OMG. My harddrive DIED, for the 2nd time. Well, first time really, but 2nd harddrive, so NO GOOD. I REALLY have to start backing up my stuff. Live and learn. Anyway, so excuse the absence. The good news is that it only took the company a day and a half to send me a new hard drive, and I got a 20G to replace my 10G, because apparently "nobody makes 10G harddrives anymore". I feel so out of date. *sob* Haha, no! So all is well, it took some doing to get it up and running, but I managed with very little help, so I'm pretty proud of myself. I'm going to try WinXP on here as soon as I'm confident that it's like, up and running well. Maybe I'll back everything up first...

I'm thinking of getting a domain name for my birthday. Which do you like best? Do you have any other ideas? Comments? Lemme know...

Sarah's Domain Name Survey

Which name is coolest?

sarahjay.com

sarahjay.ca

sj.ca

cerah.ca

saerah.ca

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Season Premieres
Because I know I've been wondering. I only put on the shows I'm interested in, since that alone is a substantial list. For a full list, go here.

9/23 The King of Queens CBS
9/23 Yes, Dear CBS
9/23 Everybody Loves Raymond CBS
9/23 CSI: Miami CBS
9/23 Crossing Jordan NBC
9/24 NYPD Blue ABC
9/24 In Laws NBC
9/24 Hidden Hills NBC
9/24 Smallville WB
9/24 Gilmore Girls WB
9/25 My Wife & Kids ABC
9/25 ED NBC / CTV
9/26 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CBS
9/26 Friends NBC / Global
9/26 Will & Grace NBC
9/26 Scrubs NBC
9/26 Good Morning Miami NBC
9/26 ER NBC / CTV
9/27 Law & Order: SVU NBC
9/29 Alias ABC
9/29 The Practice ABC
9/29 Law & Order: Criminal Intent NBC
9/30 Third Watch NBC
10/1 According to Jim ABC
10/1 Judging Amy CBS
10/2 Law & Order NBC
10/4 Providence NBC
10/21 Boston Public FOX (why must it be so late??)
11/3 Simpsons FOX (again...November now? come on.)
11/3 King of the Hill FOX
11/3 Malcolm in the Middle FOX

Well. I finally got to go to the famed information session for district 2. It wan't a total waste of time, as I had feared, but I still have doubts as to whether it should be required. All I have to get now are my reference checks, and the nice lady, Jean Barry, tells me that I can go around to the schools anytime now and pimp myself for work. I plan to.

Ok. So as usually happens, right after I have a complete meltdown about whatever life dilemma I am facing, things start to look up. I've already mentioned the long term supply interview for District 16, and today District 2 called and said that they are FINALLY having an info session for new supply teachers, on Monday no less. Wonderful. But just so we don't think things are quite normal at the district office, I'd like to fill you in on one more detail. They have these reference sheets that you can have filled out by basically anyone who knows you. Boss, co-worker, friend, whoever. Bearing that in mind, it asks questions like, "if you had the opportunity to hire/re-hire this candidate would you do so?". Why would you give the reference check to someone who you know doesn't like you enough to hire you? But that's not even my favourite question. Here it is.
"Do you believe that this person would be suitable to work in a school system in direct contact with children?"
Ok. Now there are a couple of things wrong with this question, especially pertaining to me. thing 1 = if you have references that would say 'no' to that question, you should just become a hermit or something, you will be better off. thing 2 = I'M A TEACHER. My JOB is to work in the schools in direct contact with children. I've already passed that test, thank you - had criminal record checks and interviews and a practicum blah blah blah. Simply foolish. I think that's enough for now, the questions are all about that intelligent and useful. I think that's all.

Alright. So I have an interview for a list to long-term supply teach in District 16, which is about an hour plus away from here. The bonus being that for long term supply, at least I would know ahead of time, and could plan for having to drive, or stay over in Rexton. So that's good news. I'm also going to be babysitting Ethan until I get a "real" job, or whatever. I've decided, for now, not to go back to school, for fear or being exactly where I am, but more in debt, a year from now. That's about all for now, it's all a waiting game. I'm going to call District 2 tomorrow and keep pestering them until I get some kind of answer. I could go down and bring Ethan and be like, "I have to feed my baybay, you have to let me work!" haha...no...

Ooooh, courtesy of somebody else's creativity for now...comments! Bahaha..thanks Calleen!

Warning: venting to follow

Ok. So here are my options. I can sign up for supply teaching in District 16, and teach at schools that are an hour or more away, or I can sit around and wait for District 2 to call me about this stupid information session that I don't even see the point of, but that I need before I can supply here. Adding to this option is that I could go back to school in January, do my MEd in Special Education, and graduate the next January with Grant. But which is better, sitting around and perhaps getting some experience, or doing my Masters, thus having extra education, but still no real experience? I know that I do want to work in resource, that's my ultimate goal, and I will need a masters to do that, and I kind of feel like I may as well do it sooner as later. I'd have to get a student loan, but am now a "mature" (ha) student, and thus would qualify for a full loan, so that would be fine, but then I'd have a loan to pay off. I'd also have to like, move back to Fredericton. I love Fredericton, but I'd have to live by myself and leave Grant here for 8 months, which isn't very fun. I'm just really frustrated, and needed to vent, even though most people reading this won't be able to help in any way. So, if you did read, thanks. If you have any advice, please, pass it on. I haven't figured out how to get a comment form on this thing, so email will have to do.

I DID KARAOKE last night. It was really fun. And I didn't even feel really embarassed or anything, because most of the people who were singing, weren't singing very well. We did a bunch of songs, and a good time was had by us anyway. We did much more fun songs than most of the other people. Anyway, more later, I have to go shower so we can go get Big Stop Breakfast. mmmmmm.....Trucker's Special....

"Little" Jake .... not so much!

Ok, for lack of anything better to do, here is a small collection of quizzes for you to waste your time on! Enjoy!




Find your inner Smurf!







I'm Velma, which ambiguous dyke are you? Quiz by Turi.







I'm spiritual Madonna, who are you? Madonna Quiz by Turi.

How Are You Smart?

	All the great heroes can fly. And thats what I am, a great hero. I am well rounded. I have a good sense of right and wrong. I seek to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people, but my friends always come first, especially if it's a romantic interest. Despite my amazing gifts, I prefer a quiet position away from the limelight, maybe among the clouds. What's your superpower?

Take the What Kind of Chinese Food Are You? test!

What stupid online quiz are you?

HEY, did anybody else notice that today is Friday the 13th? Does anybody care? I decided to tempt fate and buy lotto tickets anyway. I'll let you know how that turns out.

whee, I had a baby for almost 24 hours. I guess that's enough for now eh? Good times though, good baby, he just like, makes baby noises and rolls around on the floor. that's the kind of kid I want.

Advice to a groom on the day of his wedding. (I think it works for women too).
"Marriage is like a game of scrabble. If you see her put down a word, and you know it's not really a word, but it's not really worth a lot of points, let it go."

I was pretty impressed that I got a picture of Drew Barrymore to represent me....even though it's a pretty old-school picture...hehe

You are 10% geek

OK, so maybe you ain't a geek. You do, at least, show a bit of interest in the world around you. Either that, or you have enough of a sense of humor to pick some of the sillier answers on the test. Regardless, you're probably a pretty nifty, well-rounded person who gets along fine with people and can chat with just about anyone without fear of looking stupid or foolish or overly concerned with minutiae. God, I hate you.

Take the Polygeek Quiz at Thudfactor.com

I'm all about the counters, guys.....all about the counters.....

Useless trivia for today:

Hippos kill more people in Africa than any other animal.

(not house hippos though, I bet!)

ooh, I got a web counter! (it's at the vey bottom of the page)

Ok, so I just watched MTV's Diary on Incubus. Now, I've never really been a fan, I know some songs, but I've never really made an effort to take a good listen. These guys are seriously cool people. I'm gonna have to check them out a bit more. I laughed my butt off during the show, they're totally not the hardcore rock band type guys that I would have expected, and for some reason I felt the need to share this with all of you. So there you go.

OH, I had the best time this weekend. I went to Fredericton, to see Tiresa and Calleen. Snag #1, Calleen's phone number is not hooked up. Her parents are not home, and I have no idea where she lives ("on the North Side" being a bit vague), so it looks like I won't get to see her new place this weekend. But all is not lost, I still had my date with Tiresa to go to the Frex. We stop in at Superstore on the way over to get lottery tickets so we don't have to worry about real jobs, and run into Calleen. Good luck I guess! Anyway, she declined going to the fair with us, but took my sister's number. So Tiresa and I went off to get spiral potatoes, mini doughnuts, and fudge. We did that, and also got to pet hairy donkeys, goats, baby cows, llamas, sheep, and really feathery chickens. We also saw but didn't pet horses and a huge pig. It was really fun. They had gumball machines set up with apparently multi-purpose animal food that all the aforementioned animals ate, so we fed them a bit too. The rides were pretty fun, I think Tiresa was disappointed in me that I wouldn't go on the crazy swinging pirate ship with her, but honestly, the tilt-a-whirl makes me feel like vomiting, so I thought I'd play it safe. Getting old is NO FUN! But good times were had by all, and I even ran into a couple of my students from LHHS, which was neat.
Either Erin's roommate or one of her noisy friends came into her room and turned the light on for a minute for some reason when I was sleeping there Saturday night, it was weird.
Sunday I went to Calleenie's place, it's very cool. We set up the living room about 4 different ways, but I think we got it pretty good in the end. I didn't actually help with the unpacking much, but oh well! Good thing I'm cute I guess. We went for a little tour of the NorthSide, and to Rotten Ronnie's for lunch. Calleen won a free fruit 'n' yogurt parfait, which was not bad, but I think I'd get ice cream next time. I'm on my way to winning a car, you'll be happy to know. We stopped in LBR, and it was kind of strange being back there, not just cause I don't live there, but because I hardly know anyone else who does either.

I cleaned the fish tank today, and euthanized a bunch of snails. I have one seriously unhealthy looking fish, but he doesn't really seem to notice he's gross looking, and the other fish are fine, so I guess it's alright. I think they're happy now. I took out some of the plant, so that if there are any more damn babies, they'll maybe get eaten and stop overpopulating the tank. Does this make me evil? I don't think so...

It's not a new game, I 've just rediscovered it. No worries Erin, I'll beat you, haha.

ok, another addictive game for you all...small file, no worries, but lots of mindless frustrating fun. SUPPOSEBLY there are like, 49 levels. Good luck. I get to about...level 6 or 7. Hopefully this link thing works, it's my first time putting a file on here. Click.

HOW TO TELL WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE READY TO HAVE CHILDREN:

THE MESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer.

THE TOY TEST: Obtain a 55-gallon box of Legos. (If Legos are not available, you may substitute roofing tacks or broken bottles.) Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen. Do not scream. (This could wake a sleeping child.)

THE GROCERY STORE TEST: Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them with you as you shop at the grocery store. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.

THE DRESSING TEST: Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bag, making sure that all arms stay inside.

THE FEEDING TEST: Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill Halfway with water. Suspend from the ceiling with a stout cord. Start The jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal (such as Fruit Loops or Cheerios) into the mouth of the jug, while pretending to be an airplane. When finished, dump the contents of the jug on the floor.

THE NIGHT TEST: Prepare by obtaining a small cloth bag and fill it with 8-12 pounds of sand. Soak it thoroughly in water. At 8 PM begin to waltz and hum with the bag until 9 PM. Lay down your bag and set your alarm for 10pm. Get up, pick up your bag, and sing every song you have ever heard. Make up about a dozen more and sing these until 4 am. Set alarm for 5 am. Get up and make breakfast. Keep this up for 5 years. Look cheerful.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (WOMEN): Obtain a large beanbag chair and attach it to your front under your clothes. Leave it there for 9 months. Now remove 10 of the beans.

THE PHYSICAL TEST (MEN): Go to the nearest drugstore. Set your wallet on the counter. Ask the clerk to help himself. Now proceed to the nearest food store. Go to the head office and arrange for your paycheck to be directly deposited to the store. Purchase a newspaper. Go home and read it quietly for the last time.

THE FINAL ASSIGNMENT: Find a couple who already has a small child. Lecture them on how they can improve their discipline, patience, tolerance, toilet training, and child's manners. Suggest many ways they can improve. Emphasize to them that they should never allow their children to run rampant. Enjoy this experience. It will be the last time you have all the answers.

"After flicking on the light, Professor Zurkowitz is caught off guard by the overnight success of his efforts to cross-breed flying fish and piranhas."

the gym trend hasn't been going so well the past couple of days, but I was working, which I feel is a legitimate excuse.

ooh, new appliances! My life is so exciting! I do get to work tonight though, that's something I guess. I'll keep you posted.

I am so bored. Calleen might be here tomorrow, but maybe not. If not, I'll just have to wait for the weekend, when I'm pretty sure we'll head up to Fredericton. The FREX is in town, and they have little doughnuts. Rides, too, but I go mainly for the doughuts.

AND, I went to the gym today. I'm really quite proud of myself. This could be a trend starting here. Especially since I shelled out for a year membership...

oh. my. god. it's early. Ok, so it's not THAT early, but it is for a Sunday. Erin and I are going to look at cottages and land for my parents, in ... Pugwash. Northport, actually, so says Rick the Real Estate Man. Hopefully Erin arrives soon-ish though, we should be leaving in about 10 minutes. I'm bringing my little mc3 to take pictures. I'd reccommend to everyone that you get one of these....they've been discontinued and so will either be hard to find or really cheap. Either way, it's a sweet toy. I've made movies of such useful things as the cats licking eachother. Priceless, I tell you.