her own laundry but that is it. Of course she doesn't get berated for anything.

I'm tired of worrying that I'm going to get in trouble for something. I know this is a new living arrangement and we are still getting used to it. I need to feel like I'm not the only making compromises and trying to be flexible. I'm also tired of stupid fights but I don't know what to do about it.

Hey Mike, while the cat is away the mice will play. I can make no guarantees about Yorkton.

"I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters mathematical"

I got a call yesterday from a girl looking for a stats tutor. From what she has said she wants to be able to meet several times a week. We are meeting at the university tonight. I hope I can remember things well enough to be of a use to her. It has been too many years since I took a university level stats class.

Ang and I might go to Yorkton this weekend for our little cousin's birthday. I have never met her before because my aunt and uncle adopted her just a couple weeks ago. Should be a fun time. Little people are cool.

I took my pop bottles and such to the recycling place today. There was a cute boy there and he came over to talk to me. Unfortunately he is a complete doofus. He was also wearing sweatpants that were way too short. When will boys learn?

no rest for the weary

I woke up at 4am and couldn't get back to sleep. I still feel ill.

I wish I had more happy things to report.

I've had a headache everyday this week. I have no idea why.

I made apple crisp today in addition to the stew. All I seem to do these days is cook. We got a ton of apples, potatoes and carrots from people with gardens. I had to use them some how.

I tutored tonight. The problem with being a good tutor is eventually they don't have to see you as often. Good for my tutee, not good for me. I need the money.

Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire

I received an email from a parent of one of the girls I am tutoring. She is very, very pleased with her daughter's progress in math. This past weekend, another mother told me she wishes I was her daughter's classroom teacher. It is nice to receive compliments. It doesn't happen often in the teaching profession.

I made beef stew in the slow cooker for the first time today. It will be ready in 8 hours. I hope it turns out OK. Seemed too easy, I felt like I was missing something.

Just as I finished my last entry the phone rang. I was excited thinking I would get to work today. It was a guy who thought he was talking to his girlfriend. (blush, blush)

"Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight"

Not too much excitement in Jannyland these days. I didn't work (again)yesterday. I know I really took a chance moving to Saskatoon with out a permanent job secured. I have seemed to traded my loneliness for depression about not working. I hate causal work. It would be better if I was getting calls at least the day before. I'm tired waking up early in the morning just in case they call. I try to stay optimistic but that only lasts so long.

On the lighter side of things there was a hot guy working in the produce section at the grocery store yesterday. I realized he was standing beside me as I was talking to myself about the apples. I hope he didn't think I was talking to the apples. I managed to make a fool of myself further by choosing one onion starting a chain reaction where at the rest rolled to the floor.

(Mike I told your wife you miss her. She wants to know if you are still cheating on her.)

I hate it when someone snaps on you for no good reason. I'm sorry if your having a crappy day but you don't have to take it out on me. I didn't do anything to contribute to it.

another day, another doughnut...

I ended up not getting a call for work yesterday. I was feeling better so I would have been glad for the work. I did tutor Emily after school though. She got 96% on her unit test this past week. Her parents are very pleased since she is usually a 70s student in math.
Had a relatively unadventurous Friday evening. I stayed home and watched School of Rock.

Ick

I'm sick. I can't even be near food right now. I just have a feeling that because I am sick I will get a call for work tomorrow.

Its science...

I made apple-tomato chutney this morning. Smells pretty good but the true test will be tonight when we try it with the chicken breast. I'm just trying to keep busy to keep my mind off the fact I'm not working.

Busy days

Yesterday I finished organizing the basement. What an accomplishment! I organized everything I could for right now. I need more bookshelves and those industrial storage shelves to complete the organization but I can't afford those right now. Hopefully after I start working more regularly I can. At least for right now we can get to everything. Ang and I took all the empty boxes to the recycling bins. My next project is to go through a couple boxes of school stuff and put them in binders. I started some yesterday and I have about 2 boxes to go.

Last night prayer meeting was almost over when Ang's cell phone started buzzing (it was on silent). She couldn't find it in her big bag and it kept on buzzing. I couldn't stop laughing. It was one of this moments when everything is more funny b/c you're not supposed to be laughing.

Day is done, gone is the sun...

The day started off with me taking Steph to physiotherapy. She got into a car accident on Friday and re-injured her back from her last car accident. After her appointment we went to get a ton of groceries b/c as of tonight all 3 of us are home.
I went to the university today and put my name of their registry of tutors. I had to go to the math dept first to find out what are the equivalent classes from my UofR degree to the ones being offered at UofS. Hopefully I can get some work from that.
I had an interview today to be added to the sub list for Saskatoon West S.D. It went really well. The lady who interviewed me told me that she wished she could hire me for her staff permanently. I hope that now I am on the list of 3 s.d.s, I'll be able to get some more work. If only I could get added to Saskatoon Public a little sooner...
I am feeling very triumphant b/c I made beef stroganoff for the first time and it turned out really good.
Gilmore Girls was so good tonight I can barely wait until next week.

very sleepy

It turns out last night was not my last night alone. Stephanie came home last night unexpectantly. She actually startled me. I was glad for the company.

I had about 2.5 hours of sleep last night. I went to bed around midnight and woke up around 2:30am wide awake. After tiring to get back to sleep for about an hour I got up and watched TV. I went back to bed just before my alarm went off. Booooo. I wanted to get up early just in case I got a call for subbing. I finally went back to sleep around 8:30 (knowing it was too late to get a call for today). My Aunty Darlene called me at 9:30 with a computer question. I've been up ever since.

I'm going to have a shower, take some nyquil (I feel a cold coming on) and try to go back to sleep for awhile. Going to bed early tonight is not an option since I have chorus practice.

Another quiet Sunday evening

I have had a headache for most of the day. It has made me nauseated as well. I have no energy today.

Stephanie suggested I add my name to the registry of tutors at the university. It has been several years since I took a university math class but it is worth a shot. I could use the money.

I tutored Emily this afternoon. She has a unit test Tuesday so I hope she does well.

This is my last night alone before my roommates return. Stephanie returns from house sitting tomorrow. Angela returns from her business trip Tuesday. Now will be the true test of how well we will live together. We moved into this place Aug 1 but have only had 2 nights were all 3 of us have been together.

Me Sleepy

Yesterday before supper I got a phone call from Twila. She just returned from a month long trip to B.C. It was good to talk to her.

Yesterday night I went over to Joel and Graison's place. Graison was working. Joel and I played Simpsons Monopoly. I seriously kicked butt. It was nice to go out and not have to spend money. Joel feels bad that he has been working so much and I have had so little. He got a temporary half time contract. It is for 2 months for sure.

Tonight at young people's meeting I was one of the presenters for the Bible study on the nine gifts of the spirit. After we played this crazy paper airplane game. There were a lot of active games. I'm getting to be an old woman. I feel sore. After the meeting we went to Timmy's. I bought a dozen cookies. Tres bien. Hope I have enough self-control to save some for Ang.

Tonight I sold my washer and dryer to Chris and Maryanne. It all depends on Uncle Lorne's availability to pick it up when he visits Pierceland next.

yikes

This morning I was still in my pjs and Joel stopped over to drop off a book. This was completely unexpected (obviously). How embarrassing.

There is some kid nearby blowing a whistle. It sounds like "nose whistling".

First time for everything

I had my first tutoring session with Emily. It went really well. She is a good student just a little frustrated with math. I think I really helped her. I see her again on Sunday because she has a unit test on Tuesday. We'll see then how much she retained from tonight.

pennies from heaven

I just got a refund cheque from Sasktel. I had no idea it was coming. The refund is a result of my disconnecting my phone in Pierceland half way into the billing month. It is always exciting to get cheques instead of bills.

Argh

I have the goldfish cracker song stuck in my head.

It's a new day

So at 7:30 last night Kelly asked for a ride to prayer meeting. I told him to be ready in 15 minutes. I was not dressed for it and I had not eaten yet. I skipped supper and took an apple with me so I could pick him up. I get there at about 7:47 and he is still eating supper. He wanted me to wait for him to finish. I told him come now or I'm leaving. I was hungry, tired and we were already going to be late.

I had such a blessing at prayer meeting. Uncle Jim was reading about David and Goliath. The point of his message was you can do anything with God's anointing.

I was on my way home when I turned on the radio and there was a preacher on who I was convinced was Ron Perry Sr from Las Vegas. There even was a male voice that sounded like his son. It turned out it was just another preacher that was from Atlanta. Despite this I really enjoyed the message. He spoke about not doubting when you pray.

After prayer meeting last night I spoke with the lady who was looking for a math tutor. Her daughter is taking Math C30 online and is having great difficulty. I start tutoring her tonight. We have not discussed yet how often I will tutor her.

My mom is supposed to be stopping in today. She took Grandma home yesterday. She has been in Regina for the last week. I think Mom wants to hang around here for awhile. Maybe I'll finally get that basement organized.

Some Good News

I got a letter in the mail from the Sask Valley School Division stating that I have been added to their sub list. This was pretty shocking since I was expecting to have an interview first. I had tried to email the human resource person yesterday but the message was undeliverable.
Yesterday I got a phone call from Saskatoon Public asking if they could put me on a list of math tutors. The lady told me there has been interest in a tutor for the 30 level math. I guess the lady had asked Joel if he would be interested. He gave her my name. Hopefully it works out well for me.