Job Updates and Other Random Babbling

Apparently, I was not a complete dork in my phone interview with Alaska. They contacted me yesterday for permission to check references, the next step in the process. I've made it through several weeding out points - the application stage and the phone interview stage If I make it through the reference checking stage, I could be invited to come to Anchorage for a series of interviews. Yikes! Since my references all know about the job, it's still out of my hands at this point. All I can do is wait. They'd like to have someone in Alaska for interviews the week after Thanksgiving, though, so it doesn't sound like I'll have to wait too long for some sort of an answer. I'm holding to my original thought, which is that every stage I get to is another learning experience that will help me in the future. The other jobs I've applied for will be closing at various points during this month; until then, there's nothing I can do about them, either.

Meanwhile, we've got assignments due in cataloging every week from this week through the end of the semester. Our final project is both a cumulation of the assignments we've been working on, and the addition of new material. The first kids' lit seminar assignment is due Friday - an annotated bibliography of war stories for teen girls. If anyone's interested in reading war stories teen girls might like, let me know. I've found some interesting ones, including a novel based on the life of a woman who fought in the Civil War while dressed as a boy. We still have a paper, and then leading a two hour group discussion due in that class. Enough to keep me busy.

As promised, here's a picture of the mailing we finished at work - all 1533 ballot packets packed in boxes before going down to the mailroom.

So, while we were very glad to see them go, the guy in the mailroom was (understandably) not so happy. I think we owe him cookies, or maybe tequila...

Ah, to add to my insanity, I've also signed up for National Novel Writing Month, for the third year in a row. I have yet to actually finish, but one of these years.... who knows? It could be this one.

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Beading

Choose from something simple, like a strung necklace or bracelet.






Loomed pieces can also be created to fit your taste and budget. These range from small bracelets with lettering (names, school names, etc) to more elaborate cuffs. Larger loomed pieces can become bags or wall hangings.





















Is there something you’d like to see embellished with beads? I can add bead fringe or other embellishment to scarves, bags, etc. The picture below is not my work, but I could do something similar.



















Writing, Editing and Design

Proofreading or editing of any documents can be done relatively simply through email. This can be as simple as a quick check for spelling and grammar, or a more look at organization and content.

Have you always wanted to be a literary character? You, or someone you know, can be the main character in a short story. Choose your genre – western, romance, science fiction, suspense, etc.

Need your resume updated? I can help you organize, write, design and edit your way to a new job.

Simple web pages can be created for business or personal needs. These are links to some of the ones I’ve created for a class.

http://ella.slis.indiana.edu/~plpierso/resume.html

http://ella.slis.indiana.edu/~plpierso/healingbyexample.html

Have your favorite quote done in calligraphy.



Research and Summarizing
Do you have a burning desire to know the answer to a question? Have you always wanted to know how pencils are made, or what the causes of the American Civil War were? I have the technology and training to find your answer effectively and quickly. I can also find resources for academic papers.

For those with busy schedules, I can read and summarize articles or books for you, sort of your own personal Cliff Notes service.


Baking
Cupcakes are a specialty. Choose a shape, and I can probably figure out a way to make them.















Pets

For cats, I can make felted catnip toys. Choose from balls, mice, or a mystery shape.

For dogs, choose from a knitted tug of war toy, home baked dog biscuits, a dog scarf or sweater.