First of all, I am a sucker for anything and everything that involves the tiniest hint of greek mythology! I have always loved the subject and always will. Now, back to the review...
"Wrath of the Titans" is a sequel to "Clash of the Titans" and mostly keeps the same actors and actresses which is big plus to me. The movies starts off right after the preview and I almost didn't realize that the movie started. It has great special effects. The story didn't develop much and didn't really go anywhere as there was not much character development or much background information. The whole point of the movie is to defeat the titans.....or titan really. There was only one titan! Kind of defeats the purpose of the name of the movie. That was pretty disappointing. There were a lot of greek mythology creatures which I enjoyed but none really relevant to the title or movie.
Overall I would give the movie a C. Could use a better story and better filming of fight scenes.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
The Race Is On!
You might not know but there is a race going on, involving this blog.
"Now that's Just SWELL" [Jaclyn] vs. "Life In General" [Sam]
GOAL: Whomever writes more post at the end of the year wins!
Current Stats:
Now That's Just SWELL: # of Posts: 86
Life In General: # of Posts: 37
A lot of catching up to do but have no fear! Many more posts coming!
"Now that's Just SWELL" [Jaclyn] vs. "Life In General" [Sam]
GOAL: Whomever writes more post at the end of the year wins!
Current Stats:
Now That's Just SWELL: # of Posts: 86
Life In General: # of Posts: 37
A lot of catching up to do but have no fear! Many more posts coming!
iPAD Savings Update
Update!
So the savings for the ipad 2 continue! I have three main ways of saving right now. The first update is best buy reward zone. I have enough points to have $180 in certificates. The second update is my jar of change. It is currently at $137 and some change. The third update is Viggle, an app where you can check into TV shows and earn reward points that can be redeemed for rewards. It cost 37,500 points to get a $25 gift card. I am currently sitting at 18,672 points....about half way there.
So basically I am halfway there! Savings without a job, that is whats up!
So the savings for the ipad 2 continue! I have three main ways of saving right now. The first update is best buy reward zone. I have enough points to have $180 in certificates. The second update is my jar of change. It is currently at $137 and some change. The third update is Viggle, an app where you can check into TV shows and earn reward points that can be redeemed for rewards. It cost 37,500 points to get a $25 gift card. I am currently sitting at 18,672 points....about half way there.
So basically I am halfway there! Savings without a job, that is whats up!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Annoying Mother
I suck at creating titles for my posts. I wish I could just enter "[Insert Title Here]" on all of them.
Anyways, that is not the point of this post. Today has been pretty interesting. I woke up way later than I wanted to because I haven't been able to sleep well due to the temperature of the house being like Africa! Woke up took a shower and read the note from Mom saying I should take the girl she has been trying to hook me up with for the past 4 months to see Courageous. The note also said to call her....blah. Called her and she of course pushed the movie. I shot it down. Few hours later she called and continued to push the hooking up with this girl. I said no so many times.
Mom is on the way home now and she just called again and brought it up for a third time! NO MEANS NO! Good grief! She is beginning to piss me off and I know as soon as she walks in she will bring it up again. One of the many reasons I want to move out!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways, that is not the point of this post. Today has been pretty interesting. I woke up way later than I wanted to because I haven't been able to sleep well due to the temperature of the house being like Africa! Woke up took a shower and read the note from Mom saying I should take the girl she has been trying to hook me up with for the past 4 months to see Courageous. The note also said to call her....blah. Called her and she of course pushed the movie. I shot it down. Few hours later she called and continued to push the hooking up with this girl. I said no so many times.
Mom is on the way home now and she just called again and brought it up for a third time! NO MEANS NO! Good grief! She is beginning to piss me off and I know as soon as she walks in she will bring it up again. One of the many reasons I want to move out!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
4 months.
April is upon us and it has been almost 4 months since I left Alabama. I miss the people in Mobile (and surrounding areas) greatly! If I could I would move back there in a heartbeat and never second guess it. A lot has happened in 4 months and things are beginning to take shape.
I had one person send me a message about a month after of graduating saying you realize who your "true" friends are. Friends that keep in touch with you. Ironically his person hasn't kept in touch with me.....ha. It is true though what this person said. Going through my facebook friends it is interesting to see who you have heard from. I am grateful for these people! I know I can pick up the phone and call any of these people and the conversation would be as if I never left. That is awesome!
I still miss them all. It is looking like the next time I'll be in Alabama wont be until July for Christina and Colin's wedding. Will be an exciting time to catch up with everybody! Still trying to convince some people to come here before that.....*cough* Jaclyn *cough* and others. July will be a glorious month!!
I had one person send me a message about a month after of graduating saying you realize who your "true" friends are. Friends that keep in touch with you. Ironically his person hasn't kept in touch with me.....ha. It is true though what this person said. Going through my facebook friends it is interesting to see who you have heard from. I am grateful for these people! I know I can pick up the phone and call any of these people and the conversation would be as if I never left. That is awesome!
I still miss them all. It is looking like the next time I'll be in Alabama wont be until July for Christina and Colin's wedding. Will be an exciting time to catch up with everybody! Still trying to convince some people to come here before that.....*cough* Jaclyn *cough* and others. July will be a glorious month!!
Wrestlemania 28
Miamia. Wrestlemania 28. The Undertaker vs HHH. Hell in a Cell. Its going down. The Rock vs Cena. Sunday! and i wont be there.
My cousin and his gang is going but i'm not. Oh well. I'm tempted to buy it and watch it online. The only problem is that it cost $55! Really don't have that right now. Blah. Guess I will have to wait until it comes out on DVD and rent it so I can watch of the matches.
My cousin and his gang is going but i'm not. Oh well. I'm tempted to buy it and watch it online. The only problem is that it cost $55! Really don't have that right now. Blah. Guess I will have to wait until it comes out on DVD and rent it so I can watch of the matches.
Interview #6 Update
In case you have been following, you are probably wondering how I was talking about interview #5 a few days ago and now I'm talking about interview #6. Well read as the previous posts that say #5 really say #6 because I completely forgot about an interview I had at the beginning of this now, 4 month process, so the latest interview is #6.
The interview for the SCDOT went alright. It was for a sign crew position in which I would go around and replace signs. Not really what I was looking for but I took the interview anyways as the pay would be good ($10/hr). They started to ask about my experience....oh boy. I have little to NONE experience in that type of field. I am the one that does not go to Lowe's and shop around and geek out over tools. Tools are boring. They asked about 4-5 questions in regards if I have used a certain tool and I said no to each one. Not good. The guy I would be working with was just shaking his head....Mr. I have been with the DOT for 25 years. Just keep shaking your head. I rebounded though when they asked why I was the best candidate and I told them that obviously I didn't have the experience but was willing to learn. You know the good ole, let me say something nice answer. Needless to say I probably won't get the job. I have a 25% chance of getting it as there were 4 interviewees, as I saw the list on the secretary's desk. We shall see.
In other news, Randall is taking a "sick" day today. Which means he is going to walk around the house and stare out of windows and get in my way. He moves soooo slowly and stands in doorways.....blah. Luckily I get to take my cousin to the airport so I'll be gone at noon until 3 when Mom gets home!
One last thing. I am beginning to apply to the private sector for meteorology jobs. Just applied to a job in California for a PT forecaster. The fun part, I can do the job in SC! Score. Thank you AMS for sending me your BAMS magazine! Woohoo!
The interview for the SCDOT went alright. It was for a sign crew position in which I would go around and replace signs. Not really what I was looking for but I took the interview anyways as the pay would be good ($10/hr). They started to ask about my experience....oh boy. I have little to NONE experience in that type of field. I am the one that does not go to Lowe's and shop around and geek out over tools. Tools are boring. They asked about 4-5 questions in regards if I have used a certain tool and I said no to each one. Not good. The guy I would be working with was just shaking his head....Mr. I have been with the DOT for 25 years. Just keep shaking your head. I rebounded though when they asked why I was the best candidate and I told them that obviously I didn't have the experience but was willing to learn. You know the good ole, let me say something nice answer. Needless to say I probably won't get the job. I have a 25% chance of getting it as there were 4 interviewees, as I saw the list on the secretary's desk. We shall see.
In other news, Randall is taking a "sick" day today. Which means he is going to walk around the house and stare out of windows and get in my way. He moves soooo slowly and stands in doorways.....blah. Luckily I get to take my cousin to the airport so I'll be gone at noon until 3 when Mom gets home!
One last thing. I am beginning to apply to the private sector for meteorology jobs. Just applied to a job in California for a PT forecaster. The fun part, I can do the job in SC! Score. Thank you AMS for sending me your BAMS magazine! Woohoo!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Next - Wednesday
My "next" interview is on Wednesday with the South Carolina Department of Transportation or aka SCDOT. It is for a job in which I would put out road signs. Not really what I was looking for but at this point I will take it.
Hopefully this is the one! Prayers appreciated.
Hopefully this is the one! Prayers appreciated.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Next!
Just got the letter in the mail from the Town of Summerville saying I did not get the ticket sales job. Bummer.
Sadly I'm getting use to being denied as this is the 4th time now. Recently I have been getting really down after every time I was denied. This time I didn't get down. I tried something new with this interview. Before I have tried to guess on whether or not I got the job or not. This time I didn't have any expectations. Whatever happened, happened, and you can't change anything. It actually worked out. Sure I'm dissapointed but I am not depressed or upset.
So, onto more applications. In the past 4 days I have filled out about 15 applications. I have a plan on talking to the pastor at the church this week. Planning on doing more in the upcoming days as well! Taking a break over the weekend and continue on Monday!
Sadly I'm getting use to being denied as this is the 4th time now. Recently I have been getting really down after every time I was denied. This time I didn't get down. I tried something new with this interview. Before I have tried to guess on whether or not I got the job or not. This time I didn't have any expectations. Whatever happened, happened, and you can't change anything. It actually worked out. Sure I'm dissapointed but I am not depressed or upset.
So, onto more applications. In the past 4 days I have filled out about 15 applications. I have a plan on talking to the pastor at the church this week. Planning on doing more in the upcoming days as well! Taking a break over the weekend and continue on Monday!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
One of Those Days...
Today has been one of those days. It really started last night when someone text me and asked why I hate them. I HATE those questions especially when they come out of nowhere. The reasoning behind the question was so childish and it mad me very angry. I tried to resolve it before the night ended but it didn't get ended until today. So I woke up with this annoyance. I thought working in the yard would help my mood but it didn't.
As the day progressed and I didn't get any phone calls related to interviews which kind of made me depressed. I pulled up my bank account and pretty much my spending has to stop immediately, which sucks because now I have to sit around the house and do nothing but watch tv and movies. Oh joy. On top of this it seemed that everybody who talked to me mad me mad or annoyed today.
I had to resolve the issue which probably isn't resolved but I don't care anymore. This person is about to get married and needs to grow up fast. Another person from the past bugged me and was impatient. Why can't people be patient?? My day was coming to a close when Mom came home and said I should start volunteering but that uses gas which is very expensive and I don't really have the money. Got over that later on and now I am watching NCIS which is a pretty good episode. Thought my day would end on a fairly good note when while I'm watching TV and Randall (step-dad) comes down and turns off every light in the living room leaving me in the dark......um hello? Rude! And people wonder why I can't stand him.
Yep, one of those days.
As the day progressed and I didn't get any phone calls related to interviews which kind of made me depressed. I pulled up my bank account and pretty much my spending has to stop immediately, which sucks because now I have to sit around the house and do nothing but watch tv and movies. Oh joy. On top of this it seemed that everybody who talked to me mad me mad or annoyed today.
I had to resolve the issue which probably isn't resolved but I don't care anymore. This person is about to get married and needs to grow up fast. Another person from the past bugged me and was impatient. Why can't people be patient?? My day was coming to a close when Mom came home and said I should start volunteering but that uses gas which is very expensive and I don't really have the money. Got over that later on and now I am watching NCIS which is a pretty good episode. Thought my day would end on a fairly good note when while I'm watching TV and Randall (step-dad) comes down and turns off every light in the living room leaving me in the dark......um hello? Rude! And people wonder why I can't stand him.
Yep, one of those days.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Thoughts of the Day - 3/17/2011
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!
First thought of the day is on i. iPad 3 is the newest technology from Apple Inc. and in my opinion it is not that much better than the iPad 2. However, I want an iPad 2. I am currently saving my money, reward zone points, and coupons to get enough to buy the iPad 2. A 16 GB WiFi one cost $399.99. Here is a breakdown of my savings thus far:
$399.99
-$175.00 (Best Buy Reward Zone Points)
-$25.00 (Best Buy Gift Card from Viggle)
-$140.00 (change saved up)
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+$60.00 remaining.....just need that job!
In other Swindler news today, while I was taking a nap today my air conditioner fell on my head. It busted up my nose and caused a pretty deep scratch across the bridge of the nose. Ouch. It bled for about 30 mins and finally stopped. Now I have a band aid going across my face....great.
I am not sure how my interview at Publix went as the manager mainly just asked questions that were already on the application plus one or two customer service questions. The manager said that that if I don't get a call from them in 3 days then I didn't get the job. It's only been one day so two more to go. I have another interview Monday at a local park to be the gate attendant. .
First thought of the day is on i. iPad 3 is the newest technology from Apple Inc. and in my opinion it is not that much better than the iPad 2. However, I want an iPad 2. I am currently saving my money, reward zone points, and coupons to get enough to buy the iPad 2. A 16 GB WiFi one cost $399.99. Here is a breakdown of my savings thus far:
$399.99
-$175.00 (Best Buy Reward Zone Points)
-$25.00 (Best Buy Gift Card from Viggle)
-$140.00 (change saved up)
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+$60.00 remaining.....just need that job!
In other Swindler news today, while I was taking a nap today my air conditioner fell on my head. It busted up my nose and caused a pretty deep scratch across the bridge of the nose. Ouch. It bled for about 30 mins and finally stopped. Now I have a band aid going across my face....great.
I am not sure how my interview at Publix went as the manager mainly just asked questions that were already on the application plus one or two customer service questions. The manager said that that if I don't get a call from them in 3 days then I didn't get the job. It's only been one day so two more to go. I have another interview Monday at a local park to be the gate attendant. .
Thursday, March 15, 2012
What Makes You Beautiful
I love to listen to music. It can change my attitude in a moment. I listen mainly to 95SX and The Way here in Charleston. While listening to 95SX I heard a song that was out of the norm. It is called "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction. It talks about how people don't see themselves as beautiful but everyone does. It is a great message for today's society as bullying is a hot topic and it can help raise self-esteem. It also doesn't focus on sex or inward desires. It is worth a listening to:
DC*B --> The Digital Age
In case you didn't hear, the David Crowder * Band split in January when they released their final album. Great album, btw. However I don't think the whole band has split up. They issued a "rockummentary" right before the split in which they acted like they had regular jobs. It focused on the band members and not really Crowder. At the end they showed an image with the words, "The Digital Age" and a web-site. It seems that the band is still together just minus crowder. They have only been posting images of instruments and haven't said much. I hope that this is true as I love the style of Crowder.
Check out the video below:
Check out the video below:
Interview #3 & #4
Today I had an interview at Publix. Not really sure how it will turn out. The manager pretty much asked me the same questions that were on the application which I thought was pretty dumb. He asked me one general question and I think I answered it pretty good. Kind of split down the middle on if I got it or not. Last time I was confident I had the job, I didn't get it. So maybe keeping an open mind and not guessing is a good thing? We shall see.
In other job-related news, I got a call from the Town of Summerville today for an interview on Monday. The interview is for a gate attendant at a local ballpark. Kind of boring but hey its a job. We shall see how that goes on Monday.
In other job-related news, I got a call from the Town of Summerville today for an interview on Monday. The interview is for a gate attendant at a local ballpark. Kind of boring but hey its a job. We shall see how that goes on Monday.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Unfair
There are a lot of issues in this country and one issue that keeps coming up is helping the poor. I am all for helping the poor but recently I had an experience with some of the poor and I think we [the country] gives to much to the poor that cause it themselves. So at the church there are some who had babies out of wedlock. Actually got a lot more than "some"....more like at least 10 of them. Some of them got married and some didn't. I'm not here to judge or anything like that but there is one couple that I hang out with who has two kids. They are pretty broke as they both have regular jobs and no college education.
I felt bad for this couple and offered to pay for them on a occasion. Recently I have started to back off a little as my income is pretty much zelch right now. I walked into their house the other day and the husband goes, "look Sam we got an iPAD 2." This was my official thought: "WHAT?! I have been saving a money for an iPAD! I have a college degree and still can't buy an iPAD!" I was very upset! I found out that they got a HUGE tax return and that is how they spend it. It is unfair that a person who did it right by going to school, waiting until marriage, and getting a degree, can't afford an ipad but those who do it the complete opposite and don't even get their GED can afford all this nice stuff. It truly is sickening.
I am currently halfway in saving up money for an ipad 2 based off of he marked down prices since the ipad 3 comes out Friday. My change of jar is dedicated to an ipad and so are my best buy reward zone points. One day I will get an ipad and I will be patient and do it the right way. When I get that meteorology job and get the big money, eventually, I will be happy. In due time, in due time.
I felt bad for this couple and offered to pay for them on a occasion. Recently I have started to back off a little as my income is pretty much zelch right now. I walked into their house the other day and the husband goes, "look Sam we got an iPAD 2." This was my official thought: "WHAT?! I have been saving a money for an iPAD! I have a college degree and still can't buy an iPAD!" I was very upset! I found out that they got a HUGE tax return and that is how they spend it. It is unfair that a person who did it right by going to school, waiting until marriage, and getting a degree, can't afford an ipad but those who do it the complete opposite and don't even get their GED can afford all this nice stuff. It truly is sickening.
I am currently halfway in saving up money for an ipad 2 based off of he marked down prices since the ipad 3 comes out Friday. My change of jar is dedicated to an ipad and so are my best buy reward zone points. One day I will get an ipad and I will be patient and do it the right way. When I get that meteorology job and get the big money, eventually, I will be happy. In due time, in due time.
Food Adventures
Jaclyn....no fatty jokes haha
Thanks to my friend, Chris Mims, I have been trying many different, local restaurants. Until the other night he was doing good in suggestions. His first suggestion was a hot dog place called "Perfectly Frank's." DELICIOUS! They pretty much put whatever they want on hot dogs. My favorite is called the "Frank Morgan" which has Mac & Cheese. Pretty cheap too....two hot dogs and a drink for only $6.50....not bad! This is my favorite suggestion of his so far. However I have finally picked my least favorite.
The other night Chris, his fiance, a friend, and me went out to eat downtown to a place called Basil, a Thai food restaurant. It was DISGUSTING!!! Chris got a coconut chicken soup for all of us to try. I barely tasted it and didn't like it. I got one of the "specialties" called "Pan Thai" which is noodles, peanuts, shrimp, chicken, and a bunch of other random stuff. I tasted it and it tasted better than the soup but I couldn't finish it. It was pretty expensive too.....oh well. I learned that Thai food was not for me!
Will I continue to try to food with Chris, of course! He has only let me astray once! Haha.
Thanks to my friend, Chris Mims, I have been trying many different, local restaurants. Until the other night he was doing good in suggestions. His first suggestion was a hot dog place called "Perfectly Frank's." DELICIOUS! They pretty much put whatever they want on hot dogs. My favorite is called the "Frank Morgan" which has Mac & Cheese. Pretty cheap too....two hot dogs and a drink for only $6.50....not bad! This is my favorite suggestion of his so far. However I have finally picked my least favorite.
The other night Chris, his fiance, a friend, and me went out to eat downtown to a place called Basil, a Thai food restaurant. It was DISGUSTING!!! Chris got a coconut chicken soup for all of us to try. I barely tasted it and didn't like it. I got one of the "specialties" called "Pan Thai" which is noodles, peanuts, shrimp, chicken, and a bunch of other random stuff. I tasted it and it tasted better than the soup but I couldn't finish it. It was pretty expensive too.....oh well. I learned that Thai food was not for me!
Will I continue to try to food with Chris, of course! He has only let me astray once! Haha.
Job Opportunity #?
I have had filled out so many applications and have had 2 interviews but I am still jobless. Hopefully that will change soon. I got a call from Publix yesterday and I have an interview Thursday at 1:30 PM! I hope this is finally the right one. Patience has been challenging but I know God has had a reason to not give me those other jobs. I just hope this is the one that He has set aside for me. Prayers would be appreciated!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Break the Silence!
Wow.....it has been a while since I have blogged! The main reason was the fact that my computer broke and was fixed (thanks Dad!). Over the past few weeks, a LOT, and I mean a LOT, has happened!
First of all job wise. I obtained a job from K-Mart but due to personal and professional decisions I decided to not work there. I then contacted Wannamaker County Park here in Charleston. I received a phone call from them the following Monday for an interview that took place last Wednesday. I went to the interview and as I thought, slammed it out of the park. Apparently it was an out. Got a call last Friday saying I did not get the job. :/ So I am back at it applying for jobs. To compensate the lack of income, I am going to have to cut back on eating out and socializing.
Secondly I had my wisdom teeth taken out. The surgery went well but the recovery was an average recovery. The pain was horrible in the weekend following but everything is good now! I am fully recovered and eating normal foods. Not really something I would like to do again.
Thirdly, last week was just a bad week! Found out about the job [see above] and I also found out about graduate school. Unfortunately I did not get accepted into graduate school at Mississippi State University and pretty much neither university due to GPA. I am now at a crossroads in life where I am not sure what will happen next or what to do next. I am currently exploring options and just looking to God for guidance.
I ask that you, my follower whom ever you shall be, please pray for God's guidance in the job search and possible further education situation. Thanks.
First of all job wise. I obtained a job from K-Mart but due to personal and professional decisions I decided to not work there. I then contacted Wannamaker County Park here in Charleston. I received a phone call from them the following Monday for an interview that took place last Wednesday. I went to the interview and as I thought, slammed it out of the park. Apparently it was an out. Got a call last Friday saying I did not get the job. :/ So I am back at it applying for jobs. To compensate the lack of income, I am going to have to cut back on eating out and socializing.
Secondly I had my wisdom teeth taken out. The surgery went well but the recovery was an average recovery. The pain was horrible in the weekend following but everything is good now! I am fully recovered and eating normal foods. Not really something I would like to do again.
Thirdly, last week was just a bad week! Found out about the job [see above] and I also found out about graduate school. Unfortunately I did not get accepted into graduate school at Mississippi State University and pretty much neither university due to GPA. I am now at a crossroads in life where I am not sure what will happen next or what to do next. I am currently exploring options and just looking to God for guidance.
I ask that you, my follower whom ever you shall be, please pray for God's guidance in the job search and possible further education situation. Thanks.
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