phillies game and work

Katie and I went to the Phillies-Mets game last Sunday (4/20).

We didn't actually sit in our seats (which were even higher than these). Instead we sat in two empty seats in our section, but that were a little less nose-bleed. There were 3 extremely annoying men with things to prove who so graciously provided us with a running commentary regarding the intelligence of the Mets and their fans. I was thankful when they got up to get some more beer and didn't come back for a couple innings.

I don't know if you can see the green and white blob on top of the Mets' dugout, but that's the Phillies Phanatic. We don't actually know what it is. It is very green and furry almost, but it has feathers coming from its rear...

Yesterday, I was asked to help Laura (right) flip burgers for dinner that we were having on the walkway at school. I said yes, because I love to grill and I was just supposed to be the helper. Turns out that Laura is deathly afraid of flames. Wow. So, I turned out to be the primary burger cooker and I let her handle the hotdogs (which can be seen in this picture as she rolls them off of the grill and into the pan). I am not kidding when I say she is deathly afraid of flames. She was on the verge of a full-fledged panic attack at one point, and she said she would have just left and quit if I wasn't there. Fun times.

This is me and my favorite Asian, Yasuo Yoshimura. He loves me, he just doesn't show it in pictures. :)

From L to R: Yasuo, Billykins, me, Steph, Eric, and Rachel. They got to enjoy the fruits (or meats) of my labor.

So there you go, kids. Classes are done for the semester and I only have 4.5 papers left and 6 exams to go. I'm off to work in the meantime. <3

11th Reason why Today Can't be So Bad

I GOT THE JOB!!!!! Wanda from Tidewater Eye Care called me a few minutes ago and let me know that I got the position as Dr. Pavalock's medical assistant. I start on Friday at 8AM. Little early for me normally, but I will soon adjust. Yay! I got it! And I just look so cute in scrubs! :) That's an added plus!

Love you all,
Tina

why today can't be a bad day

first, i was just high on sunlight and b vitamins yesterday, so i approached the day well.

second, i put on some rarely-worn khakis this morning and found $40 in the pocket. it took me a while to remember to close my mouth.

third, my students wrote on the chalkboard for the first time this semester. they now realize that my handwriting isn't really all that bad.

fourth, my students taught each other the rules of comma usage in class, and it was actually fun at points.

fifth, at the end of class, i overheard one of my students saying that in the beginning of the class she didn't like writing, but now she does. (hallmark moment in which the teacher pretends not to have heard or be crying.)

sixth, after class, one of my students approached me and got my attention by calling me 'miss amanda'. it's been a while since i've heard that one :) but i don't think i've ever heard it from a student.

seventh, i was discussing a paper with a student and the next class started coming in. i went over to my table to pick up and juggle my things as usual, but instead the guy just grabbed it all with one hand and carried it down all four flights of stairs and into my office. (again, teacher wanted to smile and cry at the same time, hallmark-style.)

eighth, it is legitimately gorgeous outside. i'm trying to find a way to do my work outside, but i'm not sure it will actually work today.

ninth, school is out in 2 weeks and 2 days.

tenth, i fly home in 2 weeks and 6 days.

i think those are the reasons why today can't be bad. i have to remind myself of these things because i'm now off to work on harvey's paper. and... i have half a dozen reasons why that paper can't be good.

ta!

I see scrubs in my future!!!

I think only Anita heard about this, but this is verrrry big! My best friend, Melissa, works at Tidewater Eye Care. She's a front desk receptionist. Two weeks ago, a position came open and I pounced on it. After a long, grueling waiting period, I heard this morning that I didn't get the job. While that was a let down, I still wondered why they had called me this morning. Kim Goddin (a supervisor from the office) had called me to ask if I would be interested in taking a Medical Assistant position. Now, here's where I got excited. According to Kim, I would be the assistant to Dr.Pavalon (who is an optomitrist). I would be meeting with his patients before he sees them, going over their medical information, if they are having a procedure done, telling them what they can expect, etc. Also, I will assist the doctor in minor procedures; handing him his tools, etc. Medical Assistants start out at 12 dollars an hour. I can live with that. All I need to make sure of is that it is a full time position, and I'm covered. But, it will all be finalized tomorrow. They haven't officially said I have it, but they said it in so many words. Kim Goddin (it's such a small world) also used to go to Nansemond River Baptist when I was living at home. Mom used to keep her son, Trevor, in the nursery, and did so for years. Sorry, little tid bit of information.
BUT, the job has other perks. I work 8:30 to 5 every day. Weekends I have off, holidays I have off and are paid, if the doctor isn't working that day, I have off (that scares me a bit, but that's why I want to make sure it's full time) and I get to wear scrubs! That's one of my favorite parts of the whole thing. SO, hopefully tomorrow I will have a new job!

Love you all, and I'm SOOOO excited!
Tina

formal... for real.

as usual, these pictures are kind of out of order. they're from spring formal tonight.
(my dress was the absolute coolest, cuz it had pockets.)


(me and nay nay.)


(me and renae with jodie. she's our favorite cook in the cafeteria, so we had to go see her before we left.)


(me and renae with the big mixer in the cafeteria's kitchen.)


(meg, me, rayanna, jen- outside the sheraton hotel)


(me, buttoning sean's shirt.)


(me and sean.)


(me and sean, again.)


(me, outside penndel- finally the boys came to pick us up. they were late.)


(renae was trying to get a picture of the back of my hair. it was twisted up the back [by rayanna] and then curled like crazy [by meg].)


(this was after it fell a little... but you get the picture.)


(brad, me, helmut, and clark. this is half of my night class and we decided to take this picture for susan [our teacher] cuz she loves us and wanted one.)


(duck, me and deon. they called this a sandwich. i called it delicious.)


(dan, del, sean, me, jen, ashli and meg. i wish del was omitted from this picture, but it didn't work out that way. just pretend he's not there. same with ashli.)


formal was fun. as i predicted, the best part was taking pictures. del was actually the most obnoxious, rude person ever so that was pretty lame. he went to PBU a while back and wanted to come so someone got him a ticket... bad idea. i kinda went with sean as my date, but we all just kinda went together. i had a fun time and it was soooo much fun to dress up and get ready.

love you guys. talk to you soon. hope you like the pictures :) i wish i could think of something else to write, but i'm tired and i'm about to go to sleep... so that is my excuse.
<3

spring formal

so, my roommate kristy and i went out yesterday to franklin mills mall so she could buy a dress for formal. well... she ended up trying on dresses for two hours and not getting one. BUT in that time, i also tried on some dresses. i absolutely loved this orange one and attempted to take pictures of myself in the dressing room.



hahahahHA! i love this picture in the mirror. i can't decide if it's emo or what... but i like it :)


this is NOT a wedding dress. but it sure does look like one. kristy took this pic of me but we were trying to be stealth cuz we didn't know if we were allowed to take pictures or not. this dress actually stood up on its own when you got out of it... funny stuff.

ok, so, none of these dresses are the actual one i will wear to formal on saturday, but i thought ya'll might like to see what i gotta do around philadelphia to amuse myself sometimes.
<3>

just a little heads up....

just wanted to let ya'll know that i am going to my school's formal on saturday.
it's gonna be at the Sheraton Hotal @ Oxford Valley (which is the one that mom and dad stayed in when they brought me to school- so it's nice, but not spectacular).
as you might already know, real christians don't dance. so there will be none of that.
i guess we're just going to eat and sit around. sounds good to me cuz i don't know how to dance for real.
i am going with a big group of friends from school (but none of my roommates are included in that group).
i am also taking a special friend in addition to the group.
SO, just wanted to give the heads up and ask for prayer for a fun, safe night.
keep a look out for pics sometime on sunday hopefully.
<3 jesss