Author: marathonmelissa

Friday Things

  • So my interview on Wednesday went well. They seemed to like me and I liked them. They said they won’t make a decision for a week or two so there’s that.
  • I met with the friends of my mom’s friend yesterday. They own a Non-profit horse barn and need some help. The husband (who is the CEO for a pretty major Non-Profit in Lincoln, NE) looked at my resume and made me feel awesome. He said I have VERY impressive resume, he asked how long I’d been unemployed and when I said 2.5 weeks he said that someone will “snatch you up fast” and that I shouldn’t worry. It made me feel so much better about myself. My self esteem has taken quite the beating with the layoff.
  • He then said that my fundraising and development skills were pretty amazing: he said it usually takes a development person 18 months to earn their salary back for the organization, but it took me less than 6 months to earn $10k MORE than my salary!! That made me realize that I AM good at my job. And I DO know what I’m doing. Some company will see that soon and this time will just be a memory.
  • This morning I was supposed to meet with his Lincoln Non-Profit for a freelance video job, but it got changed to Monday. But not before I was dressed and halfway there. So you guys get to see my outfit. Unemployment has caused me to lose about 7 pounds. I still have about 10 to go, but hey–it’s a start! (just ignore the dirty mirror!)

Happy Friday friends!

Today I…

  • Applied for 3 jobs at Creighton University in Omaha
  • Talked to a friend of my mom’s friend who may have some contract/PT/Who knows what it could turn into? work for me to do for her. Dolla, dolla bills, ya’ll!
  • Got my unemployment claim settled with the state and former job. Hopefully that money will start coming in soon.
  • I helped my brother and dad cut down a dead tree for firewood in the county (and I helped load the trailer full of wood too!) Practical weightlifting, right??
  • I saw an abandoned graveyard nearby with graves dating back to 1882. One guy was even born on my birthday (March 16) but in 1850 not 1982!
  • I rushed home for a shower then back to Lincoln to help shoot my church’s announcement video.
  • Upon arriving at my house (where my roomies are both gone on vacation this week) I discovered that the heat was off and it was 59 degrees in here. Too cold. Even for me!
  • And then I’ve been researching the place where I have my interview tomorrow afternoon and am now getting ready for bed. 
  • Please say a pray or think good thoughts for me tomorrow! I need them!!

Thanks friends! Have a good one!

Is it weird that I just want to get to know everyone that follows me??

runningforbiscuits:

katherinerunson:

a-year-from-now-today:

250somethingpoundlady:

theshrinkingnicole:

plussizeadventure:

adubrt:

honey-imnotgood:

adubrt:

Like what are your names and hobbies and what toppings do you put on your froyo?!?

I’m starting a chain lol.
I am Sam. I read books and daydream. And i put Reese’s bits anf whipped cream on my froyo.
And i want to know about @adubrt, @bme-and-wttc, @mehimandbaby, annnnnd @raisingmadison.

Oh I love this!!!!

I’m Amanda. I love to run, snapchat, and shop. I usually put fruit, a little granola cause I love the crunch, andddd occasionally whipped cream!

Where you at @thetaoofmike, @losemyfatazz @mini-merkavar @plussizeadventure @fatgirlgetsfitatlast @mandasmuffintop

Yay! My name is Taylor and I’m all about reading sci fi novels or binge watching TV! My favorite froyo toppings tend to be heath chunks or the crushed oreos. I want to know about… @tiny-tam, @peaceloveandflabbyness, and @theshrinkingnicole! 😀

hmm, let’s see. I’m Nicole, my hobbies are reading, baking, crochet, and whining. And I can’t remember the last time I ate froyo = How about you @250somethingpoundlady, @gate23a, @frontalbread, @mymetamorphosismotivation

I’m Sam! I absolutely love reading and binge watching Netflix! I’ve only had froyo on like 2 occasions and I was pretty boring with it! 😂😎 your turn @a-year-from-now-today @curvesandtigerstripes @lifeanddeathofafatgirl

Thanks @250somethingpoundlady! I’m Sarah, my hobbies includes acting (film), reading, and running. I like to put dark chocolate chips and gummy bears on my froyo! yum! What about you @katherinerunson and @toofattobeaprincess and @emilymarkstheworld. Did any of you already answer? 😊😊😊

I’m Katherine and I like reading, cross stitch, and buying comfy pants that are so big that they cover my feet. When I get froyo I only put about an inch of yogurt at the bottom of the cup then I fill it to the top with all the berries they have, add way too many sprinkles, then top it off with whipped cream and caramel sauce. What do you guys like @katehikerun @mynewnormaluc @runningforbiscuits and @hoosier-dietitian ?

You can call me Biscuits. I like to read long books, wear orange on Go Vols Football Saturdays, play in the snow, and run with my dogs. I care less about the actual froyo and more about the toppings. Hot fudge, Heath bits, peanut butter cups, and fresh strawberries. How about you, @marathonmelissa, @amanda-healthyhappywhole, and @straightarrowlife?

I’m Melissa. I like reading, writing, running, baking in the fall, playing with all puppies I see, cheering on my Huskers, and listening to a new song over and over again until I can’t stand to listen to it for months. I like birthday cake froyo topped with cookie dough bites, reese’s peanut butter cups, and marshmellow fluff drizzled on top. If if costs me more than $4.50 I feel like I’ve over done it. What do you guys like @esofine @manyminniemiles and @melanietris ?