Just trying to do the next right thing.

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

  • o rly?

    As if things at Workdurkistan couldn't get any worse.. I've been asked to only be on campus during my program time. Why, you might ask? Apparently whoever is going to be in this position (me, currently) has to spend between 80 and 90% of their time directly interfacing with students. This was news to me, and I'm guessing Good Boss as well, though we haven't debriefed yet. Interesting that this crucial point wasn't communicated until now; even more interesting that it wasn't communicated until after I finally stood up for myself yesterday, to the utter disdain of Bad Boss. Funny how these things play out..


Tuesday, 03 November 2009

  • gah.

    My job continues to be frustrating. I am all but refusing to break up pillow fights in my student support center.. I imagine this will lead to more conversations with Bad Boss about why I think boundaries are necessary, and why she doesn't. Productive, I'm sure.

    In the Bahamas in less than two weeks!

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

  • Varying degrees of miserable and angry at work. Likely going to quit in early December. I can't believe how tired I am.. 8-9 hours of sleep does not cut it anymore, and weekends aren't particularly restful (even when I pare down my agenda). At least it's Wednesday!

    ...

    Book that is always amazing, read after read: 'The House on Mango Street.' Sparse yet poignant and funny, too! Hearts hearts hearts.


    Off to the bi-weekly guidance counselor bicker session. Notetaking FTW!


Tuesday, 06 October 2009

  • stuck.

    And it sets in: Depression with a capital D. What was previously frustrating has become pointless; apathy is the big D's primary calling card. Will taking a day off help? Probably not. I usually combat Big D with structure and routine.. except that now, the structure and routine of my job is the root of the issue. A day off would likely consist of napping and moping, neither of which I need more of. And part of me just doesn't buy the idea that a vacation equals new-found perspective on an issue.. don't you just return to the same situation once it's over?

    Also, the GRE's on Saturday. Surely I can muster up the energy to take a four-hour long test, right? Maybe?

    This has become the longest day at work ever.. and FT days usually fly by. Only three more hours to go!


Friday, 25 September 2009

Thursday, 24 September 2009

  • speechless.

    Words / phrases I could do without ever hearing again:

    - Faggot
    - Nigga
    - Hella retarded

    ... There are more, but these are my top three of the moment. If I was allowed to actually implement expectations for this center, I might be able to hold students accountable for what they say or do. Pipe dream, right?


Wednesday, 16 September 2009

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