Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That

FB memories today shows me an update I made 02/24/2011:

Puberty discussion w/ Boychild tonight. I said an egg is about the size of a period at the end of a sentence.

Boychild wants perspective: "Yeah, but what font?"

Still one of the damn funniest things he has ever uttered!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAAAAHAHAAAHHAAHAHAAHHAAA!!¡!!!!11!!1!1!!!!

Boychild is in bed with me tonight, and we are discussing how girls' bodies change during puberty. He's following along fine until:

Me: So the ovary releases one egg -
Boychild: An egg?
Me: Yes; it's about the size of the period at the end of a sentence.
Boychild: ...Yeah, but what font?

THIS IS IMPORTANT CHIZ RIGHT HERE, KIDS!!!!

*dies laughing*

thefridayfive doesn't have anything up yet, so I'm going to answer questions from Friday 5. And to be even more complicated, I'm going to answer Friday 5's questions from LAST week, because I don't have good answers for this week...

( Mementos. )

Hello, everybody! *settles back in happily* I am back from vacation, and while I could easily - easily - handle another few months of that, it's awesome to be back at home, in my own bed, on my own loveseat.

And of course, I missed being connected. It's astonishing how much being connected means to me, but I don't mind it.

( I come bearing some pics! )

( Other stuff. )

And last but not least for today, my dad now has a journal of his own.

Welcome to DW, psyche29sdad!

OK, so I was in the bathroom a few minutes ago, and I heard this horn. It was just a simple little two-note fanfare, and while I wasn't concerned, my brain began to wonder...

And so now I'm all panicked. When the dead are raised and we are all called to heaven, what happens during Rapture if I'm in the bathroom? Because seriously, it would be just my luck, and not the first time I've been in there when something big is going down.

I'm laughing hysterically right now, but part of me is just freaked out!

What do you think will happen to people who are taking care of business when the last trumpet sounds?! THESE ARE THE THINGS I THINK ABOUT.

1. thefourthvine linked this amusing article, and then she created this hilarious poll that still has me half giggling, half sad-faced and going, "Clean ALL the things?" Go check it out, then tell me: Do you have What To Do memorized, or are you still scrambling around trying to locate a copy? Or, like me, do you fall somewhere in between these extremes but without said copy?

2. HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS, I HAVE AN INTERVIEW ON JULY 1!!!

I got some of the best advice of my life from kate in putting together my resumé on Tuesday evening. We got it completed, and on Wednesday I brought it in to work and had not only two of my references double check it to make sure I didn't lie on it, but also had wandaxmaximoff's hubby, Ad, look it over from a hiring manager's standpoint. After a few minor tweaks, I ended up submitting it along with the basic application, and held my breath.

Now, I didn't expect to hear anything at ALL until sometime next week, but lo and behold, I GOT A CALL YESTERDAY AFTERNOON! I listened to the message and cried a little bit while laughing, then had to calm myself down so I could call back and tell them that yes, I'd love to interview.

I did mention that I was pleased, albeit surprised, to hear so soon. The assistant nursing manager who called explained that time is of the essence for them; they want to interview quickly and slide someone in within a couple weeks, because the person who's leaving is leaving at the end of July. They want the new employee to train with the one who's leaving - which is how it should be in any ideal situation. The only thing that kind of worries me is that if I get the job, since I'll be on the job so newly, I may not get my full week of vacation that's coming up in August. Not a huge thing, of course; we can always plan another vacation later. And, too, if they won't let me have a week so soon, it doesn't mean they won't give me, say, Thursday and Friday of that week. There are lots of options.

So, next Thursday at three o'clock I will be having a panel interview for this job. I am excited, and nervous, but not as nervous as I might be if I didn't already have a job. I'm not even going to be too upset if I don't get the job...but oh man, do I ever WANT it.

Those of you who conduct interviews of potential employees, and those of you who've been on several interviews: what tips do you have? I haven't interviewed properly since, like, 2002.

Huge, sparkly thanks to Kate!!

and also

Huge, sparkly thanks to Clare and Ad!!

People were absolutely floored by the resumé I showed them, and I haven't had such a good feeling at work in a very long time. Thanks so much, ladies, from the bottom of my heart. ♥♥♥

3. Went shopping for a baby-shower gift today; it was kind of fun, actually. I got a present that was baby-related, and then a separate, mom-only gift. Should be a fun time tomorrow. XD.

Chunk: "Have you ever seen them give you a code that isn't in the code list?"
Me: *taking the paper to scan it* "I've seen this code, but can't remember it ever being..." *sniffs paper* "I smell lotion." *sniffs air in general* "Did you put on lotion?"
Chunk: ..."Not since last night."
Me: *dissolves into immediate laughter*
Chunk: *sigh* "That's not what I meant..."
Me: *face now pink, tears of helpless laughter leaking out*
Chunk: *snickering, and grinning* "I use lotion for dry skin. I use something else for THAT."
Me: *tries unsuccessfully to hold in the giggles with hand*
Chunk: *shakes head with a smirk and walks away, then stops* "Do you think someone down there would know the code?"
Me: *still giggling* "Yeah, go ask...oh, just go away."

1. ( Gross girl stuff. )

2. We're on season 3 now of The Big Bang Theory. This show is so funny, we laugh so much with every episode. I’m polymerized tree sap and you’re an inorganic adhesive, so whatever verbal projectile you launch in my direction is reflected off of me, returns on its original trajectory and adheres to you. Sheldon is hilariously single-minded and has no social skills whatsoever. I think he's my favorite, but I really love them all. Does anyone else watch this?

3. I may have more later, I just wanted to get these out. :) How is everyone?

Sorority's Strict Fashion Rules ... Seriously?

...

In other news, we've just recently discovered the show "Big Bang Theory" and find it exceedingly hilarious, so we've found the whole first season. We watched the first episode last night, and will watch another couple tonight. XD.

That strange phenomenon wherein you have a child, raise him, house him, clothe him, feed him and provide for his education and entertainment. You love him unconditionally, would lay your life down for his. But "parenthood" is when you calculate the cost of all his toys, all his video games, all his clothes and food and educational tools...

...and see him sitting on the sofa, buck-naked after a shower - on your own rainbow-colored bath sheet - and he's playing with...

...kleenex and a fan.

And he's laughing hysterically.