Another random job sighting.

The other day, I saw a job posting in my email for this listserv to which I belong. Usually when I see these postings, I give them a quick look-over and then promptly delete them. Well, this time, I spotted a silver lining. The position: Program Specialist for GEAR UP. What is that, you ask? Well, GEAR UP stands for Gaining Education and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or something of that nature. It's aimed at helping underprivileged students get ready to further their education past high school into any kind of undergraduate program at a college or university. This position requires the person to (I'm guessing here) follow the status of students, starting in seventh grade and on up into high school, making sure they're following their education plan and making sure they're up to par in their academic skills in order to pursue college. Pretty much. Well, after reading the qualifications and stuff, I figured that I had what it takes to pursue this position. I've turned in all my application materials and now we'll just have to wait and see. One positive note: I did see some activity from my submissions--got an email from the Human Resources office saying that I needed to submit one more thing--the actual application. Oops! Simple mistake. ;) Just a minor misunderstanding of where the application was to be found. I didn't quite see it in all the writing in the actual posting. Anyway, just finished that and sent it on its way through the electronic world. I figure it's a good sign to get that email because it means they were looking at my other materials. :)

The dumb and ridiculous thing I found out today? I need to order some transcripts from BSU and from UGA. Well, when I went on BSU's website to order, I found out they were charging $10... PER TRANSCRIPT!!!!!!!!!! What the heck?????? That's crazy. Absolutely crazy! UGA only costs $2 per transcript! I hate Boise State. I hope Virginia Tech gives them a good hiney whuppin' next weekend. It would serve them right. Ugh.

ps. Don't tell anyone but it seems as though my, um, prayers have been halfway answered, as in, more opportunities coming available...now the other half just have to be answered--such as a job interview and offer...yeah. I said it. Prayers. I know I said in an earlier post about throwing the word "pray" around but I felt my current situation has deserved a prayer or two. I've been feeling extremely restless and depressed and rejected (even though I know it's not personal--it's hard to not feel that way, though). It's been affecting me in bad ways--anger and some crying and lashing out at Kyle. I needed some quiet time and rest-assurance. So I did it. It made me feel better at that moment. And now, I guess I'm seeing those fruits. Now, those fruits need to fall off the tree so I can pick them up and eat them. Mmmmm....i'm hungry now. ;)