I've been a bad girl not posting to the Staples Blog but instead focusing on my scrapbooking and stamping blog at www.sunnygirlscraps.com!
Mike and I have had a very interesting summer with some of our vacation plans having to be canceled. We are now back on track and looking forward to visiting family and friends in Minnesota the month of September. Unfortunately, we are not able to bring the puppy dogs along for the visit.
We also miss seeing some of our family. Mike hopes to visit his sister, Melissa, in Georgia towards the end of September and early October while I'm away at a couple different scrapbooking retreats.
I am excited to share that at the end of March, I became a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator. It is so much fun using my creativity selling Stampin' Up! My hope is that I can make it into a thriving business while teaching others how to create beautiful handmade cards, scrapbook pages and gifts. If you have a chance, take the time to check out my SunnyGirlScraps blog! Also, if you know anyone that enjoys making cards, scrapbooking or making handmade gifts email them a link to SunnyGirlScraps so they can see all the great projects that I've posted. My Stampin' Up! online store is available 24/7 for purchases from anyone located anywhere within the United States!
All my best.
Showing posts with label Mike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mike. Show all posts
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Job Front...
Mike continues to interview for new positions. Not much has happened otherwise. The latest interview will be in Milwaukee, WI. They plan to bring him in for face-to-face interviews either Friday, Dec. 7th or the next Friday. This position sounds like a great opportunity and would allow him to break into a new field of validation.
As for Milwaukee, WI... I wouldn't mind living in Milwaukee. At least I could still attend MLB games enjoyed in the outdoors during nice weather then under the retractable roof during bad weather. It is also closer to Chicago and South Bend, IN.
As for Milwaukee, WI... I wouldn't mind living in Milwaukee. At least I could still attend MLB games enjoyed in the outdoors during nice weather then under the retractable roof during bad weather. It is also closer to Chicago and South Bend, IN.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Life Moves ON!
Sooo, not much has been happening lately unless you consider going on job interviews something.
Mike was in Lexington, KY on Monday for a job interview. The interview went extremely well but we were disappointed to find out the position is with a very small company and probably not a good fit for Mike. He has also had one job offer which unfortunately he has had to turn down due to timing of the offer.
We are hoping that Mike will be on the "bye-bye" list at PDL (those being laid-off!)... Originally, it was hinted that he was on the list (which he was) but then some people complained about needing someone to work on a system that he has expertise with and the person they figured could do the positon was nixed by another department so then he was put back onto the "keep" list. Well, Mike told the Director that his direct report could definitely manage the system. Now we are hoping that he is put back onto the "bye-bye" list. The severence package is excellent and we would LOVE to have the extra money from the severence package to help payoff debt and pay down our mortgage. We should now if he is on the "bye-bye" list sometime in October. We are hoping for good news the early part of October.
In the meantime, Mike has been talking with Contract Agencies, recruiters and various companies. He has been very successful with getting interviews. We have both been surprised at how easy it has been to find contract work for him and even permanent positions. Mike is continuing to research job opportunities, doing phone interviews and face-to-face interviews.
Please pray that we would find out if Mike is on the "bye-bye" list (to be laid off) at PDL the 1st week or so of October.
Pam
Mike was in Lexington, KY on Monday for a job interview. The interview went extremely well but we were disappointed to find out the position is with a very small company and probably not a good fit for Mike. He has also had one job offer which unfortunately he has had to turn down due to timing of the offer.
We are hoping that Mike will be on the "bye-bye" list at PDL (those being laid-off!)... Originally, it was hinted that he was on the list (which he was) but then some people complained about needing someone to work on a system that he has expertise with and the person they figured could do the positon was nixed by another department so then he was put back onto the "keep" list. Well, Mike told the Director that his direct report could definitely manage the system. Now we are hoping that he is put back onto the "bye-bye" list. The severence package is excellent and we would LOVE to have the extra money from the severence package to help payoff debt and pay down our mortgage. We should now if he is on the "bye-bye" list sometime in October. We are hoping for good news the early part of October.
In the meantime, Mike has been talking with Contract Agencies, recruiters and various companies. He has been very successful with getting interviews. We have both been surprised at how easy it has been to find contract work for him and even permanent positions. Mike is continuing to research job opportunities, doing phone interviews and face-to-face interviews.
Please pray that we would find out if Mike is on the "bye-bye" list (to be laid off) at PDL the 1st week or so of October.
Pam
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Happy Birthday! Twins Win!
Mike and I had a great time celebrating his 38th birthday at a Twin's game today.
The game started slow with it being more of a pitcher's duel. Boof Bonser was pitching and only had one strikeout but managed to hold the LA Angels to only 3 hits. In the middle of the 8th inning, the Twin's brought in Neshak when the Angels tied the game at 2 a piece. When the Twin's came up to bat in the 8th, Punto got on base then Castillo got on base moving Punto to 2nd base where he was thrown out while leading too far off from 2nd base.
Bartlet was next to bat and had a great single advancing Castillo to 3rd base. Next, Joe Mauer came up to bat and hit an infield homerun! The score was now 5 to 2. With the inning ended, Joe Nathan came in to close the game....
And that was THE END!
Happy Birthday to MIKE.
Love ya, Pam
The game started slow with it being more of a pitcher's duel. Boof Bonser was pitching and only had one strikeout but managed to hold the LA Angels to only 3 hits. In the middle of the 8th inning, the Twin's brought in Neshak when the Angels tied the game at 2 a piece. When the Twin's came up to bat in the 8th, Punto got on base then Castillo got on base moving Punto to 2nd base where he was thrown out while leading too far off from 2nd base.
Bartlet was next to bat and had a great single advancing Castillo to 3rd base. Next, Joe Mauer came up to bat and hit an infield homerun! The score was now 5 to 2. With the inning ended, Joe Nathan came in to close the game....
And that was THE END!
Happy Birthday to MIKE.
Love ya, Pam
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