Samantha's blog

in which nearly every sentence starts with 'so'

2009-10-29T17:30:13Z

So I've been doing this supervisory gig here at work since the start of the year, and I just *can't* keep up with it on top of my regular job. And we're about to undergo a reorganization which I hear will bring even more work upon my head. So I ...

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funny thing, life

2009-05-20T21:34:16Z

It's funny that the only time I seem to update this thing is when I feel like complaining about something :-) Today's topic: our (wonderful, awesome, unbelievable) day care is closing next month. EXCEPT, they want the parents to rally and keep i...

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more fun yet to come!

2008-12-11T23:34:33Z

Quick update, just in case anyone still reads this. I was doing some department-level supervising at the library since August but I'm quitting that to manage the reference desk instead. It's more in line with my 'career objectives' and will be l...

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Weekend Update

2008-08-17T20:05:25Z

How many times have I used that title? Anyhow, here's what's been going on the past six weeks or so. Still in management 'temporarily.' Last 'temporary' person in this position was in it for three years until she retired. That won't happen t...

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When the FSM closes a door...

2008-06-24T21:50:04Z

So I didn't get either of the two jobs I interviewed for, but I did get a promotion at work to 'interim co-head of bibliographic management services.' I, along with a coworker, will be managing technical services while we run a search for the thir...

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weekend(ish) update

2008-05-23T19:25:27Z

Re: the job search--the last position decided to revise and re-recruit in the fall. I was invited to reapply then so I'll think about it. This paragraph has a lot of 're' in it! This is the first time I've interviewed for a professional positio...

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Book post

2008-05-12T20:25:59Z

Here's what I can remember reading the past few weeks. This may vary from what I've actually been reading because my brain is like a sieve lately. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer: I read this one a while ago, maybe around jury duty time. Very ...

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a cosmic reminder

2008-05-08T17:14:35Z

I complain a lot in this blog, hopefully on occasion for good reason. But I am reminded today by a colleague's story of what her new family is going through that I am so very lucky for what small troubles I have to deal with. Michelle, if you ar...

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The working mom idea takes another hit

2008-04-09T16:41:19Z

An hour and a half ago I was supposed to leave for the state library conference, but I decided not to go since baby and husband are both sick. Eric is very offended that I didn't leave since he said he could manage on his own. I don't doubt he c...

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One of those things that will be funny in a few years

2008-04-06T08:42:08Z

It's 2:30 am. Lorelei's first birthday party is in 7 hours. And both she and her dad have the stomach flu. I am really hoping I already had it via a bout of "food poisoning" earlier in the week, since someone's going to have to explain to the n...

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