So, we finally found a place. A place that we are really going to live in (despite a false alarm a couple weeks ago). We're moving to Grandview Heights. We got our keys this morning and hauled over a load of basement crap. It is official!
I can't even begin to tell you how many places we ended up looking at. Nearly 20. We pretty much narrowed it down to Clintonville or Grandview. Ultimately, Grandview won out. Nicer properties for the money. The house we scored has brand new carpet, all new stainless steel appliances, and fresh paint. And it is in a neighborhood. With children. And adults. And no noisy, obnoxious neighbors! Woohoo! And, bonus is that it is close to Mt. Carmel College of Nursing...if I get in.
Speaking of which, I had my interview on Friday. It went rather well, I think. The rest is out of my hands. I'll find out if I get in by August 1st. The waiting part, I think, is the hardest part.
Today I took off of work. Partially because I have two exams tomorrow. Partially because we were getting the keys to the new house. Taking off work was not all fun and games, though. I ended up nearly giving myself a concussion and definitely straining my neck by decking my head on a board in the basement. My neck is killing me. I just hope it feels better by this weekend because...
I have my nurses aid clinicals!! I'm so excited. I drove past the facility I'll be working at today. It seems like a pretty nice place. If all goes well, I'm thinking of working there part time to earn some extra money until I start nursing school. Or while I'm in nursing school, if I don't get into my program.
That better not happen, though!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Haircut blunder
This week has been completely insane and an emotional roller coaster. In order to make myself feel better, I decided to treat myself to a color and cut, as I hadn't done so since before Alex's wedding in December.
Unfortunately, that was a really, really bad idea. After 3 hours, the stylist ended up messing it up pretty badly and I came home crying and crying. I didn't go to my usual hairdresser since I had called in that day. So, I was stuck with a girl fresh out of cosmetology school who admitted that doing hair wasn't her life's dream.
So, I spent the weekend with quite an interesting hairstyle. Fortunately, it was fixed this afternoon.
We spent the weekend enjoying life and the neighborhood. On Friday, we took a walk throughout the Short North and had dinner at Lemongrass. I love that place! We were seated right next to the piano, and he played interesting piano remixes of songs. We enjoyed our usual favorite, the dragon roll as well as some Mai-Tai's, froo-froo martinis, and an appetizer sampler. We then meandered over to MoJoe's and managed to become quite tipsy off of our usuals there.
As we were walking home, we came across a lesbian couple. One of the women looked like a femme version of Joe. Same weight. Same striped black and white button down. Same glasses. Same jeans. Same pineapple shaped head. Her partner was going "ew ew ew ew!" I'm not sure why, Joe obviously wore it hotter. It was rather amusing, though.
On Saturday, we enjoyed a bizarro brunch at Victorian's Midnight Cafe which included some free beers. We followed it up with a jaunt to Jeni's in the Short North. Joe detests Jeni's, but agreed to go on two conditions:
Here's the thing about Jeni's for those of you who aren't familiar. Jeni's is unique, albeit trendy ice cream. They serve flavors such as "Candied Fennel," "Grapefrut Hibiscus," and "Wildberry Lavender", and normal sounding flavors with ingredient lists that make you wonder if you should eat it or smear it all over your body after a bath. Their most popular flavor is "Salty Caramel," which features sea salt. I particularly like a sundae combo that includes chocolate ice cream with caramel, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, peanuts, and whipped cream. Yum!
With that in mind, Joe gives me rules:
Unfortunately, that was a really, really bad idea. After 3 hours, the stylist ended up messing it up pretty badly and I came home crying and crying. I didn't go to my usual hairdresser since I had called in that day. So, I was stuck with a girl fresh out of cosmetology school who admitted that doing hair wasn't her life's dream.
So, I spent the weekend with quite an interesting hairstyle. Fortunately, it was fixed this afternoon.
We spent the weekend enjoying life and the neighborhood. On Friday, we took a walk throughout the Short North and had dinner at Lemongrass. I love that place! We were seated right next to the piano, and he played interesting piano remixes of songs. We enjoyed our usual favorite, the dragon roll as well as some Mai-Tai's, froo-froo martinis, and an appetizer sampler. We then meandered over to MoJoe's and managed to become quite tipsy off of our usuals there.
As we were walking home, we came across a lesbian couple. One of the women looked like a femme version of Joe. Same weight. Same striped black and white button down. Same glasses. Same jeans. Same pineapple shaped head. Her partner was going "ew ew ew ew!" I'm not sure why, Joe obviously wore it hotter. It was rather amusing, though.
On Saturday, we enjoyed a bizarro brunch at Victorian's Midnight Cafe which included some free beers. We followed it up with a jaunt to Jeni's in the Short North. Joe detests Jeni's, but agreed to go on two conditions:
1. I pay
2. I pick an ice cream he'll actually like. If I fail, we never have to go there again.
Here's the thing about Jeni's for those of you who aren't familiar. Jeni's is unique, albeit trendy ice cream. They serve flavors such as "Candied Fennel," "Grapefrut Hibiscus," and "Wildberry Lavender", and normal sounding flavors with ingredient lists that make you wonder if you should eat it or smear it all over your body after a bath. Their most popular flavor is "Salty Caramel," which features sea salt. I particularly like a sundae combo that includes chocolate ice cream with caramel, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, peanuts, and whipped cream. Yum!
With that in mind, Joe gives me rules:
It must be creamy
No fruit
No salt
No spicy
I enter pretty much defeated. I think it is a prerequisite that all of Jeni's flavors has one of the aforementioned contraband. But, I test my luck. First I try Toasted Coconut Rum. Joe loves rum. It is good, but I'm not wowed. Next I try Sugardaddy's Brownie Cream Cheese. Joe loves brownies. Chocolate will help me win. I vote for it. I decide on some Maker's Mark Butter Pecan for myself. Two scoops and $7 (!!) later, Joe is satisfied. But he likes mine better. Go figure, despite his warning against salty.
Saturday evening, we travel though town trying to find apartments. We enjoy dinner at Cameron's.
Sunday, we think we find the place we've been looking for. We should be seeing it on Friday. Cross your fingers. It sounds perfect and it's in an ideal location in Clintonville.
Sunday night, our hillbilly neighbors host a party. It's loud and appears to involve 4 AM bowling. We have to sleep in the spare room in an attempt to smother out some of the noise.
Today I left work early to fix my hair. We have an appointment tonight to see another place. Then lot of studying, as the quarter is nearing an end and Joe starts another class at Franklin tomorrow. I have tons of projects, papers, and presentations coming up. Plus the stress of packing up and moving. And summer weddings. And trying to get into school.
Which reminds me, my interview at Mt. Carmel is Friday. Send me good vibes!
Also, today I was talking absentmindedly to my clerical when my boss's boss calls me on the phone. I just miss it. Next thing I know she's standing at my cube. "Come quick, there's a conference call you have to come to." Huh? Since when do I participate in conference calls? And why on such short notice?
So, I'm scuttled off to administration. I'm shoveled into the small conference room. In there are the directors of the agency, and a couple of other people from the office. I find out that myself and another woman won the Regional SSA Commissioner's Citation for our outstanding work at the DDS. We are being flown to Chicago to accept the award. For once in my life, I am actually taking a REAL business trip. On government money! Woohoo!!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Finding a new place to live
After nearly two years in our nice Victorian Village apartment we are sick of the landlord jacking up the rent every year while refusing to fix the heat (we don't have heat upstairs). So, we're moving out. This way, we'll save money while I'm in school full time next year and not have to deal with outrageous rent, lack of heat, and weirdo neighbors.
So, if you know any reasonably priced 2br apartments for rent in the downtown, short north, Vic Village, Harrison West, Italian Village, Clintonville, German Village, Schumacher Place, Merion Village, Discovery District, or Grandview areas, let me know!
Whew!
Tonight is a whirlwind tour of several places, but with the poor housing market, apartments are slim pickin's.
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
cross your fingers
I finally completed my application for Mt. Carmel. It was mailed on Friday. I'm so nervous! I've done so much planning and mental preparation for this program. It has been my life for the past 5 months. I've had several near nervous breakdowns this quarter because I'm working full time and taking a full time courseload. But, all of this will be worth it once I get into the program.
The program I am referring to is a 13 month accelerated BSN program for people who already have a bachelor's degree. It will start January 2009 and end January 2010. It's very intensive. I have to quit my job and live off my savings. At the open house in February, they told us that you basically have to call all your friends and family and tell them you won't see them in a year. It sounds like a lot, but I've prepared so much for this. I'm determined and motivated. I am ready to be a nurse and I don't want to take the 2 1/2 years it will take to get only an ADN through CSCC. The MCCN program is a perfect fit for me. Just cross your fingers for me and hope I blow them away at the interview.
I've had to take tons of science courses as pre-reqs for the program. I've really been enjoying them. I am much more of a science minded person than I am business or theory related person. I need hands on work. I'm sick of staring at a computer all day!
oh i hope i hope i hope i get in!
The program I am referring to is a 13 month accelerated BSN program for people who already have a bachelor's degree. It will start January 2009 and end January 2010. It's very intensive. I have to quit my job and live off my savings. At the open house in February, they told us that you basically have to call all your friends and family and tell them you won't see them in a year. It sounds like a lot, but I've prepared so much for this. I'm determined and motivated. I am ready to be a nurse and I don't want to take the 2 1/2 years it will take to get only an ADN through CSCC. The MCCN program is a perfect fit for me. Just cross your fingers for me and hope I blow them away at the interview.
I've had to take tons of science courses as pre-reqs for the program. I've really been enjoying them. I am much more of a science minded person than I am business or theory related person. I need hands on work. I'm sick of staring at a computer all day!
oh i hope i hope i hope i get in!
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