Update

It's raining AGAIN.  But we're not flooded at my location.  And the crazies have remained indoors the last few nights, which means no more shootings as mentioned in my previous post. 

I know I shouldn't bitch about these things given what happened with the storms and tornadoes in recent days. 

I'm lucky compared to many people, and I am very happy about that.  I hope all those in the way of harm are able to pick their lives back up after all this is over.

Now that my internet is acting almost normal (the storms play havoc with my connection) I'll be posting some library related postings.  I even have one to post tonight!

Life Update

I thought I’d post an update on how life is going. 

My to-do list for the blog keeps getting longer.  I’m gonna have to stop myself at some point.  I do have the items on my list planned out (even when I’m not employed I live my life by day planner), but it may take a few weeks to get everything I want posted.  At least I won’t run out of blog material in the near future. 

The weather in Kentucky is still crazy.  Three days ago it was lovely.  Two days ago it was uber hot.  And yesterday we had thunderstorms with tornadoes and hail.  The temperature dropped, and I woke up freezing this morning.  Then, today decided to be sunny and in the fifty-degree range.  All of this crazy weather makes my joints ache and causes sinus problems, which makes me dizzy.  Then, I get slightly annoyed and frustrated, which leads to anxiety, then apathy.  So, I sit around boring myself or trying to cheer myself up with lolcats (I know, I know).  Then, I feel unproductive and make extra long to-do lists and trudge my way through all the library job lists I can find.  And, then, I still feel unproductive. 

Luckily, I have a fix for the next day or two.

I’m getting ready to sit through two pre-recorded American Library Association webinars.  One of them focuses on budget issues.  The second focuses on weeding collections.  I’ll take notes and post about the experience here in the next day or two.

I did get the corgi-pup brushed and cleaned today.  Anyone who owns a Corgi will understand what a massive accomplishment (and pain in the ass) that is without the help of a professional groomer.  The corgi-pup’s regular (and totally favorite) groomer got her hand caught in a leash attached to an uber-crazy dog that decided to drag her across a room.  She’s still not sure when she’ll be back to grooming.  Corgi-pup had a sad face after learning of her groomer’s unfortunate injury and demanded peanut butter biscuits to improve her mood.

She means business

Random Friday Thoughts

Screwy Kentucky weather.  One day it’s forty, then it’s seventy; one night it’s thirty, the next night it’s sixty-something.  Grrrrr.  It literally gives me a headache and makes me want to stay under the covers all day.  Even on the warm days, we get gloominess-rain and clouds.   I don’t mind any of that except when it’s all happening within a 48 hour period.  Then, I get aggravated.  And the corgi-pup gets aggravated by the thunder.  She’s in my lap right now, which makes it uber difficult to type. 

I need to find a job in a tropical paradise or at least near a beach- I loves me some ocean.

Speaking of jobs, I’m still looking.  I don’t mind rejection as much as I mind the non-communication that’s become commonplace in job seeking.  I applied for a job back in November of last year, sent follow-up emails and have yet to hear back.  It’s kind of like a big “Fuck you!  You’re not even worth a rejection email.”  Seriously, people would rather get rejection notices than not hear anything at all.  It forces me to move on to the next round of job applications instead of pining away, hoping to hear something.

Anyone recently graduated from library school understands my frustration.  Library Journal has talked about the job market for new librarians, and I’ve run across a few posts on librarian blogs about it.  It’s taking anywhere from a year or two for new graduates to find work.  In my geographic area it’s much worse.  There are few libraries and fewer positions.  Factor into that high unemployment and retirement postponement by current librarians, and the well gets bone dry around here.

Sorry for the rant.  I’m sure I’ll find something.  I’ve got some awesome experience as far as instruction goes (which I should probably be blogging about), and that helps when looking for reference and instruction positions.  I’ve also got some mad research and reference skills.  I got so many compliments from the staff and students at my library gig (and sometimes hugs, which is so cool).    And of course, I’m damned determined to end up in a place where I can drive home the importance of information literacy and critical thinking skills.  We need more critical thinkers on this planet!

I’m going to be sending off another round of applications soon.  Wish me luck! 

Friday Fallacy will be up later tonight.