It’s been a minute.

18/11/2007

As you can probably tell, I’ve been seriously slacking when it comes to this blog. I apologize, really I do. But when you’re in your last semester of school, taking 18 hours, with 3 group projects, 1 individual project, a 5 page paper, while preparing to take the Security+ certification test, blogging is last on the list of priorities. All that plus searching for a ‘real’ job, which is no joke, leaves me incredibly worn out at the end of the day.

Well… since I last posted 17 long days ago, a few things have happened… the most significant being that my (favorite) Aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. She found out on October 30th… how’s that for breast cancer awareness. I went through a lot of emotions after hearing the news, but I can’t help but feel ashamed, because after feeling grief and sadness for my Uncle and cousins, I could only feel relieved that it wasn’t my own Mother who was diagnosed. I’m amazed by my own selfishness.

I’ve also had some interesting attempts at communication from a stalker I have. Now, I’m no stranger to stalkers, the count is up to 3 now, as far as I know, levels of scariness varying. This particular stalker, who I’ll call Marcus, because, well… that’s his name is more annoying than anything. He calls me at least twice everyday. I also have texts after texts from him, which I never reply to, they started out innocent enough, but he’s escalated to trying to solicit me for money, telling me how he’ll please me, etc. The texts are kinda offensive, especially if I told you just how much money he was trying to offer me. I’m not for sale, but if I was, I’d be worth much more. He actually should be glad I’m not answering the phone, because if I do, I’ll have a few choice words for him and they won’t be nice.

Stalker aside, I still have not gotten any job offers or callbacks. I traveled to Birmingham Friday for an interview day with a software company up there. It was a long 5 hours, and I’m not feeling to good about it. The day was nice overall, just long. There was a company overview, tour and I had 2 interviews. The interviews were going well but in each one I was asked to get up on the white board and do some work, the first being to draw a database and second I had to write a crazy ‘for statement’. Because of those two tasks I’m feeling a little uneasy about whether or not I’ll be contacted for another interview, but then again I’m not too excited about staying in Alabama either. So I guess it’s all good either way.

There are 12 comments in this article:

  1. 18/11/2007saha say:

    That wasn’t so bad but first and foremost, my prayers are with your aunty. that’s gotta be hard but i totally feel you on being glad it wasn’t your mother. I know what you mean.

    You are really on your grind! Giiiiiiiiiiirl I don’t know how you do it. *pats shoulder*

    As for Marcus…he’s way out of line. You can’t change your number? I bet that’d be a humbug, but I’d do it! Your friends and fam will understand.

    I don’t mind long posts from certain people. lols

  2. 18/11/2007Victoria say:

    You’re right it wasn’t too bad, but only because I didn’t write everything that I had planned on. (To be honest, I kinda got tired of typing, lol) Maybe I’ll finish it in a later post.

    Thanks for the prayer. Only 9 days into her diagnosis she already had a full mastectomy and several surgeries… I don’t know much about breast cancer but that just sounds extra serious to me.

    As for Marcus, it’s annoying, but I think changing my number would be even more annoying. I’ve had the same number for 6 years and don’t want to go through the hassle of changing it. I thought about blocking his number, but then he would just call from different numbers. I do need to give him a special ringtone so I know when it’s him calling before I even see the phone. Something to the tone of “Bugaboo” or SaltnPepa’s “Somebodies getting on my nerves” will do, lol.

  3. 18/11/2007Emily say:

    “I can’t help but feel ashamed, because after feeling grief and sadness for my Uncle and cousins, I could only feel relieved that it wasn’t my own Mother who was diagnosed.”

  4. 18/11/2007Emily say:

    grrrrr!!!!!!!!!
    I’m not sure if your able to read my entire comment LOL. Anyways if you cant what I said after quoting you was, you don’t need to feel ashamed, because I would be relieved it’s not my mother either. Your aunt is in my prayers and I’m also praying you find a good job soon.

    Also I always give my number to crazys too… ALWAYS

  5. 18/11/2007saha say:

    lmao i totally agree, he’ll just call with something else. 6 years is a long time, I’d be attached to that telephone number. I hope you figure out a way to rid yourself of him.

  6. 19/11/2007cyn say:

    i am sorry that you guys received news about you auntie have breast cancer. cancer is always bad news. you’re not selfish for thanking God that it wasn’t your own mother who was diagnosed…you’re just not.

    i’m sorry that youre swamped w/ work. it’s awful. but obviously, w/ all your hard work and determination it will pay off at the end. you already know.

    the stalker guy. man. he’s trying to hand you some cash so he can have his way w/ you? he’s desperate. tell him to go into he ghetto and find someone that will take his money or even a cheeseburger for the things that he wants to be done. guys are stupid.

  7. 19/11/2007ashhh say:

    Hi there,
    I notice a lot of people are looking for jobs. . a “real” job for that matter is sooo IN DESPERATE NEED in my book! hee. But anyways, good luck with all the tests, projects, and chaos on your agenda. Sorry hun! That’s a lot of things especially in your last semester. That’s okay! It’ll be over soon. *Hi5* ALSO, my prayers are with you & your family especially your Aunt. I know what it feels like to have someone be sick in that state of mind. My mom got kidney failure and lives on dialysis. So, I know the pain! But, I hope all turns out okay with your Aunty.

    Your post wasn’t THAT long. Wow, you got a lot on your plate right now, hun! Oh my! I hope you get a job soon. And, as far as the Stalker is concerned. MAN-OH-MAN is that freaky? hehehe. I would tell ‘em again that “buddy, you’ve got the wrong number”. Hehehe.

    Take care.

  8. 19/11/2007Shannon say:

    I’m very sorry to hear about your Aunt. I know how you must feel. My mother died from Breast Cancer some years ago and it’s been a very sad road since that time.

    I have plentyyyyy of stalkers so I know how you feel. Those ones who just can’t take no for an answer or get a clue. But I’ve found that being extremely rude & straight forward are effective methods. Those stalker types seem to never go away when being avoided etc.

  9. 21/11/2007Shanice say:

    I am sorry to hear about your aunt. I hope everything works out for you and your family.

    But wow, I have never had a real stalker (knock on wood), just the typical annoying men that want to blow up my phone. And the guys that try to “buy you” are the absolutely worst. They have no idea that most girls take that as an insult not a compliment.

  10. 21/11/2007D.Souff say:

    “I’m not for sale, but if I was, I’d be worth much more.” that made me laugh out loud. I feel you on the job hunt, ive been without one since the July 6th, this shit seriously sucks…Sorry to hear about your aunt too. My grandmother got diagnosed last month as well, had her first surgery about 2 weeks ago and shes back up and active again. So best wishes on your aunts speedy recovery!!!

  11. 25/11/2007Trecia say:

    Its indeed a very unfortunate thing. I’m sorry to hear about your aunt. Its crazy how there are so many new information yet we are unable to really get it under control. I truly understand how you feel about the job search, I have that same problem and hopefully you are able to find something soon. !!!

  12. 26/11/2007Mechelle say:

    Cute layout!

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